All Thrift Everything Challenge: Outfit #1

Hello Fashionistas!!

While my mom was visiting a few weeks back, I was told by her that I am not allowed to shop for clothes for awhile! I do have a bad addiction especially to anything from thrift and vintage stores (doesn't help that my fave Salvation Army here in NJ has 50% off Wednesdays!!!!). So I'm taking heed to her advice, and when I did a survey of my closet I realized all the great pieces (majority thrifted) that I haven't worn yet. With that said,  I'm putting myself on a challenge for the next 2 months to wear only items from my closet AND to have at least 2 or more pieces be thrifted in my outfits!

Here is my first attempt at this challenge, and the blouse & pants happen to be thrifted (a total of no more than $5 together from the Salvation Army)...sorry but the shoes & accessories aren't but I did get a great deal on them.

stay tuned for more ALL THRIFTED outfits!

xoxo

luv jones :)

CHICAGO Store Spotlight: Salvation Army

About 2 months ago, I had the pleasure of visiting a close college friend (more like a sister) of mine that happens to live in Chicago. This was my second time visiting the Windy City and though my first time was filled with seeing more tourist sites, this time around I was determined to explore the thrift stores!!!

Well, the 1st thrift store happen to be not too far from Midway Airport (I had only been in Chi Town for an hour, and already found a thirft store) and we went to many more over the weekend, and oh, let me tell you, I was in Thrifting Heaven! For some people the smell and all the racks may be a little overwhelming, but for me, I do not mind it especially when i know hidden beneath all of that could be a designer piece of clothing for barely nothing or that item that I've been looking to add to my wardrobe! And it's also a little sentimental for me, I've been going to thrift stores since I was a little girl with my Grandma.

Well, see the details below on one of the many stores I shopped and the Luv Jones Find!

Store Name: Salvation Army

Location: 2270 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL

Phone: (773) 477-1771

Store Hours: call store for exact hours

Return or Exchange Policy: No 

Credit Cards Accepted: Yes

Average Price: $7-$15

Assortment: Men's, Women's and Kid's Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Must Have Items: Labels-J.Crew, Banana Republic, The Limited, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Dior, and More; Casual & Dress Pants; Winter & Spring Coats; 2 Piece Suits; Books

LUV JONES FIND: A CREAM CARMEN MARC VALVO 2 PC SEQUINED PANT SUIT (PANTS NOT SHOWN) 

*Styling Tip*:Since this blazer is such a statement piece, keep the rest of the outfit simple yet sexy...pop with a colored belt or shoes..and dare to wear as a mini dress
 
enjoy!
luv jones