100 Days No Facebook Challenge

Please excuse the temporary disappearance of Thrift Shop Haute's Facebook page as I've begun a new journey/social experiment, which hopefully will help get me back into blogging more actively!  http://100daysnofacebook.blogspot.com/

Join me in the #100daysnofacebookchallenge !

Getting back to your regularly scheduled program again soon!

Uh Oh! Where is our March Thrift Box Winner?

We are still waiting to hear back from Lonnie Long to claim the awesome prize of the March Thrift Box!  If we do not receive an email response from Lonnie in the next 2 days, an automatic redraw will be conducted via the Facebook Giveaways tab @ www.facebook.com/thriftshophaute using all of the March contestants' entries.  Once we get this one taken care of, stay tuned for a Spring surprise Thrift Box Giveaway for April!

Thrift Shop Haute: Giveaway Winner Announcement - March Thrift Box: DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.... So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's March Thrift Box Giveaway?    *******************...

Giveaway Winner Announcement - March Thrift Box

DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL....

So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's March Thrift Box Giveaway? 

 

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This gift box features products by Beauty Protector (Protect & Oil hair oil) and Ruby Wing (color changing nail polish), as well as samples by Sexy Hair, La Roche-Posay & Emergen-C

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CONGRATULATIONS

LONNIE LONG!

Thrift Shop Haute is proud to present to you this awesome, THRIFTY gift box full of goodies, and we hope you enjoy the featured products and additional beauty sample gifts.  Please email us your name and shipping address at thriftshophaute@gmail.com.  You must use the email you initially used to enter the giveaway!

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Stay tuned to Thrift Shop Haute for the love of thrifting, as well as enter to win next month's awesome MONTHLY GIVEAWAY, coming mid-April!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support, shares, "likes" on Facebook, and more importantly, for reading these words!  
 
WHO WILL WIN THRIFT SHOP HAUTE'S APRIL THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY?!? 

XoXoX,

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE

TOP 7 Green Dresses for $7 or LESS! Get Lucky on EBay Today!

OH HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY! 

May the luck of the Irish be with you today, and always, and if you need a little more luck, grab one of these AMAZING finds on +eBay to sport a luscious green the rest of the season!  Seriously, they're $7.00 or LESS... how THRIFTY is that?!

The following dresses can be purchased with eBay's "Buy it Now" feature, just click on the image to be taken to the dress:

$7 Bebop Sundress - Seriously!

NY&Co Buy it Now $6.00!

Sexy Chiffon for $3.99!!!

$5.00 Sun Dress

Love the colors!  One of our FAVES only $6.00!

Basic Tank Dress by one of our FAVES H&M- $7.00!

No way!  This sexy little party dress is only $5.99!

Hope you enjoyed these lucky finds and stay tuned for more exciting fashion news, sales, and great deals from the web world at Thrift Shop Haute!  Share us with your friends and don't forget to "like" our FB page HERE to ENTER TO WIN our monthly Thrift Box Giveaway!  Drawing takes place in just 2 weeks!

XoXoX,

Thrift Shop Haute

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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If you are interested in becoming a Fashion Contributor for the "Thrifty Finds" section in YOUR city/state/country, THRIFT SHOP HAUTE WANTS YOU! Click HERE for details!

Our March Thrift Box Giveaway Has Arrived!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THESE AWESOME BEAUTY SAMPLES IN OUR MARCH THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY!

Includes a hair oil by Beauty Protector, color-changing nail polish (changes in the sun!) by Ruby Wing, skin care by La Roche Pose, shampoo by Sexy Hair, and Emergen-C packets!

Stalk Us

If you haven't already, PIN US on Pinterest HERE - We would LOVE to see all of your fave fashion pins!

Also, TWEET Thrift Shop Haute's creator #thriftyshea on Twitter HERE!

Oh and, of course, don't forget to "like" us on FB HERE and enter to win our MONTHLY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAYS!!!  March giveaway coming soon!

How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest - Re-Purposed Fashion

How to turn a scarf or... even a blanket, into a really cool, long vest-like wrap.

