I haven’t had a thrift store post in awhile but with some inspiration from Jen over at Balancing Beauty & Bedlam I thought I would join in her Frugal Fashionista get together tomorrow.  I love seeing how all her readers find great clothes and accessories on her linky.  You can feel free to link up here on Thrift Store Thursday as well.   Your posts don’t have to be clothing related as long as you found them second hand.

Here are a few of my recent plus sized finds

This great black sweater has a cute argyle motif along the front and the sequins are irredescent.  If you look close you can see the rhinestones embedded in the buttons as well.  This will be a great addition to a pair of slacks or a cover up with a little black dress when it is just a little too chilly.  Purchased for only $1.25 it was a steal!

This striped sweater is on the more casual end.  It is very light weight and a perfect item for the upcoming spring.  The colors are bright and cheerful and I can’t wait to find a pastel or white pair of capris or skirt to pair it with.  It was on the same thrift sale and came in at $1.25.  (Please excuse the wrinkles I haven’t fluffed it yet as I dry my sweaters on my radiators.)

I think this twin set is my new favorite.  Not only is it super cute on but it is so cozy to wear.  I love the plush feel to the jacket and the satin trim is different on both sides of the front.  One side is straight purple the other has a floral detail so when  you button up the jacket the floral hides to the point you leave a couple buttons undone.  Pairing it with either jeans or slacks works.  Adding a little silver jewelry makes it pop!  The set was yeah you guessed it $1.25!

For some reason I am seeing a lot of purple.  I love this jacket.  The cordory is light weight but adds some fun texture.  The front pockets are cut to have a little poofy effect which is just darling.  Jackets are really easy to dress up an outfit with but they also add warmth to a casual outfit.  This was purchased on the same trip for $1.25. 

This green jacket was a great find.  The color isn’t well represented in this photo but it has a lot more pop.  The microsuede material is easy to clean and has a great texture.  It was another $1.25 steal.

Lastly I wanted to show you a couple of scarves that I picked up new with tags for $1.00 each.  Scarves are a great way to add texture and interest to an outfit.  I love the blue one with an all black outfit.  The bright color adds a lot of interest to something that might otherwise be bland.

Mom Advice: Amy Clark not only a great wife and mom, but she shared her frugal life with the world with her wonderful blogs on Mom Advice. She has taken many families from debt to financial freedom by teaching them the baby steps of frugal living, all without missing out on any of the spices of life.

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Sew Mama, Sew: This collection of ladies combine their crafting and sewing expertise and share it with the world. If you are looking to learn to sew, or learn to draft a pattern, you should check out this wonderful blog!

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam: Jen Schmidt is an amazing mother of 5! As a motivational speaker and writer, Jen shares with humor and authenticity on a myriad of topics, all which fall under her passion for “Living on Less and Loving it.”  She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.

photo credit: mrhayata