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Thrift Shopping Tours

I tend to get the same question from my readers, “Patrice, I want to go thrifting with you!” Well, it’s not really a question, but more of a request. I’ve put together head to toe outfits for less than $20 and I even gave up buying new clothes for two years in lieu of only thrift shopping for my fashion needs {check out my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge for a recap}.
Adventures in Thrifting is a tour of New York’s best thrift stores. You’ll be introduced to some of my favorite shops and we won’t just hunt for secondhand finds, but I’ll also offer my tips and tricks to get the best bargains.
If you want to get in to thrift and vintage shopping and live in {or will be visiting} the NYC-area, Adventures in Thrifting is a must. Instead of wasting time deciphering where the top notch retail outlets are, I’ll take you on a tour of the best secondhand shops the city has to offer. Group and one-on-one tours are available.
My thrifting skills have been mentioned in abcnews.com, USA Today and Nate Berkus even called me a “sorceress” at putting together designer inspired threads from secondhand shops. So yeah, being thrifty is my middle name.
Personal Shopping/Styling
Totally clueless about what to wear and need a little direction? Have a closet full of clothes but just don’t know how to put them together for a fresh look? Simply don’t have the time to scour endless clothing racks and store aisles for the perfect piece? Whatever your dilemma, I can easily solve them with my personal shopping and styling services.
Whether you’re a size 2 or 20, you’ll be looking fly in no time and you won’t have to go over budget. I’m available in person for those in New York City or can offer assistance virtually {email consults, Skype, etc}.
From my regular appearances on The Nate Berkus Show, the Today show and Pix 11′s Savvy Shopper segments, I’ve helped women of all shapes and sizes find a style that suits their body types and budget.
And of course, you can always Shop My Closet {my online collection of affordable clothes and accessories}
  • http://diaryofdionesmom.wordpress.com denise

    I found out about your site from the Nate show. I love how you find deals at the Thrift store. My hubby would not go to the thrift store with me. I might go on an adventure in the thrift store on my own.

  • Victoria :)

    OMG! I have been thrifting all my life and used to be a runway model and would get stopped for my outfits all the time. I always used to laugh as I knew what I was wearing top to toe was under $20. So glad you took a love of what you like to do and turned it into something valuable and helpful to other people and something you love. I also do it with my home furnishings as well. Timely as well as people struggle with available funds to put their best foot forward in a highly competitive market. Congratulations on the Nate show. thankyou Patrice. best Victoria :)

  • Greayeyesbeauty

    i saw you on the nate show to day, an i was trying to the link you saidand could not fine them will you post  the online shoping for  goodwill and salvition army online store’s …..thanks!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      The online sites are shopgoodwill.com and shophousingworks.com. I also did a post on thrift shopping online (you can check the archives for more info). Hope this helps :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_D6Q7YOH3E33REGIP32M6WKGDA4 Ariel

    where was the new grand opening at in H&M ?

  • Tori

    This sounds like a lot of fun.. but to be honest, I like to thrift alone because I don’t want anyone to steal what I see :D I do love to shop for other people though, my mom reaps most the benefits!!

    http://mythriftychic.blogspot.com/

  • Emileemonteroso

    I just saw you on NATE today (yeah, I’m kinda behind). I was super excited yesterday because I bought a pair of Ed Hardy shoes for 19.99 yesterday. I didn’t realize that if I look at different stores I could get a whole outfit for the same amount. My plan for tomorrow is to look for Thrift Shops near me. Thank you so much for inspiring me today!

  • Aditi Harithasa

    Omg i am just watching you on nate s show ..this is incredible !!!!

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    Columbia U Consignment has great deals we are not picked over located at 52 tiemann place betwren broadway and riverside drive. There is aleays a $5.00 bin outside filled with clothes shoes bags and a $5.00 jewelry container by the door.

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