On futurelint‘s recommendation, I headed down to the Salvation Army just north of downtown during week 25. It had been ages since I’d thrifted in person. In previous weeks, my weekends had been packed and my personal self too bone-tired to put in the effort. But week 25 was a short workweek, and I decided to scope this place out on my Friday off.
I tried on about 10 dresses and nearly as many blouses, none of which worked. But I was determined to find some treasures, so I turned to accessories … and fared MUCH better.
$2 at Salvation Army Minneapolis
Fulfills: Chain belt (!)
Why have I been searching for a chain belt? No idea. I got a wild hare about one several months ago and have been on the lookout for a cute, funky model ever since. I realize this one could veer overly-80s or downright-tasteless if I’m not careful. Promise to be careful.
$2 at Salvation Army Minneapolis
Fulfills: Well, I was kinda looking for a skinny belt
I gravitate toward big-ass belts, but many of my dresses that call out for waist-cinching look positively weird sashed by obis. So a skinny belt was kind of on my list … and anything red and shiny is ALWAYS on my list.
$2 at Salvation Army Minneapolis
Fulfills: Oh, nothing really
This is a little on the Ikat side, I suppose … so one could argue that I’m behind the trend-times. But I wanted it sheerly for its pairing of black and hot pink. I couldn’t love that combo more if I tried.
$2 at Salvation Army Minneapolis
Fulfills: DEFINITELY nothing
Another trend already on its way out: Fringe! Eh whatevs. This is cute and slinky and will look adorable under my jean jacket.
$2 at Salvation Army Minneapolis
Fulfills: See above
You might be saying, “TWO chain belts, Sal? Why for?” And I hear that. But in addition to adding some punky flair to my more conservative outfits, this beaut can double as a giant, over-the-top statement necklace. I simply couldn’t leave it behind!
Now, you may have noticed but these ban posts are two weeks behind realtime … which that means that NEXT week’s post will be the last before a giant recap. Did I cheat during my last week of this blessed shopping ban? You’ll have to tune in next week and find out!
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I am enamored of your scarf finds – awesome!
Very thrifty!
Goodness, this is like a TV-show cliffhanger! I can’t wait to find out! The suspense is too much!
Oooh, glad you found some great stuff! I’m excited for your ban to end, but also worried it will make me want to go shopping too!
OHHH my favorite is that first chain belt!!!!
You can never have too much pink or black in your wardrobe.
I get a Get Smart 99 vibe off those chain belts. Will they be on your hips?
xx
Do you wash scarves before wearing? I’ve always been suspicious of nonwashable fabrics from thrift stores.
so in love with that red skinny belt!!
fabulous finds! Love both the chains ~Great weekend Sal!
I love thrifting—it makes me happy!
I do like that black chain belt–pretty.
I don’t care if ikat IS on the way out, I think it’s way awesome, especially the original, woven patterns. WAY awesome. That’s one trend I’m going to rock way past it’s lifetime; who’s with me? =)
and I seriously cannot wait to see this black belt turn into a meganecklace! Show it soon, please!
Well, you definitely found some wonderful accessories on this trip. Love the scarves!
Hi there-wow some fabulous accessory finds, you can never have too many belts, LOL!
Wow! I wish there was a Salvation Army around here! We have a Goodwill, but htey have been significantly marking up their prices within the last few years, to the point where it’s almost cheaper just to go to Target. Salvation Army sounds like the place to be!
Great accessories. I love buying belts in thrift store. I don’t do the clothes, but I love the belts!
I’m going with both as OTT statement necklaces. But then again, that’s probably because I love OTT necklaces and hate chin belts.
I really need a thin gold belt. work your thrifting magic and find one for me.