I’ve mentioned many times before that I believe that “thrifting” is a fashionistas secret resource. It’s a thrill to hunt through thrift stores, second-hand shops and vintage clothing stores with the hope of scoring something fab, interesting and unique … at a next-to-nothing price. WHOA ~ and when you do, that makes you feel good, right?
Ok, so what if you found out that one of the stores you just scored a great deal at has donated over $200 million to its nonprofit partners and keeps 650 million pounds of reusable goods out of landfills every year? That would make you feel even better, right? Well, that’s exactly what happens when you shop at your local Savers stores.
Savers was founded on the core principle of supporting local communities and has embraced that value by partnering with nonprofits since 1954. So I was excited when I was recently contacted by Savers corporate team to inform me that they had just built a new Savers store in Santa Fe, New Mexico (one of their largest in the country with more than 150,000+ items for sale) and that the Santa Fe store has a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico.
Additionally, they informed me that not only were they extending an invitation to me to attend their pre-opening event ~ they also wanted to see what a fashionista, such as moi, could do with $50 at their store. Umm, spend it … and spend it fast. And let me please just say, I think I did VERY well. (insert maniacal laughter here: Bwahaha.)
So, this past Tuesday, I showed up for the challenge but instead of doing my usual ~ buy as many items as I can with this free money I was given ~ I decided that I have more than enough miscellaneous items in my closet and that this time I would actually shop for complete outfits.
*** this is how the store looked before I touched every single one of the 150,000 items.
So what was I able to create with $50? Well, see for yourself. Firstly …
I purchased this super cute Jessica Simpson dress (retailed for $75) for $4.99, this sweet cobalt blue purse (mini bags are HUGE right now) for $3.99 and these Nine West lace-up pumps (retailed for $85) for $14.99. Total price for this outfit: $23.97. #SMOKIN
I was actually asked to move away before my haute outfit melted all the ice.
I then purchased …
this classic white eyelet top for $5.99, this adorable straw hat for $4.99 and these Tommy Hilfiger lace-up espadrilles that I will have on full rotation all summer long for $7.99. Total price of this outfit, excluding the overalls that I already owned: $18.97.
Now, so far I had spent $42.94 and I wasn’t sure if I could score another outfit for the remaining $7.06 balance.
HOWEVER, what I was able to score was an brand new Stella McCartney cross-body Falabella bag that has retailed anywhere from $650-$1100 (depending upon size of bag and where you are purchasing) for …
… WAIT FOR IT …
$12.99! BOOM. … I sprung for the difference. 🙂
What are YOU doing this weekend? Why not shop your local Savers?
*** Thank you to Savers for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
WOW! I can’t get over the price of that purse !!! and I love both pairs of shoes.
VERY WELL DONE !!! Love all your choices–but I can’t imagine scoring the bag for $12.99😊
thanks for showing us that style is not dependent on budget. what great finds you were able to score. looking fab per usual!
xoxo beth
Totally impressed! Swooning over your deals…The lace up espadrilles shoes….dungarees…hand bag all equally fabulous. Great choices and values. WOW!
Wow! A Savers in Santa Fe has got to be like a treasure trove!
Thanks, everyone! And, YES … the SF store is a treasure trove. #IGotThereFirst 😀
I would have passed out had I found the Stella bag. Good on you!
I love hitting the thrift stores , just don’t manage to do it often enough,, and yes thanks for pointing this out
Girl!!!
I always knew you were smart, but this is over the top brilliant!!
I think it was a great idea to shop by outfits!!
Of course, I’d like to interject here, that you could be wearing a brown sack and still make it look good!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ps And really, I can’t even pick a fave—-they are all fab in their own right!
awhhh… shucks, Jodie. 😌
Girl…..OMG!!! Did you almost die when you came across that bag?! What an amazing score!! Love everything you bought!
Seeing everyone talking about these deals from Savers, I decided to stop by one and see what it was all about. Boy oh boy did I score big!! Found a silk black, turquoise and cream zip up jacket!! Absolutely gorgeous!! For $7.99!! Perfect for our Arizona winters!!
Congrats! Sounds fab.
Awesome sauce! I bow down to you, Oh Queen!
Ha! I think it was just my lucky day. #IllTakeIt 😀
Wow! Thanks for this info, Jamie. I can’t wait to do the treasure hunt at Savers. Hoping for a big, big score like the bag. xoxo
Omigosh! Evens the knockoff Stella’s in hongkong were $3-400! I am a huge thrifter. I have found Oscar de la Renta, tori burch and other cooll stuff at thrift stores not consignment shops tho there is a store in pasadena called clothes heaven that carries only designer things for a fraction of retail. One store in ABQ is thriftown on menaul that is well organized and clean. Always a crowd there. Good post!!
Thanks, all. It IS the thrill of the hunt, right?! 😀
OH MY GOODNESS! What terrific finds!!!