03 Jan Thrifty Threads 365: Three Month Review
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
Chai
Posted at 15:21h, 03 Januarydidn’t make any resolutions this year….BUT, I made a few mentions to some friends that thrifting is high on the list of things to master this year. There are a ton of great goodwill shops in my neck of BK, just seem to lack the patience to sift! Congrats on the NYT piece!!
Anonymous
Posted at 16:52h, 03 JanuaryI have been out of the loop for so long. I missed the episode, but I will see if I can get a copy.
What a way to rock in in 2012!
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
myblackfriendsays
Posted at 00:03h, 04 JanuaryNice job on the NYT article! That’s big time stuff.
My local thrift stores don’t offer deals like described in the article. But I’ll take the deals that they _do_ offer, because they are still less expensive than retail.
Sherita Grant
Posted at 12:39h, 05 JanuaryI really enjoy your blog, and I love all of the great info on thrifting. I’ve been trying to get more into thrifting, and I think your Thrifty Threads 365 Challenge is just what I need to get started. Even if I don’t thrift as much, it should inspire me to be more creative with the items I already own. The fact that I’ll be saving money is also a big plus!
Fashion Me Chic
Posted at 20:44h, 07 JanuaryCongratulations Patrice.I am happy to see how far you have gone with your blog since you started it. I dont watch tv that much, and I am glad that you posted your Tv segments on your blog. Congrats on the NY Times article. I read it from begining to end.
More success will come your way. Did not get a chance this past summer due to conflicting schedule to go out on one of your thrift shopping. I hope that you bring it back this year.
http://www.fashionmechic.com/
Mary Sanchez
Posted at 01:42h, 10 JanuaryI admit that I’m a person who is impatient to hunt for a much inexpensive or discounted brand, but this year I’ll try to be as it will be my New Year resolution. I was pretty amazed that you hit a jackpot, a Steve Madden boots for only $10
Waggdaughter
Posted at 05:03h, 11 JanuaryCongratulations on your article in the NY Times! My Goodwill stores don’t have any rewards cards…..yet
Natasha Fatah
Posted at 12:01h, 13 JanuaryThanks to the advice on your blog, I went to that huge Salvation Army in Hell’s Kitchen and I found a gorgeous sparkly top which I featured today on my blog: http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com – thanks so much for the tip!
xoxo
Natasha