Why I Happily Spend More on My Clothes {& Why You Might Want to As Well}
"I only paid 87 cents for this shirt!"
Yes, I used to happily proclaim this about recent thrift stores scores that I was proud of. Now, I'll just as happily tell you about a $20 thrifted dress.
Over the past few months I've started spending more money on my thrifted clothes and it's been the best thing ever for my style.

 Thrifty Threads: The $10 Dress Perfect for Any OccasionAfter taking a shopping hiatus, it's safe to say I'm back in the swing of things. Instead of just buying stuff, I'm only purchasing clothes and accessories I love. Not like, not kinda sorta love, but LOVE!
When I found this colorful dress at Fox & Fawn a few weeks ago, I knew she deserved a space in my closet. At $10 she was a winner and the fit was absolute perfection. Like, she was made for me.

Fashion Hack to Hem Your Dress in SecondsI admit it, I'm lazy. Well, when it comes to having clothes tailored, I'm lazy. I have the best intentions of getting something tailored and I just never end up doing it. Am I the only one??That's why I found a way to instantly hem a dress by a few inches without making a visit to the tailor. Check out the short video below to see how you can do the same! This is perfect if you're in a pinch or like me, and rarely use a tailor.

looking fly on a dime thrift store

On Wednesday I did what I haven't done in about a month: I went to the Salvation Army for some serious shopping. The last time I went, the inventory was weak and I left empty handed, but this time around, the thrift gods must have been shining down on me. The Salvation Army at 46th Street is usually my go-to destination for dresses and an occasional vintage gem, especially sequin tops and button downs. And that's exactly what I found on Wednesday.* I kept pulling one amazing piece after another. *Remember, the Salvation Army has Family Day sales on Wednesday, so most clothes and accessories are 50 percent off.*My total damage was $85. Yes, $85!! But this was ok for a few reasons. 1. I haven't been thrifting in months {shocking, right?}. 2. The items were literally worth hundreds. One dress alone would have originally retailed for $300.

Housing Works warehouse saleEarlier this week I showed you my recent Housing Works haul from the Buy the Bag sale. But I found so many goodies {63 pieces for $50 equals less than 80 cents for each item}, I had to split the post up over two days. I gave you a glimpse at the awesome coats and tops I nabbed {including a St. John cardigan} and now it's time for the bottoms.

My style definitely leans more towards dresses, flirty skirts and even casual skinny jeans, and I found all of the aforementioned.Peep what I walked away with.