Thrift Store Haul...again.:)

I only went  to the thrift store because I was with my mother. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

As my know, my mother is thrifting/hussling type of broad, so she, the kids and I were all out and about in Spartnaburg and we stopped at her favorite thrift shop ran by the Safe Homes/Rape Crisis Coalition. Its a pure gem of a place. The problem is....its not open on the weekends.

Anyway...I scored some great vintage goodies and a pair of Jones New York cream lined slacks on my mom. She actually bought me something that wasn't a Christmas or Mother's Day present.O_o

Contessa  100 % genuine leather clutch...beautiful condition inside and out....

Here's the tag...still researching info on this bag...any vintage heads got any let me know....

Vintage Buxton wallet....brand new....they still sell Buxton but you can tell this is an oldie...

Calculator in the wallet...not functioning....how retro. lol!

Signed scarves.....

Kreier- A European brand...hand rolled edges....

Vintage Echo...they still make Echo but the script deems these vintage....

And YASSSSSS!!!! Christian Dior! I want to wear this in a pocket of a blazer or plus size coats for women or something.....



Total cost of everything: $5.

~Review~ mark. Got To Glow Gradual Glow Body Moisturizer....

Ok....I'm already dark skinned....ya'll know that. lol! But I like to be bronzey too. I tan a bit in the summer but not evenly because I won't lay in the sun....chile please. So, today, I'm reviewing mark. Got To Glow Gradual Glow Body Moisturizer, a self-tanning product I got to try in lieu of me sweating like a pig in the Southern sun.:)


Here to scoop on Got To Glow:

mark Got to Glow Gradual Glow Body Moisturizer with SPF 15 ($14) – this gradual glow body lotion provides a radiant, natural-looking tan while protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful rays with SPF 15.  This lotion builds a healthy color and leaves skin with a light shimmer and glow.  Perfect for extending the life of a tan or for giving natural, subtle color.

Pros:

-I really enjoyed the lightweight moisturizer. Its not heavy, soaked into my skin evenly, and had a light tropical scent

-It worked! It evened out my tan over a period of two weeks.

Cons:

-It has a shimmer to it that I could live with out.

-I think the packaging would fair better in a bottle with a pump. But I think all lotions and creams should be in a bottle with a pump. lol!

Overall:

-I like it!!! If anything, its a great lightweight moisturizer WITH a sunscreen all ready included. Good summer buy.:)

Disclosure: I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions

~Salvation Army Clothes and Bag Haul~

My town's Salvation Army Thrift Store....reflects my town. There are rare occasions I can go in there and find anyway worth while purchasing other than books for myself and the boys. Occasionally, I'll run up on a piece of clothing but the place seems wiped out daily. My town is poor...with people trying to survive. That Sal Val Thrift Store is its reflection.

Today, we ( me and kids) stopped in to check out books and as they were browsing , I found this red swing short trench from Cato. I can usually wear a large in Cato brand stuff at the top and this jacket was a perfect fit! $2.99

I almost didn't get this bag($2.99)...Its a bit beat up inside but it was a Maxx New York tapestry bag so couldn't leave it! lol! I'll tuck it away for the fall/winter season! The all the black detail is 100% leather... Some one is selling this bag here for $30.

~Weekend Goodwill Haul~

I hit the Goodwill this weekend. I go every OTHER weekend, when kids are at their dad's, so I can focus. I need maximum focus for digging and so that I won't spend over my budget. Yes, I have a budget at the Goodwill too. Seriously, You walk out of a thrift store with stuff worth hundreds and have spent $100. That's too much...unless your buying furniture...oh, digress.... on to the goodies....:)

Vintage necklaces( no name or signature): $2 a piece. I didn't wanna pay $2 for them...but, eh.

 Vintage Marcus Bros. Raffia Bag: $3...apparently, these bags were considered high straw bags in the 1950s...

Check out this ad for them....found this info HERE!!

Brand new Tommy Hilfiger Espadrilles....when is the last time I've owned anything Tommy Hilfiger? lol! $4.50

Dollhouse Oxford Pumps: $4.50

Prepare yourself....all these scarves were $1 apiece...some of them are vintage, signed, designer...O.M.G.

Vintage Daniel la Foret Scarf  100% silk....I've own a Daniel la Foret scarf before...

You read it right! An Yves Saint Laurent 100% silk scarf...laid out, its looks like the Japanese flag with an "x" thru it. Truly vintage.:)

This scarf...I don't know if its vintage but it was made especially to be sold in Neiman's which alot of designers did back in the days.

 Echo...don't think its vintage...but its Echo. I've worked at Dillard's and Hecht's( Macy's)

 Oscar.....

Adrienne Landau Studio.

I found all those scarves at one store....who gave all that goodness away?

~Fresh Coat~ Kleancolor Pastel Purple....

 ( with flash)


This is my weekend mani, Kleancolor Pastel Purple...which in real life, is a pink lavender pastel shade....two coats and even with a quick dry top coat....hell to get dry. goodness!!!

( without flash)

This is the most realistic picture of the color. Its ok...that drying time pissed me off though.

What do you think?