Sweet Shades!

You can find the neatest sunglasses at thrift shops. I simply LOVE these! I might never buy a pair from a regular store again!

Green Scarf/Shawl

When it comes to scarfs, what retail stores supply has always been a disappointment to me. Even in thrift stores I don't come across to many that I really like.
This one caught my fancy, so much so that I even bought it
though it smelled musty, like it had been in the back of someones closet for the last 10 years (which I'm glad to say washed out nicely). I do love green (which is funny because I've read that a lot of older people like green), and I like that it's a solid color (I really don't like the ones they have in the stores that are all fuzzy and sparkly, would look fine on a child, but not me!). And I love the bulkiness of it, I think it might actually be a kinda narrow shawl, but works perfectly as a scarf!

Floral Sweater

Colder weather is here!
It's kinda weird, all summer I would probably tell people I don't like sweaters at all, and I truly don't at the time, but now that it's getting a little chilly out, I find my self buying them! But not just any old sweater mind
you, I do have a standard.
I really don't like the feeling of sweaters made out of acrylic, and they're usually pretty cheap in quality, so I pretty much steer clear of them. Wool is good, can tend to be itchy but not always, or maybe cashmere! Anything natural is alright in my book.
And myself being as tall as I am, and not as thin as a twig, I tend to avoid sweaters that are made from a heavier yarn, which just adds unsightly bulk to my frame. This one here is about as bulky as I'll go. It was one of those things, as soon as I saw it I knew I'd have to have it, love at first sight I guess. I think most people, who know me, would probably have said that this was not something I'd like, but I do! I really like the deep V shape that the embroidery makes, love the embroidery! The colors all look great together and are not to springy. I'm terribly fond of turtle necks, it's got a nice wide waist band and cuffs, and the sleeves are long enough!

Red Knit Top

Red is such an interesting color. It has so much personality. I have to say, that a vibrant cherry red is one of my favorites colors.
I usually don't have much hope when it comes to red tops though (most just drain my skin of any color), but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. The shapes in it were what induced my to try it on. Kinda has a '50 look, especially when worn with my cuffed peddle-pushers. I really like the little tab on the collar, and the cuffed waistband. The fabric is a nice soft jersey material. You can pretty much bet, that if a shirt finds its way into a thrift store and the jersey is still bright, soft and isn't covered with those little pilly things, that it's pretty good quality fabric.

Corduroy Pedal-pushers

Here are my second pair of peddle-pushers. This time I used a pair of tan colored corduroy pants. They have a bit of stretch, which makes them very comfortable.
There was a point though, that I thought I was going to have to toss this pair. While at the store, I had overlooked a small hole in the knee area (I simply hate buying something, and then later regretting the purchase, whatever the reason). Luckily, I was able to just make a slightly larger cuff and cover it up. And I've learned my lesson, I will do a better job checking the items over, before buying them.

Duffle Bag

This is such a funky bag! I am always keeping my eye's open for bags to use when traveling. I seem to always get to a point were my bags refuse to contain another thing, and I have to get out a wal-mart bag to throw the rest of the stuff in (though some people I know, might say I just need to leave more stuff at home).
One thing about buying traveling bags from thrift stores is that most of them have had a lot of wear and tear. About a month ago I came across these two matching suitcases, covered with a large blue and purple floral print. Looked like they came right out of the '60s. I was so excited when they first caught my eye! But as soon as I got them into my hands I knew that I couldn't buy them. They were in terrible shape. It was so disappointing.
Regardless! I love this bag! And I always wondered why they called them duffle bags.

Baby Pink Sweater

I am a bit of a lazy person, and often find myself wearing t-shirts and sweatshirts. Some clothes a person just can't be lazy in, you've got to stand up straight, suck you stomach in, and walk correctly, lest you look like an idiot. Items that can add a bit more style to my basic wardrobe of t-shirts and comfy cargo pants are something that I am always on the look out for.

This here pink sweater I picked up at St. Mary's Goodwill (my favorite thrift shop!), and is a bit more interesting then your regular sweatshirt, but still just as comfortable. And it's actually made out of a t-shirt like fabric, which is great because I can still wear it when its a bit to warm to put on a regular sweatshirt.

Bright Beaded Necklaces

I really like bright bold colors. And sometimes when whatever I may be wearing seems a bit blah, beaded necklaces are a quick and easy way to add a bit of fun. I've picked up several necklaces over the last few months.
The only downside, is that when you're grocery shopping with a 4 year older (my sister) or younger, and you have to keep bending over to either remove something from her hands or remove her hands from something, and you're already trying to keep a purse on one of your shoulders, they can get kinda in the way.

Large Floral Bag

Ahh, just the right size.
When I passed this bag at the thrift store it caught my eye right away. I quickly took it into my hands, and put back the necklace that I had been contemplating purchasing (was way over priced for a being at a thrift store).
Perfect! I don't come across bags that I really like very often. Most are just too small, and I have to say I abhor those little purses that hang down at your hip on a thin little strap, you know, the ones that are covered with zippers and pockets.
What I really like about this one, outside of the bright floral print, is that I can open it up so wide, I can easily dig around at the bottom. A big plus for me!