Concert Outfit

Thrilled that I was able to see Foster the People this summer!  

This was my first time going to the Cynthia Woods Pavilion Center in Houston and it did not disappoint!  If moving around, dancing, taking pics with a good background is your thing then I strongly suggest you get general admission on the lawn.  

Since the concert was outside and I knew that I had to wear something comfortable, breathable, and stylish.  Let me be the first to tell you that I almost NEVER wear all black.  It's pretty intimidating for me.  But I stepped out of my comfort zone and I think the results were pretty worth it.  

My mom bought this blouse for me at the thrift shop for our church back at home.  It's sheer and has tiny rhinestones all over it.  I wore a black bralette underneath instead of a tank so the blouse would remain breathable.  The (faux) leather skirt, boots, and belt are all from Goodwill.  My hat was a gift from my friend Jennise, who was my concert partner for Foster the People (and my photographer for this post!).  

I had to break the black up with a pop of color.  I love this hat because the color is versatile through the seasons and will be worn all year long.

Hope you all enjoyed this post!  Be sure to follow my instagram page @CynthiaEdee for more updates and instastories!  

-C

LBD Makeover

Making the items in my closet as multi-functional as possible is becoming increasingly important to me.  It allows for me to use something that I love for different occasions.  It also allows me the opportunity to utilize my accessories that, more times than not, get shoved into the back of my closet known as The Vortex.

One thing that a lot of us have in our closet is the LBD (Little Black Dress).  Whether it's a wear-to-work or a sundress there are various ways that it can be styled.

Cue this Cynthia Rowley dress that I scored at Goodwill.  It's a fantastic dress that I've styled in various ways.  Here are a few looks:

1-Make it Blue

Isn't this scarf gorgeous?!  Another Goodwill find!  It's the perfect pop of color for a plain black (or white) dress.  The scarf received many compliments when I wore it to work.  If you have any scarves in your drawers or closets, bust them out!  Youtube or Pinterest ways to style and tie them.  That's what I did!

2-Two Hats-Two Vibes

Hats are a very foreign accessory for me.  I've always felt self-conscious about wearing one for whatever reasons I've made up in my mind.  But you know what-the mean people only exist in our heads so here I am-wearing hats!

 This a 100% wool hat (from Goodwill) which gives me a more evening/dinner date kind of vibe.  It's a quick way to give a more sophisticated and stylish look to your LBD.  I'll probably wear it more in the fall/winter time. 

The straw hat is also from Goodwill.  This look is much more daytime or perfect for a hot summer evening.  I'm definitely going to be getting a lot of use out of this hat during the season.  

The options of how to style a LBD are endless.  I love to see how you all style one piece of clothing in different ways so don't be shy to show me!  

Hope that y'all were able to take a little somethin'-somethin' from this post! Again-if you don't follow me on instagram you really should!  Find me @CynthiaEdee!

Talk next Sunday!

-C

Thanks! I Got It At...

'll keep this post short and sweet:

As I was running around to the different thrift stores I realized something: My entire outfit was from Goodwill!  Some people have hesitations about shopping at thrift stores for various reasons and I can respect that.  With this blog as my platform I intend to promote the supporting of non-profit organizations while being able to be fashionable, current, stylish, and maintain expenses. My motto: Life's too short to have on a bad outfit, have bad hair, or pay too much for for style.

To be a thrifter it definitely does take a level of dedication and open-mindedness and that's exactly what I have so I'm the perfect person for the job.

Who doesn't love a good mirror pic?

Sheer top with beaded bow-$2

Love the beading on this top.

I had featured this skirt on an earlier post about alterations.

I had good luck for once finding shoes at Goodwill!  $6.99!

Hope you enjoyed this post and be sure to check out my other social media outlets!

-C

Fiesta Fashion pt. 2

Fiesta Fashion entry part 2!

Accessories can be the most fun part of an entire outfit!  Keeping with the festive and colorful theme I found the most vibrant items at Goodwill.

Now these high heels would def. be good for Fiesta AND non-Fiesta related events.  My personal favorite was the studded pair on the right but they weren't my size.  That's a pretty typical scenario for me when it comes to shoes at Goodwill or thrift shopping.  I'll find a pair that I love (see my instagram ((CynthiaEdee)) for those adorable Zara flats) and it's the total opposite of a Cinderella story.  Sigh!

