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The Thrift Insider

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2026 - What's your thrift unicorn?
Is there something you've been looking for in thrift stores and would love to find? Is 2026 the year? 🥳
2026 - What's your thrift unicorn?
1 like • Jan 10
@Julianne Anderson, mine has all been bought either new or from a vintage market but I’m ever hopeful!
2 likes • Jan 10
@Julianne Anderson, wow! I must confess I’m more of a forager in op shops and vintage markets (like the ones in Wanganui, NZ), and I’m not a fan of Murano thankfully, or I’d be broke! My husband bought me this Peter Raos apple at a recent vintage fair.
Christmas displays you've created from Thrifting items
This time of year is a great time to use thrifted finds to celebrate Christmas... show us your thrifted christmas things ... please 🎄🎁
Christmas displays you've created from Thrifting items
0 likes • Dec '25
@Jo Minnery, I’m B- so they love me! I am an involuntary donor - I have haemachromatosis (my body stores iron) so it helps me to donate.
1 like • Dec '25
@Jo Minnery, yes, plasma is very desirable but I need to give full blood to reduce my ferritin levels.
What kind of thrifter are you right now?
(Choose the one that feels MOST like you — no judgment!) 1️⃣ The Treasure Hunter “I love the thrill of the find — no plan, just vibes.” 2️⃣ The Smart Saver “I thrift to save money and stretch my budget.” 3️⃣ The Flipper-in-Training “I want to resell… just not sure what’s worth buying yet.” 4️⃣ The Vintage Lover “Old-world charm, nostalgia, history — it all has my heart.” 5️⃣ The Declutter & Donate Type “I thrift and re-donate. I like the flow.” 6️⃣ The ‘Still Figuring It Out’ Thrifter “I love thrifting but I’m not sure what my style is yet.” Comment your number below so I can make more posts tailored to your thrift style 💛 ⬇️
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What kind of thrifter are you right now?
1 like • Dec '25
@Jo Minnery, I belong to Fee’s Clothes Shop Facebook group, bought a lot of gorgeous pendants through one or two of the members, and I’ve sold a few items too. Anyone who acts up gets booted out, so it’s pretty safe.
1 like • Dec '25
@Jo Minnery 😂😂😂
✨ Thrift Spotlight: Vintage Mesh Purses (Oroton, Glomesh & more!)
Found this beautiful Oroton gold mesh coin purse the other day for $6 and had to share ✨Mesh accessories have been around for decades, and many countries have their own iconic brands. Here’s a fun bit of history I learned: 💡 Oroton - Began in the 1930s - Known for high-quality metal mesh bags - Hugely popular in Australia & New Zealand through the 70s–90s - Stylish, shiny, and super trendy at the time 💡 Glomesh - Started in 1958 in Sydney - Also famous for metal mesh purses, clutches, and wallets - Their mesh pieces were everywhere in the 60s–80s - Often mixed up with similar brands worldwide And of course, other countries had their own mesh legends like Whiting & Davis (USA), which dates back to the 1800s and is still collected today. Mesh designs were a big deal globally — elegant, durable, and instantly eye-catching. Have you ever thrifted a mesh bag where you live? Or do you remember these from your country? If you have one (any brand!), feel free to share a pic — an Oroton Wallet was the thing to have in the 80's here in New Zealand ...I remember really wanting one ...how about you? ✨
✨ Thrift Spotlight: Vintage Mesh Purses (Oroton, Glomesh & more!)
1 like • Nov '25
Just realised I had photos on facebook of two of the bags!
1 like • Nov '25
@Jo Minnery, I got them to use, but haven’t been anywhere to use them yet! I got two of the diamantés swapped from the front to the back of the bag as they were discoloured.
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Faye Lougher
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Queen of junk and treasures!

Active 173d ago
Joined Nov 5, 2025