Thrifty Thursday

One of the easiest ways to look chic and comfortable at the same time is with long, flowing pieces that drape on you just right. Here's a few of my favourites from Value Village & Salvation Army:

Maxi skirts are an easy way to upgrade from sweatpants around the house. You can throw on a cozy sweater or half tuck in a t-shirt and it'll look a million times more chic than sweats. Whenever I find these in the thrift store, I always get excited; why not have one in every colour??

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Seduction
Store Section: Skirts
What I Paid: $2.99
What it Costs New: ?

Long, flowing blouses (tunics) are an easy chic look when paired with leggings and some tall boots. It can also go from casual to work-appropriate when tucked in with a pair of dress pants. Love finding these.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: H&M
Store Section: Short Sleeve Blouse
What I Paid: $6.99
What it Costs New: ?


I don't know if this qualifies as a 'LBD' as it's not that little, but this black maxi dress adds some serious va-voom in a flash. It seems so simple, but the deep scooping back and high slit definitely make it eye-catching!

Store: Value Village
Brand: Venus
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $12.99
What it Costs New: ~ $40


Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday: More Pretty Dresses

My favourite section of the thrift store is always the dress section! I find my luck is better there than anywhere else on a regular basis. If you only have a few minutes to see what's in store, the dress section is your best bet. That or the blazers section.

This dress is a good combination of comfortable and fashionable! The faux leather, open back, and laser cut detailing are all nice touchs, and I could wear this all night long.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Tobi
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $9.99
What it Costs New: ?


Here's a quick tip when it comes to sizing: don't always trust the tags! I find that with 'younger' brands like H&M and Zara, the sizes run very small, but when I try on dresses for a slightly older demographic, like Max Studio, I find I can fit into much smaller sizes. This XS (which was in the Size 1-2 section) is actually surprisingly roomy, which I only discovered after trying it on. When in doubt, give it a try before passing it over!

Store: Value Village
Brand: Max Studio
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $17.99
What it Costs New: ~ $250


Even though it's been a while since the Gatsby style phenomenon took over, I still get  pretty excited when I find beaded dresses like this. I love that opulence they have! No styling necessary, just throw this on and you're good to go.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: H&M
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $9.99
What it Costs New: ?


Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

More fun new stuff to add to the closet this week!

Who doesn't love bows? Don't they make everything better? This super cute top is completely work appropriate, but looks chic and fashionable when styled with fitted dress pants and some fun flats.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Jacob
Store Section: Short Sleeve Blouse
What I Paid: $6.99
What it Costs New: ?


I wasn't able to find anything out about this brand, nor why the belt says Gucci, but I really love the cut of this dress! This will totally make a fashionable work dress, especially with a bright pullover sweater over top.

Store: Value Village
Brand: Alberto Gabbana Italy
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $17.99
What it Costs New: ?


You know how your mother always told you to wait for it to go on sale? Well, how about waiting for it to show up in Value Village?? I wanted this purse when I first saw it in Aldo, but ultimately never purchased it. Then, lo and behold, I find the exact purse in Value Village for a real steal! What a win.

Store: Value Village
Brand: Aldo
Store Section: Purses
What I Paid: $14.99
What it Costs New: ~ 30


Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Black never goes out of style! This week, I wanted to show you a few of my favourite thrifted outfit pieces I've found in the ever-classic colour black:

My eyes are drawn to pretty much anything with polka dots, so no wonder I picked out this skirt. What I really loved about this skirt though, is the shorter skirt lining: it makes the polka dots stand out even more! And it's right on trend. I recently wore this to the JCI Institute's Grad Fashion Show.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: H&M Divided
Store Section: Skirts
What I Paid: $5.99
What it Costs New: ?

Leather (and faux leather) has made a real comeback in the last year, and I'm a huge fan of the styles with leather panelling and detailing (like this skirt)! I pretty much makes any style just a little more badass.

Store: Value Village
Brand: Valia
Store Section: Skirts
What I Paid: $5.49
What it Costs New: ?


And here is a perfect example of another thing that always catches my eye in the thrift store: bows! I can totally see this dress worn with some classic pearls for a 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' sort of feel.

Store: Value Village
Brand: Love...ady
Store Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $17.99
What it Costs New: ~ $130


Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

I think it's safe to assume you'll see quite a bit of  plaid on Thrifty Thursday for a while...I can't keep my eye off it!

This is actually quite an interesting piece. Upon researching the rather oddly named label 'Super Lucky Cat', I've discovered that this skirt is one-of-a-kind, made from cast-off clothing from thrift stores. And having found this skirt in a thrift store? Well, that just completes it's circle of life!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Super Lucky Cat

Store Section: Skirts

What I Paid: $5.99

What it Costs New: ?

