Things I Didn’t Buy 43

These two tins are awesome—I love the design and color of both.

I really liked this leather purse and thought about buying it (it was only $3). I liked the stitching design and the chain—it was just so cute. But I knew if I bought it I would probably never use it since I despise moving the items from one purse to another.

This blue glass was adorable—very 1960s.

This serving tray was pretty cute.

And I like these wooden crates.

Thrifted for $23.50

I went thrift shopping and the clothes happened to be half off (which was awesome), and I bought quite a few items. This velvet and gold purse is so cute. If I don’t use it as a purse, I’m sure I could use it as a box. I bought it for $4.

This Stuart Weitzman gold purse is so cute; it’s simple with an interesting shape. I got it for $4.

I got this black Cynthia Rowley dress for $3.

I also got burgundy and black versions of the same Petite Sophisticate sweater for $2 each. I like the knit detail around the collar, and thought that both of these would work well with skirts.

This White House Black Market dress has removable straps, but I don’t like these types of straps, and I don’t wear strapless dresses. That being said, I loved the skirt portion of the dress with the black embroidery—it’s floral without being too girly. So I bought this dress for $3.50 with the intention of making it into a skirt.

I bought a white pair of Ann Taylor Loft capris for $3. I was pretty happy with this purchase, as I wanted more summery clothing. I also got a black Ann Taylor Loft T-shirt (not pictured) for $2. I’m always less inspired to buy T-shirts since they’re so plain. However, I was glad to buy this one not only because I needed it, but also because the T-shirt was made of thicker material that made wearing a camisole underneath unnecessary. I cannot tell you how annoyed I am by the thin fabrics women’s T-shirts are made of, and how often I am bitterly disappointed by T-shirts that are abysmally low in quality and ill-fitting. You’d think getting something basic like a T-shirt would be easy, but it’s not. [Sigh.]

$20 at an Estate Sale

I went to an estate sale that had an overwhelming amount of stuff. My favorite item is this vintage Lewis tan purse that I got for $12. It’s so simple and cute.

I also got this sea foam green thin belt for $2. I think it will add a nice pop of color to outfits.

And I bought this navy and white Liberty Bell scarf for $2.

I couldn’t resist this forest green Union toolbox for $4. I didn’t need another toolbox (this is my third), but I just like toolboxes…I think I have a problem. [Sigh.]