Hi there!  So it's been a minute.  My new job started picking up the last few months so it's been a lot of travel, a lot of work, all worth it.  (It's difficult but amazing.). At some point I'm hoping to work some thrift shopping into my trips all over the east coast (I was SO tempted to stop at a few in Tennessee while I was in one area for a lunch and gas break.)  I but for now it'll be during my off time at home.   Love joggers.  Especially when the fabric is super soft and can be worn as pajama pants.  These are a little busy to wear outside the hou ..read more

 Happy New Year!  (I can still say that almost 3 weeks in, right?  It's my first post of the year so I'm going with it.) Since Covid is still a thing and making me a little anxious about thrifting (or really going anywhere), this might be my last post for a minute.  Here's hoping I can go out again soon!  I miss it. I'm not usually one for short shorts, but these make for great swim bottoms!  Especially since I'm planning on using my paddle board more this year they'll be perfect. Oiselle Mac Roga Shorts:  Originally $56, paid $6 I don't have a lot of make ..read more

Continuing with the themed thrifty posts, this month's theme is:  Cozy!  Since cutting off a good portion of my hair, I've been getting more scarves and neck gaiters as the temperatures drop.  I saw this merino wool buff and had to get it!  It was brand new with the tags on it, nice and thick so surely it'll help keep me warm as the temperatures start to drop even more.  And as an added bonus, it has a drawstring and small toggle on one side to help make it fit a little more comfortably. Buff Merino Wool Neck Warmer:  Originally $29, paid $6 I  don't usua ..read more

 Sometimes I like to do a post with a theme.  This one is leggings!  I had SO many good leggings finds this month for brands that I've never tried before, and wanted a way to try them out without dropping $70+ on them.  I'll be honest, most of these brands I never thought I'd find in a thrift store since they're not super well known, but at a similar price point to Lululemon.  So here are some of the leggings I've found while out thrifting recently. These first two are some of my favorites!  On the left we have a pair of older leggings by Oiselle called Go Joggi ..read more

 This is my fifth time running this race, but the first time since the race has been taken on by completely new organizers.  (Here are my previous recaps:  2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) This race didn't happen in 2019 due to construction on the bridge and there were various issues with the organizers as well.  (Like how they were trying to sell the race after recently buying it, and there didn't seem to be any deals.)  To be honest, I have a love hate relationship with this race.  I love the race itself because it's so straight forward.  What I don't love is all th ..read more

 I  know this is a little late this month.  Truthfully, my backlog of finds to post has been quickly dwindling since I've been having a hard time finding anything worth purchasing (or even just to show off here.)  But here are some things I've found this month! The old version of the Brooks Dash Half Zip is one of my favorite pieces.  It's lightweight but a kind of silky soft that the newer versions just doesn't have.  I had this exact half zip with a company logo embroidered on it, and once I no longer worked there it just felt strange to keep wearing it.  ..read more

 Thrift stores are notorious for selling fake purses.  (I’ve come to terms with the fact that if I ever come across a real Louis Vuitton, I need to get a lottery ticket.) I‘ve gotten really good at authenticating vintage Coach (which I posted about several years ago) and Dooney and Bourke bags because they have such a following that there’s a lot of information from a simple Google search.  I have also come across a few Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs bags so I have some practice knowing what to look for in a real designer purse.  A few times, I’ve come across Longchamp purses a ..read more

 Yay September! Bring on the better weather and more thrifting finds! These tanks are kind of awesome—super comfy, great for sleeping in but a little pricey. I would definitely pay $5 for a semi-fancy, comfy sleep tank. Lululemon Power Y Tank in Heathered Slate:  Originally $52, paid $5 I don’t typically go for pastels, but the fun color combination definitely caught my eye. Lululemon Wild Tank in Heathered Pretty Purple/Bleacher Stripe White Iris Flower/Grapefruit:  Originally $64, paid $7 I like how this tank is simple, but fun since you can read it when you ..read more

 And now we start on my more recent thrifting finds!  Despite the ongoing pandemic, I've found some pretty good pieces to add to my wardrobe.  It feels like I’m forever looking for a good, lightweight rain jacket that will pack easily, but yet still keep me dry in the rain.  (Just while walking around, running errands, let’s not add the running factor to it since then it’s just wet outside, wet and HOT inside.)  I saw this in my size, grabbed it and didn’t let go.  One thing I learned while working in retail is that store branded anything is typically made by rep ..read more

So in case you missed it, I'm still playing catch up on some of my older (pre-covid) thrifting finds while I  work on getting back to thrifting regularly.  Since coming back to thrifting, I've been a lot more picky about what I bring home with me and thankfully I'm still finding a lot of great items I  can't wait to show you!  For now, here's the last post with my older finds... I'm not a fan of buying fast fashion when I go out thrifting.  It's cheaply made and doesn't last very long, but occasionally I'll make an exception.  This was one of them.  It was ..read more