The Joy of Thrifting. My find of the day!

Found this vintage coat the other day. What caught my eye from a distance was the fur collar that told me immediately it was vintage. Then that beautiful fuchsia color. I immediately grabbed it and placed it in my cart.

I live in Florida however I have to take advantage every now and then when we have our little cold spells. Otherwise tak a trip to visit family up north.

There were some slight alterations but nothing that needed a lot of attention. Besides, the coat was only $6.99.

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Vintage gown with Designer Vibes

Vintage Gown with Designer Vibes This vintage piece caught my eye immediately when I spotted it hanging from the rack. It was mixed in the summer dress section. The hardware has this Versace vibe and a deep thigh split. It made me a little apprehensive but I figured I could close up the split to my comfortability. No way was I going to leave it. Besides it was half off $7.99. YES!!!Someone must have eyed it from the formal wear section and later decided they did not want it. I decided to take a chance and purchase it without even trying it on. It just looked like it would fit. Got it home and it fit like a glove. Even the split was ok without having to alter it. Oh well it was just meant for me. I wonder if the person who first spotted it later had non purchase remorse.

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