CLASSIC fashion DIY section for you to bookmark and follow, because WHAT'S MORE THRIFTY THAN DIY FASHION with random things you find in the Twilight Zone that is your closet?!  Sometimes I miss the Secret Garden-style feeling of my old bedroom-sized walk-in closet, but then I remember that I would just fill it with JUNK and rarely recycle clothes at thrift shops if I still had a closet that size.  I mean, if you don't give away or eBay portions of your wardrobe every now and then, you really wouldn't have a reason to buy NEW (used) things at your fave thrift shop! PLEASE DON'T THROW THAT STUFF AWAY! What's that... saying... REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE!

This fashionista at "Behind the Scenes" scored a bunch of stars for RE-PURPOSING FASHION with this post! CLICK HERE

WE DARE YOU TO DO IT! Then send us a pic of your success at thriftshophaute@gmail.com :)

XoXoX,
T. S. Hori

Thrift Shop Haute

In Case You Missed It: ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER...

In case you missed it - Edward Davis won the February Thrift Box for his wife!

This makes us think of the classic Percy Sledge song, if it had been released in 2014:

"When a mannnn loves a woman, he'd enter a giveaway for her, if that's the way she said it ought to be!" 

LOL we're already enjoying getting to know our thrifty community through the Thrift Box Giveaway questions, and it's only been a couple months!  We appreciate all of your comments to help steer us in a direction that will keep you entertained, amused, and in love with thrifting for a long time to come!

We will be emailing info in the next week ONLY to those of you who responded with DEFINITE interest in Questions 2 and 3 of last month's Giveaway (interest in our available position as the Thrifty Finds Fashion Contributor for your city or area (OR COUNTRY, as we received interest in the position from all over the world! Isn't that exciting?!) , and to those who responded with definite interest in being featured in Thrift Shop Haute with one of their favorite thrift shop finds.  We were surprised at the outpoor of interest and amazingly positive feedback that Giveaway provided!

If you did not express interest in either of those (EXCITING) opportunities, don't worry, we will not email you the info on those opportunities!  However, if you change your mind (once you realize how much FUN it would be), feel free to email us anytime at thritshophaute@gmail.com and READ THE POST HERE!
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THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER...: DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.... So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box Giveaway?  *********************...


THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

XoXoX,
T. S. H.

Thrifty Finds LA - City of Angels Edition - Meet M. Kay!

HEY LA!  Meet M.KAY, your new Thrifty Finds Fashion Contributor!

A Los Angeles college student studying fashion design, M.Kay really knows her stuff when it comes to thrifting, and we are happy to have her on board representing the City of Angels' thrift-shop fashion scene!  She will be bringing you fun new looks found at thrift shops and special sales, showing off her grunge-chic style and so much more!  Check out her first featured Thrifty Finds LA article below!

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THRIFTY FINDS LA - CITY OF ANGELS EDITION:

 

 

Hey everyone!  I'm M.Kay and thrifting happens to be an amazing hobby of mine. I am a lover and valued customer of Goodwill. My style is very Urban Hip-hop and I love to find anything with a Grunge-Chic or Urban vibe.

I am a major D.I.Y. type of girl. When I go thrifting, I have a very open mind, so I will always find at least one thing I love or hate, just to turn it into something I can wear. I am currently in school for Fashion Design in Los Angeles, so being a college student, away from home, I understand the importance of saving money anywhere I can.

MY $13 OUTFIT:  The pants that I turned into high-waisted shorts were 3.99. The shirt was originally a long denim dress for 4.99 , and the flannel was also just 3.99!

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"I’ll buy it. If it completes me. I’ll make it. If you call it wardrobe magic. I’ll thrift it. If there’s moxie. Love."

- M. Kay

 

***If you are interested in becoming a Fashion Contributor for the "Thrifty Finds" section in YOUR city/state/country, email thriftshophaute@gmail.com ASAP for details!

 



Enter the 2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competition!

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: 2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competit...: We are proud to announce the beginning of Thrift Shop Haute's   2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competition !!! Open to ALL...

ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER!

DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL....

So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box Giveaway? 

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This gift box features the Citiscape Makeup Brush Set with 7 brushes and pouch, plus beauty samples from OPI, 32, La Roche Posay and G-1!

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CONGRATULATIONS

EDWARD DAVIS!
(or, actually, to Edward's wife!  He entered to win for her!  Isn't that so romantic?!)

Thrift Shop Haute is proud to present to you this awesome, THRIFTY gift box full of goodies, and we hope your wife enjoys the featured product and additional beauty sample gifts.  Please email us your name and shipping address at thriftshophaute@gmail.com.  You must use the email you initially used to enter the giveaway!

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Stay tuned to Thrift Shop Haute for the love of thrifting, as well as enter to win next month's awesome MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support, shares, "likes" on Facebook, and more importantly, for simply reading all these words!  
 
WHO WILL WIN THRIFT SHOP HAUTE'S MARCH THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY?!?

XoXoX,

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE 

Thrifty Finds SFV - San Fernando Valley Edition

Representing the thrifty scene for this beautiful valley I call home (San Fernando Valley just north of Los Angeles), I will be posting for "Thrifty Finds SFV" each month featuring a fave thrift shop or fave outfit from a local thrift shop, etc.  I'm looking forward to exploring and sharing with you some of the treasures I find!

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***ATTENTION Thrift Shoppers!***

We are still actively seeking Fashion Contributors across the country to represent YOUR city/area.  The main goal of Thrifty Finds is to show the world how easy (and CHEAP) it really can be to own a stylish, sexy wardrobe!   

Email thriftshophaute@gmail.com for more details!

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Beginning this adventure for "Thrifty Finds SFV", on Valentine's Day I treated myself to a raging red Nine West purse (at the end of this post) and some new items for my wardrobe at my FAVE local thrift shop +Goodwill Industries International, Inc. of Simi Valley (West).  This well-organized, stocked and clean thrift shop is located @ 530 East Los Angeles Ave. beside the Pep Boys.  Click HERE for the Goodwill of Ventura & Santa Barbara website!

Check out this unique, turquoise top for ONLY $1.99!  I'm not sure I've ever seen a more unique collar.  Dress it up with a classic denim skirt (plenty to choose from at Goodwill) and pumps OR get down-to-earth with your fave jeans or white canvas shorts and sandals.  Seriously, thrifting may take more time and effort but the treasures you will find make it worth your while!

NEXT, we have a soft denim-inspired vest with a collar and big ol' 1990s buttons for all you New Age 90s-inspired addicts out there!  The collar is great for a work-appropriate look, and the neutral gray will look smooth over almost anything, but the best part... it's ONLY $1.99!

This next top is for an acquired taste (aka UNIQUE), and with its' eye-catching shoulders and beautiful blue hue, you wouldn't be able to filter through the rack without freezing on it.  This is a Lucky Brand, like-new, soft and comfy top that would cost you a whopping $2.49!

Given the current OBSESSION with crop tops (and 90s style comeback), this one is a sure thing by "Croquet Club" straight out of 1990... Pay $1.99 at Goodwill for a HIGH QUALITY, excellent condition top, good as new!

Simply for the sake of showing you the variety of treasures you can find thrift shopping, here's a cute, hot pink tank, like-new by Weaver Girl for just $1.99.

Then you have the plethora of random graphic tees with funny, silly, OR stupid sayings and designs.  If you ever have the urge to replenish your t-shirt drawer... why would you ever pay full price when you can stock up at Goodwill for $2.49 each on any given day.  (Plus, THIS Goodwill has special sales days where you can actually get up to HALF OFF certain colored tags.  Please contact the store for details!)

Back to the crop top obsession right now, this long-sleeved, tan top is SOOOO in and incredible.  For just $2.99, it can't  be beat!  Picture this with a flowing, floral maxi or cowgirl up with some tight jeans and sexy boots.

OMG this particular Goodwill location has denim for DAYS!!!  Their skirt selection is out of this world with variety and HIGH-QUALITY, LIKE NEW minis for only $3.49!!!

