Fly Shoes Thrifting

Mama’s 1st Pair of Louboutins!

November 22, 2011
Yes Ladies you read it right!  I am now the proud owner of these babies!

They retail for $795!

I am only the owner of these because of this beautiful lady!  Dee and I have been BFFs since I was 9!
I bet you are wondering what happened?  Here is the story:
My girl Dee that lives in the Chicago suburbs (pictured above) called me on weekday afternoon.
Dee: So happy I caught you!
Me: Whats wrong? 
Dee: I think I found you some Christian Louboutins!
Me:  Huh? 
Dee: I’m at a thrift store!  And there are some here!  I am going to send you a picture.
I get the picture, OMG could it be?  I call her back.
Dee:  I think they are legit! I can’t fit them, you want me to get em?
Me: Umm Yeah!
Guess who much she paid for them?????  $7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am thinking, get out there with those shoes as fast as you can!  How could there be REAL Loubs at a thrift store?  I forward the pictures to my other BF that owns a few pair to check them out.  She says they look good!  I’m like YES!  So I patiently wait for Dee to ship them to me.  Here they are!  My second child!


Once I got them I knew they were real.  The soles are leather.  Who puts a leather sole on a fake shoe?  The inside of the shoe is a butter soft leather as well.  But how did they end up in a thrift store.  So I start to do my research.  I google “How to Spot a Fake”.  Everything checks out.  I still want it to be confirmed so I take them to the fabulous designer consignment shop for them to check out.  They don’t see any flaws.  We have a winner! Can you believe it?  I am just so happy they are classic shoes
Mister has been laughing at me shinning and cleaning these shoes.  I am still in disbelief!  I have the most amazing girlfriends in the world that think of me when they find something so amazing.  Love you Dee! Too small or big, I would have chopped off a toe or something to wear these. 
So ATL, when you see me out with my $7 Louboutins don’t hate : ) Just kidding, but really don’t! LOL. What is you most unbelievable thrift store find?

  • Mimi
    November 22, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I found a Christian Dior sweater for $5 in pristine condition.

    I am way jealous!

  • BlitzAndGlam
    November 22, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Wow! What a great find!!

  • Our Delightful Home
    November 22, 2011 at 11:51 am

    I am so happy for you!!!!!! Dee is the best 🙂

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

  • Donna
    November 22, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    That is super awesome! Okay, I am green with envy on this steal!

  • Jill
    November 22, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    so jelly!! congrats girl, you deserve them. This sounds like it could be an episode of “fashion hunters”

  • Erica
    November 22, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    wwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!! Im already sippin my hater-ade….LOL …thats an awesome deal!

  • Lacy in the Sky with Diapers
    November 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    WHAT!?? Ah that gives me hope for all of my thrift store searching!!

  • Dr. Reginia
    November 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    I am way too jealous.

    Now this snag beats any Black Friday deal.

  • All Glam Things
    November 22, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    OMG! Im so jealous!!!) In a good way!…Gosh I want those~ stunning!!!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I’ve got a thanksgiving post where I share ideas on what to wear and how to decor. Love to hear what you think. Xo
    GlamThings

  • Jenny
    November 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Are you freaking kidding me??!!! 7?!!!! That’s AWESOME!!!! (I’m totally going shopping with your friend Dee btw)lol

  • YUMMommy
    November 22, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    $7 is beyond a great steal on those!!!

  • Chicago Mom (Heather)
    November 22, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Holy cow! What a score! And they are beautiful!

  • Mrs. Collins
    November 22, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Wow, I can’t believe you got those fabulous Loubs for $7, I’m so jelo!

  • Aisha G of HartlynKids
    November 22, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME! In life, I make it a point to never be jealous of anyone because that is a waste of energy – however, I will be jealous today LOL

  • Jocelyn
    November 22, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    UH-MAY-ZINGGGG!!!! Congrats on your new baby! Werk them shoes mama!!

  • Mama Violet
    November 22, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I bow at the feet of Dee! I must get directions to this thrift store.

  • Cam | Bibs and Baubles
    November 22, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    what a great find! I love them. Rock em out!

  • Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}
    November 22, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    I just got goosebumps. This is the best story ever! You lucky girl, I am so excited for you. Now I am off to stalk some thrift stores here!

  • Lipstick Diva
    November 22, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    wow so cool for 7 bucks!

  • kita
    November 22, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    7 bucks is a steal. Someone would have grabbed those fast thank God for great friends.

