Finding the Perfect Valentine’s Day Dress!
Hello my thrift friends!
Happy belated New Year and happy Valentine’s Day to you all!
I’m excited to return and share my thrift adventures again. It is Valentine’s Day and that calls for a Valentine’s-inspired thrift hunt.
I came across one of the most elegant dresses I’ve thrifted in a long while.
It’s a brand new Pretty Little Thing dress! The dress costed only $12.98 from Goodwill, down from it’s actual $34 price. You honestly can’t beat such a bargain!
I think it’s the best dress to wear for a dinner date or an elegant evening dinner with close friends.
I hope you all have a lovely Valentine’s Day!
Thrifty by the Sea!
Hello there, thrift friends! I hope your Spring break/season has been amazing. I’m excited to show you my latest finds from my recent trip to Goodwill-Suncoast in Trinity. Check out those prices tags! The total cost of my simple, stylish, spring-y outfit finds was just under $21!
Let’s talk about the blazer. I didn’t think blazers were my thing. But I love the color of this one, and for $6.98 I couldn’t resist! Turns out, it was absolutely perfect for a breezy spring day on the Florida waterfront! I love how the color almost matches the sky and the sea!
Now let’s move onto the shorts…I LOVE them. The material is great, breathable, and good quality. The length of the shorts compliments my height and torso. And I love the versatility of how the shorts can be styled. And, of course, the price. I scored them for just $4.98 – you can’t beat that!
Now…the shoes! I got them for $8.96. The flowered Skechers retail for $86 – so my Goodwill price was basically about 90% off! WOW! Not only taht, but the shoes are super comfortable and supportive. They are my new favorites!
I think this outfit looks great next to the sand, sky and sea! What do you think? Where would you wear it?
Until next time, Happy Thrifting!
Cupid Was With Me!
Love means never having to say your sorry…so I won’t apologize for this blog post being just a little late! I know you’ll forgive me when you see my
latest Goodwill haul!
Can you believe the luck?? A $4.58 LOVE sweater, a distressed jean skirt, which I got for $4.98, a long sleeve Ralph Lauren shirt for $4.98 (like what?!). And, I also found these fairly- new Christian Siriano heels for $9.96. Plus a super cute bag for just $4.99 (thanks to half off week)!
Here are pictures of how I styled it. I love the simplicity of the combination of the outfit, and I also think it’s especially a nice outfit to wear to meetup with your girlfriends over drinks for Valentine’s Day (if you’re single like me)!
I gifted myself with flowers in honor of the day, and even toted them around in my new bag from Goodwill!
A jewel in my crown
Happy September, thrift friends!
I’m so excited to share my recent Goodwill find. It happened to be in my favorite color: green! And not just any green, it’s a beautiful emerald jewel tone that’s perfect for the (slightly) cooler temperatures.
But maybe best of all, because this dress happened to be discounted as part of Goodwill’s colored tag deal. That’s right, this classic piece was originally $5.98 but I paid only $3 at the register!
I paired the dress with a black top with a beaded collar I found at the same Goodwill-Suncoast on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg. Immediately after I spotted it on the rack, I knew it would pair well and complement the elegance of the green dress. And, it was only $5.98.
The purse was thrifted some time ago in 2019, and I kept the price tag on there as proof to my friends when they didn’t believe it was from Goodwill. My statement rings were also a Goodwill pickup from several years ago. With the dress and shirt, that’s only $8.98 spent on a beautiful new outfit! Second-hand shopping can really pay off.
For this styling, I wanted to go for a monochromatic look. I think the dress can be worn to wedding, a date, church, or other formal functions, or any occasion where you want to elevate your style. It was the perfect look for a visit to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota! Have you ever gone? It’s a beautiful location and a fun day trip not far out of Tampa Bay!
I’m in love with the simplicity of the dress and how I accessorized it. I hope this inspires you to wear your favorite-colored outfits.
Kick it in style, Tampa Bay
Hello again my thrift friends!
Florida’s hot summertime is coming to a close, meaning that soon we’ll be able to enjoy those pleasant evening walks along the waterfront.
I hope you have been well and active this summer. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been trying to stay on an active lifestyle, but I must admit, I need to be more disciplined and committed (hehe). But, a new-to-me pair of cute sneakers is helping me get motivated to move!
I picked up a pair of Sketchers at the Goodwill location in Trinity, FL. Not only were they a steal at $8.69 (retail between $45-$60!), but their neutral colors will be versatile for both working out or wearing around town throughout the coming fall season. For the past year, I’ve become determined to adopt a minimalist closet, so shopping second-hand is an important part of that. Any thrifted item I buy needs to be able to be worn in multiple ways and go with multiple outfits, so these sneakers are a check and check in that department!
Oh, did I mention, they’re also super comfy? The shoe laces actually stay tied, instead of slipping or coming undone. Their “air cooled yoga mat” soles make me feel like I’m walking on clouds.
With our beautiful fall weather on the horizon, I can’t wait to get moving in these new kicks!
P.S. The Trinity Goodwill-Suncoast has been rocking it with cool finds lately!
Tropical Storm Ready!
Hello thrift friends! I hope your summer has been off to a good start despite the rains, and the storm that’s on its way!
Today’s find I’m going to show you is quite a simple one that’s very much needed right now (and for most of the summer)! Take a moment to guess what item I found?
If you guessed rain boots, then you’re right! I found these animal print rain boots from Goodwill for just $7.98. They look new, are extremely comfortable and fit very nicely – SCORE!
In the past, most rain boots I’ve owned are either too wide or too tight, but these are just the perfect fit – like regular boots, not rain boots. And since it’s been raining a lot lately (and lots more is coming), these boots are my go-to. For now it’s bye bye sandals, hello rain boots!
They even look cute when it’s not raining! What do you think?
Stay safe and dry my thrifting friends! See you next time!
Who is the Goodwill Huntress?
The Goodwill Huntress isn’t just one person! The Huntress is anyone who loves to shop at Goodwill-Suncoast stores in West Central Florida, tracking down amazing finds and sharing her haul – from pots and pans to prom dresses – with all of us!
