This last weekend was insane. I don’t believe I went to bed before 2 a.m. from Thursday through Sunday. There was just way too much to do & too little time to do it. Friday, as part of the Sewing Summit festivities, I led a group of ladies around downtown Salt Lake on a little thrift/vintage shopping excursion. Hands down I was the one that scored the most loot. I left a lot of fabulous stuff for everyone, but I found so many great things I just couldn’t help myself. It’s been a while since I’ve done a Thrifty & Chic feature, so I thought I’d do that today since I’m still trying to get on top of laundry, dishes, sleep, projects, etc.
I found these never-been-worn moccasin hush puppies for $23 at my favorite vintage shop: MisC. MisC isn’t like Goodwill or Salvation Army. The owner carefully curates her little shop keeping trends & seasons in mind.
I don’t shop there all the time, but when I’m looking for something different, specific & in near-perfect condition; I go there. Part of me was hesitant to buy these shoes because I’m used to finding deals for under $6, but come on! Where would I ever find a pair of shoes quite like these for even $23?
Have you found any good deals lately? Just recently my sister in thrifting, Laura, emailed me how she found an amazing modern wooden kitchen for $17. I won’t lie, I’m so incredibly jealous. Feel free to share links in the comments! I’d love to see what you’ve scored lately.
Join the no-sleep club, sister. I can’t remember the last time I got more than 6 hours of sleep a night. Blargh.
I haven’t had the chance to do much thrifting lately, but I did hit up a rad estate sale about two months ago and got a bunch of awesome stuff (including a 1850’s crystal decanter, antique linens, a set of depression-glass madeira/cordial glasses, and a perfect condition bespoke mink stole) for $45!
Hoping sweet slumber and a less hectic schedule comes to you soon!
i got really into antique/thrift stores when i lived in idaho for a little bit.
i got this incredible embroidery and an old vintage camera at a great antique shop. here is the link if you are interested:
http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2011/10/flashback-friday-5-and-my-new-favorite.html
i really need to find antique stores around utah! i might have to try out this misc place.
thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great afternoon of thrifting Melissa! I’m loving my Anne Klein shoes, back in the warm California weather. :)
I really enjoyed meeting you and can’t wait to do it all again next year.
melissa! my sister in thrifting -thats awesome. :)
Those are adorable! I scored a really cool 2 yards of silk(?) up at Retro Rose, hoping to run into y’all. And my hubs is picking up a free vintage Singer tonight he found on freecycle!!!
Thrifting was so fun. I enjoyed every minute and loved that I learned of some dope new places to hunt for fantastic finds. Thanks for a great weekend. Lets do it again.
Thrifting was so fun. I enjoyed every minute and loved that I learned of some dope new places to hunt for fantastic finds. Thanks%20for a great weekend. Lets do it again.