Monday, February 7, 2011

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays No.49 and Giveaway

Welcome to week #49 at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS! Time sure does fly...in just a few short weeks I will be celebrating my 1 year BIRTHDAY here at NTT...I just can't believe that it's almost been a year since I had my first party. I would like to thank all of you for coming by and joining in on the fun that we all have here each week...without you... there would be no party...so as the hostess...THANK YOU!!!! March 1 is the date of my NTT BIRTHDAY and I would like to have some fun GIVEAWAYS to celebrate this occasion. I'm liking the idea of having a giveaway each week at my NTT party during the month of March...how does that sound to you? I know a lot of you have Etsy shops and I was wondering if you would consider donating a item for a weekly giveaway? I would do my best to give your Etsy shop a lot of exposure during the week that your item was up for grabs. If you are interested  in donating a item, please e-mail me at coastal.charm@yahoo.com and I will add your item to the list. This week I will be sharing with you some NIFTY THRIFTY clothing items...I haven't done this for a long time and as I was leaving yesterday for church, I noticed I was only wearing items that I had purchased for pennies...how cool is that? If you have never purchased used clothing, then you just might want to check into it...it saves me a ton of money and I'm all about saving some cash! I really like top brand name clothing, but I don't like paying for them at full retail prices...so I shop at consignment shops...thrift stores and garage sales to find my wardrobe. I buy name brands such as...Talbots...Coldwater Creek...Ann Taylor...Ralph Lauren...Ellen Tracey...Gap...J Crew...Lilly and many more. Take a look and see what $7.50 looks like...some of you just might be surprise! I know my family and friends are always amazed at the prices that my outfits cost me and sometimes I am too!  Thanks for showing up at my party this week and now it's time for you to share something NIFTY THRIFTY!
                                                              Have fun and I hope you enjoy
                                                               seeing some neat items and
                                                                               ideas!
                                                                              Linda

                                                Get this...I only paid $1 for this dress...found
                                                     it at a local thrift store when they had
                                                          everything marked just $1!!!!

                                                    Add this black jacket that I paid $3.50 for at
                                                     another thrift store...I love the feel of it...it's
                                                                           very soft!
                                                   My grey wool handbag for only $3 and
                                                        now you have my $7.50 outfit!
                                      
 
                                            Do you think anybody at church knew that
                                              my outfit only cost $7.50? I'm guessing
                                                                they didn't!
                                           P.S. If you are wondering why I didn't show
                                                       you my face today...it's because
                                                       this is old gal needs a haircut
                                                                      really bad!
Linking up here...
Tuesdays Treasures

***Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****
1. Be sure to refer back to my blog so everyone can see who is participating today, include the NTT button in your post (copy and paste the html code under the button…the button is located on my sidebar). Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post where it is easy for others to find it...the more people at the party...the more fun we will all have here.
2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store.
3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.
Linking up here...
Wow Us Wednesdays

50 comments:

Here On Crow Creek said...

I love your outfit! You really found some great things! I love finding nice things to wear to church:) Love your wool bag to! Thanks for hosting!!

Jane said...

I'm sure your hair looked fine!! That is a great outfit. Hard to believe you got all of that for $7.50!! I'm still amazed at what can be found at thrift stores. It's why I'm addicted!
Happy Tuesday,
Jane

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Linda...Great finds at unbelievable prices! Love that jacket! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

Honey at 2805 said...

I'm not telling anyone about your outfit. Secrets are always, always safe with me.

Thanks for being a gracious hostess.

Lindy said...

Hi, I think your outfit is adorable and looks great on you! Looks like my style, too!

Laurie at Turner Farm said...

great find at great prices ~

Anonymous said...

No one would ever know that your clothing was not first time around or did not come from a finer name store.

Sharlotte said...

Great job on your finds! I just recently began looking for clothes while thrifting. I found amazing skirts and jumpers...I love wearing them and knowing the price I paid. I'm addicted to thrift store shopping and all the treasures! Thanks for hosting this fun party!

Anonymous said...

I'd never guess you paid $7.50 for the entire outfit (including the bag) You go! I love this dress! Anything with a v-neck or wrap style is okay with me :)

Thanks for hosting, Linda!

Hugs,
Michelle

Donna said...

Linda,
No one would have guessed the outfit was just $7.50 :) That is a deal I love!
I know what you mean about the hair ... I had to get my cut last week!
Hugs,
Donna

Laurie at Turner Farm said...

Decided to join the fun ~ miss the last few Tuesdays. Thanks for hosting

Susan Freeman said...

Wow Linda ~ great outfit. You are such a good shopper!! Thanks for a fun party.

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

A Vintage Vine said...

Thanks for hosting...love the dress you found....my thrift store had some great deals today too!

Anonymous said...

That outfit is a great buy. $7.50? Wow. Love that bag. Thanks for hosting the part.

Cheers,
Lisa x

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

You can't beat that deal! The dress is really cute. One dollar is unbelievable! I was just at the thrift store. Now I wish I had looked at the clothes. Thanks for hosting!

High Street Cottage said...

