I plucked this Prada cotton top from the racks, grinning from ear to ear, walked over to show Sloan who busted out laughing.  Sloan said “are you kidding – PRADA?”  The super fabulous thing about thrift stores is you never know what you are going to find.  Prada was founded in 1913 in Milan, Italy as a manufacturer of leather bags.  What is known today as Prada is mostly the work of the founder’s grand daughter Miuccia Prada.  Her interest in unusual fabrics led to the distinctive trademark of Prada products: the surprising combination of materials.  Prada is said to be the most prominent example of a new form of inward-directed luxury.  While in the 80′s luxury was explicitly displayed, today an understated luxury is sought, only recognizable by insiders.  Thus, Prada clothes avoid very loud clouring and easily appealing appearances.  They are described as cool, comfortable, pure, graceful, and minimalistic.  This gorgeous orange size large cotton blouse was priced at $4.39.  I found this super cool short skirt by Laundry with a big silver buckle and vertical zipper, this screams ROCK n ROLL.  This playful skirt size 6 was also priced at $4.39.  The Prada top with the Laundry skirt combined cost under $10.00, so now you know why I’m still grinning.  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Check out my YouTube videos about thrifting too.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I got really lucky when I arrived at Salvation Army because it was half off day!!!!!  To me that’s the ultimate high, I know I’m sick….  I found this gorgeous Nara Camicie ,made in Italy lace blouse,  with zipper that could be a blouse or a light jacket, it’s 2 for the price of one.  That one would be half off so that gorgeous blouse is $2.00.  Where in the world can you get a blouse / jacket for $2.00?  Walter Annaratone and his wife, Lina, established Nara Camicie in 1984.  It all started with a vision.  Walter and Lina had a main objective to create a winning collection of shirts and knits to capture and arouse everyone’s attention.  Each design is skillfully cut and made from the finest Italian fabrics.  What better slacks to pair this blouse with than Piazza Sempione?   Piazza Sempione’s collections are entirely produced in Italy and maintains the strong Italian sartorial tradition while at the same time introduces innovation and international flare.  God I love the Italians!  These size 4 cotton / lycra slacks were on sale for $2.50.  Finally for a whopping $4.00 I got not 1 but 2 Ben Sherman men shirts.  Ben Sherman was founded in 1963 by Arthur Bernard Sugarman, who was born in Brighton.  He emigrated to the USA in 1946, married the daughter of a Californian clothes producer and later went back to Brighton where he bought a concourse shirt factory.  The brand became famous for being sported by several well known musicians and singers.  These shirts retail for $89 each so I guess for $4.00 for two shirts I didn’t do so bad.  Please stop in The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Have you checked out my YouTube videos I’ve made about thrifting?  Hop to it!  Toodles for now.  Daniel

The next time you see Sloan please ask her to show  you what my facial expression was the moment I discovered this Thierry Mugler champagne color skirt.  It was one of those Kodak moments.  At 20 years old, Thierry Mugler moved to Paris from Strasbourg France.  He starts his career at Gudule, the first “hip” boutique in Paris.  Two years later, he works as a freelance designer for different ready to wear fashion houses, traveling between Paris, London, Milan and Barcelona for 7 years, creating up to 12 women’s, men’s and children’s collections per season.  In 1973, Thierry Mugler brings out his first clothing line “Cafe de Paris”.  In 1974 he creates his own line, and in 1992, he designs his first haute couture collection.  He has ALWAYS been one of my favorite designers because he has ALWAYS  been light-years ahead.  This champagne color skirt was $4.39 can you even begin to absorb that?  I found this BCBG silk blouse also champagne color, I must have champagne on the brain.  I’ve always thought everyone should daily have a bottle of really good champagne, wouldn’t that make the world a better place?  I think so……  Make sure you stop in at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Looking for more entertainment, look no farther check out my thrifting videos on YouTube. Toodles for now.  Daniel

Oh my GOD I found these gorgeous gold Ellen Tracy leather pants that still had the tag with original price of $855.00 on it.  I was actually on the phone talking to Sloan that very moment and I laughed so hard when I told her that the original price tag was on it .  Sloan asked me what were they price at the thrift store,  I told her $9.99, she couldn’t believe it but what she really couldn’t believe is that these pants were half off so I got these brand new leather pants for $5.00!  Sloan kept saying OMG OMG OMG and I kept saying I KNOW IT’S CRAZY.  Ellen Tracy’s mission is to design for the woman who lives in the moment, not for the moment.   Ellen Tracy’s collection is polished, inspired and dynamic, as is the woman who wears it.  The brand believes style comes not only from what you wear, but what you do, who you are, and who you aspire to be.  I then found this brand new  wool blouse with silk trim by Ben Sherman marked at $1.00.  The blouse also has gold in it which would look super chic with the leather pants.  I guess today I was having golden showers (get your mind out of the gutter).  This golden ensemble was $6.00 and both were brand new, I’ll say it again I KNOW IT’S CRAZY.  Stop in at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, and enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