I LOVE finding Chloe K at thrift shops, and this colorful top with shoulder cut-outs (below) is the second Chloe K top I have purchased from this Goodwill location YAY ($2.49 beats over $30 at Nordstrom!!!) I never encourage wearing horizontal lines, but the colors and style on this shirt make up for the stripes here, and how awesome would it look with one of those denim skirts above?

Now this thrifty find is one of my faves, an amazing dress for summer, no matter what the trends are at the time, this is a tried and true classic look guaranteed to be a hit for years to come. OMG 4th of July, right?!? (So what if it's 4 months early, it's under $5!)  The vertical stripes here will elongate your lower half while the splash of red at the top will draw all eyes upwards to a low V - super flattering!

Finally, my fave find of the day, this spicy red Nine West purse for $7.49!  This Goodwill has a nice selection of purses for all of you bag ladies out there, just take a look behind the cashier at the front of the store.

I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into the San Fernando Valley Thrift Shop scene!  Stay tuned for more from other thrift shops in the valley, as well as ACROSS THE COUNTRY, and don't forget, if you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a Fashion Contributor for the "Thrifty Finds" section in YOUR city, email thriftshophaute@gmail.com ASAP for details!

XoXoX,

T. S. H

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1 Day Left to Enter to WIN Our February Thrift Box!

 

SNEAK PEAK @ this month's Thrift Box Giveaway by Thrift Shop Haute! 

Only 1 day left to enter for your chance to win! CLICK HERE! 

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Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box FEATURE PRIZE:
Citiscape Makeup Brush Kit by Coastal Scents (inc. 7 brushes and pouch!)

PLUS you'll get these awesome samples:
1. OPI Body Lotion
2. 32 by Thomas P Connelly Breath Treatment with IsoVoxy
3. G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment 

4 More Reasons to Enter Our February Thrift Box Giveawa...

Only 1 week left to enter for your chance to win our Thrift Box Giveaway this month, featuring the marvelous Citiscape makeup brush kit from Coastal Scents!  As if that wasn't enough to get you to click a few buttons, we threw in 4 beauty samples:

1. OPI Body Lotion
2. 32 by Thomas P Connelly Breath Treatment with IsoVoxy
3. G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment

Celebrate your thrifty-ness! XoXoX
 
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Great News for Used Clothing - Love Your Clothes Campaign

Found an informative article HERE today on The Guardian (www.theguardian.com) making news of the U.K.'s new "Love Your Clothes" Campaign in an effort to cut 15% of clothing waste by 2020.  This directly relates to Thrift Shop Haute because on this blog you will be inspired and encouraged to give new life to old clothes, and to save those oh-so-IN pieces from the 90s found in thrift shops across the country!  (Seriously, why is anyone paying top dollar for some of this new age, trendy stuff when you can spend a few bucks on the tried and true, higher quality garments from the actual 90s?)

"Clothes cost money. Not getting the most out of them by mixing and matching garments, repairing favoured items, selling them on, or giving to charity shops means we're not getting the most out of that hard earned money, and wasting scarce resources." - Liz Goodwin

If you're interested in showing off some of your fave outfits you have SAVED from your fave thrift store, please submit a photo and quick blurb about your selection (including price if possible) to thriftshophaute@gmail.com to be featured on our blog!

XoXoX,

T. S. Hori

8 Reasons to Enter Our February Thrift Box Giveaway!!!

Welcome to Thrift Shop Haute!
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We thank you for your support and excitement beginning this fabulously frugal month of February!

(c'mon, the F-words were irresistible)
 

Check out our featured product in the

February Thrift Box Giveaway

& CLICK up there or down there or HERE TO ENTER:

 

+Coastal Scents CitiScape Makeup Brush Set!

