Thrifty Thursday

There have been some really cool finds in both Value Village and Salvation Army lately!

This is the perfect equestrian jacket. It's been beautifully designed, with gorgeous double breasted buttons, back detailing, and a beautiful colour of plaid. Can't wait to style this with some riding boots and beige pants. 

Store: Value Village

Brand: Bianca Nygard

Store Section: Jackets

What I Paid: $19.99

What it Costs New: ~ 100

Ugly Christmas sweaters have become not-so-ugly in the last couple years! Check out this cute festive one from Old Navy..it even has sequins!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Old Navy

Store Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it Costs New: ~ $30

You've already seen this faux fur cape here on my Look of the Week post! I wish it would snow here so I could wear it with a long maxi dress with white snowflakes all around!

Store: Value Village

Brand: Sears

Store Section: Leathers & Furs (this section apparently contains faux furs too!)

What I Paid: $39.99

What it Costs New: ?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Another pile of thrifted finds for you to check out this week, still from my warm and sunny spot in Phoenix! 

The coziest and comfiest outfit of the winter season is always a chunky sweater and leggings! The camel colour of this knit makes it feel a little more elegant, and pairs great with wine, charcoal, and black. Keep an eye out for a cozy treasure like this!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Bianca Nygard

Section: Sweaters **I found this in the Medium section, a size up from my usual, but it makes the sweater seem that much more casual and comfy! Never hurts to try it on, even if you're not sure.

What I Paid: $5.99

What it Costs In-Store: ~ $50

Sometimes you find something very different...and awesome...that you just can't say no to! I've actually been keeping my eye out for cheongsam dresses like this one for years (my bestie found me one in blue a couple years ago), so it wasn't completely off-course. I love that it's black, which makes it a bit more understated, considering the 'exotic' design. It's hard to tell on my tiny dressform, but it's a very fitted dress, with a side slit for just the right amount of sex appeal!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: ?

Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $6.99

What it's Worth: ?

Aaah, cashmere. You can tell as soon as you touch it. There's nothing better to wear on a rainy day at home than a pair of leggings, an oversized t-shirt, and one of these luxuriously soft cardigans. Always, always, always keep an eye out for cashmere in the thrift store!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Jaeger

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $9.99

What it Costs In-Store: ~ $330

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Hello from Phoenix!

I apologize for skipping out on my Monday Look of the Week post, things were just a little too crazy this past week for a shoot! Now it's time to relax and enjoy some sun...and share with you a few things I picked up at the thrift store before I left home:

This sweater is a very cozy version of a preppy cardigan: extra soft and extra long! The argyle-type print makes it look a tad more polished, which is great for tossing on over a casual oufit.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Abercrombie & Fitch

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it Costs In-Store: ~ $70

Good business clothes is on my shopping list right now, but I don't want to spend a lot on something I'm not crazy about (but definitely need): these are the perfect fit! Thrifting is great because you end up trying on brands you wouldn't necessarily go out of your way to try on in a mall. I wouldn't have thought of Gap as a great place to go for dress pants, but these actually fit fantastic and feel great on!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Gap

Section: Pants

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: $59.95

I'll be saving this one for warmer weather, but I couldn't resist picking it up in the middle of winter; turns out now I'll get to wear it in Phoenix! It's a great structured dress that looks fresh and sweet. This is one of those brands that was an extra special find: big savings here.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Brooks Brothers

Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $8.99

What it's Worth: ~$200

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

There were some cool finds in the thrift store on this trip! All 3 have an element of a fall 2013 trend to them: sporty chic, leopard print, and wine colouring.

First came the sporty shoe wedge thingys, then came the varsity jackets. Usually I'm not one for sports (at all), but when I saw this jacket, I figured I could put a chic spin on it. It's interesting to note that this was in the 'light jacket' section, even though I'd consider it a sweatshirt; just a friendly reminder you need to look everywhere in the store so you don't miss something.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: UK2LA (Sirens/Urban Planet)
Section: Light Jackets
What I Paid: $5.99
What it's Worth: ?



Don't forget to take a look through the scarf rack! There's usually piles of them, and there are some great ones to be found, from vintage silk to chunky knit. I love the leopard print that is popping up in accessories this season. Just another example of a current trend...found for super cheap in the thrift store! Next on my list are matching leopard pumps!

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: ?
Section: Scarves
What I Paid: $4.99
What it's Worth: ?



Wine ankle booties...two trends in one! And I love the dual texture. Not a super cheap find, but when I get all excited about a find like these, I don't mind too much.

Store: Value Village

Brand: H&M

Section: Shoes

What I Paid: $19.99

What it's Worth: $39

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

It turned out to be a very fruitful trip to the thrift store this week! I am very excited to put these pieces into my closet rotation.

At the end of your thrifting trip, don't forget to take a peek at the jewelry in the case at the cashier's counter! This stunning statement necklace was an absolute bargain- and only because one of the chains along the back had come undone. A few minutes with a set of pliers and it was good as new.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Zara Accessories Collection

Section: Cashier Counter Jewelry Case

What I Paid: $8.99

What it's Worth: $35.90

Ah, the super cute summer dress. There are so many variations of it, but I find this to be the quintessential beach-side frock. It's partially the striped blue print and partially the cut along the bust and back that make this dress so perfect for the season. Picture it with some small white sneakers and a straw fedora.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: American Eagle Outfitters

Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $6.99

What it's Worth: ~ $50

The photo just doesn't do this skirt justice. It's a beautiful shade of jade in a great quality material with a feminine pencil skirt cut. It's going to be a killer staple item for office-wear.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Zara Woman

Section: Skirts

What I Paid: $9.99

What it's Worth: ~ $59.50

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Cute summer button ups and a little bit of sparkle; I immediately had outfits in mind when I found these pieces!

This cute tied gingham crop top has a retro vibe and is going to go great with my higher waisted skirts. It'll leave just a slight bit of midriff but not enough that it looks sleazy. The idea is to make sure whatever you're wearing on the bottom isn't low-rise. Picture with some cherry red lipstick and you've got a super cute retro-inspired look!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: IDEO

Section: Blouses

What I Paid: $3.99

What it's Worth: ???

Sometimes your outfit is just missing a little bit of sparkle. When I bought this vest, I was trying it over top of this Zara Mr and Mrs t-shirt which seemed to go with it perfectly! So I decided it would be a good match for a basic T to spice things up.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: W.Dress Room

Section: Vests

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: ???

I have a ton of blazers now, thanks to the thrift store, but up until now they were all black or grey! So here's one that will be better suited to summer fashions:

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: H&M Conscious Collection

Section: Blazers

What I Paid: $6.99

What it's Worth: ~ $60

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Apparently it's sweater season in the thrift store lately, because I just keep finding awesome cardigans and sweaters that I just have to bring home! Too bad it's summer...ah well, sometimes you have to buy out of season!

This cardigan is a cool colour; it's easy to have lots of blacks and whites, but it's great to have some unique hues like this to give your plain outfits some buzz.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Unknown

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ?

Who doesn't love bows? This H&M sweater has the cutest little bows on the pockets that make it that little bit special.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: H&M

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ?

There are sweaters, and then there are COMFY sweaters. The blend of lamb's wool and cashmere is awesome- if it weren't for thrifting, I'd never have sweaters this cozy. And can you seen that adorable ruffle on the neckline too??

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Banana Republic - Heritage

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: 

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta