The Choo

The Choo!

One of the best consignment finds in history goes to a fellow consignment connoisseur who found a beautiful, red Jimmy Choo purse in a local consignment store in Annapolis, Maryland. I know what you are thinking, Jimmy Choo is something Beyonce sings about and you can only dream of owning. However, there is glamour out there for everyone -you just have to find it!

How do you know if it is real? Feel the leather. Is it heavy? If the purse is heavy and the leather is extra soft, it’s most likely real. Look for inconsistent/sloppy stitching, misspelled labels and the amount of detail in threads, leathers, fabrics, metals and stamping. (All things that designers put a lot of time into)

Ready to find your own Glamour? Check out these local consignment shops for great finds.

• Savvy Consignment - Severna Park, Maryland – women’s, teens, baby clothing, shoes, and accessories

• Honeysuckle – Arnold, Maryland  - women’s, teens, baby clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as high-end designer clothes and a separate furniture and home goods section

•  New to You – Annapolis, Maryland – women’s and teen’s clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as home goods

•  Return to Oz – Annapolis, Maryland – Women’s, maternity, and teens clothing, shoes, and accessories. They also have a large child’s and baby section.

•  Sweet Pea’s Repeats – in Pasadena & Crofton, they always have nice baby clothes in tip top condition. (And let’s be honest, they grow out of those onesies so fast!)

•  Thrift Superstore – Off of 301 in Waldorf near the mall, I get lost in this store for hours! They have men, women’s, children’s, and baby clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, toys, books and much more.Your local 

•  Goodwill and Salvation Army – Some of my best finds such as my khaki $200 JCrew coat I got for $5 are from Goodwill. You won’t beat their prices!

Know of any other great consignment stores? Leave a comment below and tell me about your favorite shop and best find!