Another beautiful sunny warm day, just perfect for a trip to the local boot sale. There were masses of both buyers and sellers today (no surprise really!) and I found one or two things but not as many as I would've liked.
Two black tops - one Evans with a diamante buckle feature, and one that is brand new and never worn. They were both £1.00 each and will be destined for ebay. I did buy them hoping I'd like them on myself but they're not quite 'me'. I seem to have lost quite a bit of weight since being on a low-fat diet and many of my clothes are now too big. I'm fairly OK for tops but will have to buy some more jeans ASAP as I can't keep mine up anymore. P and I are going to head to the humungous Sainsbury's in Basildon one evening this week, and I'm hoping they'll have some cheap jeans that might be a good fit. P is struggling to keep his trousers up as his are also too large now so we'll be on the hunt for a pair of cheap trews to fit him as well.
Two wooden embroidery hoops - 20p each, for me. Plus a Barbara Daly nail varnish - 50p, for me, and a Nivea moisturiser. The moisturiser was good timing as I'm just getting to the end of one I bought at Champneys in February and I didn't have anything in my stash of toiletries to replace it with.
Two gents tweed Trilby hats - one of them by Kangol (£1.00 for the hats and the Nivea moisturiser together) which will be put away until the autumn and then listed on ebay.
A beautiful cream velvet cushion cover decorated with flowers made from ribbons. Another one heading for ebay.
I also got a booklet that was good for re-selling on Amazon and a rather spiffy blue and white striped top for myself which is currently hanging on the line having been quickly put in the washing machine when I realised just how filthy it was!!
*To the tune of The Bangles 'Just Another Manic Monday.'
I'll link this post to Me and My Shadow's Magpie Monday and Apron Thrift Girl's Thrift Share.
I think the hats are fabulous.
I am inspired to get back into embroidery after seeing those rings and so cheap too.
My finds are over at http://gigglingatitall.blogspot.com
Good Luck with the selling one
Posted by: Kate Davis-Holmes | 04/11/2011 at 11:52 AM
good finds, I'll let you know how i get on with the curtains once ive listed them - v exciting!
Posted by: Scarlett | 04/11/2011 at 12:47 PM
i'm visiting from atg, but i got hopelessly distracted by your adorable header! how cute is that?
have a great week!
Posted by: ana | 04/11/2011 at 01:58 PM
Great little haul, I must keep in mind more items I can sell on Ebay when trawling the boot sales. Really could do with a boost to sales in my Ebay shop at the moment xx
Posted by: karen Jones | 04/11/2011 at 05:33 PM
LOVE those hats! I'm not a hat person myself, but if I had these, I would become one for sure!
Posted by: Leah | 04/11/2011 at 06:46 PM
Great finds and when Ebay repays just think of all the new finds you can buy!
Posted by: Ellie Boyde | 04/11/2011 at 08:24 PM
I love that cushion cover - it's stunning.
Great hats too. I'd be tempted to keep them myself.
Thanks for linking up x
Posted by: Liz Burton | 04/11/2011 at 08:56 PM