Hi everyone!! I hope you are all keeping well- I'm sorry for being such a rubbish blogger of late, I seem to be having so much 'life priorities' that blogging has been taking a back seat but I will be trying my best to visit you all so soon!
I had to do a blog post today as I was so lucky on my thrift trip earlier today. Like many fashion and style bloggers I admit to having more than my fair share of handbags in my wardrobe, ranging from small to mid to large size in an array of different colours but I suppose a quarter to a third of them are black.
But why is it when you know you've over half a dozen black bags you still hanker after 'the right one'? Examining my handbags in my wardrobe in more detail this morning revealed that I had only two with silver hardware- one is a DKNY tiny cross body bag and the other is just a bit too fiddly (but still lovely) to be used on a regular basis. I know the gorgeous Michelle at MyFashionable40s had a similar dilemma- I won't call it a problem in the great scheme of things!! I was very impressed with her research and if I had not have found this mornings finds I would have been seriously contemplating buying a black mid size Longchamp bag. So here is what I found this morning:
This first bag was from the Help The Aged charity shop for £6.99 and is a black leather Debenhams Classic handbag. It is actually more mini than mid size but as it has lots of compartments it's not too much of a problem and of course it has the obligatory silver hardware that I was after- I just won't be able to shove a brolley in it, hehe!!
Then my second find was in the Cancer Research charity shop and as soon as I saw it on the shelf, I nabbed it quickly. Of course I didn't want to examine it too closely in the shop but on a quick assessment the overall quality reassured me it was genuine and I'm guessing at least five to ten years old too:
A classic Fendi Zucca hobo bag which when I checked on my journey home has the serial number and authenticity label but having been around fakes and authentic bags for years and knowing that quality is a key indicator I am more than happy that my find is genuine- not bad for £6.99 too! It is mid size and has the silver hardware too and is big enough for a brolley!!
I'm so thrilled with my finds because I knew in my head before I went out this morning what I wanted but I didn't dream I'd stumble across a designer goody! I've always loved Fendi and I know this particular bag will be used so much!
Did you have 'mission accomplished' with sales finds so far this season? Or if you're a thrifter like me have you found items that were on your style list?
Thanking you as always for you continued support, lovely comments and kind words- even though I'm so slow in responding I really do appreciate you all giving me the time and effort by stopping by.
Wishing you all a lovely week ahead!!
15 comments:
gosh, how fab is that?! what a bargain!!
Amazing as always Sharon!! What a superb find the Fendi was!! I totally envious of both bags though as the Debenhams one is a great addition to your collection too! I am hoping when I see you (v.soon)that I will get as lucky as you on the thrift finds front....that is of course if we do get around to doing any shopping ;0) xx
You're thrifty finds are always fab!
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You are such a good one for finding the best buys - both of those bags are gorgeous!
Fiona
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Great finds!!! wish I could find half the things you do xx
Nice one!
Good morning lovely, what fab finds as usual Sharon, in fact that first bag has a Celine feel to it for me. Yes I have fulfilled some gaps in the sales but made a few impulse purchases too! x
I'm a funny one with bags- I really like them but I go for ages without buying one!
(but I have a big collection built up over the years!)
Great finds my dear.
I found a set of really good quality art pencils in a charity shop- 30 shades, brand new in plastic for £2.50 which is BRILLIANT as I wanted a prize for my 'design the music concert programme' competition so bang, I have a really nice prize for that amount of money! And I found three 'drawing' art books in mint condition for the second prize!x
How good to get exactly what you wanted for a fraction of the price of buying new!
Charity shopping is the best. I got myself a brand spanking new pair of purple Dr Marten sandals today which will replace my 3 year old charity-shopped Melissas I broke at Glasto! xxx
What amazing finds! I need to get charity shopping now, I haven't been for ages.
Wow! Your charity shop radar is spot on again!! Great finds as usual, well done! xx
Wow, I can't believe you went out to look for a bag and found that little Fendi gem! Sharon you have a gifted talent to spot these bargains!! Fantastic as always. xx
Hi ladies- your comments are so lovely and appreciated, thank you all so much!! xx
Wow! Great finds! I never find anything in charity shops :-( Lynne x
AMAZING find! Well done you!! Enjoy your two new finds - they will stand the test of time both of them are classics! x
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