TWIMO Thrifty Tip: Consignment Shops

I know, I know. Used clothing. All you J.Crew models out there are quivering in your italian leather flats, because you might have to DIG to find a great deal, but I'm telling you, one man's trash is anothers treasure and consignment shops are usually a step up from your down and dirty thrift store. I've recently been taking some of my own designer duds to a local shop and although I'm making a little cash money, I also have picked up some steals. Check out my proof that consignment isn't so scary.

Cole Hahn Sandals $30

Lily Pulitzer maxi dress I will be sporting at the brunch wedding of SD if I can get it zipped by June. AND only set me back $50. Not too bad for a days work. 

Cute not scary. Didn't even have to dig too far into the racks to find it. 

Reminds me of some Chahuily glass I saw once

Geeky Girls are fashionable too

During a recent paralysis from waiting for potential employers to get back to me with their decisions I discovered this blog called Academichic where 4 feminist studies PhD candidates blog about the outfits they wear for their academic pursuits. I think that I really enjoyed this blog because of how it was set up with the CV and class notes section. It really spoke to me. So I hope you can get your inner geeky fashionable self on with its help.

Bargain Bonanza: The Unemployed Shopper

Here are my latest bargains, because obviously I need clothes to wear to my non existent career and social life. At least they look pretty hanging in my closet. Also sorry for the uninteresting phot-oging.

1) Milley Navy Sweater bought at Desu Couture

I got this old lady chic gem at a designer consignment shop in Virginia Highlands (a super cool ATL neighborhood). I didn't really know what Milley was and just liked the sweater (and the fact that it was on the 50% off rack) and because obvi I needed a sweater in July at 102 degrees. I make a lot of sense. Anyway, wanting to know what kind of bargain I had gotten I looked up Milley, which is a brand sold at alll the big boys such as Neiman's and Bloomies and a knit sweater can retail for upwards of $175. So want to know what I paid? Wait for it... wait for it... $32. I'm pretty much amazing.

2) 5/48 Silk Dress with Belt bought at Off Saks 5th Ave

Cute right. Retailed for $218 bought for $25. Someday when I get a date I will wear it and not only wow the lucky lad with my beauty, but with my savings savvy.

3) Magaschoni Silk and Cashmere T-shirt Sweater bought at Off Saks 5th Ave.

This isn't really that exciting but I love the chartreuse color and the super softness of this piece. Bring on the skinny jeans and ballet flats! Retail: $148. Sarah's Price:$27

The Unemployed Shopper

I was watching a show called pop culture wars and it reviewed a viral video trend where people sit and tell the world what they have recently purchased. As if anyone cares... The big debate in this activity is whether to tell how much one has spent on their purchases. Now I think this activity is as dumb as the next person, but I'm going to grace you with my recent purchases anyway which of course I did not need and will put me in further debt, but makes my job searching life just a little rosier. I just can't resist a bargain.

Purple "Vintage" Mary Janes

$20 at DSW (originally $80)

These are going to be super cute for the fall. I'm thinking with gray tights.

Coral Cashmere Sweater

Slightly More than I could afford at Nordstrom Rack

Okay, so I totally didn't need this KATE SPADE sweater, but I fell in love with the softness and the fringe detailing. It's going to look super cute at my imaginary job.

Boutique 9 Woven Peeptoe Heels

$30 at DSW (originally $130)
Amazing!!! I needed some hot heels for Hot-lanta.

Ralph Lauren Plaid Ruffle Front Shirt
$20 at TJ Maxx (originally $78)

So, I call this old lady chic (which originates from the fact that I often see clothing I own on 60+ year old women, which means they are either super cool or I'm super lame). I'm hoping the plaid shirt trend lasts for fall. I think I could put on some skinny jeans and flats and be all hipster and such.