Sale Spotlight: Loft Extra 60% Off Sale

I figured my wardrobe needed a little spring refresh and you can never beat a Loft 60% off sale! This is what made it through to my cart:

Clockwise: Fine Melange Tee in Grey Space Dye and Whisper White (was $39.50, now $14 each), Mixed Media Top in Pink Buff (was $39.50, now $23.70), Slit Pencil Skirt in Citron Yellow and Black (was $69.50, now $24 each), and Pointelle Ribbed Sweater in Pastel  Teal and Tawny Mauve (was $59.50, now $12 and $10, resepectively).

Geo Pave Stud Earrings (was $24.50, now $8) and the Teardrop Baguette Crystal Necklace (was $49.50, now $16)

I absolutely love Loft accessories so I had to pick up a couple new pieces! I've always been drawn to large sparkly necklaces and this combination of green/blue/black really pulled me in. I'm also getting into wearing earrings again and these little ear crawlers are the perfect staple pair!

Picked up any new duds for a spring refresh? Let us know in the comments below!

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Sale Spotlight: LOFT Extra 40% Off Sale

Just picked up a few things from the LOFT extra 40% off clearance sale! These pieces will definitely transition well between winter/spring and I'm always up for purchasing an affordable comfy sweater. An added bonus? A $25 LOFT Cash Card for every $50 spent!

Featured Items:

Shirred Chambray Shirt in Ballpoint Blue | $17.99 was $54.50

Hi-Side Split Sweater in Moonshadow Heather | $14.93 was $59.50

Pointelle Sweatshirt Sweater in Arctic Grey Melange & Lemon Drop | $14.93 each was $49.50

Thrift Trip: Weekend Picking

This weekend I went on one of the most fruitful thrifting adventures I'd been on in awhile! Our first stop was meant to be Starbucks, until we ran into two garage sales in a really nice neighborhood! I picked up a wooden whale/shark/fish figurine for FIFTY CENTS as well as a basket I plan on planting a vine in and FIVE awesome pieces of art. Three are original paintings, one is a print, and the other is a really cool magnetic hurricane tracking chart - perfect for living in South Florida. The latter was only $3 and the other four were $15 all together. I haven't been to a yard sale in such a long time but now I definitely feel reenergized to check them out more often!

The next store I went to was one owned by a family friend, and is most kindly referred to as more of a junk/thrift store, which I absolutely love! Yes, you definitely need to block out a few hours to see the entire store, and even then there's a chance you're going to miss something but it's worth it! I found so many brass items and even though I left some things there, these just had to come home with me. Every so often I come by a cat motif that I cannot say no to and this was definitely one of those times! The turtle's shell opens revealing a small compartment, the small tray needs some cleaning/polishing but is otherwise amazing, the fish is an old ashtray but I loved the little details, and the books are a third edition copy of Jane Eyre and Ancient America Paradise Lost. I also picked up a brass box which I am now obsessed with and tried saying no to (and failed miserably).

Wooden Figurine, $0.50

Basket, $1.00

Large Scale Art, $15 for four pieces

Hurricane Map, $3

Small Brass Tray, Brass Cat Figurine, Fish Motif Ashtray, Brass Turtle, Large Brass Box, Jane Eyre, and Ancient America Paradise Lost, $45 for the lot

Thrift Trip: B is for Brass

I've been following Brynne of The Gathered Home on Instagram for quite some time, so when she started her ABCs of Gathering tag I became really excited as I knew B would be one of my favorites. Of course, it was 'B is for Brass'! I think brass figurines/vessels/lamps are the one thing that I cannot walk away from when I encounter them at the thrift store. Even when I moved I had an entire storage box labeled 'brass tchotchkes," which just goes to show that I take my hoarding collecting seriously!

This weekend while waiting for a seller from OfferUp to meet me (more on that app later!) I had some time to kill so I popped into a Goodwill (or three) to see what I could find. Sure enough, I came home with a few more brass items but also some other things that I really love.

Here are a few of the items that came home with me (not pictured is a rattan wine rack, a children's book that had the most gorgeous images titled Selena, the Mouse, and the Giant Cat, and yet another brass lamp). The brass lobster was my first find and I found it while on my tippy toes feeling around on the top shelf in the home section! I found a few of them on etsy going about 20 times more than I paid for this guy (you can find them here). I can definitely never say no to a brass animal! At the same Goodwill I found both the large and small brass vessels and the silver vessel by F.B. Rogers (you can find them on etsy here).

The wicker tray was a much needed find for me as I just built my new Ikea Billy Bookshelves last week and I need to corral a few items on there and a small print is always a great find!

What are your weekend thrift finds? Let us know in the comments below!

