Bechay's Fabulous Finds

Thrift Store Find: Dooney & Bourke Purse

2021-04-13T17:56:00.043-07:00

I made a quick stop at one of the Goodwill stores in Reno few months ago and look what I found! The purse is in excellent condition. It is very clean inside, no rubbing, no hairline on the strap and no fading!

I forgot how much I paid for it but I am pretty sure it was a steal!

It is super cute!

The leather is flawless!

The hardware is shiny!

And it is authentic!

You will never know what you will bump into a thrift store that's why when in the city and when I get a chance, I would check out one.

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Have a high vibration day!

Bechay

Yellow Cole Haan Oxford Shoes

2017-11-09T14:24:00.000-08:00

I never thought I could ever wear a yellow colored shoes but I bought them anyhow because they are my size, they are Cole Haan which is my favorite brand, and for the price of $20.00? Come on, now! When my husband saw them, he was like, “Those are freaking ugly! Please don’t wear them!” I just gave him an annoying laughter.

I have worn them thrice already. The first time was in Reno, Nevada attending a Joan Jett concert at the Grand Sierra Hotel and Casino with my co-workers. While on the hotel elevator, a lady asked me the brand name. She did not say she liked them, perhaps she thought to just say something while looking at them, seriously, everyone notices them! They look like screaming at someone’s face when I wear them, lol! They are like, “Hey, look at us! Aren't we gorgeous?" And as expected, my co-workers at the concert made a comment about them. Haha!

The second time I wore them was in Las Vegas, Nevada while roaming around the Strip with my elementary school classmate and a schoolmate and her friend. They actually complement my classmate's shoes which are red in color.

The third time was in Davao, Philippines while malling at the Abreeza Mall with my sister-in-law Helen who has a really good taste in clothes and shoes and she liked my shoes.

My husband was wrong. My shoes are gorgeous, they are very comfy and the price was a steal! And guess what? I fell in love with them that I bought a pair of fuchsia pink months ago, same style but not same price though and I have not broken them in yet, hopefully soon though.

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Have a good one!

My First Dooney & Bourke Hand Bag

2016-08-15T16:21:00.000-07:00

Who would not love this gorgeous pink and white striped bag with leather trimmings and handles from Dooney&Bourke?

I love this bag! I'd only use it on spring time just because.

I purchased it in new without tag condition for $80 from Poshmark, original price was $255. Not too bad, ain't it?

Just sharing!

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Poshmark Find: Gorgeous Orange Cole Haan Loafers

2016-08-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

These pair of Cole Haan shoes were my first purchase from Poshmark and my first Cole Haan brand ever. The original price was $198.00 and I got it for $35.00 which is not bad for a brand new without tag item.

Orange is not my favorite color but it is not my least favorite either. I bought them for fall but I've liked them so much that I would wear them anytime I want.

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Thrift Store Find: Patch Poney Longchamp Bag

2015-09-14T17:26:00.000-07:00

Yeah, it has been awhile, I know. I do not really have time to blog anymore since I started working. My job is very physical and I would come home dead tired.

Anyway, whenever I go out of town I always look for a Thrift store close to wherever we are staying. Every visit varies, sometimes I would leave without buying anything after wandering inside the store for an hour or two.

On my last trip to Reno, I got lucky because I found this large size, "like new" condition, authentic Longchamp bag in my favorite thrift store! At first I thought it was not genuine, checked it online and found one that looked exactly like this! Oh, you don't want to know how much was it, trust me, you will get jealous! Teehee!

This is one of the reasons why I love thrifting!

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Sale Find: Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System

2014-03-30T23:02:00.001-07:00

Wow, this blog has been forgotten for months! Geez!

I am glad I have been able to find time to write something about my recent find. I was in the store yesterday with Josefina when we saw this beauty stuff on sale for $7.00 only. We checked the original price and it was $21.00, it was pretty cheap!

There were only 2 boxes left so it was just perfect :)

I used it earlier today and I liked it. I will use it 3 times a week as recommended then we'll see what happens. I hope it is going to keep its promise!

Thank you for visiting! Have a good one!

Bechay

My New iPhone 5 Cases From Nine West

2013-07-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Nine West iPhone 5 Cases

These are my latest find :) I purchased them online via Poshmark and I got them for $3.00. Yup, you read it right! It was a screaming deal!

I so love their girly and fun colors.

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Thrift Store find: Painting in Canvass by Patricia Pinto

2012-10-19T00:30:00.000-07:00

Coconut tree by Patricia Pinto

info about the painter at the back of the canvass

I got it from the Thrift store where I work as a volunteer for $2.50 only. The original price was $5.00 but I have 50% discount being a volunteer. I am not really a fan of any kind of painting but I like this particular painting because of the coconut tree. I kinda miss coconut trees, you know :)

I searched the name of the artist online to check if she really was existing and if she was, I would like to know how much was the worth of her paintings. I did find her name! The price for the above painting is more than $180.00.

