SECONDHAND STYLE: FALL FINDS AT MY SISTER'S CLOSET

Someone recently asked me where my favorite place to shop is here in AZ -- and besides thrifting at Goodwill or Savers, I'd have to say it's shopping at My Sister's Closet! I have lucked out finding so many great deals for on trend fashion without doing serious damage to my wallet. Yes they have an assortment of higher priced designer goods - for example Louis Vuitton and  Chanel, (which Scottsdale does an excellent job at featuring separately) but even the everyday racks are easy to comb through and find what you're looking for. Two key Fall prints I've been hunting for lately are leopard and camo (see post at Fun Fall Finds) I have leopard scarves and even flats and a clutch, but I really wanted to find a leopard jacket for this fall (I love jackets!) Another piece for this fall I've been looking for was a camo jacket. Although I managed to find both, only one fit right, which means some other fashionista will luck out to that score....

 

At My Sister's Closet - Chandler, AZ 

 

Major Fall score: 3 Trends in 1 

Leopard, Leather Trim and Military coat for only $19!

 

LOVE!

 

LOVED this camo jacket - but it was one size too big!

Some other fashionista her in AZ will love :)

 

Too small - but still a great find - Military jacket for Fall...

 

GREAT core piece for anytime of year - but especially this Fall...

a DKNY denim jacket I got back in August (for just $10!), and will be taking with me on my upcoming trip back east (next week! Can. Not. Wait!) 

Leopard & Camo trend details are perfect additions for Fall - Brace yourself -- (You just may see this fashion trend merge into home decor too!)

Besides jackets for this fall's layered looks (and my trip!) I found a fantastic casual hobo style bag in leopard with tassels at My Sister's Closet - North Scottsdale location... too good to pass up (just $12!)

 

Speaking of bags at My Sister's Closet - 

They will be having a PURSE SALE this weekend!

FRIDAY September 27 - SUNDAY September 29

 

 

Shop online too at: MySistersCloset.com 

 If the My Sister's Closet Fall Unveiling lines are any indication to the crowds to expect, get there ASAP!

 My Sister's Closet - Fall Unveiling - August 27 - Lincoln Village, North Scottsdale

The perk and best part about living here in AZ: Getting to shop great on trend finds without breaking my wallet - at My Sister's Closet! 

... Back to packing for my trip, which has felt like doing a wardrobe pull for a fashion show! I'm super excited to be heading home to the east coast next week! It's been TWO YEARS since I've seen my mom and over TEN years since I've seen my Godmother - or been back to Jersey!

Here's a sneak peek at what I'm packing...

 

 

I may be going 'gaga' right now for leopard and camo, but I don't think I'll go here...

Yes: This is a Camo Chair - No doubt in part thanks to the Duck Dynasty craze... but I'm sure someone will thrift a chair and DIY this shortly!

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THRIFTY THURSDAY: FUN FALL FINDS

Back when I first starting blogging (late in '09) I had a regular post called "Thrifty Thursdays". I got away from it for a bit when we moved, but may need to re-dedicate Thursday's to some of the great thrift finds I have spotted (and scored!) here in AZ! The latest have been fashion additions for Fall - in my fave fall print: leopard - and the latest hot trend: camo. Last Saturday, I popped into my local Goodwill just to see what they had, and hoping to find a camo scarf - but found something better: A CAMO MAXI SKIRT for only $5!! Perfect for now paired with a black tunic tube top - and later paired with a black turtleneck and military jacket. Another fun find for fall was a little leopard cardi - another great piece to work with for fall layering...

 

$5 Goodwill SCORE for Fall!

 

Couldn't wait to get it home to wash it so I can wear it - Needed to add some salt to the water to stop the color from running...

 

Loved this little leopard cardi - a simple transitional piece to layer with here in AZ (it's still kind of toasty with temps in the 100s!)

 

Back in August, I had gone to My Sister's Closet during their Progressive Sale and scored this Ann Taylor Loft leopard cardi for 70% off (of $9.95!)

 

Another great transitional piece for fall... 

 

And whenever I pop into a thrift store, I always check out the jackets - Jackets are another great transitional piece to layer with - from a maxi dress to tee & jeans...

 

Polka Dots is also trending in fashion, and can work even as a transitional piece later from winter to Spring - just pair with white... but I'm sure I'll be taking this with me on my upcoming trip back east (CAN. NOT. WAIT!)

 

It FIT perfect and a super deal at only $7.99!

What makes these thrift deals here in AZ even sweeter is the additional 20% off I got by using my emailed September coupon!

 

Now - if I could just find a leopard COAT - I'd be in heaven!!

Gotta love the thrill of thrift!

Find what's trending on Pinterest - and go hunting in thrift shops for the look for less and still stay on trend!

What have you thrifted lately?

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FALL FASHION TREND: CAMO

Last Fall, I got hooked on pairing leopard & plaid. This year, although I'm still loving the leopard & plaid mix (also on trend this Fall), I've fallen for another print fave: Camouflage! I'm no spring-chicken, so I wouldn't dare try short-shorts, but jackets or a scarf are an easy way to layer in this hot Fall trend into your wardrobe. Camo can actually look super sophisticated with paired with all black, and especially leather. Camo can look casual chic as a bag or skinnies paired with a white blouse or layered with a woven shirt + sweater, leggings and boots for winter. Camo also looks amazingly sharp when paired with another Fall iconic print and staple: leopard. But as with leopard - wear only one camo piece at a time for maximum sophistication. If you go head to toe, you just may look like you stepped off the front lines rather than a NY runway...

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The easiest and quickest way to layer pattern into your wardrobe for a seasonal change: get a print scarf, a jacket or a bag!

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What is a Fall trend you're adding to your wardrobe this year?

No doubt, I'm definitely adding a dash of camo to mine!

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