January 1 didn’t just mark the start of the new year but also the three month mark of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I only purchase thrifted clothing, no new clothes or accessories}. In October I spent $48, $25 in November and for December…I only spent $10! Yup, just $10. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to thrift. I planned on going to one of the Housing Works Buy the Bag sales but that didn’t happen.
However, all winter I’ve been on the hunt for some high heel boots. I didn’t have much time to shop so I ventured to East 23rd Street {between 2nd and 3rd Avenues} where there are multiple thrift stores on the same block so if it was a bust a one store, I could quickly move on to the next.
At Goodwill I didn’t see any boots but I did spot several pairs of Missoni for Target heels. Brand spankin new pumps with the tag still attached {originally $39.99 but Goodwill was selling them for $19.99}. Thrift Tip: Target frequently sells their merchandise to Goodwill so if you ever miss out on a designer collaboration, hit up your local Goodwill in a month or so and they may be there.
I passed on the Missoni heels and went next door to the Salvation Army. And I hit the jackpot with a pair of leather Steve Madden boots that fit perfectly and they were just $9.99.
So for the month of December, I only spent $10 and have a fly pair of boots to show for it.
**On a sidenote: Most of you know that in addition to blogging and being the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX-TV, I’m also a writer. I just did my first piece for The New York Times {so excited!} and of course it’s on thrift shopping. Check it out when you get a chance –>>Thrift Stores Add Perks