These Yellow Box jeweled t-strap sandals are perfect if heels aren't your thing.  I LOVE candy jewels and these were perfect!  I could see them paired with a maxi dress/skirt and when you walk the jewels catch the light.

Lastly: this belt. I'm kind of regretting not buying it as I'm writing about it but oh well. The colors scream Fiesta! I'm envisioning it being worn with a basic white top, flare cut jeans, colorful wedges, and a flower crown with matching colors!  Seriously, I'm beginning to regret not purchasing it. 

If y'all are in the San Antonio area be sure to look up any Fiesta related events that you can catch!  If you take super duper cute pictures hashtag #fromthrifttothrill so I can check it out and gain more inspiration!  Also stop by any Goodwill in SATX and purchase your Fiesta Medal.  Along with the one I bought for myself I also got one for my mom, sister, and friend Victor.  Support Goodwill!

Hope y'all liked my Fiesta finds!  Be sure to follow my other social media outlets located at the top of my page! 

-C

Fiesta Fashions pt. 1

I'm One word: FIESTA!!!!

Fiesta is about to kick off here in good ol' San Antonio which means parades, colorful outfits, Fiesta Medals, and lots and lots of FOOD!  This will be my first year going to Fiesta so I'm totally excited!  Not to mention that I'm the festive type so today I challenged myself to find an outfit and accessories for NIOSA (Night In Old San Antonio) at where else, Goodwill!

Goodwill has so many options to choose from so I'm going to dedicate TWO blogs to possible Fiesta ideas for my readers.  Sizes, colors, styles all varied and each screamed FIESTA!

So for this first entry I wanted to focus on the outfit portion of a fun and festive Fiesta/NIOSA ensemble.  

When I hear the words "festive" "fun" "fiesta" I think of pops of color, sparkles, and the gaudier the better!  

The first item I stumbled upon was this racerback tank from Express size large (price 14.99).  What I love the most about it is that the sequins are just as dramatic in the back as in the front.  I personally prefer any adornment done to an article of clothing to be "complete" in that sense that the pizazz and flare flows to the back instead of kind of just ending at the side seams in the front.  This would make a great tank for someone who's looking to sparkle and stand out and still be cool and fresh outside (hey, South Texas heat is no joke!) 

This Charlotte Russe (size medium, price $4.29) spaghetti string tank was another item that caught my eye that could be Fiesta-ish.  It's full of color, patterns, and has that gorgeous embellishment on the bust.  

So this blue tank stood out to me the minute I laid eyes on it.  I love that shade of blue (reminds me of a peacock) and then with those gold sequins YAS!  The brand is Star City (never heard of it) and it's a size Medium.  This ended up being something that I purchased for myself at a whopping $4.29!  It's definitely a contender to be my blouse for NIOSA.  

Truth be told this white with gold sequin blouse is a line for girls but hey it fit!  I broke my own rule on this one about the drama and flare of the blouse ending in the front but since it was so cute I was willing to let it slide.  The brand is Dreampop and it was $4.29.

I also came across this super duper colorful skirt size XXL for $4.29 also.  On the right person I could totally see this at Fiesta!  It's loud, colorful, and whimsical.  Festivals are all about being comfortable and whoever wears this would definitely be able to walk around, dance, eat, and drink without feeling uncomfortable.

Lastly-if the sequins and loud skirt isn't your cup of tea then you can't go wrong with colorful pants and Goodwill has a slew of them!  On one of my previous blogs I showcased a pair of pink floral jeans I purchased for less than $5.  The key is to just try things on.  

Don't forget to get your Fiesta Medal at any of the Goodwills around town!  Only $7!  This is my first official Fiesta Medal and it couldn't have been more suiting that it was a Goodwill one!

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for Fiesta Fashions pt. 2!  Be sure to follow my instagram (CynthiaEdee) and my snapchat (CynthiaEdee) for more updates on my daily shenanigans!

-C

Like A Kid Again

Hi all!

I love a good vintage quilted handbag.  I've had one since about 2008 and I loved it, but alas, it's been falling apart.  Lately I've been looking for a replacement bag and finally found one at the Salvation Army on 281 and Stone Oak for a whopping $2!

This new handbag is a little big larger, has a gold capped tassel, and has a side pocket on the back of the bag.  Just like my original quilted handbag I couldn't leave this one untouched.  As pretty as it was the way I purchased it the purse needed a little pizazz.  Cue my mini-bedazzler!

I feel like a kid again!

