Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Another Sunday Morning: Hodgepodge Edition/My Recent Estate Sale Finds


This past weekend, I went to an estate sale in Glendale. The woman that lived there must have been a compulsive shopper, as she had an entire room converted into a closet! Most of the clothing still had the tags attached, and were in impeccable condition. All of the clothing was about $2 a piece, with the exception of some $1 items! I left with loads of clothing, belts & purses!

I definitely favor estate sales over thrifting because the clothing seems to be in better condition; and often times the prices are much more reasonable than shopping in thrift stores. -

 
1) 60s Camel/Wool Suit - This suit was in impeccable condition; I thought it would be fun to pair with my vintage I Magnin hat. This look is very "Mad Men".

2) Everything pictured came from the estate sale [except tights & hat]; and was brand new with tags.

3) This wool blazer, poly shirt, shorts, and top was also purchased at the estate sale!

4)Cream pin-tuck polyester shirt w/tan shorts & Mexican inspired belt - These items appeared to have never been worn. I paired it with a vintage floppy hat; and felt very "Mahogany" lol

5) White & Blue Striped Romper; if you look closely, you can still see the tag attached [by my right arm].

6) Heavy Sequin Trophy Jacket - The pictures do not do this jacket justice. The jeweled buttons are nothing less than exquisite; and the sequined paisley print on the top of the jacket is a nice little embellishment.

7) Sequin Scalloped Beaded Slouchy Top - This was another impeccable find straight from her closet. I love the slouchy fit of this top!

24 comments:

  1. *gasp* amazing finds!!! The red polka dot shirt and hat is a great look !!!


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  2. Fantabulous finds. I need that sequined jacket

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  3. OH MAN! GORGEOUS finds! Especially that sequined-embellished jacket. *Drooling*

    How could I find a similar sale in NYC?

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  4. Fantastic finds! I need to drive around and look for an estate sale this weekend.

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  5. I've never heard of an estate sale, but i will google the nearest one asap. Great finds. I love that sequin jacket!

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  6. Man you came out like a fat rat in a cheese factory. My fave is the wool suit. I would wear the color off of that. ;o)

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  7. ditto Sewing Stardom, I've never heard of an estate sale--the prices sound amazing. Love the wool suit too, you have such great style!

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  8. I love everything but the camel/wool suit is GORGEOUS.

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  9. great finds! i've got to find some estate sales in my area.

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  10. Okay! absolutely love the red w/ blue polka dottied blouse, the slouchy shirt and the romper!!!

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  11. Love everything! I've been to estate sales in NYC for furniture, but never clothes.

    On a side note, I see that your hair is still straight. Are you maintaining it without heat and with working out? I ask because my blow-out is done after going to the gym.

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  12. wow! so jealous. i need an estate sale in my life

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  13. Wish I could find an estate sale like this - love all the blouses esp the red polka dot number and the blue printed one! What lucky finds.

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  14. I really need to make my way over there. You find some of the most amazing things. I can only imagine what your closet looks like!

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  15. great finds! how did you stumble onto this estate sale? i'm googling one's in the charlotte, nc area as i type lol!

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  16. I love that you mentioned Mad Men! Its my favorite show right now. And I'm currently in the process of revamping my entire wardrobe to mimic Joan Halloway's style. Sigh now if I could get away with red hair.

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  17. These pieces are nothing short of amazing, each piece is in excellent condition and trumps anything you would find at a local retailer!

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  18. That black sequin jacket is gorgeous! And I love the shorts! Not stingy on fabric like the ones sold in today's retail stores.

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  19. love these looks, 4th one down is my fav!


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  20. Girl, I cannot take this!!!! You always select and get the MOST FAB pieces!!! WOWEEEEE! I think I'm jumping on the plane to come shop with you...lol Love the red hat and red polka dot shirt!! Love the beaded slouchy top and the mahogany -ish outfit!!!!!

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  21. YOU AREEEE SOOOO LUCKY!!!!!such gorgeous finds love..and i adore the way you styled the pieces !!!

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  22. that first pic of the wool suit is soooooo amazin!!! i would totally rock that... but like the others said all of these pieces are great and i could see myself wearing all of them... please take me with u next time, lol. i was over on the westside this past weekend and saw this amazin looking yard sale on 3rd street near Larchmont. they had tons of stuff out there and i spied lots of old dishes and china, clothes and hats. i so badly wanted to check it out, but i had ppl in the car who were hungry and so i couldn't stop :-(

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  23. I would have never thought to go to an estate sale.

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