I try to be a bargain queen but Serendipity Sarah of Smashingly Serendipitous takes it to the extreme by not buying anything that costs over $10 (£5). I’m not sure that it would be possible to do that here. Perhaps if I was a normal size and thrifted everything, I would be able to do it, but being tall, I like my clothes to fit properly and that means buying from the specialist ranges. Plus many charity shops will sell items for over a fiver these days. I think that in the US items go on clearance for a lot lower prices than they do over here too. Or usually anything that is super-reduced in price is just tat.
Fab Finds Under $50 is a more achievable idea in my opinion. Kimberly tries not to spend more than $50 (£25) on an item, although she does own a few bags that cost more than that I believe. This is definitely doable in the UK, as there are many items available new for under £25, as well as what can be found in the charity shops.
Generally though, I am in awe that these ladies can look so stylish adhering to such strict rules. Keep it up ladies, you look great!
I definitely like bargain hunting blogs, I just wish our thrift stores were as great as the ones across the pond!
ReplyDeletei have a loose rule that i won't buy anything over $20 with few exceptions for specialty items. this is fairly achievable where i live between watching store sales - LOVE the ann taylor loft and steinmart! - and shopping the thrifts. i've found that the thrifts in "better" areas of town tend to have nicer items. being the totally average american woman in terms of sizes (14 petite, shoes 8)it does require patience and perseverance but i rarely break my $20 threshold. one of my favorite things to do is show my husband all my finds and make him guess how much each was. he's always impressed with my bargain hunting :)
ReplyDeletei agree with fabulous above, i'd love to spend a few days searching the thrifts over in your neck of the woods, shoe gal!
The charity shops are pretty great over here. And I live near several towns that have loads of them.
ReplyDeleteI love bargains too and spend as little as possible. My outfit today cost £6 in total! Haven't got into the charity shop thing yet though.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shoegal, glad you are enjoying my blog. I am always in awe of you charity shop finds. I have only recently started "thrifting", but have found a couple of good things lately. Great find on the 3 pairs of jeans today! That's awesome.
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