I've been adding new and vintage pieces to my wardrobe. And, some of you have contacted me asking about my hauls so I thought it would be easier to reach you all by posting about them here.
We have a lot of thrift stores and consignments shops within a few hours of us. These shops house new and gently worn clothing as well as household items. Prior to heading out shopping, I make a list of what I'm searching for. It was with these shops in mind that I created and purchased the majority of items on this list.
1.Medium weight winter peacoat
2. Quilted jacket
3. Tan or camel-colored blazer
4. Jewelry, earrings, or necklaces
5. Sunglasses
6. Black Handbag
7. Skincare and/or Lip gloss (new)
After stops in 4 small towns, I purchased the things on my list. Here's a look at my hauls.
Once November comes around, a winter coat is a must. I purchased the Faded Glory Houndstooth winter coat. The coat appears to have little wear. At $7.00, the price tag seemed more than reasonable.
I like that the black and gray peacoat is a medium-weight houndstooth and it comes down lower than some of the other peacoats I've owned. I appreciate that it has a detachable hood and the pockets are deep enough my cell phone will easily slide into one.
I'm a long-time fan of Kenneth Cole bags. For years, I'd owned a Kenneth Cole faux leather bookbag. It was very sturdy and held my books and a ton of other items. It went everywhere with me for a long time and then I sold it
Today, I decided to add the black handbag to my list of purchases. I spent a little more on it but to me, it is worth it. I'm sure it will last me a good, long while. I have a thing for handbags and have owned and sold many over the years. Some I wish I'd held onto.
I'm often cold (a side effect of my thyroid issue) and wearing a blazer or jacket overtop of my shirt helps keep my shoulders warm. The Briggs New York camel-colored blazer was under $5. I will wear it as a neutral and it'll work well with my black shirt and pants or I'll pair it with some jeans and boots.
Last year, quilted clothing was a big trend for the runaways. Where we live, it is beneficial to dress in layers in fall-winter. I purchased the Christopher & Banks Blue Quilted Jacket with a corduroy collar. The jacket I find to be comfortable and the oversized pockets I like as I can fit my cell phone on one side and keys on another.
I'm finding a lot of women over 50 posting about how they have statement pieces of jewelry in their wardrobes. When I was young I chose my jewelry, by color, so as to compliment my outfits. But in the past 20 years, I admit, I have probably worn more silver hoop earrings than anything else with my outfits.
While scouring aisles at the thrift stores, I made it a point to shop for more necklaces.
Pearls are said to symbolize many things. I personally like pearls because I feel they look classy against the dark blouses I wear. I have a few strands of faux rope pearls and will happily add these. My favorite way to wear pearls is bunched and layered so I purchased these two necklaces for $1.00 each.
As I wrote in a previous post, I spend more money on skincare than makeup. On my way back from thrifting, I couldn't resist stopping in at Marshall's. You can find many major beauty brands there. On this trip, I purchased the Retinol A cream and the Buttercream lip gloss from Butter London.
Thanks for reading today! I enjoy your emails and comments! Do you shop from lists- what bargains have you found?