This little baby can help take small accessories/accents to a new level.  If you follow my snapchat (CynthiaEdee) I put a few pictures of my bedazzling process on my story.  As you can see from the photo it makes a pretty impactful difference on the look and style of my handbag.

New!

This was my original vintage quilted purse.  As you can see the studs were falling off left and right. 

Just another example of the potential your local Salvation Army/thrift store can have.  The key to is to have an open mind and be able to see past the stigma of "thrifting."

-C

Flea Market Success

First off Happy Easter to all my readers who celebrated this holiday today!  This was my first Easter in San Antonio where I didn't have to work!  Isaac and I started off the day with homemade cinnamon rolls, grapefruit mimosas, and horrible 90s movies and then we set out for downtown San Antonio.  After we did our touristy-though-we're-not-tourists thing downtown we decided to see if Bussey's Flea Market was open and it was!  So we hip hopped ourselves on over and here are a few on the items we found:

I thought this was a pretty unique piece and would go great where we have all of Isaac's liquor displayed.  It was priced at $15 but luckily I was able to have them drop it down to $13.  Hey $2 is $2!

Okay, this was too adorable to not have!  And only $3!!!  It's hand made which makes it all the better!

So this wasn't found at Bussey's.  It's from the Goodwill on 281 in Stone Oak but since I'm keeping this a decor themed entry I'm throwing it in here.  I'd had my eye on this mirror for over a week but it was priced higher than I wanted to pay at $19.99.  I finally caved and bought it a few days ago and I'm happy I did.  I love the vintage look it brings and it's in perfect condition with the exception of a few little scratches but it adds character.

This is what I'm really excited about from today!  It's an elaborate brass candle holder that looks like it's from the 70s or 80s.  I instantly fell in love with it when I saw it.  I thought it was going to be at least $30-$40 because of how heavy it was and in perfect condition but nope! Only $20.  SOLD!

Moving into a new place has my decorating feels through the roof but my bank account loudly tells me, "calm down!" What's a girl to do?

-C

Lucky Day

Whew, work and the move have kept me busy but now I'm all settled in and back on my thrifting game.  Be expecting more thrifting updates on the new home decor I'm finding at thrift stores but until then enjoy my clothing posts!

I went to the Goodwill on 281 and Stone Oak today and success!  

This is a dress by Mustard Seed and it's so classy and stylish and a total steal at only $9.99!  It was in the Julia's Attic section which I typically avoid because of their higher prices but today I gave it a shot and BAM! There was this little number waiting for me.  I have no idea where I'm going to wear it yet.  Maybe for my birthday dinner next month???

The white sheer tank top was on my "maybe" list.  This morning as I was picking out my outfit I was thinking how I wanted to track down a white tank with a bow on it to jazz up an average tank.  I spotting this tunic tank on the rack and saw potential but still needed to try it on.  I'm not a fan of the elastic drop waist on it but when it's tucked in to a skirt it looks great!  It even has subtle beading on it.  Not bad for only $4.29!

I didn't do a special photo sesh for the taupe blouse but I plan to pair it with my other high waisted skirts.

Hope y'all are having a great day!  I'll be posting my finds from Uptown Cheapskate soon 

Last night was our 3 year anniversary so of course it called for a celebration!  I wore my newest Goodwill find which was a beautiful maxi dress by Moda International. The colors were completely fitting considering it was Fat Tuesday!

Moda International Dress $6

Can you believe that this little baby was only $5.99 at the Goodwill on I10?!  I couldn't either.  I'm not the biggest fan of geometric prints but with this color combo it looked great.  I'm partially biased because purple is one of my favorite colors (my first favorite is orchid and then glitter).  

I'm actually very self-concious about this picture.

I absolutely love this dress.  It's elegant, fun, flowy, and best of all: it's from Goodwill!  I'll always love the thrill of finding that hidden gem inside of a store.  

I'll be posting a few more items on my eBay soon so be sure to check it out!  And don't forget to follow me on instagram to check out my latest finds!  xoxo!

Back on eBay!

Whew, what a whirlwind things have been!  Isaac and I had to make a highly unexpected trip to the valley and all I can say is I'm glad that everything has been going okay!

I've been off of my eBay game for a while now due to working a lot, having printer issues, and having to file a claim against the post office but to everyone's delight I'm on an upswing!

The RGV is home to some real gems and you know what, the Goodwills here ain't too shabby!  These are just a sample of my finds from today but I'm totally excited to list them!  

