I‘ve shared a few of my frugal clothing finds in the past and since my friend, Jen is have a Frugal Fashionista party this Friday, I thought I’d pull a couple of pics out of my archives and join in the fun. And since most everything you see me in these days has been purchased second-hand, I don’t have any trouble coming up with some great combos of clothing.
These are pics from our Florida vacation, so bear with me. First up, this denim skirt and cute little white top, both found frugally. I am lucky and have a neighbor who owns a women’s consignment boutique and she has yardsales at the end of each season at her house, twice a year. And I’ve scored some major good buys from her. At $1 to $2 a piece, it’s a no brainer and I’ve found many quality, name brand basic pieces from her sales. And I even get to bring them home and try them on first to figure out which ones fit and are keepers.
This cute denim skirt was $1 and the white top came from another yardsale and was also $1. If you’ll look closely, you can see my pretty mother of pearl jewelry, also yardsale finds at 2 different sales. The earrings were $2, I think and the necklace $1.
So, when I saw these mother of pearl bracelets while at the beach for $6 each, I snapped one up and now I have a complete set, all for $9 total.  And you know, $6 is a splurge after shopping this way for awhile. I have SO many great jewelry pieces that I’ve scored so cheap at yardsales. It will definitely spoil you.
Here’s a closeup of the 2 jewelry pieces (and with my monogram!), bought at TWO different yardsales on the same day. How’s that for a score?!
This one I snapped while we were getting ready to go to dinner one night. The pretty white skirt was $1 from my neighbor’s sale and the pink top is from Ann Taylor and I’ve had it for a few years, also from a yardsale and I think it was $1 or 2 also. It’s a wrap top and I don’t wear it that often, but thought it would be good for the beach. And you can see, I wore my mother of pearl again with this outfit. Those are some versatile pieces. I ended up wearing pink flip-flops with this too and it was a cute, summery outfit.
Just a reminder that dressing cute and stylish doesn’t have to cost a fortune, it’s the same mantra for me whether I’m talking fashion or home decor!
You impress me with the bargains that you find at yard sales. No one would ever know that those outfits weren’t straight from the store!
What great finds!!!! I wanna know when your neighbor is having her sales too (wink,wink!)
I am a thrifty shopper too!! Just yesterday I scored on some great pants at Goodwill. They looked brand new. I also found a gorgeous black cocktail dress at a local thrift store for $10 and have worn it to several weddings. Got an adorable black knit skirt and top from Chico’s at a thrift shop and found the matching black knit pants at Goodwill for $3.75. Now I have the complete Chico’s set. I get designer pants all the time at Goodwill. Plus, I got some beautiful real leather shoes there this past year too. Never were worn. I get household accessories all the time too. The thrill of the hunt is the best part and it is so exciting to see what I can come up with. As they say, “One’s man trash is another man’s treasure”. Thanks for sharing your finds. Love & blessings from NC!
Beautiful outfits-love them all! The jewelry is great too. I won’t even look at jewelry at retail prices anymore.
Hey girl, we have matching pink wrap tops…I found mine at a local consignment shop…I’m not sure what I paid for it. I’m sad to say…I’m not going to make it to B’ham this weekend…my baby girl called and said that she will be coming home from college this weekend…she has not been home since mid August. I think my family members in B’ham will be coming by to shop with you and also going to your friends sale in Hoover (that sale is only 3 miles from their house)…best of luck with your sale…hope you sell it all!
Blessings,
Linda
You found both of those monogrammed pieces on the same day? I LOVE THAT!! Thanks for joining in the fun and showing everyone that frugal fashionistas ROCK! 🙂
Great outfits! I, too, am addicted to thrift store and yard sale prices – you know it’s bad when you go to buy the necessities at Walmart and think things are too expensive! Of course, it’s bad in a good, money-saving, kind of way!
Amen to that! It’s so easy to dress well for less, as long as you have the patience. Some of my favorite finds have been my cheapest finds, too!
I adore that mother of pearl jewelry!
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Adorable Rhoda! You look so stylish 🙂
I love seeing all the outfits people have put together from thrift stores/yard sales! I am going to get mine up at the boys nap time.
I’m obsessed with secondhand stores! My closet is 90% used clothing that I paid a fraction of retail for. If you are ever in New Orleans be sure to check out Buffalo Exchange and Swap Boutique.
I think I need to move in your neighborhood! You have a great neighbor 😉 I love the outfits…they are great! 🙂
HI Rhoda! I am new to your blog but am so happy that I was able to suscribe with e-mail! Thanks so much for providing that! Your BARGAINS are making me SO jealous!!! I LOVE to dress and if I could find bargains like this I would be in heaven!!!! I will keep coming back to your blog now. Happy Fall! XOXO, Pinky
Love the demin skirt! How lucky you are to have that neighbor!
Hi Rhoda,
You are such an inspiration! Not only with your home decor style but also with your thrifty fashion sense. I can never look at thrift items again in the same light as I used to. Now I see how other peoples “junk” can become my “treasures”. I have a whole new outlook thanks to you! TFS! Sheila
Rhoda, you’re so cute you would look cute in a crocker sack! 😉 But I love what you found.
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Wow! You are quite the frugal shopper. My husband would love you! What great deals! You look wonderful in pink.
Xo,
Tammy
As usual, you look fabulous!