National Thrift Shop Day
National Thrift Shop Day feels like it’s my birthday! Thrifting is a lifestyle and a whole mood. Here are some of my favorite thrift finds & second hand remodels.
National Thrift Shop Day – August 17th
I’ve been sorting through the maze that is thrift stores since a tender young age (less than 10), finding cute shirts for me and accessories for my Barbies. Now, all of the accessories and clothes are for me! I appreciate thrift shops for their uniqueness. I can so easily find things that reflect my personality when I’m in a thrift, vintage, or antique shop. Old things speak to me; hence, the blog name. I stay true to Old World New.
Instead of going cray cray at all the thrift stores I could reach before closing hours today (I do that too much anyway), I decided to share some of my favorite thrift store finds. I really hold out on y’all until I have an occasion to wear some of my finds, or until I’ve fixed them up to my idea of perfection. Today, I’m giving some peeks into my thrift world (you could probably thrift shop in my apartment)…. *muahahahhahaa* Check it out!
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Thrifted Furniture
This dresser is gorgeous! I love the crenelation at the top, the handles are a very unique shape, and the height is exactly what I wanted, because I want to place a mirror on top of it. You can check out the DIY Dresser Remodel to see the process thrift store find to the final look. I also got the jersey and swimwear shorts at various thrift stores over the course of this year.
Cultural Finds
I love finding non-traditional pieces and pieces that are worn for different reasons according to the ethnic group that created them. I thought this Indian/Middle Eastern looking piece could be a new take on the currently popular “kimono.” I googled it and it is called a sherwani. I think it makes me look like I’m ready for a musical festival, or a fall day in Dallas. Just throw it over a crop top and some shorts, and roll out!
Update: See how I recently styled this sherwani for the Cultural Appreciaion series here.
Half priced “very old jewelry box”
I adore this sweet little vintage jewelry box. The pedestal/foot stool was a $7 find that I tried to remodel, but never completed. I am also searched for new fabric to cover it and wanted it to look something like the one here.
A Reimagined Thrifted Outfit
Head to toe thrifted! That includes the necklace, dress (Ralph Lauren shirt) and the shoes. The grand total? Less that $15. Full blog post & tutorial on how to turn an oversized button up into a dress here.
The Comments
alesheadominique
Yes ma’am. To the post. The outfits. The furniture. All of it.
Old World ~ New Girl
alesheadominiqueThank ya, girl!
Logan Can
I love thrifting! I think my favorite item would have to be the old wooden high chair that we found! I refinished it and it is adorable!
Old World ~ New Girl
Logan Canthose are always so cute! =) #retro
Alli
I found an old tea cart that I loved and redid it and I’m more in love than ever. Your finds are awesome. I do have to confess that I’ve never bought clothing from a thrift store. I don’t know why, but I mainly look for things for my house.
Old World ~ New Girl
AlliThat sounds cute! They are versatile once you refinish them. Digging for clothes there can sometimes be a daunting task.
Rebecca Chapman
Your creativity is incredible! I absolutely love what you did with that Ralph Lauren shirt!
Dionne Dean
Now you know I LOVE this post! I’ll be doing a tour soon 😉
andreamcopley
Because of my size, I don’t usually have good luck finding thrift store clothes, but I love buying furniture and random knickknacks for my house.
Keren Charles
I enjoy thrifting too! You have certainly scored some great pieces. I really love the dresser. My latest fave find was a silk maxi dress.
Chic in Academia
You found some great stuff! I love thrifting, but don’t have the time to do it anymore. 🙁 Ebay it is for me!
Briana Anderson
Thrifting is the best! I love when I find some great pieces that I can add my own touch of personality to, too! Great post!
xx Bri
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Karen
Havent been to a thrift store in a LONG time, but I should totally go after seeing your fab finds!! Looking amazing, lady!
xx, Karen
Glam Karen
Elle Spann
My favorite is def that ralph lauren shirt- I am so jealous of it!! I am on the lookout for a bar cart, so let me know if you find one 😉
elle
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Addie
Elle SpannThanks Elle! And I surely will, I love finding pieces for other people. If I see one, I’ll let you know ☺️
Emily
Love love loveee all your thrifted finds!! Especially that dresser, major props girl! I’ve never really searched thrift stores for clothes, just home decor, but you got me thinking I might need to go check it out for clothes too.
laci
Looks so good !!! I’m a thrifting jukie and also posted about it today !! Yay to us.
Taylor
I love all this fun new holidays they’ve come up with! My sister, mom and myself love to thrift shop, even if we don’t buy anything, it’s fun to explore! You’ve found so many great pieces, I love the dresser you finished!
xo
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Adaleta Avdic
You & Valery are so knowledgeable about thrifting! I need to take some notes since I know nothing about thrifting. I enjoy reading about your experiences! xx
Jen @ Living in His Way
I’m also obsessed with thrifting! Love your dresser and style!
Becki S
Bummed that I missed the actual holiday but I can always pretend it’s today right?! I love getting thrift store furniture, we’re currently on the hunt for a desk!
Amanda R
I love your thrifted furniture!! Some of the best pieces I’ve seen are thrifted!! Such a great idea!! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Cailyn
Love love love your pics, especially the furniture!
Darcy
You make me want to start thrifting!! I NEVER do it!
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Mae
Yes! Love all of your thrift store finds and how you wore that RL shirt as a dress! I love finding treasures in thrift and antique shops and on Craigslist. A majority of my furniture is thrifted, but I think my favorite find is a pink tufted velvet loveseat.
xo, Mae | Mae Amor
Amanda
Looks like you found a lot of great things and for a good price too!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Samantha
You are the QUEEN of thrifting! I need to set aside some time to do it!
Brooke
Great thrifted finds! You look adorable!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
Mary
Love your creativity in use of color in your style! Beautiful to all of it!
Sportsanista
McKenna
I love a good bargain and really should get into thrifting! It always seems so daunting to go through everything lol! That dresser really look great, I love re doing furniture!
xo
McKenna
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Valery Brennan
All hail the thrift shopping queeeeeeen!!!! I cannot wait to see the finished product on that dresser….keeping my eyes peeled!
Addie
Valery BrennanVal, that’s actually it! I deleted the original picture when I was hastily updating the post (it’s last year’s post lol). I should put the original dresser pictures back in, an if you click through you can see the post for it ☺️
Chandler MacWilliam
Girl you are the thrift queen…I’m loving what you did with that dresser and how you styled that t-shirt into a dress!
Jessica Doll
These are all great finds! I love to find furniture on CL to fix up or restore. 🙂