It's always tricky determining the best day, time or even season to go thrift shopping. But the summer can actually be a great for a few reasons.If you need cheap chic threads, head to your local thrift shop. The inventory is high and the trends are right on point. 
Remember that awesome cobalt vintage jumpsuit I bought for $5?! Well, you might also remember I was thisclose to not buying it because it had a few stains. Luckily I was able to get them out, but I almost didn't know it even had stains!I always stress the importance of inspecting garments closely, but even when you do, depending on the lighting in the store, you may be overlooking a few discolorations. Here's how to use the power of sunlight to spot stains on your thrifted garments. 
It's that time of year again for the Housing Works Best of Sale! I'm a huge Housing Works fan {you know I'm obsessed with the Buy the Bag sale, $25 for a bag full of clothing!} and the Best of is a biannual event where their 12 thrift shops offer the best of their thrifted goods, including vintage and designer clothes, accessories, art, home decor and more.Basically, if you want a curated collection of the best of the best, this is the place to be. The sales are so intense that people line up hours in advance and the stores close the day before to make way for the merchandise.Keep reading for more details on the Housing Works Best of sales and one that's coming up this weekend that I'll be attending! 
I'm a thrift lover. And if you're reading this site, you might be, too. However, for people who are new to thrifting, it can be a bit intimidating. I mean, that's exactly why I wrote Looking Fly on a Dime: How to Find Fabulous Fashion at Any Thrift Shop & Make the Cheap Look Chic. It's all about debunking the misconceptions people may have about thrift shopping and empowering them with easy shopping tips.I always tend to get the same questions and today's post is all about the top 5 thrift questions and how to solve these dilemmas. 
"Patrice, when's the best day to thrift shop?"Well, the answer isn't necessarily so cut and dry. The ever changing inventory at thrift shops means it's a crap shoot any time you visit. However, I have found there are a few days I tend to strike gold. If you feel like you never find anything while thrifting, these days may just up your odds of finding a serious thrift store score.