Found the right GOWN!

the red gown - This is the gown.. sorry for the messy background, that was in the kitchen hahaha..and i was in pants beneath it thats why i look so big here! lol..just tried it on and my daughter took a picture of me hahaha
@jazel_juan (15747)
Philippines
June 4, 2011 6:30am CST
and i was able to purchase it for only 200 pesos only!! yes! cheapest buy and with good quality and right fit! I was able to buy it ni "ukay ukay" / second hand shops. Me and hubby decided to go hunt for the gown and we went there rummaging through the pile of clothes..and alas! i saw it, it was red, the right fabric and when i fit it.. i just knew it is the one! i can't wait to use it this coming june 12!! yipee! but i need to look for a pair of shoes to go with it.. anyone tried buying in second hand shops and found treasure?
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
4 Jun 11
Congratss!!! I know how it feels to find the perfect thing you're looking for. That rarely happens to me. I go in order to look for something really beautiful in my mind but seldom find something so perfect and it pisses me mad LOL Anyway I hope you're happy that you got something you wanted
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
Yes thatgirl! i am like that, when i want something, i am already imagining it in mind not minding whether i would find it for real! but glad this time i found it for real..but what color shoes should i pair it with? lol
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• South Korea
4 Jun 11
Well since red always looks great with black and white, how about something black or white?
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@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
4 Jun 11
That is a very pretty dress. You really got a bargain with that. I like to shop at thrift stores too. It's amazing what you can find there. Some items even still have the store tags on them.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
yes i thought it is not nice.. because i do have different taste but am glad people here liked it! yey!
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@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
5 Jun 11
My mom loves going there; I just bought my keyboard from the goodwill store the other day for $5; great bargain. my daughter got some jeans and all; I have gotten some good deals there too just got to get there when I can.but I won't lie sometimes I do turn my nose up at some of the stuff. One time I got Malcolm Gladwell's Blink in there for a buck; that was a great deal day.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
Yes there are clothes that i do not think people will purchase but nostly are wearable... and i have noticed too that the tags in the ukay ukay stores here are Goodwill..maybe clothes sold here are from Goodwill that were not sold!
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@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
Wow, perfect fit. And you were afraid you wouldn't any there that would fit you. And the color is so vavavoom! You'll be a vixen at the party.
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
What are you gonna do there? Ask her to help with the makeup? I think she can help, because she does help me (I rarely use makeup too). But she doesn't have any. Make sure to bring yours.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
lol that was days ago..was supposed to go there and bring payment lol..
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
hhahahaha! as if! i never was one who really stand out dawn..lol the others there are ultra prepared do you know that lol from bag to shoes! so what shoes should i wear? black? and for only 200!! i'll go over at your mom's place...is it ok dawn? can i text her?
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• Philippines
6 Jun 11
green dress - one of the dresses I treasure
so here is my last try...
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
7 Jun 11
wow i like the color and its style apple! you must look adorable in that
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• Philippines
6 Jun 11
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
LOVE IT!!! I buy at those stores too and I've found a lot of treasures!!! And they are really very cheap!!! I don't have photos of them available though and I'm too lazy to download them out of facebook
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
awwww..well may i ask for your fb account? if its ok i want to look at them hahaha and i will just use my daughter's account
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• Philippines
4 Jun 11
you wouldn't see it clearly anyway since most of my pictures are focused on my face but my fiancée is coming tomorrow, I'll just make him bring his cam so I can take some pictures
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
yes go go.. i love looking at clothes apple!
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@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
4 Jun 11
I always feel rich when I leave the thrift shop with a bag full of bargains. It is great to shop used clothing.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
yes it is and no guilty feelings afterwards!
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4 Jun 11
I love second hand shops , now normally known as charity shops over her, plus boot fairs. I brought a lovely bright red fleece jacket for 50 pence, zip works , nice pockets, really brilliant bargain. I have also brought 2 pairs of flat shoes, but really lovely style, identical style funny enough, one pair in pale green and one pair in pale lilac. Not worn by the way either.I have a lovely long sleeved pale cream blouse with a big flower design on one side. And as for handbags... I collect the bags with the animals printed on the front, I have one with a white cat with red diamante sunglasses, one with a bulldog sitting with a chefs hat on next to a cooker, all highlighted in diamante, one with a dog sitting under an umbrella, one with 2 kittens on the front with diamante bows etc., and my absolute favourite a brown and cream handbag with the fabulous Marilyn Monroe on the front highlighted with yes you guessed it, diamante earrings and trim. So yes tons of treasure, go forth and buy lots!! There are definite bargains out there, you just have to hunt for it. good luck !!
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
Those are definitely good finds marg!!I was also rummaging through the shirts they have and was able to find 2 tops that i so like! for only 50 pesos..and i was also looking for shoes to pair with the gown but then not one fits me lol..maybe this weekend again
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Jun 11
hi jazel--juan I am really happy for you as its pretty and it did not cost a bundle. I have never shopped in second hand store for clothes b but did get some really good furniture in second hand stores., Glad for you.I disremember what the event is but you will look great. Good luck and God bless,
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
Thank you Hatley, its a formal office event..try to look for second hand clothes if you do not mind wearing second hand clothes :)
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
4 Jun 11
its quite beautiful. yes, i always find treasures in the second hand stores. love them. can hardly stay out of them. they are my favorite place to shop. seems i never find anything i like at a right price in new clothing stores.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
hahaha yes! and when i go to new clothing stores, it always feel like i feel guilty because some are indeed quite expensive..i just go to second hand stores!
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• Philippines
5 Jun 11
my mother in-law loves ukay-ukay stuff and when we went to their town, we had a lot of fun looking for clothes, even shoes. i got lots of shirts and dresses there. it's really fun and if you're lucky enough, you'll find original branded stuff there/
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
Yes! so true! i would really rummage down the pile and could really find treasures, most are branded. Once my husband was able to find original adidas shirt..i was able to find clothes from GAP..
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