Frugal Friday {Shoe Edition}

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I've been on the look out for a pair of quick and easy shoes for my #1 girl. Just something to throw on to get the mail (one of her favorite activities). 
Crocs $1.99
The color is less than desirable, but they're in perfect condition and just the kind of thing I wanted- quick and easy! 
 "Show me your shoes!" 
{Pants are optional around here}
 When our family first moved down South 14(!) years ago, we had extra play money for the first time ever (Thanks to my Suga' Daddy, Chuckles) Ma and I made many trips to the mall just for fun. I mean, we bought things full price from The Gap.
Those were the days....
We usually checked out the shoe collection at Dillards and I acquired two pairs of shoes from the designer, Gianni Bini. A few years later, while thrifting, I found a pair of Gianni Bini flats. And just like that, I had  A SHOE GUY (I've always pictured him as some old Italian guy, but maybe it's just a brand name?) A few weeks ago I added to my collection with these sandals. 
$3.99 
 You guys. These are my THIRD pair of Chacos that I've found in Florida. Every time I find a pair my heart jumps into my throat, I have a sudden urge to YELP and piddle in my pants (This is a new phrase from our Pastor referring to his new puppy). Piddle. Try it out. 

When I find Chacos, I lunge for them in a socially acceptable way and then hug them to my chest. 
$3.99 
They retail for about $100. I would crown myself the Queen of Chaco Finding, but my friend SJCP is just as good (better?) than me. 

Comments

  1. RachelNovember 14, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    I am proud to know you and be the mother of SJCP. Loved the crocs.
    Keep thrifting!

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  2. SCPitzerNovember 16, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    This was an amazing Frugal Friday!! And you have the cutest kid! And you are most definitely the Chaco Thrifting Queen. I've only ever found two pairs, both women's, and I had to pay $5 each. :) woohoo thrifting!!

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