Family Thrift Outlet Haul #5

It had taken me several months before I had a free day to visit Family Thrift Oultet in Fort Worth! I always leave with a large bag of clothes for under $40. You really can't beat that! Everything is always $2 on Thursdays! I found a few gems including Milly and Armani Exchange. Here's what I found!

Handbags:

1. Faux Gucci?

I quickly grabbed this without inspecting it. It looks authentic excpet for the plac that says Gucci, is slightly crooked. There's a serial number and everthing though. What should I do with it?

Dresses:

1. Old Navy

This nautical inspired shift dress will be perfect for casual outings. 

2.  Mark and James by Badgley Mischka 

                   

The crepe material of this one shoulder dress is what caught my eye. I had no idea that Badgley Mischka had a cheaper line. I couldn't find much info on the brand, but you can find it on Rent the Runway! The couple of dresses they have retail between $345 and $660. It was definately a steal! I just need an occasion to wear it to. 

3. Milly

I was so excited to find this Milly dress! Milly is one of my favorite brands. A similar silk dress is right under $600!!! 

4. H & M 

           

  I'm sure I'll get plenty of wear out of this casual t-shirt dress.

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This romper is brand new with the tags! Sadly, it has the price portion ripped out. 

Tops:

1. Forever 21

                                             

This frilly black tank is prefect for dressing up or down.

2. J.Crew

Just a casual tank for everyday wear.

3. River Island

I've never found anything from River Island, so I was pretty excited when I found this piece. I was  hoping it was a dress, but it ended up being a tunic. 

4. Rock & Republic

I like the idea of two layered tees and the fabrics are super soft!

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I've seen graphic tees all over magazines, so I snatched this up!

6.  Armani Exchange 

 

This cold shoulder sweater is light enough to wear through the rest of spring (hopefully!) and easy to dress up.

7.  H&M

I fell in love with this vest! I can't wait for it to get chilly again. 

13 items for $26! Not bad at all. It was worth it for just the Milly dress alone.

-A. 

Dressing Conservatively

Last week I had the opportunity to help with a St. John Knits runway show. I had to dress in all black (extremely common) and consevatevely. I'm not one to usually show a lot of skin, but it was still a challenge to look conservative yet youthful. 

I almost wore a dress, but if you've ever worked backstage at a runway show, you know it's not always the best idea. I decided to go with loose fitting slacks and a silk Escada blouse that I found brand new with tags at the thrift store!!!

On the tags it says Margaretha Ley and I'm not sure if it's something different from other Escada pieces. I have a few pieces without her name or at least I don't think so. I know that she has passed, but by from the Neiman Marcus tags and style of the blouse, I'm pretty sure it's not vintage. Let me know if you have any info! 

Blouse: Escada via Family Thrift Center (McCart Location) - $7

Slacks: Borrowed From my mom! :D

Purse: Faux Chanel via Random thrift store - $1

Shoes: Forever 21 - $15

I love that blouse is sleeveless and has a scoop neck, so I wasn't completely covered up. I would say the look was tasteful without aging myself. Funnily enough, later that day someone asked me if I was still in high school. I'll take that compliment! 

-A.

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Shades of Pink

Pink is one of my least favorite colors. I only have maybe 3 pink things? I did fall in love with this dainty and whimsical Johnny Was tunic from this Family Thrift Outlet haul. 

I kept the look super airy, light and fresh by pairing the tunic with light wash jeans. I also finally wore these Coach sandals that I bought at the end of last summer for a ridiculously good deal. I've been keeping my looks really simple and accessorie free. I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate my massive brooch collection into everyday wear...

Sorry about the weird lighting!

Tunic: Johnny Was via Family Thrift Outlet - $2

Jeans: Rag & Bone via Intermix - $75 (org. $198) 

Wedges: Coach via Dillard's - $30 (org. $150)

What are colors that you least like to wear?

-A. 

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Fall Ready!

The days aren't as hot (maybe..), so I've started to layer my clothes. I've retired that olive green vest that I lived in all last summer and I've moved on to this olive lightweight jacket/heavy button up from Banana Republic! I've already worn it several times and with several different ways.

The trick to layering during warm days, is by wearing sheer/superlight weight and sleeveless tops underneath.

This was definately a great outfit to wear on a rainy day. As for the accessories, I added a gold tassel bracelet, a pair of handcuff rings(!), and the vintage leather purse with studded with coins that I've been obsessed with. 

Olive Utility Button Down - Banana Republic - $12 (Same One!)

