New Old

True to form, I could not let February pass me by without spending the last $26 in my budget. I went to a consignment shop and picked up this pretty sterling sliver ring for $20 and this gold chain necklace for $10. What? $10 + $20 = more than $26?
No it doesn't. Don't be silly.

When shopping secondhand, sometimes I get into the mentality that I don't want to pay more than $10 for anything, but it's important to keep in mind what you are getting for the price - you can go to any inexpensive store these days like Kohls or Target and get a costume jewelry ring for $20. This ring will probably turn pink or green a short time after you wear it. My ring from Poshlocket, which cost over $20 turned pink all around the band (I guess the rhodium rubbed off?) which is irritating.

I know that sterling silver will pretty much last forever, and even if it tarnishes, I can polish it right back up again.

The ring may not be new, but it was definitely worth my $20.

The necklace is by Joan Rivers. I guess she has a line for the home shopping network. Who knew?

Oh, and this backdrop is the consignment shop where I bought my new jewels. Obviously I wore them out, or rather, had the girl ring them up while I was wearing them.

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The Rundown
Top Gap - Velvet Blazer Urban Outfitters - Jeans TJ Maxx - Leopard Fedora Albertus Swanepoel for Target "Kwele" - Bag Zara - Watch and Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Necklace and Ring Home d'Jour Consignment - Nail Color Essie Turquoise and Caicos

35 comments

  1. 1st off, I love your math skills there, too funny!
    2nd that ring is with $20 or more. It's so cute. The entire outfit is cute. and look so good in that hat.

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  2. OoooH Great finds!! Love the ring and necklace. Christine fun fact : Used to have a roommate who's mom worked for the Joan Rivers jewelry line. Anyway, this post is making me want to go look for some second hand treasures!

    Christine

    Dela Chic

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  3. Do you do your own eyebrows? I've always noticed how perfect they look in photos! ;)

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something blog
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  4. that ring is gorgeous. Teehee, I love your math ;) And those jeans are lovely and so flattering. I'd love a pair for myself!

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  5. Ooh very cute jewelry and both definitely in budget!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. That ring is so pretty - and I love the wide leg jeans and leopard hat - so cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  7. You do look fantastic in a hat! And the last photo of you is super stunnnin! I never shy away from a good find at a consignment store...yeah for you!

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  8. Really pretty finds!

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  9. Your new goodies are so pretty! I love how you kept today's outfit simple and let the hat and other accessories shine. You always look so beautiful and stylish.

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  10. Seriously, all I can focus on in this is the velvet blazer. Love!!!!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  11. A perfect rationalization, says I. I love the backdrop--what a cute looking shop! And the necklace and ring are gorgeous. Totally worth the extra $4 over budget. By the way, I linked you in my post the other day.

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  12. Oh, I see you have the same shopping math as I do. ;o)

    Love all the golden baubles!

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  13. love the fedora!!

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  14. This is a great point, I have a bad habit in thrift stores of seriously doubting any purchase over $5-10, when I would jump at that price for a new item in a Target. The thrifted items are usually SO much better quality. I love the stuff you picked out the gold necklace is especially nice.

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  15. your new baubles are very pretty and were totally worth the 26 bucks you paid for them ;)

    Stop by & enter my Vedette giveaway!

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  16. Joan Rivers has a jewelry line...never knew that but I like the necklace though!

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  17. jealous of your necklace find!
    brett

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  18. That's a fabulous necklace!
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  19. I'm glad I'm not your math teacher Lydia or I'd be in serious trouble!! Kidding! I love the necklace, it looks like a good buy

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  20. I literally just put that bag on my wish list! Love (pretty much) everything Zara. BTW that hat is killer!

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  21. I never knew Joan Rivers had a HSN line either. Looks very vintage! It reminds me of a necklace my neighbor has. Sometimes it can be hard for me to buy jewelry because so much of it is $40+ and so badly made. I just got invited to a lia sophia party and fortunately I cannot go because most of their pieces are $100+. Pretty, but ugh.

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  22. I neeed a leopard fedora. Cute look. Great accessories :)

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  23. Very pretty! Cute hat.

    Your newest follower,
    Monica

    www.monicakwok.com

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  24. I totally agree--if the quality is there then it's $20 well spent! Both pieces will be great additions to your (already awesome) jewelry collection!

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  25. Great finds! And I was never good at math so if you say 20+10= 26 I'll take your word for it!

    Love the lip color you have on, mind sharing what it is?

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  26. I wish I had the same as skills as you shopping Sweetie! And the math skills!

    =)

    Love the watch, looks like Cartier!
    oxo,

    ML
    Twenty York Street
    www.twentyyork.com

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  27. love the jewelry!!

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  28. The pieces you're wearing look super ultra luxe (what a magazine phrase...sorry, it was applicable). The jeans have a great cut - love the jewelry...can we talk about that amazing watch? Looks like Cartier.

    PS: Turquoise & Caicos is my favorite Essie color.

    Love your blog :)

    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  29. Love the portrait photo of you in the fedora...

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  30. Love this outfit - it's so simple and classy. I've worn my leopard print fedora with all kinds of weird combos, but now you've made me want to try it with something simple and normal, like a black top :)

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  31. love your nail color! and who knew---joan rivers?? lol. love the jewls!

    ~nic

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