Friday, November 9, 2012

I spent $20 on a shirt at Goodwill!!!!!

My sweet baby took these pictures of me with his iphone.  He's good at doing the candid thing AND making me laugh!

I thrifted this suede (genuine) shirt at a local Goodwill.  I was there with a couple of friends, and each of us tried it on (though it was I who found it) and it looked great on EACH of us, despite the fact of being three very different body shapes.  When I got up to the counter and was told it was $20, I had to do some quick soul searching.  I'm certainly not used to climbing into double digits for an item at the thrifts.  But c'mon!  It's FABULOUS!!!!  

So I laid down the $20 and took her home!  And I don't regret it a bit!


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Another one of my loves....a southwest vibe!  I found this bag at an out of town thrift and noticed the quality of the weave AND that the inside was lined in leather and the strap is genuine leather as well.  Plopped down $3 and took it home and washed it.....and now it's a favorite!  Looks great across the body too!

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My husband making me laugh.....I know it may not be the most flattering....me with my mouth wide open.....but hey, it's real!  And if we ever got to meet, I'd have you laughing like this too!!

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Finally, in the stair well of our building.  Another one of my favorites, a pair of wide leg jeans.  Can I tell you?  Get yourself a pair of wide leg jeans, flares or whatever you want to call them.  They're flattering and really step up the denim game!  I finished it off with a pair of Coach clogs that belonged to my mom.  That woman had INCREDIBLE style!!

Have a great weekend all!  Hugs all around!!




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15 comments:

  1. BerylNovember 9, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Isn't it fun to thrift shop with friends? What a great shirt. And that bag is fantastic! I know what you mean about having the husband making you laugh when you're trying to be all serious about a picture.

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40November 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    You do look fabulous!! It could be the traveling shirt with your friends...since it fit all of you like the traveling pants did! I recently put back something at Goodwill because it was $13...so I understand. But you look gorgeous and quite fashionable...good buy!

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  3. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    That suede shirt is amazing! Can't believe you found such a great item at Goodwill.

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  4. PattiNovember 10, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Great find, Serene! Worth every penny, IMHO. Love those wide leg denims too.

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  5. AnPhibianNovember 10, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    That shirt is AMAZING -- of course it was worth the "splurge." And I totally agree with you about wide-leg jeans.

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  6. AngieNovember 10, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    It's definitely a great look on you and from what I can see your new fascination.All the more so. When something is expensive and you still want it it means you really like it.

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  7. VeshoeviusNovember 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    The suede shirt is fabulous! Well worth the $20! And it looks fantastic with the wide leg jeans.

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  8. Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellNovember 10, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    The shirt is fab, but it is the bag I love, love, love!

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  9. Jeannie@gracefully50November 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Pretty! I love your photos!
    $20 for suede shirt? Wow! It looks GREAT on you!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Love wide leg jeans!!
    If I'd been with y'all and that top had fit me we would've been fighting over it!! It's stunning!! And the purse is beautiful!

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  11. UnknownNovember 11, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Serene~ Most of our thrift items in this area are over $20 so this was a real steal in my book! love-me

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  12. Jean at www.drossintogold.comNovember 11, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    That shirt was a steal at $20. You look amazing in it. Congratulations!!

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  13. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    You look amazing! I really love your jacket!
    Following you on GFC and Bloglovin!

    Kisses, Lucy:)

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  14. Maryna MNovember 12, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    The shirt is amazing, and looks great on you))
    I almost never pay more then 10 dollars for anything at thrift stores, but sometimes there are gens you just can't let go))))

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  15. citizen rosebudFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    You are truly a great beauty, Serene! I love the smile- I love the fact that you plunked down 20 on an incredible piece. I'll be honest with you- I spend 25 and more on vintage piece at my local thrift- why? Because even 25 bucks is cheaper than the shyte I could get at the mall- and it's always better made and unique. So I do it. I do it remorselessly- especially when it goes to a good cause, like a non-for-profit charity!

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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! ~Serene

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