Smocked Sleeveless Tank - Simply Vera via McCart Thrift Center - $3

Frame Denim "Le Skinny de Jeanne" - Intermix - $130ish (Same!)

White Converse - 3rd Party Purchase - $40 (Same!)

How do you feel about layering while the days are still warm?

-A. 

Skirts on Skirts

It's been a minute since I went thrifting...Ha! Not really! I should probably focus on actually showing you my outfits, but I'm too excited about showing you all the fun things I find.

I was running out about when I decided to stop at Family Thrift Center's Arlington location. I try not to go as much so I can go to the outlet's $2 Thursday, but not everything makes it to the outlet. 

I didn't find much, but I did get lucky finding skirts! It's something that I usually struggle with, even when shopping at regular priced stores.

1. H&M Denim Skirt -$2.92

I was really surprised to find this denim A-line mini, just because they're so in right now! You all know that I wear the one I have from F21 all the time, so I'm excited to have this one in a lighter wash and with different style pockets. 

2. Elie Tahari Pencil Skirt - $ 1.65

So, Tahari is super expensive! The front is pretty plain, but I loved all the faux leather detailing on the back and satin lining. I took a chance and hoped that it would fit me. Sure enough, it fits like a glove! I have no idea where I'll wear it to, but I suppose I could dress it down. A skirt like this normally costs $180 -$280? Talk about a deal! 

I also found the most amazing DKNY 3/4 velvet jacket!! The cool circular flounce sleeves and separating zipper are what makes it special. I splurged a bit and spent $10, but I think I'm going to get a lot of wear out of it. I can picture it with lace top, dark wash jeans, and brown ankle booties...is it Fall yet?!

I promise I'll start showing off more outfits and less hauls. Actually, more of a balance of both! I've found so many cool things and have lots of fun outfits to show you guys. 

-A.

Family Thrift Outlet Haul #3//Too Cheap Blondes Event

After the amazing past two hauls, of course I'm going to keep going back to the outlet in Fort Worth! It's totally worth the drive. All these great pieces for $2 a piece!? Umm, yes please!

I was also excited to be invited to another Too Cheap Blondes event and be able to shop after hours. Less stressful!

I feel like I had better luck finding clothes this time. I actually avoided purses as much as I could, but still found a few.

Handbags:

1. Vintage 1950's/1960's Beaded Purse - $2

I couldn't pass this one up. I mean, could you?

2. Vintage Judith Leiber Quilted Bucket Bag - $2

This is the second Judith Leiber that I find. I couldn't resist the super soft leather and the fact that it was made in Spain. I was super surprised that this vintage bag runs around $350ish! It just needs a bit of cleaning, but I can't wait to whip this bad boy out!

Outerwear:

1. Claybrooke Jacket -$2

I'm obsessed. I love olive tones! I want to wear them year round! I actually wish they made more summer clothes with olive tones. I'm planning wearing this jacket A LOT in the fall/winter. I'm pretty sure I'm going to take it to Alaska with me as a layering piece. I couldn't find much info on the brand, except for it seems to be more like a men's clothing brand. Now,  I'm questioning if it's a men's jacket. Ha! I can never remember which side the buttons are supposed to be. Oh well! It fits and looks good. I couldn't find a base price to compare against it to, but I mean where else can you find a $2 jacket?

2. Christopher & Banks Granny Square Sweater - $2

I almost didn't take this piece, but sometimes all you need is a little imagination. I think it'll look extra cool and boho if I attach fringe at the hem (DIY tutorial anyone?). It'll be fun to wear with a sheer blouse and jeans as the weather eventually starts to cool down. I found a similar sweater that sold on eBay for $20.

3. Lable-less kimono - $2

This kimono may not have a label, but I'm pretty sure it's a higher quality one. My reasoning is the amount of fabric used, the weight of the fabric, and the beautiful frog closure. This will definitely complete any outfit. I also love that you can easily transition it into Texas fall because of the colors. 

4. Embroidered Boho Vest - $2

Okay, I'm bad and didn't check the labels to everything. I also don't feel like digging in my closet to figure out what labels are on things. Just know that it's nothing exciting or memorable. This knit vest however, is pretty memorable. It has beautiful multi-colored embroidery, which makes it super easy to match with anything. I think it'll look best with a dress, but we shall see what I end up wearing it with. 

Dresses:

1. Lace w/ Embroidery Dress - $2

This dress looks so ugly on the hanger!! My mom picked it out and I thought she was crazy. Once I tried it on, I fell in love! It's actually super pretty and flattering. I'm hoping to wear it very soon!

