Accessories are every girl’s BFF. They’re the easiest way to dress up an outfit but it can also be tricky when it comes to storing them, especially if you have loads of baubles. Necklaces can get tangled, earrings can get misplaced and your collection can start looking a bit cluttered and messy. Tons of jewelry storage solutions are on the market but some can be kinda expensive. I have my eye on the Gold & Silver Safekeeper Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet by QVC but it’s almost $200. Yikes!
Instead, I’ve found a cheap, fun way that lets me display my jewels.
For as long as I’ve been blogging {two years} and as long as I’ve been thrift store shopping {at least five years}, I get the same questions related to thrifting. I’ve done thrift shopping frequently asked questions before but I’m compiling the answers again for anyone who’s new to the blog as well as adding some additional info.
Q: How do I find a good thrift store in my area?
A: Thrift stores aren’t created equally, so it’s really a matter of trial and error. It takes time to find the store that’s best for you. Take a drive or walk around your area to scope out secondhand shops, ask friends for referrals and visit websites for national chains like Salvation Army and Goodwill to find a location near you. And be sure to check out The Thrift Shopper, it’s a national directory of resale shops.
Today I’m deviating from the normal budget fashion and thrift tips to tell you guys how I spent my weekend. My friends and I hosted a vision board party. I’m a serious believer in the power of words and positive thoughts so my girl Danielle, The Frugal Fatshionista, and I decided to get together with the girls for a night of sharing our future hopes and goals with one another.
And of course we had a great time without spending much cash. We set the scene at Danielle’s place. We had affordable eats {everyone brought something to snack on and some takeout from Domino’s} and items like plates, forks and even plastic wine glasses were from the dollar store. Seriously, the dollar store is my go-to place for party decorations and settings.
This past weekend I was in thrifter’s heaven at the infamous Housing Works warehouse sale. The $25 Buy the Bag event featured bins, boxes and crates of thrifted clothing for anyone brave enough to deal with the 90 plus NYC weather. In last week’s video I showed you how to prepare for a sale like this and now I want to share how the event went down.
The awesome Housing Works staff let me take a peek at the scene before the hungry crowd entered. Several dozen bins were piled high with goodies.
Last week I told you guys that the awesomeness known as the Housing Works “Buy the Bag” warehouse sale is returning. For $25, you get a bag full of clothing. This sale is only held a few times a year, so I can’t tell you how excited I am for it to finally return this Saturday, 7/23. But because I love you guys so much, I want you to be as prepared as possible if it’s your first time attending.
It can be a mad house in there. Though it’s located in a really spacious warehouse, it gets crowded, overheated and a few people can be a bit pushy. No matter what, remain calm and keep an eagle eye out for a thrifted treasure.
Check out the quick video below {it’s less than five minutes} on a few tips to keep in mind if you plan to attend the sale or any major warehouse sale like it.
WHAT: Housing Works Buy the Bag sale
WHEN: Saturdays, 7/23, 8/6, 8/13, 9/10, 9/17
11:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: Thrift Shops Warehouse
4849 35th St., Long Island City, NY 11101
If you’ve been to the sale and have any other helpful tips, feel free to leave them in the comments.
Update: Groupon is offering an amazing deal for the Buy the Bag sale: $10 for an entire bag of clothing. Jump on this asap!
