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Nadine. Studying Anthropology & Human Rights. Reflections about Life, Faith, Love, Style. Not very eloquent, this is my stream of consciousness. Oh yeah, I want to travel the world.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Purchase Post: Sales, Bargain stores, Consignment & eBay

So, I'm moved back into my apartment, and I haven't been able to blog in a while, I decided this thingamabob on my latest purchasing endeavors! I'm totally in transition with my style right now, and have been a little reckless with shopping, but luckily the bargain shopper in me has not disappeared after starting consistent work.

I LOVE SALES.  I hate to admit, but every retail store that I like usually has ridiculous prices for non-sale items.  So whenever I have the chance to go to these stores, I usually only buy from the sale section.. otherwise I would feel guilty for buying an item for their full retail price. The only store I hunted down for these sales after the holiday season was Urban Outfitters!


Silence and Noise T-Shirt Watercolored Dress. $15- Sale + 30% off


BDG Flat Skimmers $20 each - Green and Black!

When I can't get to my favorite chain stores, you will find me at TJMaxx and Marshalls.  I love that they have really affordable and fulfill my shopping cravings without digging a hole in my pocket.   I love how I can get the super trendy fix without the price tag. 


Thread Supply Denim Button-up $12.50
I have been looking for a denim button up for the longest time, thrift stores, other retail stores.. etc. I have the largest problem because of the shape of most denim shirts, and washes as well as the buttons! I am so darn particular, but I finally found one that compliments my body shape and not be too boxy!

Mauve (Brand) Purse - $150
OKAY, this is my christmas present, well half of it is, but I just fell in love with this after the coincidental run-in. But that is just a story you're going to have to ask me. :)

Deux Luxe Crossbody $30
I got this because I realized I don't have a bring colorful purse. This kind of reminded me of the Rebecca Minkoff Mini-Mac but not as rectangular. 


Steve Madden Wedge Booties - Originally $60 Clearance for $40 

Scarves $10 each
These had a Free People- like touch to them and I was so happy that they were this cheap compared to $50!


So I moved to the apartments this week, and stupid me brought almost all my clothes back and forth from my house to here.  I was just scared I didn't know what clothes I wanted to wear/bring. Dumb choice of mine. What I realized (happens every year) is that I have way too many clothes for my own good, so I decided to consign a full duffle bag of clothes, and surprisingly they took almost everything!
Moving all my clothes back in.

With all the clothes I sold the amount of $207 in store credit (50%) or $147(30%) in cash.  Luckily I have the option of using the store credit first, and then receiving the rest in cash.. so I decided to buy a few things!

Cropped Striped Sweater - $8.50

Mid-length Cardigan $9


HEY EVERYONE I BOUGHT JEANS! I am trying to re-incorporate jeans into my wardrobe.. yeah.. Both are Gap and cost around $15 each.  

BRAND NEW Bass Oxford heels. SO HAPPY with this find. $22.50

I used to have a serious eBay addiction, but now I only get a thing or two every few months, so I don't build habits. I usually look for brand names, and stuff I can't access easily.. which is mostly free people, since I don't ever want to buy anything from the store.. Only if it's at Nordstrom Rack/ TJMaxx/ Marshalls or eBay.

Free People Tank: $25 

I'll blog more soon about my techniques on consigning clothes, because when I used to my YT videos, I was always asked on what is the best way to consign your items.  I feel that now I have perfected the technique since I almost always leave with $100+ 

Happy Shopping! Bye for now,
-nalovita

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