Category: Thrifting Fun

Recent Poshmark Sales & Scores

I feel like I’ve had a lot of movement in my Poshmark closet lately, as well as found myself some fabulous secondhand scores. Let’s take a look!

Poshmark Sales

I mentioned in a recent post that I have been ruthlessly purging my closet yet again. I listed a bunch of stuff to Poshmark and also filled multiple trash bags of clothes that got dropped off at my local thrift store. Jack also recently outgrew a bunch of pants and shoes, so I listed them in my closet as well.

Here is what has recently sold out of my Poshmark closet:

  • Bundle of 3 pairs of kids pants – $30
  • Boden jersey dress – $21
  • Kids snow boots – $14
  • Kids rain boots – $10
  • Kid’s Rothy’s sneakers – $20
  • Frye hoodie – $42
  • Bundle of 2 Boden dresses – $40
  • Rothy’s sneakers – $125
  • Banana Republic wrap dress – $12

My total of sales was $314 before Poshmark fees (20%)

My Posh Tip for Selling: If you have a kiddo who is growing out of their clothes and shoes before they even look worn, bundle a few things and list it as a group. I do this with Jack’s track pants and they typically get snapped up. As for snow boots and rain boots, they were still in perfect condition (and the snow boots were even thrifted), so why not pass them onto another kid to enjoy and make a few dollars back?!

Poshmark Scores

I’ve also bought a few things off Poshmark lately and got some fabulous scores.

  • Eileen Fisher Organic Linen moto jacket – $34 (retail $258)
  • Anthropologie jacquard moto jacket – $15 (retail $98)

I’ve already worn the Eileen Fisher moto jacket to work as a topper (you can see the outfit here) and it’s a nice, lightweight linen that is great for the office. The Anthropologie moto jacket is more of a sweater material, so I’ll pull that one out for when the temperatures drop!

  • Anthropologie railroad stripe jean jacket + Eric Michael booties bundle – $40 (jacket retail $138, boots retail $189)
  • Frye Veronica Studded moto boots – $106 (retail $398)

I’ve been on a lightweight jacket/topper kick, and this railroad stripe jean jacket was exactly what I wasn’t actually looking for. I already wore it last week (here is the outfit) and you will certainly be seeing this again and again!

Did I need two more pairs of boots? Nope. But dang do they make me happy! When I found the striped jean jacket, I noticed the green/gold boots in the Poshers closet, so I decided to bundle the items and make an offer for $40… which was accepted. As for the Frye boots, they are just so pretty and I got a great deal on them, so no regrets!

I spent a total of $195 (+ tax and shipping) for everything and the total retail value of it all is $1,081. Which means I got everything for almost 80% off retail.

My Posh Tip for Buying: If you find something you love, go ahead and ‘like’ it on Poshmark. This alerts the seller so that they can send you a sale price if they’d like. However also be sure to do a search for that specific thing to see if anyone else has it listed. Often, you will find a few of the exact same item listed with a huge range of prices.

For example, that exact Eileen Fisher moto jacket currently has 16 listings in a large from different sellers and the listing prices range from $35 – $85. The Frye Veronica Studded moto boots caught my eye on a new listing with fantastic photos for $195. However, I did another search for Frye Studded boots and found the EXACT same pair with less beautiful photos listed for $149. I offered $106 and my offer was accepted. So, don’t be afraid to shop around a little!

If you’ve been thinking about trying Poshmark, you can use my special invite code to open an account and get $5 off your first order. Just use: POCKETFULOFJOUL And here is a direct link to my closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/pocketfulofjoul. Feel free to make an offer on something if you love it!

September Thrift Haul

My September Thrift Haul is certainly small, but mighty. I visited two thrift stores this month and although I checked ALL the sections, as I typically do… I only ended up with a few items that were on my list. Let’s take a look!

{Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here}

Chico’s linen blouse – $7

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been on a bit of a button-up shirt kick. Lately, I’ve really gotten into mixing up my style by tying a blouse over a dress or skirt outfit instead of my normal cardigan. I had previously thrifted a denim version and a spotted heart version, which have been put into my normal rotation.

