Designer finds at thrift store prices
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The ladies from the thrift store shopping blog Too Cheap Blondes took us on a shopping trip.
"Pippa and I come here once or twice a month," said half of the professional thrifting duo Jen Meneely.
Meneely and Pippa Williams blog from various Houston-area thrift stores and post their best finds to their blog.
We went with them to Family Thrift Outlet on a Thursday where everything in the store is just $2. Everyday after, the prices drop a quarter.
"You almost always find something, there is always a good deal," Williams said.
Valentino, Brooks Brothers, and Lilly Pulitzer were just some of the brands we found.
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Longchamp Le Pliage tote - $125 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Valentino cashmere handbag - $1,050
J. Crew silk dress - $215
Lilly Pulitzer skirt - $98 (similar on Zappos)
Albert Nipon genuine fox fur coat - Brand is currently sold at Neiman Marcus for $300
Nicole Miller strapless Dress - New with tags at Family Thrift Outlet, retails for $430 at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue
Laundry By Shelli Segal Belted Military Coat - $296 at Bloomingdales
Calypso St. Barth tweed jacket - $495
Brooks Brothers women's suit - $398 jacket and $228 pants
Now, the two thrifty shoppers are sharing their finds on ABC13.com in a section called Thrifty Thursdays. It helps viewers find the deals on their favorite looks. Each Thursday, the bloggers will post pictures of looks they have recreated. They are getting the looks to create from ABC-13 followers on my Facebook page.
