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Hitting the Thrift Store Jackpot

06/12/17 | Fashion and Style, J Crew, shopping

When I was back at Georgetown University for my college reunion a week and a half ago I hit the thrift store jackpot.  On Saturday afternoon as walking down Wisconsin Avenue a new store caught my eye.  When I walked in I realized it was a consignment shop and I was excited to see what goodies they had, knowing I might be in luck because it was not only a high end neighborhood but also the university students were all home for Summer. 

The store had not been there when I was in school but it was beautifully laid out with signs that said they received new inventory every day.  My suspicions were right when I picked up these gorgeous silver beauties off the 8.5 shelf and put them on – so freaking pretty!  They are silver metallic J. Crew metallic high-heel sandals and they fit perfectly – take a closer look! 

Silver Metallic J.Crew High Heel SandalsSilver J.Crew High Heel Sandals Made in ItalyToes of Silver Metallic J.Crew High Heel SandalsAnkle Straps on Silver J.Crew High Heel Sandals

The best part about these shoes though was the price, only $20!  As you can tell from the bottom soles it looks like they were never worn and I think I marked the bottoms up more walking around the store when I tried them on then they were before! After I got home I checked the J. Crew website and while they are not a current style (the closest would be these Mirror metallic high-heel sandals) J. Crew prices shoes like this between $190 and $250 so I got at least 90% off, wohoo! 

Price Tag on Silver Metallic J.Crew High Heel SandalsSilver J.Crew High Heel Sandals

And lastly, a few photos from my reunion weekend down at Georgetown as I skipped a recap post and a few people have asked where they were! Washington, D.C. is certainly a fun city to visit and Georgetown is definitely my favorite neighborhood but I know I am a bit bias! 🙂 

Georgetown University TownhousesGeorgetown Reunion at the RitzWisconsin Avenue in GeorgetownGeorgetown University Reunion WeekendWhite Gravenor Hall at Georgetown University Dinner at Cafe Bonaparte in GeorgetownDinner at Cafe Bonaparte in GeorgetownH2oyas at Reunion

Such a great weekend with so many amazing friends and it was just an added bonus that my suitcase came home a little bit heavier with these Metallic Silver J.Crew High Heel Sandals!

Have you ever had success at a thrift store? 

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    June 15, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    You got such a great deal and that pink dress is so pretty on you!

  2. Lola says

    June 15, 2017 at 3:35 am

    Omg they look awesome
    Love haunting for bargains in the thrift stores

  3. Lucy says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Those shoes are so cute and it looks like an awesome weekend!!

  4. Duckie says

    June 12, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    Definitely an amazing find! I get giddy all the time when I get a good deal on higher-end items!

  5. TAMMY says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Great find. 90% off is awesome. Will be a great party shoe for summer. I have a similar kind of high heel sandal. Goes great with a darker dress. Your pair looks about 4 inches high. Someone bought the shoe and it probably didn’t fit or got lost in someone’s closet. Who knows.

  6. Lucy says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Wow $20 for new jcrew shoes? That is incredible! What’s the name of the store?

  7. Pam says

    June 12, 2017 at 8:31 am

    What a great find…you never know what treasures await!

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