Purse Passion

I have a weakness.

Purse passion.

Apparently this has just taken hold of me!

I used to tote carry around a handbag for.ever.

My poor purse would be in threads and I was lucky if my mom took pity on me therefore gifting me a new one on my birthday.

Now I see a classy NAME BRAND purse and I just HAVE to have it!

 

Why in the last three months alone I've purchased FIVE new ones for myself!

AND one for my teen daughter too.

Can you say obsessed?

I mean I can't possibly carry around 5 purses.

Before you go all wondering about me, I will let you in on my secret.

Goodwill hunting.

  My first find was this Coldwater Creek for $2.99

It still had the plastic fillers in it.  I love the long strap and outside pocket to drop my keys into.

I carried it to work and showed my pretty off to all the girls.

They have purse envy.

Right before Valentines I scored this red hot little number.

Laura Ashley ~ $2.99

The very next week I hit the Mother Load when I found THIS:

Take a closer look.

Yep Ladies, Prada! SQUEAL!

A classy little black dress up bag for $4.97

Now I know it could be a knock off, but who's telling?

This petite no name said 'take me home'.

It looks as if it has never been used.

I loved all the extra little outside pockets.

Might end up as a gift for a teen.

And at $1.50 (color of the week price), you can't beat that!

My current gal of choice is this Nine West

She is a beautiful classy color! AND has two zipped openings on the top.

I have to admit I did splurge a bit for this one.

$7.07

I am blaming giving credit to Jen at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam for her Frugal Fashionista ways.

When I first haunted the Goodwill stores I passed by everything except home decor and dishes.

I was a Goodwill snob.

Passing on the clothes and accessories.

Then I read Jen's posts about all of her fashion finds.

Well I just had to see if I could make some scores!

Purses aren't the only thing I've found.

My work wardrobe is styling some new name brand fashions too.

I will save those for another sunny day and good photos.

All of these purses have a classic look.

I'm tickled pink that some other lady decided she no longer needed each one.

The one I purchased for my daughter is a lime green chunky thing.

Makes a bold teen statement! ;-)
Name brand - Enzo Angiolini, which resales on ebay for an average of $45.00!
My price?  $9.97, looking brand new!

So do you stop for clothes and accessories while dashing to the home decor isle at the thrift stores?

You never know what you may find with a second glance in your Goodwill.

Maybe you will be sporting a new  classy number to match an Easter outfit!

If so be sure to let me know !
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