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April Thrift Haul

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I’m sharing April’s thrift haul a little late because I’ve been busting my butt trying to wrap up my day job two months early because, tomorrow, I go under the knife.  (pause for dramatic effect)  Before you comment, “It’s about time she took care of ____,” let me clarify, it’s about the least glamorous surgery ever – bunions.  (She said, feeling 110 years old.)  Aside from pain relief, I hope for a couple other outcomes: the ability to wear cute shoes and enjoy long thrifting sprees in comfort!  (I’m all about meaningful occupations)  So there will be a little break on The Spirited Thrifter until I feel up to it.  I’ll probably do some complaining posts on Twitter and Instagram so follow along there if you’re interested in one thrifter’s experience of foot surgery!  Meanwhile, here is a recap of how I blew spent my April budget!  I already shared some of the pieces when discussing my thrifting process, but *of course* I didn’t stop there…

Fresh out of stripes (!), so this classic tank was a no-brainer at $4.20.
Striped tank $4.20.
Vintage polka dot blouse $4.
Vintage polka dot blouse $4
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Turquoise top $8 and red skirt $11
Oh how I adore thrifted Anthropologie!! This $4.90 silk skirt is perfect. So pretty and comfortable. Can't wait to wear it!
Thrifted Anthropologie brand silk skirt $4.90 – worn recently on Instagram! 
I prefer skirts to shorts but with summers off and lots of family camping trips, a classic pair of perfect condition denim shorts for $6.30 makes good thrifting sense.
Denim shorts $6.30 
Vintage denim midi skirt $5 from Rundle United Thrift store in Banff, worn recently on Instagram!
Vintage denim midi skirt $5 from Rundle United Thrift store in Banff, worn recently on Instagram!
ANOTHER Anthro-brand skirt in perfect condition and the perfect length for me! I LOOOOVE it, and it was only $4.90.
ANOTHER Anthro-brand skirt in perfect condition and the perfect maxi length for me! I LOOOOVE it, and it was only $10.
vintage pieces and so I had to take home this vintage dress for $5.60 in a colour that's majorly trending for Spring and Summer - orange!
Orange vintage dress $5.60
Vintage dress $8 from the thrift shop in Fort Saskatchewan. I actually thought it was $4 and by the time I realized it wasn't, it was too late to change my mind without being rude.
Vintage dress $8 from the thrift shop in Fort Saskatchewan. I actually thought it was $4 and by the time I realized it wasn’t, it was too late to change my mind without looking like a jerk who won’t spend $8 at a charity shop.  
This pair had a gladiator sandal vibe, were unique and in great condition for $7.70. I liked them as an alternate to the lace-y shoes that every blogger seems to be wearing these days.
Metallic flats $7.70, already worn several times!  Until tomorrow, sniff sniff.  
Copper cuff that actually fits my surprisingly small wrist. (I'm small boned, except for the bunions.)
Copper cuff that actually fits my wrist. (I’m small boned… except for the bunions)
Leopard print scarf $2.80
Leopard print scarf $2.80

In summary…

  • Striped tank $4.20 
  • Polka dot blouse $4 
  • Turquoise top $8
  • Anthro lily skirt $4.90
  • Denim shorts $6.30 
  • Denim midi skirt $5 
  • Red skirt $11 
  • Anthro maxi skirt $10 
  • Vintage orange dress $5.60
  • Vintage floral dress $8
  • Silver flats S7.70
  • Copper cuff S2.80
  • Leopard scarf $2.80
  • TOTAL: $80.30 WHATTTTTTTT???

Sigh.  Totally blew my $50 budget and zero excuses available.  So I’m just going to go to bed and ponder whether this will even out somehow in the next month when I’ll be laid up and unable to thrift?!!!

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  4. Darrelynn McAuley Yeager

    Good luck and speedy recovery! !!

  5. Cathy Pattison

    This surgery will make you life so much better. Lots of years ahead to run and play with your children. Trust me, people will always be looking at your beautiful eyes and your loving smile before they notice cute shoes. A smile completes an outfit more than shoes do.

  6. Barb Overton

    Best of luck with the surgery and hope for a quick recovery!

  7. The Spirited Thrifter

    Surprise! No surgery after all, cancelled at the last minute (after waiting in a gown for hours) U0001f610. I trust in God’s timing but might need a little wine and thrift to cope with the stress! U0001f377

  8. Rose by His Grace

    May God grant you speedy recovery and satisfaction with the outcome from
    surgery.  Please don’t be away from the blog too long, I will miss
    you!  You are such an encouragement, and I actually used your post tips
    on thrifting today to leave behind many gorgeous pieces that my closet
    really did not need to make welcome.  I did get two cute skirts for
    summer–my downfall every time.  Let us know how things progress as you
    recover your health.  Thanks.

  9. Kimberly T

    Lol! You’ll totally make up for it next month. And if not, you’ll have forgotten about it the month after that anyway! 😉 I’m here to help! 😉 My very favourite is the red and teal combo. Love the colour combo and love the pieces you put together! ❤️

  10. thespiritedthrifter

    Rose by His Grace Thank you so much!  I will just transfer all these well wishes and prayers to May 19th when (hopefully) things will go forward.  I’m thrilled to hear you found my thrifting tips helpful (though I can certainly relate to having a skirt-downfall!!).  Skirts are my plan for recovery-outfits!  So surely I could use a couple more! 😀