Introducing... 27 Perry

Oh,  such pretty things! 

Try as I might, sometimes I can't find beautiful vintage wonders every time I stop at the thrift store. But, behold the miracle of the internet, where anything and everything you could ever dream of can be found with just a few clicks. And since I know many of you are always on the hunt for one-of-kind vintage finds and all sorts of quirky miscellany, I am thrilled to share with you the latest resource for online consignment. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you 27 Perry. The soon-to-launch virtual curated consignment shop will specialize in a broad range of quality goods from home wares and fashion to antiques and sports gear. While the 27 Perry namesake is a homage to a West Village street in New York , the small business is based in Boulder, CO. I love that 27 Perry is a tight-knit team of five who search high and low for brick and mortar shops to feature. And I love, love, love that 27 Perry aims to create an online consignment community in the process. 

Travel in style. Vintage style <3

Kelly James, Founder and CEO of 27 Perry, contacted me with the opportunity to review the site prior to the launch and to offer a lovely discount for all you Let's Go Thrifting readers. And let me tell you that I'm liking what I see so far. 

27 Perry will officially launch on October 2nd. But if you sign up prior to the site's launch, you will have the opportunity to invite friends and score big discounts... up to $100 off your first purchase! 

27 Perry has a clean look and a classic design. 

In addition to the tell-a-friend incentive, Kelly James has also offered a special discount code for readers and friends of Let's Go Thrifting! Simply visit 27 Perry and use the code: LETSGOTHRIFT for a $10 discount on your first purchase! There is no minimum  spending requirement and the discount is valid for two weeks from the launch date. 

What began as a means for a  heartbroken girl to sell the gifts given to her from her ex-boyfriend, has evolved into a creative consignment venue for vintage-lovers everywhere.  And that girl is Kelly James, now a proud CEO of what looks to be a promising business venture. Imagine that!

Now, don't worry. I'll remind everyone of the official launch date so you can get to the shopping. But in the meantime, pop on by the 27 Perry Facebook page and take a look around. I'm sure you'll see something you like. 

Then mark those calendars. October 2nd...at 27 Perry... and it all can be yours. 

All photos, courtesy of Kelly James and Tira Feierstein of 27 Perry.com

2 Simple Tips For Thrifty Shopping Without The Thrift Store

She's the most interesting thrifter in the world.

Being thrifty means more than shopping secondhand. Let's face it. There are times when you can't find everything you need or even want from the local thrift store. So how do I reconcile retail shopping and staying thrifty? I have two basic maneuvers that I encourage you to practice whenever possible.

• Scour the clearance section. While not every retailer will have a section specially for clearance merchandise, many do. It never hurts to look. I've scored clothes, shoes, books, food and much more for far less compared to standard retail prices. Just be sure to check product condition and expiration dates if applicable.

Retail price $12. Supermarket clearance price: $3.

There are certain things I can't typically buy cheaply. Face products and haircare products cost me a pretty penny, since I have sensitive skin and have to be wary of what I use. $3 for a big bottle of my favorite hypoallergenic facial cleanser? Yes, please! 

I pillaged the Barnes and Noble clearance section. 

Ah yes, clearance books. Nothing like a stack of cheap reads. I usually have no problem finding interesting books at the thrift, but that doesn't mean a visit to Barnes and Noble is a fruitless trip. 

Madame Bovary: Regularly priced $5. Clearance price with member discount: $2.25
Ghost Towns Yesterday and Today: Originally $25. Clearance price with member discount: $5.40 
M is For Monster: Original price $22. Clearance price with member discount: $2.70

• Work the sales and the coupons like a pro. You don't have to be on Extreme Couponing to know a bargain when you see one. Be patient and search sales fliers for deals, then get to the coupon clipping. Want some examples? 

Black patent leather wedges, brand spankin' new.

Another expenditure where I can't afford to be too stingy are shoes. I have clown feet, in size 11... size 10 if I'm lucky enough to find certain styles with a wide-width. So when a sale and a coupon can be combined, by George I do it! These shoes are $60 regularly priced. But I also found a lovely button-down top on sale for $15 from the same store. Fortunately for me I had a $25 off a $75 purchase coupon. Original price for shoes and shirt: $90. Sale and coupon price: $50.

The average cost of this can of soup is $3.00

I like canned vegetable soup. Its saves a heck of a lot of time in making lunch. It's not always cheap... but today it was. My supermarket had a one-day only special sale on select varieties of Progresso vegetable classics for just .79 cents a can! But that's not all, folks. I had a coupon for $1.00 off 4 cans of Progresso. Soooo.....

.79 x 4 cans of soup is $3.16  - 1.00 coupon  = $2.16

That's $2.16 for 4 cans of soup! 

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Sure, I love thrifting. I love flea markets and garage sales and thrift stores the size of shopping malls. But sometimes you have to do the retail thing. And you don't have to sacrifice your frugal ways. Trust me. I know how it is. Now, isn't it nice to know you can still be thrifty when it comes to retail with just two simple steps? 

How do you stay thrifty outside of the thrift store? 

Vintage Photo Friday: Let's Go Autumnal!

I'm not sure what look she's going for...

It's that wonderful time of year again. It's time to watch the leaves tumble across the neighborhood in an array of changing colors. It's time to feel the strength of the sun diminish against the chill in the air. And it's time to pile on those layers!

Bust out your cardigans. Dig out those bejeweled sweatshirts and Cosby sweaters. The official start of Fall is soon upon us. And if you're a layer-lover like I am, you'll relish this time of year, when you can wear every single shirt you've ever thrifted...all at the same time. 

This woman has gone mad over the possibilities for the Fall fashion season. Mismatching boots, a classic ketchup and mustard combo...topped with a...space helmet. This vintage model from yesteryear has gone intergalactic with her layering. 

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This is my favorite time of the year for so  many reasons. The weather, naturally has the top billing. But lest we not forget my favorite nonsecular holiday, Halloween. So many exciting things are on the horizon here at Let's Go Thrifting! I can't wait for share them all with you. 

And speaking of sharing, I'd like to take the opportunity to issue a thrifty thanks to the lovely Amber of The Owl's Den. Amber has so graciously offered her blog for free Let's Go Thrifting sponsorship and has even been so kind as to give me a little spotlight bio as well. Amber is quick to share her blog space with other creatives, bloggers and independent business owners. So, everybody go on over to The Owl's Den and show some love. 

'Til next time, thrifters. Go grab your favorite thrifted sweater and get yourself a pumpkin spice latte. 

Thrift Style: The Modness!

A sweet 60s homage. 

In shopping for not one, but two upcoming weddings, I wasn't sure if my basic black cocktail length dress choices had enough oomph. So I decided I'd add some vintage appeal with a little throwback to the 60s. It's all in the details. Ya know?

I just love that shade of Pan Am blue. It was an unexpected departure from the usual classic red nails at evening events. And when I spotted that clutch, I knew I found what my outfit needed. Vintage black sequins and nostalgic blue... paired together. Forget Mad Men. This is about mod women. Namely, me.

Black sequin evening clutch...$6.00 Goodwill East Earl, PA 

Revlon Top Speed Polish in First Class...$4.00 exclusively at Target.

Thank you for flying Pan Am.