Thrifty Finds Sacramento - Meet Beatrice!

HELLO SACRAMENTO! 

Meet Beatrice Hogg, your new

Thrifty Finds Fashion Contributor!

An established freelance writer and social worker with style, Beatrice M. Hogg, MFA, BSW, has an eye for thrift, and she has kept a log of her treasure hunting, including where she purchased each item and the price, for the last decade!  Now that's a committed thrifter, and we are proud to have her representing the thrifting scene in the beautiful +City of Sacramento . 

 

Beatrice loves looking for ways to duplicate the latest looks from fashion magazines at a fraction of the cost.  Her thrifting specialty or focus is usually on handbags and shoes.  In her bio portrait, Beatrice is wearing one of her fave dress shirts (+EXPRESS) found at THRIFT TOWN in Sacramento +ThriftTownStores, and a pink tee underneath (+Old Navy).  I'm only wishing I could get those signature yellow frames at a thrift shop!  Check out Beatrice's first featured Thrifty Finds Sacramento article below!

 

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THRIFTY FINDS SACRAMENTO:

 

 

Red Leather for a Rainy Day - Frederic T Paris Bag

 

On a recent Sunday, I ventured out in the rain to use my "$5 off $10 purchase" coupon at Thrift Town in Sacramento. Since I’m a handbag junkie, my first stop is always the handbag bins. Most thrift stores have their “better” handbags behind the counter, but occasionally their radar will miss a little-known designer name. At the Stockton Blvd. Thrift Town, I found a red leather Frederic T Paris backpack for $2.99!

 

Fortunately, I recognized the name. But even if I hadn't, I could tell by the hardware, precise stitching, finished edges, and the smooth, shiny leather that this was an upscale bag.  The leather was a little worn at the corners on the bottom of the bag, but overall it was in near perfect condition, even the inside of the bag!

 

When I got home, I searched for similar bags on eBay. Used bags identical to my fashion find were being auctioned for up to $150! Even with the nice profit potential, I think I’ll keep it.  It will look great with jeans this Spring and it’s classy, functional and unique, my favorite kind of fashion find!

 

As if that wasn't good enough, after selecting a pair of LL Bean canvas shoes and two tee shirts, I could use my "$5 off $10 purchase" coupon, making my outlay for the day only $6.00!!!  Now that's a great score for a soggy Sunday!

 

-Beatrice M. Hogg

*CLICK HERE to check out Beatrice's personal blog following her journey as a freelance writer, social worker, and total rockstar!

 

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