Showing posts with label patent leather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patent leather. Show all posts

Sunday, November 17, 2013


Diane Von Furstenberg - Leather/giraffe print clutch:  $5 
Arcadia Bags Italy - NWT Bronze patent leather purse:  $15 (RSP:  $300)

Both @ Value Village

These were why I went to this particular location first!  I saw them two days ago, and hoped they would still be there.  They were, but I'm sure it helped that I was first in that section!  I wonder if they would still be there if I went any later.

The DVF is pretty much new without tags...the foam is still inside!  I actually have no idea what this is supposed to be.  It looks like it could be a laptop case, but there's no padding at all.  

$15 is more than I would normally pay for a purse at a thrift store, but since this one was completely new it was worth it.  It's beautiful!  Looks and smells great, plus all of the papers are inside.  I haven't decided whether I'll keep it or gift it.

Monday, November 19, 2012


Vintage brown textured shell lucite purse:  $5
Patent leather embossed crocodile texture purse:  $5
Ruched khaki blouse w/off shoulder cuffs:  $3

All @ Value Village.

Great haul from this one!  My heart skipped a beat when I saw that plastic purse...I love those!  I hardly see them.  

There wasn't a tag on this one, but I found one on the floor where the purse was (...which was also on the floor).  It was pretty pricey, so I thought it was right.  

Luckily they didn't give me any hassles about it, though they probably would have if the price were more reasonably priced.

The other purse wasn't that exciting, I passed it up when I saw it at full price.  I didn't realize it was real leather at that time though.  I don't have many patent leather bags so it was a no-brainer.

I also liked the style..it had two front flaps, which I hadn't seen before.

I actually wonder if it might be real crocodile skin now!  I was doing research (for another bag, ironically) and I noticed that this one has what looks to be pores all over.

Still, it needs a little extra oomph.  I'm planning on studding the front..that would make it an awesome addition to my wardrobe!

I loved the design of the khaki blouse, so I took it home even though it was pilled a little bit.  Sadly, it doesn't look great on me, but I'm hoping it'll look better after I lose some weight.