I went to a Fill-Up-A-Bag-for-$5 jumble sale in Newtown today. Miniature-size dunes of clothing were tipped onto trestle tables and all over the floor. You had to mark your territory wisely or else risk being stuck for the next five mintues burrowing helplessly through second-hand underwear. I spent six years in academic study. The concentration and attention of thrifters in deep-thrifting-mode rivals that of a library full of students a week before exams. I emerged with my bag full of goodies, my trophy being this perfect red and white pencil dress and blue and red spotted wool cardigan. I was so excited to share it with you all I couldn't be arsed ironing it. I grade myself A+ on bargain hunting.
♥ Dress and cardigan 100 percent thrifted ♥
Yessss! I love when you post videos! It always inspires me to make some, but then I never get around to it. Maybe one of these days.
ReplyDeleteOh, and your dress is fantastic. I know they have a by-the-pound sale, with the clothes dunes and everything, around Los Angeles, but I'm sad to say I've never been. Maybe one of thes--wait. haha your post just makes me realize all the things I need to do!
Hi Ana! thanks, it's good to be back and catch up on my favourite blogs again. This dress is beautiful, love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous! I wish they had sales like that in Alaska!
ReplyDeleteI adore your dress! And the weather, oh oh :( we have snow...
ReplyDeleteFlowers are beautiful :-)
Hello, such a sweet post, what beautiful weather...and what a beautiful dress!
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liking dress!!
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Phillip Lim didn't excite me and Preen wasn't my style, so.. yeah. Everyone's put Marc Jacobs on the favourite list too but I think he got way too excited with the shoulder pads. lol
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and red cardigan!
ReplyDeleteYour video is so cute! I love that song.
Oooh your video is beautiful...
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on the amazing finds! That sounds like an awesome sale. I quite like those sort of crazy sales, although I've yet to find a fill-a-bag-for-$5 here in Melbourne - I can just imagine the insanity!
xo
Aw, I love these photos! Your dress is gorgeous and I love your cardi :)
ReplyDeleteAll My Love,
Carlita
Wow, what a beautiful day and what a beautiful dress!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous, A! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I am having a contest on my blog today so stop by and enter!
xoxox,
CC
hahaha, good job with the thrift!!
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thank you for visiting so often :)
i love to come here too, if i have time.
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and yes, those are cupcakes
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ReplyDeletelovely cardigan, it's great .
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This video is amazing! Ahhh I love stop motion flicks. And the background music, so fitting. More please!
ReplyDeleteheyy... thanks , you !! =)
ReplyDeleteCuute dress indeed !
I want your dress and cardigan, so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI've never encountered a Fill-Up-Your-Bag-for-$5 sale, but it sure sounds like fun :) Your finds are lovely, you look so care-free & cozy!
ReplyDeleteCute video, too!
I love the look it is so pretty.
ReplyDeletedangit, i wish i could've been there! :D although, i may well have ended up at the second-hand knickers table as i am unable to FLAME-ON to get rid of other ladies. :(
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your lovely find! The color and style really suit you -- and it looks adorable with that cardigan as well!
ReplyDeleteyour dress is so pretty! looks liks a lovely day to be outside :)
ReplyDeleteThat little video is so sweet. Nice finds! Andy doesn't usually read novels, which is why I started reading him some teen action fiction - John Marsden's Tomorrow When the War Began. Haha now we're up to book 5 in the series ;-)
ReplyDeleteooh congrats! what great finds! I would be so overwhelmed. i admire the professional thrifter.
ReplyDeleteWow, loving the dress!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat dress is cute. I don't know if I can handle intense shopping competition like that!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous dress. Loved your post--so funny! You are clearly a champion bargain hunter :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing finds! I am soooo impressed! Also... I have to say New Zealand looks like heaven in every single one of your posts... the tourism board should pay you ;)
ReplyDeleteAh the video is so badass :) Love the dress and sweater, great finds
ReplyDeleteOhmy! fill a bag for $5!!??
ReplyDeleteJEALOUS! xo
That dress is so fab on you girl..
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty on that dress.
And i will definitely agree that you are a top 1 on bargain hunting..=)
Nice post,Hope to see you on my blog too..=)
Keep on writing friend.
halooo,as always u got cute dress
ReplyDeleteI like that you post your outfits in a collage!!! :) Looking great!
ReplyDeleteI second that A+, and am looking forward to seeing more of the trophies you obtained.
ReplyDeleteHaha I know that feeling, I really should wash all the stuff I thrift before wearing but most of the time I am too dang eager!
nice dress!
ReplyDeletethis dress is so lovely !!=)
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Such a beautiful dress! I am indeed in awe of your increadible thrifting skills :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like all kinds of crazy fun.
You look beyond beautiful! I adore the field setting, it is so perfect.
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I LOVE THAT DRESS!!! and I also tagged you!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so gorgeous =]
ReplyDeletexoxo,
La C.