I think second hand shoppers should go into hibernation for the winter months – the car boot sales are closed, charity shops are full of Christmas cast-offs and there’s never any heating on at the community centre jumble sales.
But March, as well as bringing marginally warmer weather and 38 minutes of sunshine a day, brings thrifty finds by the armful…
Topshop cardigan, Reiss blouse via charity shop, Topshop jeans, Primark pumps, vintage leather tooled belt, vintage leather handbag
This chiffon blouse was originally from Reiss, but I picked it up for £4.99. I love the delicate fabric and spring-like print.
The tooled leather belt was £2.99. It’s a vintage piece – the leather is butter-soft.
My suede pumps were £12 from Primark. The mini chair was an Ikea find.
This leather box bag was my favourite find, even if it was a little expensive at £6.99.
And here’s what’s keeping me happy (and warm) every night – the wood burning stove in our new house.
Have you found any amazing bargains this month?
Jen I love your outfit, the bags so pretty 🙂
You look beautiful.
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That leather bag, although a bit pricey for second hand is gorgeous. What a find.
I love the fireplace!! Hope you are happy in your new home Jen.
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I adore the leather satchel! Its amazing! Well worth the money!
I have been quite lucky recently, got a love blue polka dot vintage marks and spencer blouse with a frill peter pan collar. Just need to wash it!
Sophie
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ahh, you have some lovely things here! I love the bag and your wood burning stove looks so inviting and homely! x
Wow i love your outift posts! You have fantastic style and like me you have a penchant for thrift stores! xx :o)
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You dress so nicely and always find bargains. i dont know how you do it! 🙂 xx
The leather bag is stunning, i love how you say £6.99 is expensive – when you’re in the thrifty frame of mind anything over 50p seems expensive, but compared to highstreet, that bag is an amazing bargain!
wow that bag and belt are amazing, wish i could find something that nice!
Some lovely finds. That bag is supper!
X x
I just found a vintage handmade dress from the 70’s! It will require a little bit of work but it was only $2!
Love your finds and that handbag is worth it!
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I love the blouse and pumps, the colours are gorgeous plus the wood burners looks nice and warm, perfect for these still cold days =)
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Great finds! I’m especially crushing on the belt!
Jessie x
Love that tooled leather bag – that would sell for £60 easily on the high street and it wouldn’t even be as nice. A great find. xx
Ah you’ve found some real treasures! Especially love the bag, and sometimes it’s worth spending that little bit extra!
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I love the colours in your outfit, and the wood burning stove is amazing!
Funny you should mention thrifting. I’ve just wrote a post about how I never bother attempting to thrift mainly because I never feel I have time. I’ve aimed to spend a couple of hours one day just to go hunting for some good finds. What places do you usually check out in Leeds?
Plus it’s so much more fun to go to markets when it’s a bit warmer… Very envious of your leather box bag, Jen. Great find!
Loving the bag 🙂 what a find!
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love your wood burning stove, how gorgeous! bet it’s so cosy and warm at night x
Oh jen, that stove! I’m literally drooling at the screen over it, so beautiful.
And the finds! The blouse and bag are both beautiful! x
Yay! They’re all so beautiful! And I SOOO covet that stove.
I love the belt – such a bargain. The bag is beautiful too. x
Yes I am sooo jealous of that stove! I want a mini tour of your new place 😀 although it will only make me jealous re: my lack of house *sigh* I definitely want to go to a carboot sale now they’re all starting up again though!
Really like this outfit, it suits your figure perfectly.
Oh Jen that bag is beautiful. I think my favourite sort of vintage is the accessories, I can always find a winner and you certainly have! jazzy ♥ P.S. How cute is that chair?! 🙂
Oh Jen, that blouse is gorgeous! I liked it from afar but I love it even more now I’ve seen the closeups.
I think I found November and December grimmer in terms of finding charity shop bargains. Everywhere was crammed with boring winter coats and there was just nothing interesting to be found! Seems to be brightening up now though thank goodness.
And hurrah for the new house! From the little you can see in the photos it looks amazing and I’m so jealous of the stove. Would love to see some more photos if you want to share them on here 🙂
really looking forward to the car booting season starting up again, we went a few wks ago and there were literally about six tables, and that was it..
also i really wish we ever had jumble sales around us!
i love the bag, adn the wood-buring stove looks nice and toasty, we’ve just turned the gas fire into a real one at mr’s and it’s lovely and warm for the chilly winter nightS! 🙂
The bag is gorgeous! 🙂
It’s always fun to get some great bargains. I haven’t found anything in any charity stores lately.
Love the blouse and the bag. The blouse looks pretty perfect.
The Reiss blouse is a steal and really compliments your lovely personal style!
My favourite thing is that jug of tulips. Spring is here!
That bag is gorgeous. I love the mini chair it gives things an Alice in Wonderland feel x
Your new home looks so lovely, and what wonderful finds as always. The blouse is so beautiful. I can’t wait for summer car boots to start up again xx
That bag is beautiful, I am literally drooling at the screen, haha! Your house looks lovely too 🙂
Maria xxx
I got a brown (real) leather plaited belt for £1!! From oxfam in Notting Hill, London. Thats my bargain for the week! It’s so versatile i love it.
p.s – i’ve got those pumps in black, they are so good, i’m going to get one more pair, i was actually surprised at how comfortable they are, a great find too! x
That blouse and handbag are gorgeous. X