I was still looking for a super lightweight – but not transparent – white or light blue linen version to add to my collection. This one is from Chico’s (with a super old tag), and it is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

‘Classic Straight’ Levi’s jeans – $6.99

I also previously mentioned that I’ve been having a really hard time finding my ‘perfect’ straight legged jeans. I tried on a ton of pairs and bought two, only to later return one of them when I realized they looked weird with my typical boots.

A friend of mine told me that she always stuck with her trusty Levi’s, which must have stuck in my head when I was pawing through the jeans rack at my thrift store. Out of an entire rack, I only found two pairs that could have potentially worked – they were the right shade of blue, they had a straight leg, and the waist measurement was equal to my favorite jeans (and yes, I carry a tape measure in my purse for just this reason).

After trying on both pairs in the fitting room, I was thrilled to find these ‘Classic Straight’ Levi’s fit just as I hoped they would. They have a bit of stretch, the leg is not too tight or too loose. They look super cute with a little fold up at the cuff. And… they were $7. I’ve worn them a few times already and they are perfect — no stretching out throughout the day and exactly the straight leg style I was hoping for!

Vintage Pyrex flamingo Cinderella bowl, $7.99

I’m always casually on the hunt for Pyrex, so when I saw this pink bowl, I immediately grabbed it and checked it all over for scratches. I couldn’t believe it was in perfect condition. Pink Pyrex is super popular, so I was shocked to find this out in the wild. It has been added to my Pyrex collection and I love it so much!

Here’s my full collection:

August Thrift Haul

The summer is coming to a close with back-to-school activities on the horizon and the promise of cooler temperatures. I had the opportunity to check out a couple thrift & secondhand stores this month, but was super picky about what I brought home with me.

{Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here}

J. Jill dress, $10

To be honest, I’m not entirely sure if this dress is a winner for me. I like the loose fit and the tiers of the skirt. However, it had a super weird and shrunken slip inside that I cut right out with a pair of scissors. What is giving me pause is the print leans a bit… cottagecore. With that being said, I washed it immediately and wore it the following weekend day with a knotted shirt over it:

I do like the way it looks with the layers, so I’ll probably keep this one around and play with it a bit. Worse case scenario, it gets re-donated back to the thrift store.

Cable & Gauge cardigan, $6

I wear these cardigans all the time to work, and I don’t own this color. It’s hard to tell in the first photo, but it’s a pretty dark greenish-blue. So, for $6 it was a no-brainer to add it to my closet. I actually think I did own this color once and it got too worn and pilled (even with my fabric shaver). Anyway, this one will certainly get some wear.

I already wore it to work this month:

Talbots denim top, $10

I’ve been playing around with tying shirts over dresses, and I thrifted a solid denim top that I have been loving lately. On my ‘thrift list’ was to find a polka dotted version, but this one is so much better… because they aren’t polka dots, they are tiny little hearts!

I mean, how adorable is this?! I’m looking forward to pairing it with skirts and dresses for work.

Athleta Zephyr Shell, $20

When I think of Athelta, I think of exercise clothes. However, after finding my favorite new pleated skirt from the brand it has opened my eyes to their fantastic workwear! I found this Athelta tank top at a consignment store and it is super cool – the neckline and bottom have a cotton band finish but the center is very silky. It’s tone-on-tone black and I like the fun details. I did some research and it’s called the Athleta Zephyr Shell tank top and came in a few different colors and one print. It is part of their ‘travel’ collection, as it has SPF 50, washes and dries quickly, and doesn’t wrinkle.

The shirt fits a little boxy, but I really love it and how different it is from anything else in my closet. I’m imagining pairing this with dark jeans, a cardigan and a long necklace for a fall Friday at work. I think it would also look super cute with the right kind of skirt. Or even a pair of my stretch crepe Eileen Fisher work pants. Love this hidden gem!

Frye Veronica Short Slouch Boots, $60

While checking out a thrift pop up store with my friend, I found these Frye boots shoved under a table. No size. Great condition. $60. And… they fit. I did a little research and I’m pretty sure they are the Veronica Short Slouch boot (retail $298) — I didn’t NEED them, but they will be fantastic for fall!