My Lucky Finds
Posted on: March 15, 2013
Money was extremely tight this week and I absolutely love my husband for taking my change jar to Kroger to cash it in to give me a budget to to thrift shopping this week…
I found this Michael Kors all white dress, with POCKETS for just $6.99. So many possibilities to style this one are swirling in that creative brain of mine!
On my wish list right now are some full skirts as I love them in place of shorts for the summer... Not to say I won’t wear shorts, just like the variation in my wardrobe… I love the three colors here that offer me 3 choices in tops without even having to think about it… Actually there are two shades of pink I could do… With a price of just $2.50, this was a no brainer!
Another full skirt for just $2.50. What I loved about this one was that it has belt loops which is perfect for adding a pop of color. I already tried it with a yellow, pink and green belt! Another versatile piece to play with!
This burgundy Aigner purse was just $4.00 and is in excellent like new condition. This brand was a favorite of my mother’s and I now own three in this brand , all of which have been thrifted for just $4 each…
And Last but of all is the DVF dress that is new with tags and a thrifted find and gift from a friend!
It is no coincidence that while in the Carribean, I mentioned that it was a dream of mine to own a DVF dress!
Dear Readers, I consider this a very successful thrifting week as all items have been on my wish list. Do you have a running wish list? My current one involves shopping retail, not thrift and includes, pointed flats, edgey sandals, faux leather vest and other vests, (which can be thrifted finds) Any favorites??? I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with laughter, family and friends!
I just purchased this vest on Ebay and hope I like it, never been a vest wearer by going to try this for spring/summer...
Gratitude: I am grateful to my friend for fulfilling my dream of owning a DVF dress! I am grateful that I purchased the Fluidity Ballet Bar last year and still love the workouts and look forward to them. I am grateful to my husband for surprising me with flowers for no special occasion. I am grateful that after being woken up at 4:30 a. m. and 6:30 a.m. by the dog that I fell back asleep and that just by chance my homeschooling child slept in late as well! I am grateful for the test preparation and the opportunity for Connor to see that his instincts in spelling are really good (something I noticed years ago, but he didn’t trust in himself). I am grateful for the weekend and my Saturday plans to hang out with a friend.
12 Responses to "My Lucky Finds"
March 16, 2013 at 12:57 am
Wow! Great finds. I love the skirts. They will look great on your slim body. I too absolutely love flowers.
March 16, 2013 at 7:08 am
Thank you. If you haven’t tried the counting points starting with dinner and going for 24 hrs, I highly encourage it!
March 16, 2013 at 6:07 am
You did really well Tracey! Loving the skirts. The prices are fantastic. We have to pay more in charity shops in the UK. I thought I did well yesterday when I went to a charity shop, where I have found some nice necklaces in the past, and told them I was looking for a B&W one – and lo and behold they had exactly what I was looking for – for £1.50. Hopefully you will see it soon on 40+Style!
March 16, 2013 at 7:09 am
I envy those who find jewelry as I have never really been able to do so. Looking forward to pictures!
March 16, 2013 at 6:30 am
I’ve been wanting a pair of black pointy flats. Can you guess what I found while thrifting on Monday? They were by Jessica Simpsom!
March 16, 2013 at 7:10 am
Whoo Hoo! gotta love it when something so on trend shows up and in your size! My grey booties were that for me!
March 19, 2013 at 8:47 am
Awesome thrift finds!! I love the white dress!! That is amazing you got it for $6.99. Thanks for the great tip about using the change jar as a budget! I’ll have to do that as my bi-monthly budget!
March 19, 2013 at 9:03 am
using the change jar, can sure help avid thrifters from the tendency to over buy! I have moved to a set budget of no more than $20 per weekly trip…
Versatile Style by Tracey 
March 16, 2013 at 12:40 am
The only thing I love more than thrifting is seeing someone else’s thrifted finds! I so look forward to these posts. Thanks Tracey.
March 16, 2013 at 7:06 am
Thank you! Helps to know someone likes them and it’s not just me bragging…what is your favorite recent find?
March 16, 2013 at 8:18 am
My most recent fave is a coach bag in new condition for $6. It isn’t one with Cs on it, so I can only guess they didn’t know what they had. It is in stores selling for $198. My husband actually said, “Congratulations,” on that one! I LOVE finding something in a thrift shop that I’ve been looking at in retail.
March 16, 2013 at 9:50 am
That is a great find and you deserve a Congratulations. Love that DH can appreciate it as well…