Last week was a busy week. I had to go to Sunderland on Tuesday it allowed to search the charity shop. I didn't find much apart from a damask tray for seventy-five pence and items from Poundland including some black plastic basket that looks like wicker and a jewelry hanger with a Celtic motif
I also bought a pair of shoes, they looked brand new, and they orginal price was £8, but it was 75 percent off, so I paid £2. I think they look fantastic, and I love the lace detail.
On Thursday, I had to organize my passport which warranted a trip to Durham as this is my nearest passport office. Usually, I would opt for the bus, but I couldn't be bothered with an hour journey, so I got the train, and was there ten minutes. I planned for the Passport appointment to be a long one, but surprised it took less than ten minutes. I went thifting and in the past Durham has tended lucrative with quality finds.
I found two beautiful tops first, a sparkly Karin Millian sparkly cardigan perfect for the summer.
Second a Victorian style silk blouse made by Linea £4, this needs some alterations on the sleeves.
I found a black and white cat memo holder for £1
On Saturday, I had to go to Whitley Bay; my sewing machine finally stopped working as its had tension and stitching issues for a while. I drop it off to a sewing repair shop and it may cost £40 but personally it may be more. I took another opportunity to venture around the charity shops.
I bought two tops from the charity shop
I like the crocheting detail on the neckline; epscially how it resdmbles a spider's web.
The crochet detail going down the arm
This top made by Boden has embroidery detail
A close up of the embroidery detail
I also bought a pair of shoes, they looked brand new, and they orginal price was £8, but it was 75 percent off, so I paid £2. I think they look fantastic, and I love the lace detail.
Cool retro witchy shoes! The sparkly cardigan was a great find, too! I really need to get my hands on a jewellery hanger!
ReplyDeleteRecently, had no luck find anything in the charity shops, sometimes I go through phases where I find nothing and other time I have amazing things. I tend to hold onto things as well.
DeleteLovely stuff. The weather was a bit grim here on the coast Saturday, hope you didn't get caught in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks the weather wasn't too bad I was had about three layer including my winter coat. By the end I became too hot, I enjoyed rummaging the charity shops it.
DeleteFrom catching up on your posts I now know I have to paint more things black, start thrift shopping again - but most of all; drink beer and cider while wearing silly hats! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks it's great to be hearing from you again. I have to be honest I was inspired by Bane from GIY. But sometimes it's fun to painting it black.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite fun sampling real cider wearing silly hats. Lol It's so fun.