Hi Linda, Happy Blog Anniversary!
I love the outfit, is it a wrap dress? I love wraps, and wear them all the time at work.
The jacket and handbag look wonderful too, and such great bargains! My kinda outfit, hope you have a wonderful week, xoxo tami

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there Linda~ Lovely outfit~ all linked up ~ thank you for hosting!! Hugs, Courtney :)

Kellie said...

I can't ever remember if I repeat a post or not. I'm sorry if I did I'm still new at this!

http://sixtieshome.blogspot.com/

Diann said...

I have done the same thing. look at what I am wearing and mentally tallied up the cost realizing that it all came second hand. i love it! your outfit is perfect!

Blue Creek Home said...

You're a hoot - I am sure your head looks as nice as the rest of you in your pretty church clothes.
I need a haircut too - going Friday.

I like the idea of a Month long giveaway to celebrate your anniversary. I will be glad to give something for it - let me know which week.
Rhonda

Comeca Jones said...

Love the sweater with the big buttons.

Leslie said...

I love finding surprises like this. Woman can definitely put it all together with style!

Christie said...

You look lovely!!! I love the bargain!! Just wonderful~ Christie

Blondie's Journal said...

The outfit is great...I love wrap dresses, they are so flattering. I'm sure your hair looked good!

XO,
Janie

P.S. Wow! You have a lot of participants for NTT!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

What a nice wrap dress, Linda. I wish I liked to wear dresses. I did for a while and then quit again.

Creative Escapes said...

Hi - I posted #87 - a frame and flour container I re-vamped. Thanks for continuing the the party - I know there is an expense now - I greatly appreciate it!

InMyOwnStyle said...

Hi Linda-
Love that dress - what a deal. It looks like a DVF wrap dress - what a classic. Lucky you finding it for $1.
My best- Diane

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Love this outfit! How cute and thrifty! I love to shop for clothes at thrifts, yard sales, etc. Congrats on your upcoming one year for NTT! Gosh time flies when your having fun! hugs, Linda

Lana Kim White Austin said...

The outfit is great and I'm sure everyone at church thought you looked fantastic!@ I love all my thrift store and other inexpensive finds--my church has a thrift store and we both donate to it AND shop from it and it's a huge blessing to us!

Lana Kim White Austin said...

PS I'm happily a new follower!
:)

michelle said...

Love the outfit and how cool that it was only 7.50!! The dress is beautiful, that was a great buy!! Happy early bday, I can't wait to see what you have in store!

Sylvia said...

Hi Linda, great outfit! The dress and jacket look great together. I am amazed at what ppl get rid off...

Sylvia

Daphne said...

You look tres chic in your lovely bargains! Thanks for hosting NTT! I'm linking for the first time. What a party!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Your outfit looks great...right down to the purse! You are thrifty...thanks so much for sharing!

Gail said...

Linda you look fabulous!

Enjoy your day,
Gail

Laurie said...

You know, I never look at clothes at thrift stores -- I just don't have good luck. Your outfit is lovely!

Sue said...

Congrats on reaching such a milestone soon! I've never bought used clothing, but it looks like you did find some great deals!

Heaven's Walk said...

Such a cute outfit, Linda! So much fun to find something so chic -- for so cheap! Yay! Gotta love those thrift shops! :)

Thanks again for hosting this fun party, too! Luv it!

xoxo laurie

Lynda said...

I will have to stop at the missing children's thrift shop tomorrow....great finds! Thanks for hosting!

Mrs. Korb said...

Love the outfit...wish I had that kind a luck at the thrift stores! I am all linked up and so happy to join in on your party! Thanks for having me!

Anonymous said...

The dress for $1 is an awesome deal!!!!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

You really did good! i never had much luck in finding nice things like that at the thrift shops - may be going at the wrong time or looking in the wrong sections. I am late, but thanks for hosting again this week. You are appreciated.

Vicki said...

What great finds! I got super busy at work and missed the party but enjoyed visiting several links tonight. Hope you are having a great week!

Barb@curlywillowdiy said...

Wow! I think I need to get out more - to thrift stores, that is. Everything looks great.

Thanks for the party.

Vintagesouthernlife said...

Cute outfit!You pulled it all together for a great look! I started thrifting for house things and just recently started shopping for clothing as well. Don't know what took me so long to catch on.

Diana said...

what a cute outfit and it goes great together. YOu just never know what you will find. Drop by my blog anytime. Nice to meet you

Diana

Jeanne said...

Linda, my thrifty Tuesday turned into Wednesday pretty quick! Sorry for the late hook-up. You have some really fab posts goin' on..love the shutter holding pics - fab. And the gal who did the valentines cloche tray - fab. Keep on thriftin' girl- rock the deals.

xo Jeanne.
http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

Curtains in My Tree said...

I am late (Thursday)getting in on the Tuesday fun. I will be sure and watch for Tuesdays on your blog

Janice

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

LOVE the outfit Linda!! That dress!! So pretty!

Lou Cinda :)

Life Goes On said...

Wonderful outfit. I love hunting thrift stores. You never know what you will find.

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