Category Archives: Thrift Stores

Thrift Trader. Everything $5.99 or 4/$20

Posted on 10/11/2012 by

Once again, I found myself rummaging thru stacks and racks of stuff at the Thrift Trader in Ocean Beach. This all happened the same afternoon sipping my Vanilla Latte. You can’t go wrong at this place with things priced 4/$20.  They have … Continue reading →

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My Secret Thrifting Tips

Posted on 10/04/2012 by

Ever wonder why every time you go thrifting, you end up with a big pile of novelty items and some mom jeans? Check out my secret tips on finding your next major thrifting score. 1. Context:   It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the … Continue reading →

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Happy Flip Flop Friday. Dead flip flops transform into pretty bracelets!

Posted on 09/21/2012 by

How many times have you gone to the beach and seen several “dead” flip-flops have washed ashore?!  Have you looked at your closet floor and seen a few random flips missing their flop? (me too…) I want to wish everyone … Continue reading →

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Guess how much??

Posted on 08/05/2012 by

Can you believe I found a super cute handbag for a mere $9.99 this weekend??!  In need of a little retail therapy, I stopped by my favorite thrift store “Like New” in San Diego’s Clairemont neighborhood.  I tried on a few jeans … Continue reading →

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DIY: Fun Shaped Restored Crayons

Posted on 06/23/2012 by

Reblogged from A Lot On Your Plate: Fun Shaped Restorable Crayons I’m sure we’ve all been there, you used a crayon so much that its next stop is pretty much the garbage. This DIY: Fun Shaped Restored Crayons project is a way to … Continue reading →

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Stack It!

Posted on 06/18/2012 by

Reblogged from yourstylejourney: Stacking isn’t limited to your wrist. Stack your rings ladies and don’t hold back when you do!  Mix your metals, stones, textures etc! I like the look of 3-6 dainty rings best but I’ve seen many stacks … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shopping for Men… Look what $5 gets you!

Posted on 06/09/2012 by

Hey, check it out! I found another place where you can find quality thrift items for the man in your life.  Jeans, belts, button down shirts… all good finds and in decent condition. Better yet everything in the Thrift Trader is … Continue reading →

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$9 Jeans… Fantasy turned into reality for this bargain-hunter!

Posted on 06/07/2012 by

I thought finding cute jeans for $9 was something like finding a unicorn on my patio. Probably not going to happen. I kept hope alive and last Saturday was my lucky day at My Sister’s Closet here in San Diego. … Continue reading →

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Item of the day : Stella McCartney Falabella Fold-Over Bag

Posted on 05/21/2012 by

Reblogged from Rockin Closet: Ok, this might be a “little” expensive, but it has got to be one of the most amazing bags i’ve seen in a while. Stella McCartney Falabella Fold-Over Bag Price: $1,095.00 But as Coco once said … Continue reading →

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Lovely Lilac Dress – $9.95 – what a deal!

Posted on 05/10/2012 by

Looking for something pretty to wear for weekend brunch? I found a fabulous lilac dress at my fave shop My Sister’s Closet in San Diego’s UTC neighborhood earlier this week for the bargain price of $9.95. (perhaps I need to … Continue reading →

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