2. Mandarin Dress - $2

My favorite movie is In the Mood for Love, it's what sparked my love for vintage and in a sense fashion. It has beautiful cinematography and storyline as well. I bought the dress because it really reminded me of the movie. I have no idea if I'll ever wear it, but I suppose an occasion might pop up!

Tops:

1. HM Blouse -$2

I'm sure I'm going to wear this top with that denim a-line skirt that I wear all the time!

2. Angie Blouse -$2

I was so sad that this top isn't fully off the shoulder; but it's still has that vibe. I love the embroidery and sheer inlays. Perfect for the rest of summer, which seems like it'll never end. 

3. Kaftan Style Blouse -$2

I feel like this is a love/hate blouse. It might have been the jeans I tried it on with. I do really love the lace inlay on the back of the blouse! I think it'll look good with black jeans and black gladiator sandals.

4. Off the Shoulder Mustard Top - $2

Okay, this is my absolute favorite! I already wore it! I wore it to a Blink-182 after party and got many compliments. If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen how I wore it. If you don't follow me on instagram, look on the side bar to see how I wore it. It's an outfit I will definitely be wearing into the fall. I'm obsessed with the color, the cut, and the bell sleeves. It's absolutely perfect!

What's your favorite piece that I bought? Which item would you like to see styled the most?

-A.

4th of July in Austin Pt. 2

On to the 2nd outfit of my long weekend in Austin! This is the last picture I took because I totally forgot to take pictures of my other "nice outfits". The rest were also super casual, like tees and shorts.

This day was spent at brunch and wandering around downtown with my friends.

We ate at this cute little place called Olivia.  I ate the Olivia Benedict, which was pretty amazing!! I highly recommend you checking it out if you're in Austin.

As for what I wore, I kept it casual. I still kept the boho vibe with the cold cut shoulder blouse and the vintage blouse. Both finds from Family Thrift Outlet.  How cool is this statue of Willie Nelson, by the way? 

Sunglasses: Ray Bans - $215

Purse: Vintage via Family Thrift Outlet - $2

Top: Xhileration via Family Thrift Outlet - $2

Jeans: Rag & Bone via Intermix - Originally $225 --> $62

Sandals: Topshop via Trunk Club - $45

If you can't tell I enjoy mixing high end pieces with low end pieces, I think it keeps things interesting. Because I thrift so much, I'm able to splurge on certain items. Don't get me wrong thought, I'm all about finding a great deal!

-A. 

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4th of July in Austin Pt. 1

Hi!! I'm so behind on all my OOTDs! Lots of lack of inspiration, work, thrifting, and travel for this girl.

As I sit here waiting to board my flight,  I felt the need/inspiration to get back to sharing my outfits with you. I also have a few fun ideas how to make random thrifted items look a bit more stylish.

For 4th of July weekend, I headed out to Austin to visit my best friends. On my journey there, I wanted to look decent, but still be comfortable.

I opted with this really random Japan souvenir tee that I found at the thrift store and wore it with that denim skirt that I've been wearing pretty often. I bought my tee in my recent trip to the Family Thrift Outlet.

How to make a basic tee look cool:

Roll up the sleeves for a more modern look. Add fun accessories. Try wearing it with a skirt or printed pants to keep the look more interesting.

It was a great outfit choice because I was stuck in traffic for what felt like forever and I didn't even have to change when we went out that evening.

Japan Tee - Family Thrift Outlet$2

Forever 21 skirt - $20 (similar)

Lace up gladiator sandals - Topshop via Trunk Club $45

Vintage purse - Family Thrift Outlet $2

I tried adding a bit of a boho vibe to this look, and I think it was successful! I also think that the tee doesn't look as plain as it did on the hanger at the thrift store.

What do you think?

-A.

Family Thrift Outlet Haul #1

Ever since I went to the Too Cheap Blondes event at the Family Thrift Outlet, it's all I've been thinking about. I wanted to go back and see what else I could find!

I went a couple weeks ago on a Thursday, when everything is $2! I have to say it is definitely the cheapest thrift store that I've been to. You do have to go pretty early because it gets crazy packed! It's totally worth it though. They have such a large selection! I tried looking through everything, but I got overwhelmed and left. I still found some pretty amazing deals though.

I'm not posting everything because I did buy some basic tanks and what not. These are most of the items and my total favorites!

Purses:

I went pretty crazy with the purses. If you have been reading this blog for awhile or know me in real life, you know I LOVE purses. I'll choose them over shoes and clothes any day!