I thought I got a great deal!

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Garage Sale Find: Empanada Presser

2012-10-18T18:40:00.000-07:00

Empanada presser

I love Empanada!

When I saw this presser in a garage sale last month, I grabbed it right away. I got it for $1.00 only. Ain't that fabulous?

I am excited to make empanada one of these days :)

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Thrift Store Find: Vintage Tupperware Mixing Bowl

2012-08-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Tupperware bowl

My friend Emy and I went to a local thrift store two weeks ago to look around for something that might catch our eyes. There I found this vintage Tupperware bowl in almost new condition for $3.00. I checked the bottom of the bowl and it says, "Made in USA". I bought it right away :) Here in the United States, you seldom see stuff that are made from here, seriously.

Looking at this in my cabinet reminds me of my Tupperware stuff back home.

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Thriftshop Finds: Wooden Salt and Pepper Shakers

2012-08-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Shakers :)

I've been wanting a good pair of salt and pepper shakers for a long time and I keep forgetting every time hubby and I go to WalMart. I am glad I found a beautiful pair from a thrift store in Reno. They were very new! I checked both for any scratches but found nothing.

The price was $1.99 for both. What a screaming deal!

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Thriftstore Finds: Small Vision Corning Ware Saucepan with Handle and with Pyrex Cover

2012-08-23T03:00:00.000-07:00

My kitchen aid :)

I got them from my favorite thrift store in Reno last week. The saucepan was $2.99 and the cover was $1.99. I was too excited to buy them because they would make a good pair with this Large Vision saucepan I got from a garage sale 2 weeks before.

I think they are cute! Whatjayathink?

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Garage Sale Find: Large VISION Corning Ware Saucepan with Pyrex Cover

2012-08-22T16:20:00.000-07:00

Large VISION Corning Ware Saucepan with Pyrex cover

I was holding this at a garage sale checking inside out for some cracks or damages, when a lady (one of the customers) told me to buy it because it is very useful in the kitchen. She said she owns the same and she's been using it for quite a long time. She said she uses hers in the oven, stove top and gas range and still in perfect shape.

I was kinda convinced but when I checked the price it was $6.00 and I didn't like it, hehehe! The lady said to try to offer a lower price to the owner. I did... for $4.00. And the owner said, "Yes, I could do that!" with a warm smile. I wanted to jump in front of her!

So there, I handed her my $5.00 bill and got a dollar back :)

I used this saucepan yesterday when hubby made "lambing" for a pasta salad. It was perfect in boiling pasta. I was a happy camper!

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"Sale Find": Ashley Coach Wallet

2012-05-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

SRP is $258.00

I got this lovely wallet for $90.00 only from my friend Ann. Thanks to her.

As what I have mentioned in my previous posts, I have no right to splurge since I have two teeners in college back home, but the offer was irresistible since she offered it for "payable when able" basis, hehehe! Great deal, isn't it?

It's perfect for my Coach Ashley bag which I also got from her.

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Garage Sale/Yard Sale Find: Pyrex Glass Loaf Dish

2012-04-19T18:25:00.001-07:00

One thing I would look for when I go to a garage sales/ yard sales is glassware like the good stuff in the photo below, which I bought for $1.50 for both. I was very happy to find them because I've been wanting to try baking since I got here in the US.

Pyrex Glass Loaf Dish

But I have actually forgotten them for a long time until today, when I decided to bake Banana Loaf Bread. I've only just used them for the first time :)

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And here I wish you a good morning/afternoon/evening... Bechay

My Gorgeous Ashley Coach Purse

2012-03-25T20:44:00.001-07:00

Ashley Purse- $358.00

Thanks a lot to my very good friend Ann.

Because of her, I was able to acquire this gorgeous bag so cheap. The original price was $358.00 but I got it for $(secret).00 only with free shipping, and payment is staggered. Yup, you read it right, "staggered", hehehe!

Ann, Emy, Yuny and I got so lucky to own a coach bag without hurting our pockets. It was Ann's friend from L.A. who got a promo offer from Coach, bought the bags and charged the amount against her credit card. Apparently, her friend wanted to increase her credit line, something to that effect.

I am looking forward to a coach wallet in the next 2 months.

Cool!

Coach Promo

2012-03-23T22:22:00.000-07:00

I have been receiving Coach Promo offer in my mail since I bought this black shoes from them last December 2010 but I always ignore it because the products are too pricey. They only offer "sale" online for shoes only, never for bags and for other stuff unless they offer it via post office, but with amount of purchase requirement.

Last February, the offer was a $100.00 discount for every $300.00 worth of purchase. I just bought my Guess watch and my Rayban prescription glasses that time before I got the exclusive offer so I did not buy anything from them.

I was hoping to get good deal from them again and hoping I could also afford it. Luckily, someone offered me a good bargain. Yep, I've got a Coach purse now. It's really beautiful! And I bought it so cheap! Thanks to my friend's friend. And thanks to my man for buying it for me.

