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I'm a voracious thrifter, music aficionado, heathen, and owner of a 1984 Westfalia Vanagon. I'm a writer and a designer, but mostly just a secret cat lady. Vanagon Champion is about all of these things with a little bit of thrifty goodness and old-fashioned magic for good measure. Learn more about me here.
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Tag Archives: thrifting challenge
$5 Thrifty Thursday: Acid wash love
Here's a Thrifty Thursday find I haven't taken off since finding it last week. Judge alllll you want, but I'm in LOVE with this acid wash jacket. I've been loving the resurgence of the denim jacket--it's probably my 90s childhood calling my name. I knew I wasn't going to buy an expensive new one because there are plenty, and I mean PLENTY, of perfectly glorious denim jackets to be found at the thrift store.
This particular beauty was $2. It was half off day at Savers, and I kind of went crazy. I have no shame. Also, here's a pro tip for you. If you sign up for the Super Savers club, you can shop half off sales a day early. Yeah baby!
Paired with this delicious 90s floral print dress from ModCloth, I felt like I was going to head to my BFF's house for a night of 90210 and the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. Would it be ok if I wish that really happened? I do.
PS--since when was there rain in January? So weird. Also, my shoes were completely filled with water after that jump. WORTH IT!
Elsewhere on the thrifting block, Leah from Superstition Vintage found these three $5 finds:
Wildly jealous of those moccs! Did you find something awesome out and about on your thrifting excursions this week? Was it $5 or under and you’re dying to shout it from a mountain top? Send it over to amymorby(at)gmail(dot)com, and I’ll feature you here on another edition of $5 Thrifty Thursday!
$5 Thrifty Thursday: Orange sweater and a newfound love for red lips
My obsession with oversized tops continues this week along with a similar obsession with all things pumpkin colored. This week brought a thrifting adventure with my dearest of friends, Laura, and she talked me into buying this enormously fantastic orange sweater for $4. Laura, I owe you one because I have worn it AT LEAST four times since I bought it.
An oversized sweater with a chunky cowl from That Girl Crochet makes for the perfect fall layering scenario. Add another favorite pair of Blowfish boots, and you've got yourself my go-to fall-to-winter outfit.
I should say Laura is also responsible for my recent obsession with red lips. She was wise beyond her years in saying wear it out in public three times before you give up. I was hooked by the second round. Are you a fan of lipstick? What are your favorite fall colors? I need to know!
Elsewhere in the thrifts, Lori from A Little Slice of Special found this entire outfit for less than $4. That right there is reason enough to thrift.
Did you find something awesome out and about on your thrifting excursions this week? Was it $5 or under and you’re dying to shout it from a mountain top? Send it over to amymorby(at)gmail(dot)com, and I’ll feature you here on another edition of $5 Thrifty Thursday!
outfit deets:
cowl: That Girl Crochet (I can't say enough good things about her shop! Go visit!)
sweater: thrifted...obviously.
dress worn as skirt: H&M also seen here and here
tights: We Love Colors
boots: c/o Blowfish
glasses: warby parker
necklaces: homemade and...can't remember.
$5 Thrifty Thursday: Orange Gingham Forever
Welcome to another edition of $5 Thrifty Thursday! If you're new here, then welcome to thrifty heaven. Every Thursday I post something I thrifted for $5 or under and also feature a fellow blogger's glorious find. There's a whole treasure trove to be found with every thrift store, and it's my personal crusade to spread the good word of America's favorite sustainable hobby.
Now on to business. This week I thrifted this delightful vintage orange gingham shirt for $2. I have been in a frenzy to buy tops lately after realizing my wardrobe had been consumed by dresses. Not that dresses aren't a thing of beauty--a girl just needs separates sometimes, you know?
You might also recognize this skirt from my Hermione costume. It's just too good to not wear all the time. With the shirt at $2 and the skirt at $4, we've got a $6 outfit on our hands. Well, sort of.
This gingham shirt is perfect for skirts AND high-waisted jeans, and we all know my predilection for high-waisted jeans. We're past predilections and mostly just in full-blown addiction territory. I am not ashamed.
Elsewhere in the thrifting world, Amanda from Puddle Wonderful found these pretty heels for just $5. I will say that thrifting shoes will NEVER get old. They're still my favorite thing to find. You can see more of her thrifty finds here!
Did you find something awesome out and about on your thrifting excursions this week? Was it $5 or under and you’re dying to shout it from a mountain top? Send it over to amymorby(at)gmail(dot)com, and I’ll feature you here on another edition of $5 Thrifty Thursday!