Art print: $2.99

Brass vessel, small: $1

Brass vessel, large: $1.50

Silver vessel: $1

Brass lobster: $2.99

Wicker tray: $1

Thrift Trip: Feeling Literary

I went thrifting at one of my local haunts this weekend and came home with some beautiful hardcover books. The newest additions? Face Forward by Kevyn Acoin, a few Life Nature Library books, one on Evergreens (rightfully titled Evergreens), as well as a Shel Silverstein book - A Light in the Attic. I haven't had a chance to read any of them yet but the photos in these books themselves are amazing. 

A Bit of Today: Finding the Perfect Pair of Flats

I needed a new pair of comfortable flats for work and came upon the perfect pair at Marshalls this morning! They are the Coach Bianca Flats in warm blush with rose gold hardware. Can't wait to take them out for a spin tomorrow.

How are you spending your weekend? Comment below!

Oh, We Let This Drift Away

In 2015 I was lucky enough to go to two concerts, which has become unheard of in my old age! ;) I saw one of my all-time favorite bands in concert - Third Eye Blind - at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL over the summer. I missed practically all of the first act, Dashboard Confessional, but I was able to hear their last set from the parking lot and it nearly brought me to tears!

Winter Skincare Must Haves

Even though I live in sunny South Florida, the weather has definitely been a bit drier this winter and with the drop in temperatures recently I've found myself reaching for these skincare bits more frequently:

Living Well One Line A Day

At the end of last year, I went through a bit of a rough patch, and although I'm still working my way out of it I decided to do something for me that would help me reflect on my journey back to feeling 'okay'. Insert the Living Well One Line a Day: A Five Year Reflection Book. I think the color itself speaks mountains - it's just such a bright and happy yellow! I keep this little number on my nightstand and every night I reflect on the day and write about something that happened, something to think about, how I felt, etc. What's really great about this little book is that it provides you with prompts if you're having trouble figuring out where to start. 

My Best Friend's Wedding

Exactly a week ago today I was celebrating what was sure to be one of the happiest days of 2016 - my best friend's wedding! It was a beautiful backyard wedding followed by a barbecue under the stars. It absolutely poured the entire week leading up to it, but the wedding day and night stayed completely dry until the cutting of the cake - which turned out to be a great sendoff for the couple! It was such a beautiful ceremony and I am so appreciative to have been able to stand next to my best friend, as her maid of honor, while she exchanged vows with the love of her life.

Thrift Trip: Mixed Metals

Went on a little thrift trip today and here's what I came home with:

I hadn't realized it before checking out, but the clerk at the register saw my cart and said, "Oh, so you have a thing for metals." Yes, I suppose I do! So here's what I came home with: a brass duck bookend, small giraffe ring holder, brass container, and a copper tea pot. Funny enough, I've thrifted these duck bookends before, at a small thrift store in Georgia, so of course this one had to come home with me. I've also been finding a lot of these brass containers recently and I have a bit of a collection going! Also - so very excited about this copper tea pot. I'm thinking of using it as a vessel for flowers? 

Any tips on polishing various metals would be much appreciated! That giraffe needs a little bit of attention...

Brass duck bookend: $4.99

Giraffe ring holder: $1.99

Brass container: $4.99

Copper tea pot: $2.99

<3

Sale Spotlight: Urban Outfitters

I couldn't help it. Once in awhile Urban Outfitters has a ridiculously good sale and this was one of those times. Here's {just some of} what I picked up:

Deer Trophy Wall Sculpture, was $89, now $39.99

Magical Thinking Sundown Mirror, originally $69, now $39.99

thrift trip: all about {homeware}

After about five months of foregoing any thrift store shopping excursions, I set out today on a little shopping trip of my own to the three closest Goodwills and guys! Here's what I found:

Sale Spotlight: CVS Winter Beauty Clearance 2013

It's that time of year again! The tree is up, the stockings are hung, and CVS is cleaning out their inventory to make way for all the new goodies coming in the new year! While most locations don't have their clearance items labeled yet (it's still quite early in the game), I just wanted to point you guys in the direction of the lovely G of Nouveau Cheap who - yet again - has posted a master list for all the drugstore beauty clearance! If you'd like you can head on over here.

Also, if you'd like to see some of the things I've picked up, I posted this little sneaky peek on my instagram!

Sale Spotlight: Aeropostale

Right now, Aeropostale is having a sale (that ends at 11:59 pm tonight!) that you do not want to miss! Get 40% off your first item (usually takes off from the most expensive item in your cart) and 30% off everything else with the code 'FRIENDS30'. You also can get free 2-day shipping if you check out with Paypal! Also check out the 70% off clearance that's going on now to stack some great deals.