These are two H&M dresses size 2 and they're seriously too cute.  Th ice pink lace one looks perfect for festivals and the floral one would be great for day-to-day activities. 

So this little gem was actually found at the Goodwill on Bulverde in SA and it's so classy and sexy.  It's by a vintage brand called OLGA and it would make the perfect Valentine's day gift!

Tomorrow I plan to go back out and hit up the other Goodwills I missed today.  I uploaded about 6 new items today so go check them out on the link below!

My eBay

Yesterday was my day off thus Goodwill was in my plans.  I went to the one on 281 and Bitters which I typically don't have good luck at but this time I did!  Total scores!

These two blouses are now for sale on eBay shop now!

I'm seriously contemplating keeping this black Laurence Kazar blouse for myself if it doesn't sell.  I have no idea when or where I'd wear it but I can make any excuse to celebrate.  It's online till Sunday so after that we'll see where this little gem ends up.

As for my personal finds I scored an adorable dress which I'll feature in a few days when I wear it, a red pencil skirt that I plan to hem, a khaki skirt for work, and this lovely top.

I was on the fence about this top until I tried it on and BAM I was sold!  There was no label on the blouse so unfortunately I can't give credit to any company or designer but isn't it adorable?  It feels like it's 100% cotton which is perfect for this south Texas heat and humidity.  The back of the blouse has a set of larger flowers in the center of the back not photoed but believe me, it's cute.

The top was priced at $3.99 but had the orange tag which is the color of the week this week so guess what...I got it half off!  $2! Holla!  

Seriously if you take the time you can find some pretty awesome things at your local Goodwill.  You have to have patience and perseverance.  Trust me, nothing is going to jump out at you and say HI TAKE ME HOME! I wish.  At times you'll have a lucky day and have to die for finds and other times you'll leave the store empty handed.  

I'll try my best to update photos of my Goodwill finds!

Thanks for reading and don't forget to check out my eBay and follow me on instagram!

-xoxo

C

eBay

Hi all!

I started my first day of work today..well..training and I'm very impressed by the company that I work for.  Everything seems so structured and on point which I LOVE!  I foresee a wonderful future in the horizon.

So while I believe that I need a 50 hour a week job I also have a little side project that gives me much joy and is a stress relief.  Since college I've been eBaying.  Yes, eBaying!

As a college student I worked at J.C. Penney (in men's sportswear) and would eBay anything I could get my hands on.  I would post on Sundays and ship on Tuesdays.  It was my thing and I made some quick cash from it.  After college, though, I put it to rest, though, but moving up to San Antonio and hitting up Goodwills has revamped my love for it.  I'll try to keep the tradition alive and post on Sundays still but with a new work schedule, who knows?!

Either way-I like random, vintage, quirky finds.  Think cute cat mugs, vintage dresses from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, glass sets, and my personal favorite are vintage nightgowns.  I found this one chiffon robe from the 50s that retails around $300 that is still available for purchase.

At times I'll sell my personal items that I don't wear or use anymore in hopes that they'll find a good home.

If you're ever interested check out my eBay!  My inventory right now is kind of low and random because I just sold about 6 items.  My prices are good but my finds are even better.

Till next time!

eBay Link

Click above for my eBay page.  The pink hyperlink doesn't stand out enough.

College Days

One thing I had to do on this quick trip to the valley was go check out my alma mater, UTPA.  Well, now it's UTRGV but once a bronc, always a bronc.  I was lucky enough to find a really cool PanAm shirt for $1 (picture above) at a Goodwill in McAllen and went to the university early this morning for a visit and some picture taking.

I never had my picture taken with the bronc statue so why not now?!




















Of course I had to take a picture with the bronco and a typical jumping photo in front of the school.


College of Business Administration Building (COBA)



I was a marketing major and spent about 90% of my undergrad career in this building.  Group presentations, sales presentations, advertisement classes, and a lot and a lot and a lot of math went down in this building.  (I'm clearly messing with my sunglasses in the picture of the Business Administration sign.)

It was awesome being able to go back to my old stomping grounds.  It was so fun to point out different areas and say, "And this is where I took this class", "This is where I almost fell that one day when it was raining", "And this is where so-and-so and I would study." The campus looks SO DIFFERENT in the best ways possible!  I love the new additions that are there and how much more school pride there seems to be.  Who knows, maybe a football or soccer team eventually?!

I received a top notch education at UTPA and am excited to see what this university will continue to produce.