1. Vintage late 60's/early 70's Tapestry Bag -$2

I know I really haven't been shopping for vintage; I've just accumulated so much! I want to get rid of it. However, I couldn't say no to this purse. I think it has to do with the fact that the 70's/Boho is so in. I hate admitting that I'm falling into the trend. What I love about this bag is that I can use it as a cross body or a handbag. It's also very roomy and has a cute little mirror.  It'll definitely be perfect for fall!

They don't run for much online, but I think the uniqueness is priceless.

3. Vintage Moroccan Leather Crosbody with Hand-sewn Coins - $2

                                                  

This is definitely the coolest bag I found. I've been using it since I bough it. I also had no idea that this style of purse existed. There are so many shapes and sizes. I think they still make them. I'm pretty sure mine is vintage because of the patina and wear. 

They typically run about $50 - $65, so I saved around $48 -$63!

3. Vintage Brahmin Hobo Purse -$2

                                              

These are on the pricey side if you go to a department store, so I was quick and snatched it! What I like about Brahmin is the high quality. I have a few vintage leather Coach bags that are scratched, but this is like new! It's in mint  condition!

 Brand new this style costs arounds $200 - $250? A vintage one is worth around $50 -$60! So it's still a score! I still saved $48-$58!

4. Vintage 80's Giano Weekend bag 

                        

I love the maps and the grey/blue color! For short, quick trips I usually pack everything in a Lululemon shopping bag. So this is a big upgrade! Ha! I'm even contemplating using it as carry on for a few trips I have coming up. We'll see though..my packing skills aren't that great.

I found a similar bag, but different color for $35. I saved, $33.

5. Vintage Dooney & Bourke Bag - $2

                                 

Oh! You have no idea how excited I was when I found this! For some reason, they one day got really popular and thrift stores marked them up really high. I've seen a few in glass cases for like $50, at thrift stores. So you can bet I was ecstatic when I grabbed this beautiful navy and perfectly tanned brown leather purse.

They're between $95-$150, I wonder why... Anyways, I saved $93-$148

6. Vintage Brahmin  Crossbody - $2

                               

Yes, another Brahmin! I got pretty lucky with the handbags. You guys really need to experience this for yourself. I kinda like this one better because the woven sides reminds me of Bottega Veneta.

                                 
7. Fake Gucci - $2

I bought this one on a whim. I don't know a whole lot about Gucci like I do about other designer purses. I really did feel like I would regret it if I left behind. I should have checked the inside, but like I said I was just grabbing things. On a bright note, I do like the style and it fits all my work things.
                                         
Tops/Dresses/Vests:

1. Johnny Was Blouse - $2

I had never heard of this label, but fell in love with the whimsical style and color. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that Neiman's and Nordstrom carry this line.

Their tops run between $210-$250! I saved $198-$248!

2. White House Black Market Blouse - $2

                   

I think this top will look cool with jeans and those lace up heels that I wear all the time. 

Their tops are like $60-$80, but don't they usually have sales? Either way I still saved $58-$78

3. Rebecca Minkoff Digital Floral Stanton Vest - $2

                      

I'm not too much of a vest person, but the colors were really appealing. I then saw it was Rebecca Minkoff, so of course I bought it! I have no idea what I'll wear it with though.

I could not find the original price for this! They're all sold out on Lyst and Shopbop. I'm going to say it was a little over $100 at one point. So, I at least saved $98. 

4. Charlotte Russe Dress or Shirt or Tunic -$2

I actually haven't tried this one, so I'm not sure how it fits. It does remind me of Free People, which is why I bought it.

5. No Label, Floral/Paisley Dress - $2

                          

This will be perfect for the fall! I can picture it with my knee high suede boots and a long vintage pendant necklace. 

6. Merona Cold Shoulder Top - $2

I love this top! It's perfect for really hot days (well everyday is super hot).  I already wore this one twice ha! I can tell I'm going to wear it a lot!

7. Fringe Tunic/Dress - $2

I tried wearing this with shorts, but it looked really weird. I don't know if it was the wash or the fact that they needed to be a tad bit longer. I tried wearing it with jeans, but it looked like I was wearing a potato sack. I think I'm going to end up hemming the top, so I can wear it with shorts like I had originally planned.

All in all, this was a super successful trip. If you're just getting into thrifting or want a great deal, I highly recommend visiting Family Thrift Outlet. You're bound to find something!

With everything being $2, I at least saved $619-$784. That's not including the other items that I didn't do the math for or didn't think was worth trying to figure out how much they originally were.

Can't wait to show you my outfits!

-A.

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