8 Reasons to ENTER:

Set includes the following brushes:

1. Bent Liner (Synthetic)

2. Angled Liner (Synthetic)

3. Concealer (Synthetic)

4. Detail Round (Natural Pony)

5. Eye Shadow (Natural Pony)

6. Blender (Natural Goat)

7. Angled Blush (Natural Goat)
8. Stylish black brush pouch with zipper pocket

 

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We hope you enjoy reading all that Thrift Shop Haute has to offer this year, with tips and guidelines for shopping stylishly on a budget, celeb look-alike outfits that you can buy right here on the internet for less than $75, (and sometimes only $17!), and our NEW section... "Thrifty Finds" in YOUR CITY, featuring all of the thriftiest finds found in your fave thrift shops by some of the most frugal fashionistas you have yet to meet!

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We appreciate you all and your desire to save $ stylishly!

Stay tuned, and stay supportive! 

XoXoX,

T. S. H.

Frugally Fashionable? Love Writing? Thrift Shop Haute Wants YOU!

Frugally Fashionable? Love Writing? 

Thrift Shop Haute wants YOU to be the "Thrifty Finds" Fashion Contributor for your city or area!

For consideration in becoming an on-going Fashion Contributor for Thrift Shop Haute's NEW "Thrifty Finds" section, please send over a link to work you have published online OR, if you haven't made it to that point yet (no worries), just grab your fave thrifty outfit you own, snap a cell pic and write up a quick blurb about it (where you bought the pieces & what you paid, if you can remember).

The purpose of this 1st submission to Thrift Shop Haute is to ensure that your personal style will flow with the direction of the blog and purpose of the "Thrifty Finds" section of the blog, while being easy to read and visually appealing. Obviously, you are unique and exciting (why else would you be reading this?), yet at the same time the posts you contribute will need to be interesting (and addictive) to a large target audience. The "Thrifty Finds" section is meant to be read like a magazine article- quick, exciting, with pictures, while allowing you (the Fashion Contributor) to show off your fun and unique voice to the readers!

Please email all initial submissions to thriftshophaute@gmail.com in the body of the email with an attached photo or photos.

Ultimately, we want an army of thrift shop-savvy contributors across the country using Thrift Shop Haute as a funnel for all of their frugal finds! Aside from being a fun adventure and hobby, blogging opens many doors for other projects and Thrift Shop Haute hopes to "open the door" to your future blogger-riffic potential!

XoXoX,
T. S. Hori
Thrift Shop Haute Creator
Thriftshophaute.blogspot.com
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JANUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!

 

DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL....

So, who was the lucky winner of the Thrift Shop Haute January Thrift Box Giveaway? 

This gift box is FILLED with awesome accessories

(+Marilyn Monroe scarf & +Under Armour hair accessory)

and samples (skincare, haircare, nail polish)!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS

HEATHER LYNNETTE BROOKS-HERNANDEZ!!!

 

Thrift Shop Haute is proud to present to you this awesome, THRIFTY gift box full of goodies, and we hope you enjoy these accessories and samples.  Please email us your name & shipping address at thriftshophaute@gmail.com , and we will confirm via the email you used to enter the giveaway!

 

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support, shares, "likes" on Facebook, and more importantly, for simply reading all these words! 

 

Stay tuned to Thrift Shop Haute for the love of thrifting, as well as more awesome MONTHLY GIVEAWAYS by "LIKE"-ing our Facebook page here:

 www.facebook.com/thriftshophaute

 

*Sneak peek into next month's giveaway...

February feature product =

 +Coastal Scents MAKEUP BRUSH SET!!!

 

 

WHO WILL WIN THRIFT SHOP HAUTE'S FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY?!?

 

 

XoXoX,

T. S. Hori

 



ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO ENTER Thrift Shop Haute Goodies Gift Box GiveAway! Ente...

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: Thrift Shop Haute Goodies Gift Box GiveAway! Ente...: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR JANUARY GIVEAWAY! Ends JAN. 31st!  Love this app on Facebook so much we're going to do a Goodies Gift Box GiveAwa...

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Here's a SNEAK PEAK of the other goodies in our January Gift Box Giveaway!  Quick, you only have 1 more day!

What types of products would you like to see featured in upcoming Giveaways?

XoXoX,

T.S.Hori