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Listed: Jan 1, 2012
ThriftSwift ― Marc Jacobs, nothing more to say! I love most things that he creates. I especially love the bird accents on his newer line of handbags and small leather goods. Carrying this little guy with my Marc by Marc Jacobs cross-body bag makes me 10x more...
Tags: Wallet, Splurge, Marc Jacobs, Coin Purse
ThriftSwift ― 12 Jan, 12
ThriftSwift ― I will admit, most of the thrift finds I've shared have been accessories and this post is no different. What can I say, I am an accessory girl. One of the most all-purpose accessory families has to be belts. Belts have such practical uses; they ...
Tags: Gucci, Givenchy, Vintage, Belts
ThriftSwift ― 8 Jan, 12
ThriftSwift ― Even the best thrifters have willingly fallen into the clutches of "I MUST HAVE IT NO MATTER WHAT!" syndrome. Splurging is okay if done responsibly. We all know how satisfying it is to just go for it and purchase something outside your comfort ...
Tags: Splurge, Shoes, Booties, BCBG MaxAzria, Leather
ThriftSwift ― 5 Jan, 12
ThriftSwift ― The world of wholesale shopping is relatively new to me. I love the concept; large amounts of clothing, eclectic mixes of styles and brands, and the freedom to dig. A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a warehouse sale that...
Tags: Wholesale, Blazer, Warehouse, The Limited, MJR, Express
ThriftSwift ― 3 Jan, 12
ThriftSwift ― My love for thrifted accessories extends well beyond vintage bags and small leather goods. I am a thrift store costume jewelry addict. My tendency to purchase my costume jewelry at thrift stores has greatly affected my willingness to purchase ...
Tags: Jewelry
ThriftSwift ― 1 Jan, 12
ThriftSwift ― I had an hour to kill before a family event, so I decided to check out the Filene's closing sale. I wanted to get a once-over in before I hit it after Christmas. Let's start with the receipt, I saved nearly $100 and spend just over $20! ∙ ...
Tags: Betsy Johnson, Vivienne Tam, Filene's Basement, Calvin Klein
ThriftSwift ― If you have familiarized yourself with some of my likes and dislikes, you will have noted my affection for vintage leather handbags. You really can't go wrong with one of these puppies. The styles are classic and the quality is unmatched ...
Tags: Vintage Bags, Coach
ThriftSwift ― When I am out shopping, I am always on the prowl for deals. There are some items, or shall I say, some designers, that my eagle eyes are constantly on the lookout for. The shiniest apple of these eagle eyes tends to be my love, the creator of all...
Tags: Nordstrom, Marc Jacobs, Nordstrom Rack
ThriftSwift ― My love for all things Marc Jacobs is plastered all over this blog, so I will keep this short...er. I was browsing my favorite Goodwill spot when I stumbled upon a pile of nicer-looking purses. Naturally I was intrigued, so I dug right in. I found ...
Tags: Goodwill, Marc Jacobs
ThriftSwift ― First I gave you some recommendations on how to use store email programs to benefit you the most. Now, I have combed through all of my retail email subscriptions, calculated my savings, and condensed my list into 6 retailers. I am always signing ...
Tags: American Apparel, World Market, Nordstrom, DSW, Store Email, Marc Jacobs
ThriftSwift ― Wish you had a chance to win a free gift card from your favorite retailer? Next time you shop, read the fine print on the bottom of your receipt. Many retailers are offering a chance to win a gift card in exchange for completing a survey about ...
Tags: T.J. Maxx, Off 5th
ThriftSwift ― Black Friday can be incredibly intimidating- people everywhere scrambling to get a deal, and checkout lines out the wazoo. Luckily, I was able to get some AMAZING deals and escape all of the chaos : > ∙ Firstly, I made a point to trek 45...
Tags: Saks, Cocktail Dress, BCBG, Calvin Klein, Black Friday, Off 5th
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