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2011-12-10

This Week I Thrifted...

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Dress? Thrifted Necklace? Gift from my Mama
What? Porridge dress with a jersey top and a contrasting silk skirt.
Where? Talize
How much? Shhhh... secret, I gave it as a gift
Why? I am trying to be more conscientious about giving thrifted gifts... as long as the recipient is cool with the idea. The problem with gifting thrift is that it takes planning and I tend to be the last minute type when it comes to gifts. I am getting better at planning ahead because friends can only feign gratefulness at tabloid magazines and Mars bars as birthday gifts for so many years. That said, I am a fan of trashy magazines and chocolate bars so I would appreciate either...
I gave this dress to a friend as part of her birthday gift last week. It was a good find because it was brand new, it had a pretty, pocketed silk skirt and a big, sassy sash. I knew my friend would love the pattern mix and style of the dress. I did a little internet sleuthing (2 minutes, hardly sleuthing...) and I found that the dress was originally $150 at Anthropologie. $150 would buy a lot of magazines and chocolate bars, just saying...


What did you thrift this week?

24 comments :

Heather said...

Amazing find! Really cool mix of patterns. I had a successful Goodwill trip today; snagged a silk JCrew dress and a fun sweater!

Kimi said...

Cute! I love the mixed patterns. Your friend is lucky to have you.

I had quite a leisurely afternoon at the thrift store today myself. I got a lot of great things, but I'm most excited about the two(!) vintage wool Pendleton blazers I found.

kristin @ high socks said...

great find! today i thrifted a vintage gray cardigan with leather buttons and a black snowflake pyrex casserole dish!

http://high-socks.blogspot.com/

sartoriography said...

I have that very dress and I adore it! I got it on sale at Anthropologie for $20, so not quite thrifted, but luckily not $150. That's crazy talk!

You're such a good friend to give such a fabulous gift. There should be more people like you in the world...or at least in mine. :)

Unknown said...

Fabulous Dress!!

www.mythriftychic.com

Anonymous said...

I love it! And extra kudos to you for giving it away. I'd have it wrapped up, then be all "oh, she won't like it...I'll just hang on to it for a bit"

mjOrcutt said...

i thrifted some badass vintage teal pumps. oh yeah, you'll be seeing them on the blog soon. and that dress is bananas. i am a little jealous of your friend :)

Laura said...

I thrifted a yellow blouse! It made an appearance on my blog today. Thanks for the thrifting inspiration :)
Laura
http://laurawears.tumblr.com/

Sylvia said...

I love that necklace! This week I thrifted two fantastic coats: one LOFT navy blue trench with white contrast stitching, and a vintage grey wool coat with faux fur collar and hem. And a couple jewelry boxes to repaint. And a frying pan. And a candle holder. Oh, and a couple sweet necklaces to "Frankenstein"

Sandra Rey Design said...

This week I thrifted a pair of Tory Burch Reva flats in tangerine... so cute! and 4.99, gently used vs. $100+ on sale!!! http://pinterest.com/pin/82753711872574434/

These will be great in the spring... Especially since Pantone just announced Tangerine as the color of 2012.

leFiligree said...

the tide was out for thrifting this week. all the good mojo mustve been flowing your way--love the dress!!

Please may I? said...

All I hope your friend was blown away with it because it's fabulous! What a stunning gift to receive.

Sadly I've done no thrifting at all this week, in fact I've not brought anything this week at all!

X x

Outside Looking In said...

I thrifted 2 dresses, a silk skirt for spring, a purse and 2 wooden soldiers. Yes, wooden soldiers.

gleeps said...

Your lucky friend. I always hesitate to reveal that I thrifted something unless I know for a fact the person will be ok with it. Thing is, even if the item didn't cost much, it still takes a lot of time to get out there and mine for gold!

This weekend I thrifted a fab embroidered belt for $1, and for 25 cents apiece -- several vintage wooden hangers that have the names of various hotels printed on the wood. I'm amassing quite a collection of these hangers - I pick them up at estate sales, and they do service in my coat closet.

Unknown said...

what a great find!!! knew it had to be anthro…
Girl in the Poodle Shoes

Secondhand Stella said...

I love it! I am sure your friend loved it too. Lucky girl!

Sweet Laundry said...

Yes, I was going to say Porridge? that's an Anthropologie brand. Wow, I can't believe you thrifted this dress. Great find! I need to go to this Talize place next time I'm in Hamilton.

Lindsey A. Turner said...

I love the mix of patterns on this dress!

Lindsey Turner
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

Urban Jungle Fashion said...

The top is so cute.

Anonymous said...

This is such a great outfit!! I wish there was a Talize around where I lived. I admire you for thrift-gifting, but you have a certain knack for finding great things so I'm sure your gifts are fabulous.

http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

Wren

Ms. Falcon said...

amazing finds... love the mix of patterns. so cool.

http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Great find!!! I love it.

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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