  • ASingleMothersJourney
    November 22, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I think everyone is jealous. This is unbelievable. What a great find! I love finding great treasures thrifting and you scored big.

  • Carsedra
    November 22, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    And I thought my Stuart Weitzmans I found at Goodwill were a BIG score, uhmmmmmm NOT!! These retail for more than the Stuart’s and you paid less than I did!!! I am sooooo jealous right now!!! (pouting) LOL!! 🙂

    Carsedra of:

    http://embracingtherealme.blogspot.com/

    http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/

  • Katrice L. Mines
    November 22, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Nice!!

  • Mello
    November 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    I scored a cute salmon pink leather skirt for $5! It was 1 size too big, but bought it anyway. Tailor charged $45 to alter (whole skirt/not just the waist). It was soooo worth it 🙂

  • Looms, Lids, and Layers
    November 22, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    All I can say is you lucky chick!!!

  • Tee
    November 22, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    congrats boo. The cheapest I have ever found them at the thrift store were $10 a piece ..

  • shakiyla
    November 22, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Thats not a steal thats a miracle. Dang. You lucked up girl.

    -Shakiyla

  • ohchicfancyhuh
    November 22, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    In the words of my mama “SHUT IT UP” that is awesome!

  • Monica J @ Sofamilyonline
    November 23, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Wow, they are hotttttt! You go Trina. I know you will be rocking those around ATL looking fab. Every lady needs a pair of Louboutins. Go Mama! Ladies love shoes, look at all the love you got. Only a woman could understand this excitement. Amazing! Thoese red bottoms give me chills.

  • debbielynne
    November 23, 2011 at 1:45 am

    I found a Prada bag for cheap (can’t remember the exact price, but less than $10) and Rachel Ray’s first cookbook from before she was famous for $1.00 and I turned around and sold it on ebay for well over $100! (Got both at Goodwill)

    Thrifting is SO FUN!

  • fshnonmymind
    November 23, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Umm, who in the heck would take those shoes to a thrift store!!??
    Congrats on such a fabulous find. I’m sure you will rock them well.
    My only big designer find was a Nanette Leporr sweater for about $2.

  • Alela Sirah
    November 23, 2011 at 7:19 am

    You know that was a once in a lifetime steal? Lol congratulations!
    http://fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2011/11/sometimes-good-things-come-in-3s.html

  • Jen @ A Touch of Lovely
    November 23, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    That is awesome! Without a doubt the BEST thrift store find I’ve heard of!!! Totally jealous!

  • Legally Chocolat
    November 23, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    So awesome!!!!

  • Rose's Daughter
    November 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    OMG! $7??? That’s the best thrift store haul ever!! I can never find deals like that for my sized 10 foot!

  • Jazmine Jade
    November 23, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    OMG Trina! Wow, this is the most amazing thrift find thus far! I can’t even believe how lucky!

  • Candyce Nicole
    November 23, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    That’s the BEST score ever!!!! WOW!

    You can get them authenticated on The Purse Forum, in the Louboutin subforum http://forum.purseblog.com/louboutin-shopping/authenticate-these-cls-read-first-page-before-posting-663800.html.

    Those ladies are amazing and know their CL’s. Just post pics of the insole, the bottom of the shoes where the logo and size are located, and any other close-up shots you can provide.

    I’m so excited for you!!

  • Kandi-STYLE
    November 23, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    O.M.G. I have to agree with Shakiyla, it’s a miracle. A thanksgiving miracle,lol. So lucky, you owe your homegirl, big time!

  • Yakini @ThePrissyMommy
    November 25, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    OMG!!! That is HUGE!!!! I am soooo excited for you!!! And also super jealous!!! Hahahaha!

    My best thrift find was a vintage Chanel bag. I love it so much. I was so stunned to find it there, and when i saw it from across the room I practically sprinted over to it. Then i had to chuckle at myself, cuz nobody was even looking at it. I was amazed to find that.

    BUT that doesnt top a $7 pair of Louboutins. You lucky duck!! 🙂

  • Nikesha
    November 29, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    You lucky duck!!!! That is so awesome….shoes r very cute too. Ima start going in thrift stores! My mom always told me u can find cheap name brand items in “good” thrift stores. Your story is a perfect example…have fun with the CL’s 🙂

  • caramelnaps25
    December 10, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    What a steal and what a great best friend:) My bestie and I are the same way! Luckily we don’t wear the same sizes either or we’d be in trouble! lol

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