Perfect PURSES

I’m not exactly a crazy purse woman, toting around my mortgage payment on my shoulder.  I lose things too often to have truly expensive taste.  So, what do I do?  I see what women like, hear what they talk about and I always go check out the purses at Goodwill.  I have definitely found great deals thrifting for bags, and I know you’ve heard the stories too. Rumor has it there was even a full set of Louis Vuitton luggage donated to a local Denver Goodwill. Wish I could have been there the day that hit the floor!

This weekend was no exception -  I felt like I could write a song with all the expensive couture bags I found! Wow, I am so grateful that people recycle these bags.  Why throw out such fabulous things? They should be enjoyed for as long as possible.

So, without further adieu, here are some of the great options I found from the fabulous donations people made.

First, a nice kelly green Kenneth Cole Reaction bag, a little Guess number, and a hand-made button purse are perfect small bag options.  My guess is that these gems collectively cost around $100.

Or? What if you want to funkify a look and have more room?  Well, my favorite is this FAB pink leather Nine West purse, and the funky get down Steve Madden disco purse, or the camel colored PRADA purse.  (I’m not sure if it’s real Prada, but it was well made). Collective cost? At least $120.

Or if you are going places on a lovely spring day and need even MORE room for clothing layering, cameras, snacks or flip-flops, these two can help you there.  Liz is in bright orange, inviting and almost sorbet colored.  The other fun bag is a unique hand-made bag. Collectively costing probably around $100.

Love these options!

Good day at the Goodwill 50% off sale

Bragging rights!  I brag when I can about my fantastic finds.  Today is going to summarize my superb additions to my wardrobe from my great shopping trip at the half off Goodwill sale!

1.  Ralph Lauren wayfarer like sunglasses.  $3, normally go for at least $100. I LOVE this type of sunglasses.  I really didn’t think Polo sunglasses went for that much!

2.  Guess knit long sleeve shirt  off white and soft and just a few sparkles.  I got it for $2.50, and I know it would normally go for at least $30.

3.  Enzo Angiolini Slides, normally over $50. I got them for $3!  I love Enzo’s shoes, and he definitely has fashion and comfort in mind with this lovely pair.

4.  True Religion jeans, normally at least $120 – I got ‘em for $2.50. The  zipper needs to be fixed, but that’s not hard. I’m not even sure they’ve ever been worn. (I need to get to the tailor NOW!!)

5.  Coach Slide sandals, so comfy and cute in black! These normally go for over $90. Only $10 for me.

6.  Cuoieria Fiorentina Italian Leather purse. This brand is extremely popular in Italy, but we here in the USA are not very aware of the label. Normally this might go for over $100 USD, and I got it for $5.00.  I love the fact that I now own an obscure purse from Italy.  Brand new, I could smell the leather on it!  Mmmmm…nothing like the smell of leather couture for a low price…

Yard Sale purchase wins: (I had to hit a few, and one was a block wide sale, which is where I scored even further!)

1.   Black House White Market faux fur/suede off white coat.  LOVELY!!  Feels wonderful on.  Normally over $120, they were asking $20, I offered and got it for $5.00,  I feel rich and luxurious in it.  And fall is just around the corner….cough, cough!  Not here yet though!

2.  Broncos T-shirt, I’m not much of a sports freak, but I do want to sport supportive clothing when I attend a game.  This was pretty interesting, because I was purchasing it from an ex-Broncos Cheerleader!  She had never worn it because she had so much other Broncos paraphernalia. So I now have an original Tee that was made for a Broncos Cheerleader! Cute!

What I purchased this weekend would have cost me over $520 if I had bought everything brand new.  Instead, I spent a whopping $32!  What a savings, and I’m so in love with what I purchased, I can’t wait to go out and sport my new garb!  See why I’m bragging?  I know, you’re jealous!