I spotted this vintage bag among crates of rubbish at a house clearance warehouse - it needed a hoover, but it's now looking pristine and is ready for the summer. I haggled it for £4.
It seems bags are like buses. In a charity shop I spotted this super soft leather clutch from St Michael, £4, and the little mid-century gold bag for £1. The brooch was £2, and had a stone missing, but I have already glued a new one in.
The same shop also had these like-new black leather t-bars, for £5. I hardly ever find charity shop shoes in my size, and they also fit really well, so they had to come home with me!
The local community recycling center has old films on DVD quite regularly. This time, I picked up a multi-disc of a few Bulldog Drummond films, £1. I hadn't heard of these before, but my Mum said she's read the books. I've watched the first one and it was a lot more slapstick than I imagined! Entertaining stuff for a rainy afternoon.
And finally, a really super hardback book on Humphrey Bogart, with lots of wonderful photographs. Just £1.
I think that's a lovely selection for a total of £26. It's a cheaper hobby than going to the pub, that's for sure!
Have you had any good charity shop finds recently?
That's a good haul - all of it's good, but that brooch is ace and I envy you those Bulldog Drummond films. I do have some of the books, which are best described as Of Their Time. I enjoy a good adventure story, but there is usually a peppering of sexism/racism/classism in them, and the Drummond books can be particularly bad on that front. (I think that's why I like steampunk/dieselpunk fiction: all the adventure, less of the winceworthy stuff.)
ReplyDeleteHmm, think I'll give the books a miss then! X
DeleteWhat great finds and total bargains too! I admire you haggling for the beautiful straw bag you got a steal there! I have deliberately been avoiding charity shops lately as I need to downsize what I already have, before buying any new things, though I do have a lot of stuff to donate so I am going to have to face the temptation very soon! xx
ReplyDeleteI love a haggle at a car boot!! I haven't been going lately, and have limited my charity shop addiction too - have donated bags and bags as well as ebay selling, determined to de-clutter!! Hard though isn't it? X
DeleteSuch great finds, I love the purses and shoes! x
ReplyDeleteOoo, what a fab haul! I do love the straw bag, that's gorgeous and perfect for the summer. I've been donating to charity shops recently rather than buying from them due to yet another cull of clothes, books, CDs and DVDs. I'm now on a book buying ban, which is my achilles heal when I go to charity shops, because my new bookshelves are completely full. Until I get rid of one I can't buy another :( xx
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's got to one-in-one-out here too!! When our lounge is back together we can sort out more stuff to give away or sell. Until then I'm trying to accept the chaos.. x
DeleteYou're making me feel very bad about my complete lack of thrifting... But I swear I've never found anything half as nice as you've put here in a charity shop near me! Admittedly, it's probably because I rarely look... but each time I do I just come away disappointed. A £2 cap on brooches is impressive... I don't think I have any that have cost that little, unless you count the two I made at the hen do last weekend ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteWell we are in one of Wales's most deprived areas, so stuff is just cheap! I can't wait to see your handiwork.. x
DeleteWhat great finds! I'm always having to buy my shoes new as anything I find in my size at a thrift shop is generally worn out or absolutely hideous (and not in the good way!), so those t bars are a dream. And what a lucky find that snowflake brooch was, such pretty stones, definitely worth paying a little more for. Can't wait to see what outfit you wear when you carry that woven handbag!
ReplyDeleteI finally donated a huge load of clothing so I've been happily filling my closet with more thrift shop finds lately. Just yesterday I picked up a great 70s dress that was marked down from $5 to $1.50 and I cannot wait to wear it!
Now that's my kind of bargain!! I do have much outfit planning to do now to work in all these new buys x
DeleteWhat lovely things you have found. Love the first brooch, the vintage bag and the t-bars!
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased with it all, look out for the items in some outfit posts soon! X
DeleteYou are a thrifting wizard. I can't believe how much good stuff you find!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's probably because I spend so much time doing it!! The effort/results ratio is pretty skewed...x
DeleteOooh...you've scored some great deals! The brooches would look great on my jean jacket ; P
ReplyDeleteI adore straw bags as well but find I don't reach for them very often.
bisous
Suzanne
I want to try doing the scatter brooch approach soon!! X
DeleteComfy shoes in the right size are always a great find and the wicker bag came up a treat.
ReplyDeleteCharity shopping and the pub are a close contest, I did both yesterday and hoping to do the same tomorrow1 xxx
I need to find some charity shops near me, you've got an amazing eye.
ReplyDeleteKariss
www.shystrangemanic.com
Wow Porcelina - great finds for amazing prices. I think the handbags and pin were the best.
ReplyDeleteExcellent finds
ReplyDeleteExcellent finds! I haven't had time to hit the Charity Shops for ages. I love that first brooch, it's like a snowflake!
ReplyDeleteamazing post dear :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Kisses,
Tijana
http://itsmetijana.blogspot.rs/
Such wonderful finds! You must have felt like a kid in a candy store!
ReplyDeleteThat brooch was worth every penny! what a stunner.
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds! I would have splashed out on that brooch. Anything snowflake/star burst looking makes me go weak in the knees (it must be a Canadian thing, given the epic amount of snow we get here! :)). Congratulations on all of these terrific new-to-you-items, dear gal.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
♥ Jessica
Quite the haul! I love that first brooch you show, it's so pretty! And the shoes are quite the find, very appropriate for practically any era.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a ton of luck with cheap shopping lately, but I did get a bowling bag and a pair of 50s glasses from a vintage shop that was closing. $5 a piece!
What size are your feet? I'm an 8and I never get any shoes-boo! I love your brooch and the shoes too!!! I picked up a beautiful vintage porcelain daisy brooch the other day which I am keen to wear. I expect it will feature in my weekly 5brooches post soon!!!
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