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Red Leather Purse a Colourful Accessory for Fall

September 28, 2018

 

Red Leather Purse with Tassel for Fall 2018Since I recently refreshed our front entryway I went through my accessory collection, I have quite a few vintage purses, but decided it was time for some of them to move on. Of course I love them all, but my style is constantly growing and changing. This fall I knew I wanted a handful of new purses to bring my wardrobe to life. I was extremely happy to find this brilliant red leather purse by Danier at my local Salvation Army Thrift Store. I will be able to use this purse for fall and winter adding a pop of colour to any outfit.

Leopard Print Booties with Red Leather PurseThis red leather purse was not an inexpensive thrift store find, but sometimes it’s worth the investment. The price tag on the bag was $19.99, which in my opinion is a little high. Anyone else miss the good old days of thrifting when all bags were $1.99 each?!? The purse looked great, had a nice shape, the added tassel was a huge selling point and the leather was in good condition. At home I looked online to see if Danier had a comparable purse, they did! A red Mayra shoulder bag and it retails for $187.00. Ok fair enough, I paid 10 percent of the retail price. When I broke it down that way I didn’t feel so bad about the slightly more expensive thrift store purchase.

Fall Fashion, leopard print booties and a red leather purse5 tips to find a high quality purse at the thrift store
  • LOOK AT THE MATERIAL. You don’t want to purchase a bag or purchase that is not leather. I honestly don’t think it’s worth the investment. With leather you know you are getting a high quality material that will last.
  • TAKE A PEEK INSIDE. How does the lining look? You don’t want a purse that looks nice on the outside but when you open it up the lining is all ripped. Unless it’s an easy fix, leave the purse behind.
  • CHECK THE STRAP. What does the condition of the strap look like? Is it fraying or cracking or is the strap missing all together. Having a stylish purse is great, but if the condition of the strap is poor, it doesn’t feel so classy.
  • ARE THERE STAINS. Leather can still be stained from pens or oil. Inspect the outside to see if there are any visible or large stains. Same goes for the inside of the purse. If the inside is cloth some stains, like pen, are easily removed.
  • DOES IT CLOSE. This is the one I always forget! Does the clasp or magnet or closure for the style of purse close properly? Make sure the mechanism is not missing, I feel this can be a common one.

Fall Fashion Black Pleated Shirt with Red Leather Purse

Let’s breakdown the cost!
Frugal Fashion Friday: Fun Fall Accessories

Danier Red Leather Purse: $19.99 (Salvation Army Thrift Store), Steve Madden Leopard Print Booties: $8.00 (TurnAbout Consignment), Black Shirt: $6.99 (Salvation Army Thrift Store), Grey Pants: $19.99 (Winners)

Total Cost: $54.97

Thrifted Red Leather Purse for FallA fall outfit for under $60! Some new pieces mixed with old is the perfect match. I have already used this purse numerous times this fall and I definitely feel it will be a go to accessory! These leopard print booties have been with me for probably 5 seasons now and I still love them. I found them at a consignment store during a new years sale and they have lasted wonderfully.
Leopard Print Booties for Fall

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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

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Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

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THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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