If your in the realm of discount fashion you're probably familiar with the store Plato's Closet. If you're not that's fine too. I'm here to clue you in on what you've been missing. Plato's closet is a second hand shop with a twist. They only take name brand clothing that's been gently used. So if your looking for that BCBG dress, JCrew top or Kate Spade bag you just don't feel like spending full price on say no more. Your prayers have been answered! I can't even begin to explain the joy I feel when I walk into Plato's closet. But let's get down to my lovely outfit!

 Shoes : 
Just Fab Price-$39.95
Plato's Closet-$10.00






Hat:
Original Price: $22.00
Plato's Closet: $8.00
Bonus: Still had original tag's on it!!

The jump suit! I completely adore! It was completely comfortable and I managed to snag it at Plato's closet for $16.00 dollars. Not to mention, I got an extra thirty percent off that day for a special they were having!

To complete the look I added some earrings and a statement ring. Both of course five dollars from paparazzi accessories!  I had fun sharing this with you! Leave some feed back! Let me know what some of your favorite second hand stores are!

XOXO -Akendall

#ThriftyThursday

Hola! Everyone.
Today on the blog i'm introducing my new series called #ThriftyThursdays. This series will be mainly finds that I get from a yard sale, consignment shop, thrift store, ect.

Kicking off my first #thriftythursday, with this lovely pink and white sundress I got from a yard sale for only $5!!!! I couldn't believe my luck. Yard  sales has been in my blood since pretty much birth. If my mom wasn't having a yard sale she was waking up on Saturday morning at the crack of dawn to go to one. You know what they say "first come first serve". My mom was defiantly on it. As a kid I dreaded yard sales I rather had stayed home and sleep than get up and go to a boring yard sale. But the apple doesn't fall from the trees and I quickly learned that you can get some of the best deals from a yard sale. 




I wanted to share this dress especially that I snagged from a yard sale a couple of weeks ago. Yes, its a simple sun dress but, always remember you can dress anything up or down. I paired it with my favorite nine west snake skin heels. I wanted to create a fifties vibe by adding the wire tied head band and, the vintage sunglasses I got from Marshall's both five dollars each. If you're looking for a more simple look you can wear it by itself or pair it with a cardigan. I completed the look with my gold earrings from paparazzi accessories only $5.00. My outfit all together minus the shoes only cost me $15.00.  

Here's are some helpful tips I remember before going to a yard sale. 

Before going, check your local news paper. They usually have all the yard sales listed for the upcoming weekend. I circle the ones that have items i'm looking for. I don't wanna waste time at a yard sale that doesn't have what i'm looking for or don't even carry clothes that i'm interested in. Keep in mind most yard sales start early and don't usually go past lunch time. I would recommend not waiting away towards the end when everything starts getting picked over. Not all yard sales are going to appeal to you or even have stuff that appeal to your taste. But try to keep in mind different ways to can wear simple things. You can make simple things look elegant as you want. Don't get discouraged and even have a friend join you. I find yard sales a fun hobby and a cool thing to do. Its a great way to spend a Saturday morning with your gal pals!

Hope you enjoy this first #thriftythursday. Leave ideas for next weeks #thriftythursday in the comments below.

XOXO Akendall