Long term readers of this blog will know what an advocate of thrifting I am. But it’s been a while since I posted any of my finds on here. My new set up with working hours has afforded me a bit more time to indulge one of my favourite pastimes. Namely mooching and thrifting! And I intend for it to make a welcome return as a feature of this blog (along with all my usual sewing/refashioning/DIY). So I thought I’d share some recent additions to my winter wardrobe (a mix of vintage & high street basics) as a jumping off point….
Left to Right: Vintage Dereta Linen Kimono Jacket (£3) Vintage Nude Kimono Blouse (£1.50) Vintage Jaeger Grey/White Cotton Pinstripe Shirt (£1.50) M&S Cotton Jersey Boxy Tee (£1)
Left to Right: Vintage Cheesecloth Blouse (£2) Vintage Navy Rayon Polka Shirt Dress (£2) Wallis Cotton Knitted Sweater (£3) Longline Mauve Cardigan (£2)
Left to Right: Topshop Sheer Knit Sweatshirt (£1.50) Longline Khaki Cardigan (£2.50) Next Blush Tweed Wool Cardigan (£3) Polka Chambray Shirt (£2)
The majority of these are in regular rotation in my wardrobe already and I have refashion plans for a couple. (I picked my sewing machine and overlocker up from storage this weekend! Yay!). But to put this thrifting thing into perspective and explain why it’s so awesome? That’s 12 wardrobe basics for the price of one very modestly priced garment on the high street….!!!
Thrifting….seriously…why wouldn’t you???!
Eme Asterisco says
10th November 2014 at 1:11 pmWhere do you find all those amazing things in such lovely colors???? I am green, like lime green, with envy.
So glad your sewing machine is right back with you! We missed you!
Portia Lawrie says
10th November 2014 at 2:41 pmAw thanks Eme! I’ve missed blogging regularly soooo much! So nice to hear I’ve been missed back!
Px
annainternational says
10th November 2014 at 1:32 pmWhy indeed!? I love it too, though it seems you’ve got a great selection here. Was that all on one trip?
Portia Lawrie says
10th November 2014 at 2:42 pmI wish Anna! No, all accumulated over a period of about a month or so!
Kate says
10th November 2014 at 2:33 pmSo many beautiful pieces!! And at such incredible prices. Unfortunately we pay dearly for items at the thrift stores, which I can never quite understand. Enjoy the new additions to your wardrobe.
Portia Lawrie says
10th November 2014 at 2:42 pmSome thrift stores have got wise I think! But where I am there are ALOT of them so the competition keeps the prices down I think…
Px
diaryofapennypincher says
10th November 2014 at 3:57 pmWhat a lovely selection! Well done, especially on the woollens, which I can never find cheap round here. I’m also a great charity shopper and am lucky to have so many with pound rails near me. Unfortunately, I’ve only managed to spend £2 this month, that was two items though.
Sarah says
10th November 2014 at 4:28 pmGreat finds! And such good prices, the ones in my town are pricey for clothes yet cheap as chips for home wear – it’s a strange one that!
Looking forward to seeing your refashions.
DressUpNotDown says
10th November 2014 at 7:55 pmAnd that is why I loooooove thrifting and refashioning!!! :o)
JJ
http://www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com
Giddyauntlola says
11th November 2014 at 7:20 amIncredible! Where I am really good at finding vintage homeware in charity shops, I never look at the clothes! I am inspired to have a look through the rails 🙂
http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk/
Annabellouise says
11th November 2014 at 9:47 amThese are fantastic buys. I have to say that where I live, in London, the charity shops tend to be expensive. It is possible to find good things, but at a price.
JustSewJenna says
11th November 2014 at 7:17 pmFantastic! I’m looking forward to seeing your refashions!
charityshopchic.net says
21st November 2014 at 3:10 pmHi Portia, I need to shop where you shop. In my area shirts are typically £4-5 (more for silk). Dresses are typically now £10 everywhere and I am feeling less and less like I’m getting value for money when I charity shop these days.
Portia Lawrie says
21st November 2014 at 4:15 pmAh Sally I hear you! One of the benefits of living in a small backwater stuck in a timewarp!