My Thrift Trip To Scarborough
A summary of a day spent searching for vintage jewellery in thrift shops.
Category Archive: Thrift Club
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Sidewalk Find: Laurel Burch Dragonfly Earrings
I found these Laurel Burch earrings in a “Free” box on the sidewalk when I was coming home from doing my laundry on Saturday. Burch got started making jewelry out of metal she… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: 1970s Givenchy Shirt
This 1970s Givenchy logo shirt is vintage vintage. I bought it from the Goodwill on College Street — before it became Motoretta. At the time I was shopping with my former roomie Amir… Continue reading
Number One With A Bullet
A few more finds from last weekend’s thrift gold rush. Above, memories of the “Me Decade”, a 1970s #1 pendant. Below, a lawn bowling stick pin.
Art Deco Week: Rhinestone Bracelets
Two costume Art Deco bracelets, one from the Value Village, the other just arrived from eBay. I believe them both to be Rhodium plated. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: 1922 14K White Gold Watch Chain
I found this broken watch chain Friday at an antique shop for $5. I love it when a piece is hallmarked with a date, in this case 1922. Whilst researching this baby, I… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: Day One 18K Parallelogram Brooch
Had an epic weekend of thrifting in the east end — both at vintage shops and at The Cabbagetown Festival Community Yard Sale. The best find by far was this Art Deco brooch.… Continue reading
My Summer Vacation: Escape to New York Part 2
You didn’t think I went to New York City without doing a little shopping? Unfortunately, we were there in an awkward, in between fashion cycle. The exciting events: Fashion Week, The new Marimekko… Continue reading
Vintage Turquoise Buckle
Found this vintage Southwestern style belt buckle at the Value Village on Tuesday. It’s pretty crudely and cheaply made, but it has its charms. I’ve got a whole bunch of cowboy style buckles… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Dangle Earrings
In olden times, a savvy woman would stretch her jewellery budget with convertible earrings. You would have one pair of the actual thingy that went in your ear and you would mix things… Continue reading