Designer Deals

I am a second year college student which automatically means that I am very broke.   Over the past four months, I have re-discovered thrifting for everything from clothes to home decor.  Baltimore has a thrift store every five miles pretty much so there is no shortage of thrifty deals!  Even though not every thrift trip results in bags of designer brands, I have found some party provoking, scalp tingling, jaw dropping deals.  

When I am shopping in a thrift or second-hand store, I search for gorgeous colors, patters, or textures since you only see a sliver of the side of the garment.  You never know what brand the piece is until you pull it from it's thrift tomb.  When I pull a top out and see the "way to expensive for my closet" brand name, I let out a little shriek of excitement.  Tip: ALWAYS check the sale/clearance rack in thrift and consignment stores.

This first piece is a J. Crew stretch mini skirt with an abstract floral pattern.  I was drawn to it for the striking colors and modern shape.  I found this at a Goodwill in Crofton, Maryland.  It was a sale day so I snagged this amazing piece for $2.00! I will style this skirt with a flowy black chiffon shirt and a pair of black heels.  

The second piece is a light pink button down dress from Loft.  I recently got this dress at a Goodwill thrifty thursday event in Annapolis, Maryland.  Dresses are usually $7.00 so with 50% off, this was $3.50!  I am an education major and have to wear professional clothing when I intern in elementary schools.  This dress screamed "I'm a teacher" to me so I snagged it.  I will wear this dress with a cream or gold cardigan sweater with some nude wedges.

This second dress is a blue and white striped t-shirt dress from J. Crew.  I found this gem at a consignment store in Annapolis, Maryland called New to You.  The original price at the store was $27 but I got it on clearance for $5.50!  I have been searching for a throw on shirt dress for a while and I am so excited that I found this J. Crew one for literally dollars!  I would pair this with a pair of white or brown sandals, my hair in a bun, and this silver belt pictured below.  

 

This last dress is a tan Vineyard Vines dress with intricate white embroidery.  I found this dress at a consignment store in Annapolis, Maryland called Navette.  The original price at this store was $25 but I found it on the clearance rack for $15.  I love this style of shift dress because they are effortless and comfortable.  I was drawn to this dress by the amazing embroidery and the neckline. I have bi-weekly formal meetings for my sorority where we have to wear business professional clothing.  Our shoulders have to be covered so this dress is perfect for meetings in the summer.  I will style this dress with curled hair and a pair of white heels.  

Thanks for letting me share my amazing finds and stay tuned for some more posts about thrift finds and "back to college" shenanigans!