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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Goodwill Hunting Roundup

It's that time again, where I share my latest thrifty finds.  

Do you remember the storm I was caught in where I thought I was going to die? If not, I was stuck in Goodwill, as a micro-burst came through. I mentioned there were people still shopping during the power outage and hurricane like weather. I have a small confession. As I was preparing to die, I was clutching this $4.99 dress in my hands. I figured, I could either be buried in it or wear it to my cousin's wedding.


All my other finds were bought in storm free conditions like this $4.99 bebe dress.  It looked ho-hum on the hanger but when I put it on, I loved it.  I also bought the black beaded necklace for $1.99.  Seriously, who would guess this was a Goodwill outfit?


I also found a really great pair of Gap trousers for $4.99. They are grey with a bit of pinstriping. They are a little long but that can easily be fixed.  The shoes, I also bought from Goodwill, months ago, Anne Kline probably for $4.99.  And, though not from Goodwill, the top was from Marshalls for $12.99.  Can you tell, I love a good deal?


But, I didn't just buy clothes, for myself, I also bought this heavy round vase.  It's about 8 inches across in diameter.  For .50 cents, I couldn't pass it up.


And this white bowl for .99 cents.  I thought it had a nautical feel.  I am still not sure exactly where I'll put it or what will go in it.


Then there was this giant D for .99 cents {still in the box}. Are you wondering why I would need a giant D.  I actually don't.  I gave it to my sister.  See, I am a giver :)


And, last but not least.  As you all know, I just threw a ROCK a-bye-baby shower.  It was as if the Goodwill fairies were watching out for me because a week before the baby shower, this professional pink child's guitar was there waiting...for me.  For $5.99, it was the PERFECT accessory to the baby shower.


In other Goodwill related news.  Next week, I am meeting a fellow blogger {whom I've never met before}, Erin from Just*Grand at Goodwill.  I am hoping I don't have to throw an elbow in her direction over a .99 cent vase, that would probably be bad for fostering blogging relationships, right?

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19 comments:

  1. Those outfits are great, nice finds! If you're going to be blown away by a storm, at least you should be somewhere you love, like Goodwill. :)

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  2. Fantastic finds. I can not wait to go to the Goodwill in our new town. The one here is not that great.

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  3. I want to go thrifting with you!! Those outfits are beautiful :)

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  4. As always, awesome finds! Love that Bebe dress... It fits you like a glove! And you definitely have a good eye because if I saw it on the hanger I wouldn't have thought of trying it on. Loving the trousers too.. I'm a wide leg type of gal:P Okay so when are we having our fieldtrip;) Have fun!

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  5. I promise to be on my best behavior at the Goodwill store, at least the first time. And besides, I will be looking for thrifty clothing in much larger sizes than Miss Amy, so no danger there! Looking forward to this!
    Erin

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  6. Oh you are so brave to post another Goodwill dress;)! It is darling and I'm glad you survived and weren't buried in it! I love that little white bowl and just want to put a piece of ribbon in it. I was so excited for a second...I thought you got that D for me! Okay, when I come, maybe we'll skip the tattoo and go thrifting instead!

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  7. Great haul! Makes me want to load up my little guy and go thrifting :)

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  8. I wish we lived closer and could meet at Goodwill:( Great finds!!!

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  9. *love* the goodwill stash you brought home! way to ride out the storm :)

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  10. love the vase and the white bowl. seriously great finds!

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  11. wow those are all great finds, I keep telling my self that I need to visit my local Goodwill and see what wonderful things I can find.

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  12. Nice Goodwill hunting (sounds cinematic, huh?). I love those pants and you scored on the $0.50 and $0.99 stuff. We have one Goodwill here where almost nothing is priced that low. it's ridiculous. The lowest price tshirts are $7. Pu-lease! Anyway, you done good, girl!

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  13. I LOVE shopping at Goodwill and other stores like it!

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  14. What amazing finds, Amy! You've inspired me to make weekly visits to the Goodwill now, because I used to never find anything. Lately I've been finding some good stuff. :) Love the outfits especially! Congrats on the HofH party feature today too. Megan

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  15. I would have been one of those people still shopping to the very end 😍. I have a sunshine award waiting for you, you can get all of the details on my blog.

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  16. Great finds! I wouldn't have passed up that vase either:) And how fun to be meeting a bloggy friend! I just love doing that - want to do more of it in the future!

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  17. love finding good stuff at the goodwill! Good job on your finds! :)

    ~Lisha

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  18. haha glad you didn't have to wear that dress in a coffin. It just wouldn't be the same. ;) I guess if I had to pick a store to be stranded in during a storm, Goodwill would be a fun one. Way better than, say, the UPS store, or something.

    That bowl is really cute and unique!

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