Fabby Finds of Late!

A few weeks ago a friend posted a rant on her facebook wall. She was saying how she noticed how whenever a woman posted a picture of herself the comments were always the same, "You look beautiful," "HOT stuff!" and "Hubba hubba." Her point was that we shouldn't be focusing on the external beauty, rather we should say things like "Gee, you are a great person" or "I'm so glad you're my friend" or "What a smart cookie." 

I do get her point. Compliments are currency amongst women. Our interactions often include compliments about our appearance or our fab accessories or our  hairstyles. The problem here is that by placing so much emphasis on external beauty, we lose touch with what's inside. Things like our intelligence, our character and personality. Important stuff. But at the same time, I like to look hot, I know when I look hot, and well...when I post a picture on facebook, do I post the frumpy picture of myself? Um, no. I usually pick the super hot ones for a reason.

- If I wanted compliments on my intelligence I guess I could post a picture of my GPA (7.78, thank you very much, although it should be noted I am going to school be to a Social Worker, not a Biochemist). Or that time I figured out just how much my DIY Deodorant cost (seriously, that was intense math!).

- If I wanted people to compliment my character, I could share about the time I went back with that thing that fell under the kid in the Costco cart and paid for it. Or how I faithfully recycle toilet paper rolls. Or that I sometimes shovel our (fully capable) neighbors walkway just because its the nice thing to do.

- If I wanted compliments on my personality, well, I guess I could just be nicer. Or bake people muffins or cookies or something. Maybe send out notes regularly, to remind people of just how nice I am. Or post pictures of kittens and butterflies on my facebook wall (that would do the trick).

OR...I could just post a picture of myself from time to time, that I really like, that I look great in and enjoy the compliments.

So the same goes for my thrifting. If you've been reading this blog, you know I love thrifting, but what else do I love? Sharing my super duper thrifting scores! It makes the effort feel worth it. I mean of course, my scores won't necessarily be your thing, but its also nice to have your awesome deal sleuthing appreciated from time to time. Lately, I have been spending a bit more on certain things, but they are also items that I will likely own for a long time or I simply just love.

Wanted Boots. Regular Price: $59.99. Thrift Price: $9.99.

 Roots Hoodie. Thrift Price: $14.99

(I love, love, love the Sherpa wool-lined hood and the wooden buttons).

 American Eagle Leather Buttefly Belt. Thrift Price: $6.99.

(And I imagine looking at this picture may be just as awkward for you as it was for me to take a picture of my crotch).

Blue Satin and Cream Linen Throw Pillow x 3. Thrift Price: $2 each.

 Thank you Note Cards. Thrift Price: 30 cents.

 Asics Running Shoes. Regular Price: $159.99. Thrift Price: $74.99.

(This was my second trip to the Sport Mart Going Out of Business Sale. Now everything is 50% off).

Things I love, things I need, all for great prices. That makes me one happy thrifty lady! And really, who doesn't love a compliment? Whether its based on their new outfit or your wit or your ability to score a great deal, I say, let 'em roll!