Beach Bum & Thrifting Bliss

So, I love shopping (kinda) like most women, but if you're like me, you have an issue with spending outrageous amounts on single items.  I mean I'm a college student (well almost) so I don't have money like that anyways, but if I did, I still couldn't fathom spending $70 on 2 or 3 items... but I digress.  I say this to say, that I have recently started thrifting in the past month or so, and I am very pleased; I've come across some inexpensive treasuries and I feel like everyone should go thrifting at least once in life, especially if you don't have stacks on deck. So far I've gone to Avalon on Coventry, where everything mostly ranges from $12 to $24ish more or less, to a church on Fairmount where I literally found 2 staple cardigans for $4.50 total... (Speechless, right?), and a few other cool places.  So I'm going to show you most of my finds, and how I personally style them.

• Oversized Looney Tune Jean Button Down *excuse the wrinkles

 

 

  

  

• Looney Tune Jean Button Down -> Thrifted
• Polka Dot BodySuit -> Asos
• Stretch High Waisted Shorts -> Forever 21
• Toms (kids) -> Nordstrom
• Gold Bamboo Earrings -> Claire's
• Gold Bracelet -> Vintage

• Floral Maxi Skirt

 

 

 

• Floral Maxi Skirt -> Thrifted (Originally from Talbots)
• Crop Sleeveless Turtleneck -> Asos
• Brown Cork Wedges -> Famous Footwear
• Gold Chain Necklace -> Forever 21
• Gold Bracelet -> Vintage
• Gold Hoop Earrings -> Aldos Accessories
• Round Frame Sunglasses -> Ebay

*(Also wore this skirt interchangeably with the "Mesh Loose Fitted Top" seen below.)

• Mesh Loose Fitted Top

 

• Mesh Loose Fitted Top -> Thrifted (Originally from Express)
• Maroon Bandeau Bikini -> H&M
• Gold Bracelet -> Vintage
• Gold Earrings -> Mommy's Vanity Inc. (lol)

*Depending on how conservative or free spirited you are, and how little your boobs are, this shirt looks amazing without anything underneath it.  I didn't have my bikini top on in this one, which is why I can't show you what it looks like from the front, but my I LOVE the way it looks.

• Purple Printed Half Button Down

 

• Purple Printed Half Button Down -> Thrifted (Originally from Lauren by Ralph Lauren)
• Dark Wash Jean Shorts -> Aeropostale
• Brown Woven Belt (Not Pictured) -> Vintage
• Gladiator Sandals -> Marshalls (kids)
• Gold Bracelet -> Vintage
• Wooden Beaded Bracelets -> Myesha Gardner
• Maroon Bandeau Bikini Top (under) -> H&M

*SideNote: I gotta tell y'all, I was hesitant to get this shirt, it was like $12 or $14, and when I got home and looked at the original price tag, this shirt was originally like $89 or somewhere in the $80 range.  =o  Mannnn, when I tell you thrifting is a blessing...! lol, ok, back to the program.

(Bracelets by Myesha Gardner.  @Forever_Evon on Twitter *Tweet her for inquiries)





That's it for my thrift goods, at least for now.  I hope this helped current/future thrifters.  Also hope you enjoyed the pictures.  Thank you to my awesome photographer J.OATES!  We took so many pictures, so you'll be seeing more soon.  Last thing I want to leave you with is just a few thrifting tips that I've found helpful.  Feel free to comment below with your own thrifting experiences, tips, advice, or whatever you feel like writing.

1.) Look for things that you wouldn't typically find at the mall or mainstream stores.
               *I love finding funky patterns and prints that I know no one else will have.  I save
                 buying tank tops and sweats and things at regular stores.  Keep in mind most of
                 the clothes are pre-owned, so pick wisely.

2.) Try things on.
               *Thrifting is just like regular shopping.  So if you want to see how something fits, or see  
                 how it looks on you, GO AHEAD!

3.) You don't have to stay in your lane.
               *By that I mean, look for things in different sizes and departments.  When I was looking for
                an oversized jean button down, the first place I went was to the men's section.  I mean why
                not?  If you're a small, don't be afraid to look in the medium and large section, and vice
                versa.  Step out of your element!

4.) Wash your stuff before you wear it.
               *I know I said you can try stuff on, and you can, but you still want to wash it before you
                actually wear it for an extended amount of time.  Like I said, most stuff in thrift stores is
                pre-owned and pre-worn, and I'm not sure if the store washes/cleans the clothes they get
                before they put them on the floor, but to be on the safe side, wash 'em first.

5.) Trade/Sell your own clothes!
               *Most, if not all thrift stores, do exchanges and/or will buy your clothes.  So if you have
                clothes that you don't want or wear just sitting in your closet, in a drawer, on the floor,
                wherever, take 'em to the thrift boo!  You may be able to get a lil cash for 'em.  (Wash them
                first though, lol)

HAPPY THRIFTING!
Cheers! ^_^