I was so excited to have found this pair of ponte knit pants (reminiscent of the JCREW Pixie Pant that I've been eyeing for awhile now) on major sale ($6.42 SHIPPED when you use Paypal at checkout). They also have some great activewear/loungewear deals so get on it, ladies! (;

This is what I ended up buying:

Zip-Back Ponte Knit Pants // Logo Fleece Lounge Leggings // Solid Inset Active Capri Leggings

"i love lamp" (& Ron Burgundy, too!)

I just wanted to pop in here and say that lately I've been on quite the thrifting kick and have come home with some awesome (to me at least!) finds.

Case in point:

Seriously.

I'm a sucker for brass anything so I'm obviously super obsessed. The day I picked these babies up from my local GW, I was on the phone with my boyfriend and was trying to describe just how happy I was to pick these two up (for $5 a piece, no less!) and his reply? "Is my girlfriend honestly telling me 'I love lamp' right now?" Yes. Yes she was. 

Thanks Steve Carell for taking the words right out of my mouth. Also, can I just say how excited I am to see Anchorman 2 this December? Best. Ever.

Now I just have to find the perfect lamp shades...

xx, Hana

thrifty days ahead

One of my New Year's resolutions for 2013 was to spend less - sound familiar to anyone? (; This does not mean in any way that I am on a shopping ban (because let's be serious, who has that much self control!), but only that when I do shell out some money, it is either 1) seriously marked down / bought with the help of coupons 2) from the Thrift Shop (yes, Macklemore - I'm looking at you!) or 3)  it'll last me awhile (quality > quantity, always).

Following up with this buying trend (and to make sure I keep on track with this particular resolution), I'll be posting about my savvy shopping endeavors here on Acquired Lovelies! I can only aspire to be one of those crazily thrifty ladies and gents featured on shows like 'Extreme Couponing,' but we'll just have to see where this all takes us (:

To start off, I thought I'd share with you some things I bought from my local Goodwill and another item I bought from a locally run thrift store (which I believe is known simply as, 'thrift shop' - rightfully named I suppose!).

The horse bookend I scored at Goodwill for $2 along with the globe (marked for $4!). I had been searching for a vintage globe for the absolute longest time and was thrilled to find this one marked for so cheap!  I have quite the affinity for old maps and globes (I also own a political world map from 1975 - hello, Soviet Union!), and couldn't wait to add this one to my {hopefully} growing collection.  The crystal container I bought from my local thrift for $6 - it is absolutely gorgeous, has a very substantial weight to it, and will now possibly house my Revlon Lip Butters (or some other sort of beauty item).

Shopping total: $12 + tax

Until next time,
xx

thrift trip - one for the new year

Betsey Johnson Polka Dot party dress and a Michael Kors Floral print dress...would you believe me if I said they cost me $11? I heart you, Goodwill.

a few favorites

A few things that I have been loving lately: pocket watches (I found this one at the thrift store for $2) and glass containers (including those meant to be candle holders!). At the moment, the sleeping cat is holding granite stones from my trip to Georgia and a bow ring from Forever 21 and the crystal container (Bleikristall from Germany) holds a vintage gold bracelet. All I need now is a chain for the pocket watch and I'm all set for fall (;

Thrift Trip - Some Heavy-Hitters

I did a little thrifting yesterday with my sisters and came back with a few pieces that I am incredibly excited about! Oscar de la Renta, Free People, Proenza Schouler for Target, J. Crew, French Connection…and to top it all off, it was student discount day (which I used, even though I am no longer an actual “student” - shh!). A little note about myself - I am an avid thrift shopper with an affinity for vintage (Proof? Dig through some old thrift posts on Hello H!). So of course as soon as I got back into town from a week long vacation spent in Georgia, I found the first excuse I could to go out and search the racks of my local Goodwill (or err, three).

So - what’s in the haul? A leopard print tee by Oscar de la Renta ($4.50), a crochet Free People dress ($5), a cream sequined dress by French Connection ($6), a gorgeous knee-length black dress from H&M ($5), a silk Proenza Schouler for Target blouse that I bought for my sister ($5), a 90s floral and polka dot dress ($5), a J. Crew tank ($5), a sheer navy collared top ($5), Madden Girl platform wedges ($5, as seen here), and two photo frames that I bought for $3 each (soon to be repainted a metallic gold!).

Also in the mix are a few pieces that I picked up before my trip, which include a Liz Claibourne silk utility blouse (I’m all about silk tops for fall!), a black & white sheer kimono-esque top that I DIY’d (originally it had a top sewn into it), a vintage pajama-wear type silk blouse that had beautiful cuff links attached to the sleeves, a vintage Dooney and Bourke purse ($10), an ostrich leather handbag ($3), and two interesting necklaces bought for $3 each. Have any great thrifted finds of your own? Leave it in the comments below!

xx, Hana