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My Latest Thriftshop Find: Fossil Leather Purse

2012-03-14T00:14:00.002-07:00

cute!

back part of the bag

so leather!

Last week I went to the local thriftshop to donate some stuff. Afterwards, I checked the store's purse/bag section. Then I saw this Fossil leather bag, a Rosette brand shoulder bag and a brandless cross-body bag for $3.00 each. After checking them inside out, I bought them right away :)

Everytime hubby sees me bringing stuff like bags/purse from a thriftshop/store, he would grin and say, "Mahal, you remind me of Imelda Marcos, it's just that you like bags not shoes." And I would reply, "Oh, whatever.. You should be happy that I don't shop at the malls/boutique." He would say, "You can do whatever you want." Hehehe!

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Garage Sale Find: Cute Blue Purse

2012-03-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Unbranded

It was my friend Emy who first saw this cutie purse in a garage sale last summer. She thought I'm going to like it so she showed it to me and asked me if I want to buy it.

At first I was like, "Hmm. How much? She said, "$1.50." I asked, "Is it okey if I will buy it? You've seen it first." She said, "Yes, of course, that's why I asked you, silly girl!" I bought it right away. That's Emy. She is a "giver", hehehe! I also do the same when I find something that I think looks good on her.

The purse is not branded but it is in very good condition. I've only used it twice but I got compliments how pretty and cute it is.

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My First Thriftshop Find: Fossil Purse

2012-03-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

As far as I can remember, this purse was my first thrift shop find about 3 years back. My family went to Carson City and hubby dropped me and my daughter Jen off in a thrift shop while he and my son Jun went somewhere. When I saw this purse, I fell in love with it right away but I was a little skeptical to buy it because it was really very pricey. As in really pricey.

I remember I was holding it while having deep thoughts should I buy it or not, checking the purse inside out looking for some flaws (there was none) when Jen said to buy it. That's what I did. I bought it :)

Oh, the price of this was $15.00 (if my mind serves me right). Pretty expensive huh? But it was all worth it because I believed that fossil is a good brand. I think I was right, wasn't I?

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Sale Find: RayBan Prescription Eyewear

2012-03-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

One thing I do not like when I start shopping online is I can't help myself to browse more for something else. Grrr! The day after hubby told me to buy this Guess watch from Amazon.com, I've found these cute Rayban glasses, from the same online store. I bought them right there and then without telling hubby. So bad me.

The glasses that I am wearing now are still working good but I can't wait to wear new ones next year :)

Anyway, before I forgot, the original price of these glasses is $148.00 and I got them for $80.00 with free shipping.

Good deal, huh?

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Thrift Shop Find: Xoxo Red Handbag

2012-03-09T23:39:00.000-08:00

My other son Chad took me to a thrift shop last month when hubby and I flew to visit him and his then fiancee, now his wife, Jenny in Surprise, Arizona.

He knew that I am crazy for thrift shopping, hehehe! Anyway, I bought 1 Guess top, 4 pairs of new branded pants, and this handbag/purse. This purse is new without tag for $5.99 only.

Good deal, ain't it?

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Clearance/Sale Find: Skechers Shape Up

2012-02-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

I bought two pairs of Skechers Shape Up from different webstores last summer. The above pair are from Pepperlime.com and the other one was from VictoriaSecrets.com. The other one's color is pink/silver (I did not post a photo because it's been "very" used and unattractive already). I bought them for my everyday walking exercises.

Anyway, I purchased them (in the photo) for $47.00 plus tax, free shipping. The pink one was $50.00 plus tax plus but I had to pay the cost of the shipping. The original price was I think $80.00. I felt so stupid when I found out that the Skechers' website has always been offering huge promotion and free shipping at the same time. I could have bought the shoes directly from their site with no shipping cost. Lesson learned.

But for me, they are still fabulous finds though. Do you agree?

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Clearance/Sale Find: Coach Black Shoes

2012-02-03T05:04:00.000-08:00

I purchased this nice pair 40% off the original price (I forgot the amount). I paid like $110.00 including tax and shipping. I've been receiving promo from Coach in my mail box since then but I haven't purchased from them again yet because they are pricey.

But I might buy the sling bag that I've been eyeing for quite some time now, if I get a promo card this month as my Valentine gift for myself :)

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Yard Sale Find: The Twilight Saga Triology for $.25

2012-02-01T02:02:00.000-08:00

"How about a quarter?", said the yard sale owner when my friend Yuny asked for the price of the books for me. I was like, "Ah ok, $.25 for each book... not bad." The owner said, "No, a quarter for all of them." I was like, "I will buy them!" I grabbed the books right away and gave the owner my quarter from my coin purse.

The books are really in excellent condition. The photo above doesn't give justice to the condition of the books. Blame it to my celphone camera. Anyway, although the "Breaking Dawn" (hardcovered) has a tiny tear in the bottom of the right corner side (refer to the photo), I still considered it as my greatest deal that day.

I so love bargains!

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