This flower print, 100% silk strapless dress by Nicole Miller size 4,  is brand spanking new.  The dress has silver sequins sewn in the flowers, giving it that extra glam boost.  I love the way Nicole Miller pays special attention to every detail, like for instance the lace trim at the bottom of the dress.  The dress is designed in silk which is sexy, has sequins which makes it glamorous, and then the lace and that’s just playful.  She covers all her tracks and does so beautifully.  I paid $5.00 for this BRAND NEW dress, isn’t that crazy?  Summer is fast approaching us and you know that when thrift stores are putting out swimsuits.   This Michael Kors, black and white bamboo print,  one piece size 6 is also BRAND NEW.  Wearing this swimsuit would be like wearing a neon sign that said : “Honey I know I’m HOT.”  This uber chic swimsuit was priced at $4.00.  I know what your thinking….you could wear the swimsuit under the silk dress to Diddy’s party then step outside and strip off the dress and go for a swim to cool your hot body off, while doing it all in style.  Being STYLISH doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg today, just be smart and thrift.  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Enjoy yourself at my expense by watching some of my YouTube thrifting videos.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

Give me anything by Agnes b and I’m one happy camper, give me a polka dot blouse and I’m really cheery.  I found this gorgeous Agnes b size 12 for $8.00, which is expensive for me, and couldn’t pass it up.  Agnes b opened her first store in the early 70′s in Paris.  Involved in the 1968 student riots in Paris, she was reportedly a young rebellious and socially aware campaigner who bought the same spirit to the brand we know today.  Agnes b brand is stylish; it stands outside of the hype of fashion, focusing more on the feel good factor it promotes and the friends it makes along the way.  This brand in my opinion ROCKS.  Then I scored these white denim stretchy Escada white jeans.  Escada is an international luxury fashion group in women’s designer fashion.  In thirty years, Escada has become a leading name in women’s fashion, often worn to red carpet events by celebrities.  These size 2 Escada were also priced at $8.00.  In my world spending $16.00 for 2 items is spending top dollar but for the rest of the world it’s a bargain.  See how warped your mind becomes when you get accustomed to paying nothing for luxury.  There are times when I’m thrifting and see a brand that I want but is marked to high so I walk.  In the end I guess it’s all in how things are perceived.  Don’t forget to Shop in The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Looking for entertainment then look no farther click on and watch some of my thrifting videos on YouTube.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I do believe Spring is here and after this very long Winter,  I say bring it ON.  I think this blue BCBG size large dress with the funky pockets on the bottom is just the answer for Spring.  How do you say no to this cotton casual dress especially when it’s priced at $4.00?  Finding this light blue St John knit size petite top for $4.00 is also a sign from above that Spring is here and mother nature wants everyone to look and feel like a million dollars.  There is something really regal about this brand, when St John clothes go beyond age barriers, that’s rich, chic and not trendy.  I love that SJ isn’t all up in trends, I’ve never believed in trends either or for that matter followed anyone’s fashion advice.  I say walk to your own beat, follow only yourself and screw what the “experts” say what is in or out.  When it’s on your body it’s IN, especially if you have 100% confidence in yourself.  Nothing is sexier than being confident.  Next thing I found were these gorgeous white Moschino slacks.  Moschino is an Italian fashion brand house and manufacturer of women’s, men’s and children fashion.  The brand was originally created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino.  Moschino and his fashion label became famous for his innovative, colorful designs, for his criticisms of the fashion industry and for his social awareness campaigns in the early 1990′s.  Moschino’s Cheap and Chic women’s secondary line was created in 1988.  These slacks were $8.00 and with that sexy St John top for $4.00 you have one cranked up outfit for $12.00.  Don’t forget to shop at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Take a minute to watch my YouTube videos about thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I tell you I wasn’t going out with the intention of finding a bridesmaid dress but when it’s Vera Wang you don’t ask any questions you just take off the rack and head to counter.  This is a BRAND NEW Vera Wang bridesmaid green satin size 8 dress and I paid $5.00 !  What you just heard was the sound of  some girl falling down on the floor.  These dresses retail between $180-290.  In 1990, inspired by a new vision where fashion and bridal meet, Vera Wang opened a bridal salon at the esteemed Carlyle Hotel on New York City’s Madison Avenue.  Retailers, editors and peers quickly noted the impact of her innovative bridal collections and encouraged Vera Wang to extend her design sensibility to ready to wear and bridesmaids collections.  Vera Wang collections are positioned at the highest end of the luxury market.  Driven by artistic, modern and luxurious design and style, couture like quality and a high level of customer service, Vera Wang’s collections hold impeccable customer appeal.  Did I mention that I paid $5.00 for this?  That’s not even the price of a whole sandwich from Whole Foods, in fact that’s half a damn sandwich.  Don’t forget to shop at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Please be sure to check out some of my YouTube videos about thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel.