Thrifting Queen

WIB: Angie - I thought of you when I spied these (ETA photo of proof)

August 7, 2012

A new Goodwill store opened not that far out of my neighbourhood this morning so when running a few errands, I thought I'd pop in and check it out.

I saw these beautiful little two-toned quilted leather flats in the window and promptly picked them off their shelf and tried them on. They fit like they were made for me and look like they've hardly ever been worn. I don't know anything about the brand (Shelly's London) but the quality looks good. Soft leather, beautiful black leather patent toe and bow, decent footbed and support. So for $3 they came home with me.

Maybe I'll turn into a "flats girl" after all...

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27 Comments

  • Sylvie replied 11 years ago

    That's it Shannon. I don't believe you're thrifting any of this. I bet you're secretly buying things in stores and just telling us you bought them at thrift stores. *tsk, tsk* You thought you could fool us but I'm not falling for it. ;-)

    (PS. Those shoes are gorgeous, no matter where you got them)

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    I swear, one of these days I am going to show up on your doorstep with an empty suitcase and a wild urge to thrift!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Sylvie - too funny! But here's the proof honey - photo of the Goodwill receipt! (just blocked out the address and phone number on the receipt)

    Rae - c'mon over anytime!

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    Those look fun! You are lucky you got another goodwill store close by!

  • Sylvie replied 11 years ago

    Rae, I thought about sending Shannon my measurements and a $100 bill and telling her to thrift me a new wardrobe, but I thought it might be ever so *slightly* presumptuous.

    I guess we will just have to show up on her doorstep someday.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Hehe, careful or you will be running a tour soon, and Sylvie and I will be at the head of the pack. :)

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, some people have such great luck. When we golf, my partners ball always ricochets back onto the fairway when he heads into the trees. You have the equivalent of the "member bounce" for thrift shopping. I swear the few times I have gone to thrift stores, I have seen nothing of interest AND we live in the same city.

    Love the shoes. They are very chanelesque and suit you to a T. Great find.

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    And me!! Sign me up for the Shannon Thrifting Tour, too!!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I am road trip - ing with Rae. My gosh, what a score.
    Thank you for providing proof :) You are too funny!

    ETA: ... and Mary K ...
    ETA2 : .... and Sylvie
    ETA 3: ....and ...

  • citygirldc replied 11 years ago

    I want thrift shops like yours in my neighborhood.

  • Meredith1953 replied 11 years ago

    I love those flats! I am truly awed and humbled by your thrifting savy skills!

  • Debora replied 11 years ago

    Score! Fabulous shoes!

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    :)

    That's a ballet flat very much in line with my style persona, Shannon. You are right! It's fun to be thought of :0)

    They look fab!

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    You crack me up! These will fit beautifully into your closet -- they're simple, but just a little "retro"

  • JulieJohn replied 11 years ago

    Is this where I sign up for the Transcona Thrifting Tour (TTT)? Shannon, as a high compliment let me say those flats are "so Angie" !

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    That's it, Shannon. I can't stand it any more!! It's official!!!!

    ARGH!!!! We all need to do the road trip to the Shannon thrift heaven!

    (Those are great shoes and you are a smart and canny shopper...)

  • Gaylene replied 11 years ago

    My sister bought these shoes this summer when she was in the UK. I'd never heard of the brand before either, but I LOVED the shoes.

    http://www.shellys.com/shoes/product/Joyce

    But she paid considerably more for hers :)

  • Freckles replied 11 years ago

    Shopping queen strikes again! Gorgeous shoes Shannon and comfortable to boot. What more could you ask for?

    I'm in for the TTT too.

  • Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

    I'm joining in the fan club. Great score and please shop for me!!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    TTT - I love it! Trust me ladies - it's not like I have some incredible smarts when it comes to thrifting. It's nothing more than pure dumb luck and good timing!

    Gosh, it would be CRAZY fun to all get together and go thrifting though wouldn't it?

  • DonnaF replied 11 years ago

    Forget PPP. I want TTT!!! Sign me up too!

  • replied 11 years ago

    TTT - hahahaha - Love it!
    Sign me up!

  • ramya replied 11 years ago

    Sign me up for TTT - Shannon if you do the tour I may not steal your shoes :P

    lol...

  • goldenpig replied 11 years ago

    Yeah! I can't do PPP either but I would love some TTT! Another Shannon groupie checking in!

    (Those flats are very Angiesque, but also very Shannon!)

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Snap! May I complement you on your excellent taste Shannon :)

    These are mine... they are hands down my favourite pair of flats!

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  • Kirti replied 11 years ago

    Oh these are lovely Shannon! Count me in for the thrifting trip :D

  • Sveta replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, you have the best thrifting facilities in Canada! Those shoes are awesome!
    And let's be fair: you may not posess smart thrifting skills (as you claim) but you posess outstanding thrifting luck which is even more important.
    Enjoy your new flats!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.