The Gift of Thrift

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Hermes Handbag



and...

My Thrifted Version 
 

I. Magnin


Made in Italy


Mint Condition

 Just goes to show that classic, good taste never goes out of style!


HERMES UPDATE

Remember this post where my mom scored 2 Hermes blouses at the thrift store?


I sold the Kachina print blouse for her on ebay last week for an astonishing $1050!
 

I'm so happy for her!


Perfect timing for a cash infusion!!!

Will you be doing any of your Christmas shopping at the thrift store?

 

Comments

ArchitectDesign™ said…
OMG - please don't tell me she bought it for $20 LOL. Thats awesome -congrats! You guys are so good at this.
November 28, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Lisa Porter said…
Going to Goodwill now!
By the way, you're a very
good girl and I bet Santa's already been coordinating
with Cupid!
Go Mom!
Bye.
xo
November 28, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Kathysue said…
Looooove the purse and how wonderful for your Mom I can just see her big beautiful smile,
xo Kathysue
November 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Karena said…
Terri that is so great for your Mother! Wow! You KNOW I adore your handbag! Oh and I will be thrifting!

xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series & Giveaway
November 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM
kim at northerncalstyle. said…
Terri,
That purse is gorgeous! I loved I Magnin. So sad they aren't around anymore. They had some lovely things under the I. Magnin house brand.

Congrats to your mom! What a great find. It shows all the hunting pays off!

xo
Kim
November 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Nita Stacy said…
That is amazing! The blouse...I mean. I have to say it is really ugly. I like hermez but that particular print...yuck!
November 29, 2012 at 2:11 AM
joanneinjax said…
Yes! As well as Etsy shops, the auctions at goodwill.com (just be careful with the GW shipping costs), and estate sales. The only trouble is parting with the lovely things I purchase. Maybe everyone will just get cookies this year!
xoxo
Joanne
November 29, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Melissah from Coastal Style said…
What an amazing find! Your mum must be thrilled! Thanks for the well wishes on our new house - we are so excited!
x
Melissah
December 5, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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