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

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

Altered State

We've all heard it that altering your clothes can drastically change the way it looks for the better and it's true!  I've mentioned that I have a pear-shaped body (small on top, larger on bottom) so when it came to dresses/tops the chest would usually fit too big.  I finally decided to give alterations a try with my Love Culture dress for my cousin's wedding and I was sold.  Here are a few pics of my latest alterations:

  

This skirt was only $1.50 at Goodwill so if it didn't look good altered then I didn't spend too much.  I do with I would have had it hemmed an inch shorter, but eh.

This is the dress for my cousin's wedding.  Look at that HUGE difference in the chest! Def. worth it!  It looks like a completely different gown.

Before I had this altered I didn't think the gap in the chest was a big deal but after seeing the finished result, yeah it was.  It fits and feels so much better.  This dress is from Goodwill and was only $6!

I'm going to be taking a sewing class soon so I can learn how to hem my own skirts/dresses instead of paying someone else to do it.  It's all about saving money, right?

-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

Uptown Cheapskate Haul

Like I had promised I'm going to post about my other thrift finds.

I've mentioned before that I LOVE Uptown Cheapskate!  There's only one location in San Antonio and luckily I live in walking distance of it (and it's right next to one of my favorite bars).  The quality and style of the merchandise that they sell is probably the best that I've seen in a consignment shop.  Not to mention the prices are insanely low.  Here are a few of my finds along with some classy and sassy mirror pictures:

I went a little sequin crazy here.  The white with sequin black bow blouse was $4.99, the purple was $5.99, and the jacket was a total steal at $9.99!

I'm absolutely in love with the jacket!  It's Jessica Simpson and totally totally totally cute!  I don't have anywhere to wear it to yet (story of my life) but for $10 I couldn't pass it up.  I know, I know, I know that in one of my previous posts I talked about my shopping addiction and how sometimes I couldn't pass up a good deal BUT this is different, I SWEAR!

The jeans are Celebrity Pink (which I've mentioned on my blog before.  All of my colored pants are this brand due to it's quality) and they were only $5.99!  Score!  The pink peplum was $5.99 from Forever21 and the black peplum was $4.99.  I used to think peplums were ugly but after I finally caved and bought one I fell in love!  For my figure they're quite flattering.  I'm a true pear-shape so my chest is small, waist is small, but boy do I have hips and peplums help to accentuate my svelteness while balancing out my hips.

I'm wearing the Celebrity Pink jeans in these pictures.

I spent about $50 for everything so I'm pretty sure I got the best deal here.  I whole heartedly love clothes, style, fashion, etc. and I do like to have a closet healthy of colors, prints, styles, and patterns but I'm def. on a budget.  Isaac and I have some debt to pay off (word to the wise: do NOT buy two new cars within weeks of each other!) and an upcoming trip to New Mexico but I still need my shopping fix!  I'm just a girl on a budget who wants to look cute.  Is that too much to ask for?

Hope y'all enjoyed this post and if you're in San Antonio or just passing by stop by Uptown Cheapskate!  You'll definitely find something!

Be sure to follow my instagram or snapchat to follow my shenanigans and check out my eBay!

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 

C-C-C-Colored Pants!

I LOVE COLORS!  Especially colored pants!  They seriously sass up a simple blouse or tee.  Celebrity Pink is my current go-to brand for all my colored pants needs because of the quality, leg length (they have short, regular, and long), and variety of color.  The thing I love most about Celebrity Pink jeans is that the colors do not fade!  Big win for that brand.  I have a few pairs of CP jeans that no longer fit me so I'm selling them on my eBay.  Go check them out!  I'm asking $17.99 for each pair but am willing to negotiate and combine shipping. :))

Celebrity Pink Red Skinny Pants size 7/$17.99 on eBay

Celebrity Pink Hot Pink Skinny Pants size 7/$17.99 on eBay

Celebrity Pink Yellow Skinny Pants size 7/$17.99 on eBay

Now for my personal Goodwill score: these adorable pink denim floral pants (only $4.29!!).  Today felt like a pink kind of day so I busted these babies out and paired them with a sheer white embroidered top (this is one of the white sheer tops that made the cut; reference my older blog about donating/selling 4 bags of clothes).

I cannot wait to pair these pants with other items like graphic tees, chambray shirts, stripes, etc!  Seriously, if you have some time stop by your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, or any thrift stores to check out their goodies!  I can't guarantee you'll find something every time you go but if you keep an open mind then you never know!



Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I finally learned how to link my eBay, twitter, AND pinterest on to my page so be sure to visit those sites as well!

xoxo-C

Burberry Please!

Guys,

I'm totally excited about my latest find! 

Seriously!  How cute is this fuchsia quilted Burberry jacket / coat?! The size tags were cut off but the jacket would easily fit a medium/large. I believe this style is circa 2011(?) but Burberry's style is classic!  

 It's in perfect condition and ready to find an amazing home!  I have it for sale on my eBay so go check it out!

Sorry for the quick post but updating on my phone is a drag and I have a lot of packing to do!  My move is on Saturday and I'm nowhere close to ready.  Ugh.

-C

Valley Weddings

Hi All!

I haven't been able to blog about my thrifting finds lately because I've been swamped with work, packing for my move, and heading to my hometown for my cousin's wedding.

Dressing up for a wedding is so fun!  I love the thrill of finding the right dress, right shoes, thinking about how you'll wear your hair..and that's because I'm not the bride anymore!  But seriously, I love any excuse to get dolled up.

My dress was a total steal at a whopping $14 from a store called Love Culture.  It can be perceived as risqué because of how open the chest is but since I'm have a small bust I knew it wouldn't be offensive.  Plus it has two slits int he front that give it an extra oomph.

This dress is proof of how alterations make a HUGE difference in how a dress looks and feels.  Again, going back to my having a smaller chest I had to get the dress altered.  If I hadn't I would have been self conscious all night.  The collage above shows the impact it makes to have your dresses (skirts, suits, pants, anything) customized to your body.

I received a few compliments on the dress (which let's face it, it's what all of us fashion bloggers are going for) and I loved being able to tell people I snagged it for less than $15!

Here are a  few pics from the wedding!  Be sure to follow me on instagram (CynthiaEdee) and check out my eBay for new finds!

-C

The left is pre-alterations and right is post-alterations. BIG difference!

Out of the 50 pictures I took this was the only one I could stomach