Category: Retail Therapy

Grounded- one of my favorite stops in Encinitas

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Hello Friends. Hope everyone got a great start to the week. One day down, four to go until Friday (did I really just say that?).  Just wanted to share one of my favorite shops in Encinitas. I love Grounded for the pretty displays and welcoming atmosphere. Last year I got my sister a tin spinny thing for her garden– you know, one of those things that kinda looks like a pin wheel?

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This past weekend I visited the shop and found colorful patio stuff and the bright lunch box pictured above. What a fun way to make lunch from home exciting! If I remember right this was priced in the $21 range.

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More displays– obviously I couldn’t stop myself from taking pictures. If you want to see for yourself:

  • Grounded
  • 897S. Coast Highway #105
  • Encinitas, CA  92024
  • Phone: (760)230-1563
  • Web: www.shopgrounded.com

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$7 Jeans–yessss!!

What could be better than a pair of fantastic $7 jeans? Maybe the good karma of knowing that I am “re-purposing” a perfectly good pair of jeans?? One less item in the landfill, right?

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And I thought $9 jeans were a bargain!  Imagine my delight when I found the 30% off rack at My Sister’s Closet in San Diego’s UTC neighborhood and found a pair of jeans that fit.  (I hate buying jeans and usually end up trying on 30+ pair before I find something that I even remotely like– then there is the issue of me getting home and trying them on again and instantly regretting the purchase…. back to the store….)

Good news here I actually LIKE these jeans! There’s still a slight chance I will make them into shorties– stay tuned…

Happy Shopping everyone. And remember to stay “green” and reduce, re-use, recycle whenever you can.  Thrift shopping is a perfect way to accomplish all three.  Cheers!

Fab.com – A fun way to shop online!

Pan Am Explorer $66

How fabulous is this vintage travel bag? I heard about this cool site from my hairdresser earlier this week and just can’t stop myself from shopping– from the comfort of my couch and wearing my pajamas and no make-up.

Fab.com is fashion on a budget.  The site features a daily mix of designers, exclusive designs, limited edition pieces and amazing offers up to 60% off retail.  The site has limited free membership and I was able to set up my “account” with the usual email address and password type thing. Very easy.

Birdy Blue by Printed Village $14.50

Just to let you know… it has taken me well over an hour to write this post because I keep SHOPPING…. yikes. I keep coming back to these scarves– so, you guessed it. I’m buying! Will keep you posted on shipping and quality.

Cheers!

Beautiful Matte Nail Polish for late summer

Check out these beautiful summer nail polish colors! Bright and cheerful. And a pretty transition to Fall season colors too.  Cheers & Happy Thursday!

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I love these matte nails for Summer! An easy way to achieve this look is with a matte topcoat.  My favorite is Sephora by OPI $9.50 available at Sephora.  This matte look will be amazing with Fall colors as well, can’t wait!!!!!

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Brighton Collectibles – Great Products & Amazing Customer Service

Okay, my post tonite has nothing to do with thrift shopping. In search of a case for my iPad, I found myself cruising thru the mall.  No luck at the Apple store, Brookstone and Macy’s. It was my lucky night when I walked in the Brighton store. This was my first time shopping in this particular shop– and I went in out of desperation fairly sure I was going to strike out again anyway.  Check out the funky and practical travel case I found for the iPad. It has plenty of padding and a few extra pockets inside.

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While I was there I couldn’t resist the urge to pick out a pair of small earrings. Priced at $18 and with a 1-year guarantee… excellent!

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While shopping at Brighton Collectibles, I experienced the most amazing customer care. Sales Partner “Laura” helped me choose my items and gave me an entire background on the company and the jewelry designers. Better yet, the merchandise gets registered when you purchase and has a 1-year guarantee.  When I was in there the woman behind me in line told me her Mom “collects” Brighton stuff and has been wearing it for years. She actually showed me a few things she has that still looked great. It’s always a good sign when not only the store salespeople are excited but the store customers are excited too.  For sure, I will be back for more at Brighton.  (I have my eye on some pretty hoop earrings and maybe a watch).  Cheers!

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Guess how much??

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 and dresses– no luck in that category. I was pretty much ready to admit defeat and walk out the door when I spotted this cute handbag hanging on a rack by the jeans. Better yet it was priced under $10.

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It sounds like this shop has a new addition to their website too– you can shop online. They are in process of adding photos and inventory to the site for easy shopping and purchase.

  • Like New… a tres chic consignment boutique
  • 4425 Genesee Avenue
  • San Diego, CA 92117
  • Phone: 858-278-1960

 

Time for Summer Retail Therapy at My Sisters Closet

Hello Everyone!  As far as I’m concerned, there’s no therapy like retail therapy. What better way to beat the heat than in an air-conditioned store, right?!

Why not unwind with a little retail therapy at My Sister’s Closet located in the UTC neighborhood of San Diego.  My co-workers came back recently from a quick lunch break with several fantastic “finds” and were kind enough to let me take some photos. Look at this really cute Juicy Couture wallet that LD scored for a mere $17.

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This wallet is so cute… why hide it in a purse??!

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Okay…but wait, there’s more… KC scored three (yes, you read that right– three!) super amazing tops for a grand total of approximately $22 out the door.  These are bargain friendly tops that can take you from workplace to wine tasting on a budget.

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Hopefully there will be something left in the store for me….  🙂

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This blue top will be so pretty on a summer day. And the fluttery coral top pictured below is perfect to wear on a hot day.  Like I said, hopefully there will be a few cute things left for me.  Cheers– and happy shopping!

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Happy Flip-Flop Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! Check out these pretty flip-flops I found at DSW this afternoon. Perfect to wear with some cute denim shorties. Cheers!

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

8657 Villa La Jolla Drive #233

La Jolla, CA 92037

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$8.99 Bargain t-shirts… My son is a fantastic thrift shopper!!

And I thought I was a good shopper!! My son just might be a little better. Guess he learned from me:). Check out the great looking t-shirt he found at Ross for $8.99.

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He also found a dark gray Adidas shirt for $7.99. Who says teenagers can’t be thrifty?

Happy Flip-Flop Friday!

How can you go wrong with a fun pair of flip-flops on a Friday? Or any other day for that matter? Too bad they aren’t legal at the office!  I went on a little stroll thru the mall tonite in search of… you guessed it… flip-flops.  I love flip-flops which means there might be another Flip-Flop Friday in my future. Cheers and happy Friday everyone!

My first stop was Nordstrom to “visit” my friends the fabulous Tory Burch flip-flops pictured below in some festive colors. These babies ring up at an impressive $50– which is why I only “visit” them and have not officially busted out my credit card.

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Moving on thru the mall and on to Macy’s, I found these beachy white flip-flops from Michael Kors.They come in a variety of color choices including white, orange and hot pink. A bit more economical, they ring up at $29.  We’re getting closer to my price range….

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The last stop in my flip-flop Friday shopping adventure was Cathy Jean. I found these cuties for $22.50. Not bad. I really liked the animal print version pictured below. They also come in several other shades.

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I’ll have to keep shopping– I’m determined to come in under $10…. wish me luck.