I must say, after all the Calvin Klein pieces I've thrifted over the years, I've really come to love their quality. The heaviness of the fabric is always perfect, and hugs the figure just right. The lovely gold zipper and leather trim detailing doesn't hurt either!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Calvin Klein

Store Section: Shirts

What I Paid: $6.99

What it Costs New: ?

 I know this is probably a nightgown, but I can't help picturing this with a light brown leather belt & leather riding boots. What do you think?

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Tommy Hilfiger

Store Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $9.99

What it Costs New: ~ $52

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

The thrift store was kind to me this time around, even more so than it usually is! As you'll see below, I don't ever search for anything remotely plain: they must have patterns, textures, and unique designs.

This is one of my most prized thrift store finds to date! I've been pretty obsessed with plaid lately (in case you didn't already notice the insane amount of plaid I've been wearing lately), so while I was in the thrift store, I was picking out pretty much every piece of plaid out of the racks. Lo and behold, I came across this gem, looked at the tags, and my eyes bugged out! How did no one find it before me? And the price!! 

Store: Value Village

Brand: Vivienne Westwood (Red Label)

Store Section: Blazers

What I Paid: $2.99 (was 50% off $5.99)

What it Costs New: $875

When you're feeling like wearing an extra girly dress, a Betsey Johnson dress fits the bill just right! I love the volume the skirts have, and at this price...how could I pass it up?? There were actually a few of these dresses in the thrift store; it was a tough choice, but the flower overlays on this once were especially pretty!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Betsey Johnson

Store Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $19.99

What it Costs New: ~ $200

You may have already seen this skirt on my Christmas Eve post here. This is one of those thrift store finds that I considered to be a 'fashion risk'; I felt it had a lot of potential, but wasn't really sure if my vision would translate properly...I ended up loving it after all! Moral of the story: when in doubt, buy!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Studio J (A division of Jax)

Store Section: Skirts

What I Paid: $7.99

What it Costs New: ?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

I found some very fun & flirty outfits at the thrift store this time, aren't they cute??

I'm quite proud of this find: not only does it fit like a glove, but with an original price tag of $345, it's quite a steal! I've been pining after Black Halo's Jackie O Dress for years now, but couldn't quite afford to invest that much in a dress...sometimes patience really does pay off!

Store: Value Village

Brand: Black Halo

Store Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $12.99

What it Costs New: $345 (find it new here and a slightly longer version here)

It's a tad too large...but how could I refuse this adorable dress?? I was buying another dress, when the saleswoman informed me dresses were Buy One Get One Free, so I snagged this one too; I figure I can always tie a belt around it if need be!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: XXI formal (Forever 21)

Store Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $0! (It was Buy One Get One Free on dresses, otherwise would have been $9.99 reg)

What it Costs New: ~ $40

Ohh I have plans for this skirt! It's going to look great with a red plaid button up shirt, or an-all black top with black flats. Perfectly feminine.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: T. Babaton (Aritzia)

Store Section: Skirts 

(I found this in the size 2 section, but it fits! I'll probably have to loosen up the lining because it's a little too snug on the hips. but otherwise fits great- this is why you always try things on, even if you're not sure it will fit!)

What I Paid: $7.99

What it Costs New: ~ $100

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday is Back!

I know it's been a long time since I've done a Thrifty Thursday post, but don't worry, I haven't stopped thrifting! I'm going to be bringing this back as a weekly post again, catching you up on what I've found recently, and showing you what I find in the coming months. Since I have recently moved, I'm looking forward to checking out some new thrift shops and finding some amazing new treasures!

How could I pass up on this cozy little jacket? Oddly enough, it's cut like a moto jacket, but has the warmth & thickness of a winter coat, although the suede and fur are both faux. 

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: United Colors of Benetton

Store Section: Front of the store (special item)

What I Paid: $29.99

What it Costs New: ?

In winter, it's all about the layers, and right now, oversized sweaters and coats are the the biggest trend for staying warm. I love that this one is in a classic camel colour, and has a waterfall hemline to it. Pretty and cozy!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Peter Nygard

Store Section: Sweaters (found it in the Medium section, but actually a Small)

What I Paid: $7.99

What it Costs New: ~ $90

I've never heard of this brand before, and I can't find it anywhere online, but this shirt is comfy as hell!! Not only that, but it fits perfectly. I really love the deep V neckline and the slightly ruched shoulders; for once, I don't hate a button-down type shirt!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: FOA

Store Section: Activewear Tops

What I Paid: $3.99

What it Costs New: ?

Happy Styling! xo