Bargain Hunting Pair

Yakima, Washington has an abundance of antique stores and thrift shops just waiting to be perused.  Not ones to sit back and let an opportunity pass us by, my friend Kaitlyn and I set off to do a little treasure hunting.

Once noted as the "dynamic duo" in high school, today we became a bargain hunting pair, as we headed downtown to do a little shopping.

Stopped mid-shop, Kaitlyn was described by a store attendant as being quite "glamorous".  She lived up to her name, as she found some fine fashionable finds.  These include a colorful, intricately designed plate, a sharp shirt jacket, a cozy over-sized button-up sweat shirt, and a vintage leather purse.  Nicely done!

I also found some great things.  I scored a high-waisted black wool skirt and  pair of peg leg trousers for only $1 each!  I also purchased a gorgeous pair of vintage suede Via Spiga shoes for $6 and a chunky cable-knit sweater for $1.

My highlight from our afternoon was found in a gorgeous yellow gown from the 1940's and a silk cape with fur trim.  Paired together, these items were golden!  I pulled the garments from their rack and headed for the dressing room (yes, I'm a girl that loves to play dress up).  

Kaitlyn along with other shoppers pointed out how much the outfit simulated Bell's ball gown from Beauty and the Beast.  This being said, I was asked to model the outfit for the store to see.  The ensemble fit like a glove!  The dress was beautiful as was the silk/fur cape.  A fellow shopper even found a yellow button-up shirt for my "date" to wear.  It was 2:30 in the afternoon in downtown Yakima, Washington, and I was ready for the ball!

Though the dress and cape was not purchased (for practical reasons), the bargain-hunted pair headed home with a bag-full of treasures and a fun-filled afternoon.  Another thrift shopping trip was dubbed successful!