Fall Consignment Sale

Last weekend was the fall consignment sale that I go to and once again, I sold more than I spent.  Now if I could just figure out how to sell a higher percentage of the stuff I take.  I would have blogged this sooner, but the hard drive on my computer died.  My fantastic husband got it replaced and recovered just about everything, so I am off and running again.  Here is my haul from the most recent sale.

Two polka dot dresses for Dorothy.  Right now, she fits in a 2T very nicely and a 3T is ridiculously big on her, but I'm afraid that she is going to switch sizes half way through the winter.  I ended up buying a few things in a 2 and a few in a 3, and hopefully that will get us through the winter.  The grey dress is a sweater knit by Camilla ($5) and super cute with her plain black tights.  The other is a play dress from Boden ($5), size 3.  The top is a brown knit and the bottom is corduroy.  I'm hoping this one will fit late winter, into spring.

How cute are these?  The black sweater is from Hanna Andersson ($7) and the cream corduroy pants are from Crew Cuts ($4), both are a 2T.  They were not paired together, but look really great as a set.  The red plaid jumper is from Hartstrings ($7) and I found a plain black turtleneck from Gymboree (not pictured) to go with it on half price day for $1.

Usually the boy section is pretty slim pickings, but this year I found tons or pants for Malcolm and a few other things.  The grey pants from Okaidi ($8) have very subtle pin striping and are really cute.  The black cords are new with tags from Gymboree ( $6.50) and I have paired them with a red sweater pictured below from half price day and a black turtleneck from last year that still fits.

The outfit on the left is actually three separate pieces I found that work together;  white Gap turtleneck ($4), blue snowflake sweater by Frost ($6), and tan cords without wale by Tom Sawyer ($5).  The triceratops sweater and black cords are a set from Mulberribush ($8).

I was absolutely giddy to find this brother/sister set from Hanna Andersson with all of the pieces in like new condition.  All three pieces were from different consignors.  Sweater dress ($12 - my big splurge), sweater vest ($8), and cords ($5).  I'm thinking about having them wear this when I try to take some photos for out holiday card this year.  

Not pictured from my first day of shopping is; a pair of snow boots for each of the kids, Sporto for Malcolm ($7) and Crater Ridge for Dorothy ($5), a package of three pairs of Gap tights for Dorothy in ivory, tan, and dark brown ($6 - each color goes with the sweater dress above), and a darling brown sweater dress with pink scroll trim at the hem and cuffs from Jillian's Closet ($3).  I didn't get a picture of the dress, because she has already worn it twice and it is in the laundry again.

Then I went back on half price day and found some more goodies.

Red sweater from Hanna Andersson ($7.50) to go with the black cords above and gingerbread man pjs from Gymboree ($6).

Shirts for layering.  A light blue oxford from Gymboree ($5) to pair with a sweater and pants we already have.  A dark green polo from Hanna Andersson ($3) that matches a sweater we already own.  A dark blue oxford from Pine Peak ($2.50).

Malcolm was in desperate need of jeans and I found three pairs for him.  The two on the left are exactly the same and were from the same consignor; Crazy 8 ($3.50 each).  Gap ($4) flannel lined jeans.  If you look close, you can just make out the blue and green plaid on the cuffs.  I have always wanted to try a pair of these with him because they seem like they would be very cozy.

 I went a little pants crazy since there were actually pants in decent, like new condition. I had looked at the dark brown cords from Land's End ($4) the first time I was there, but put them back at the last minute.  Since they were still there on half price day, I had to buy them.  The olive green cords are from Gymboree ($3).

Not pictured are a pair of black patent Mary Janes from Gap ($2.50) that are now Dorothy's favorite shoes and a compilation book of several easy reader books ($1.50).  Dorothy also ended up with a pair of dark brown (fake) suede boots from Target.  When I was helping set up, I had to go get the boots from the floor to send back with their owner because this sale does not accept that brand.  I made a comment about it being too bad since they were cute and would fit my daughter and the consignor told me to just take them!  I was pretty surprised and it was really nice of her.  Dorothy has already worn them several times and they look darling with her little dresses.