If you need to know one thing about me {besides my love of thrifting}, it's that I hate the heat. Like, I seriously hate it unless there's a nearby body of water for me to cool off in. And unfortunately for me, it's been pretty hot in NYC and pretty much throughout the country. One morning the Weather Channel described the temps as "dangerous and oppressive." Geez!
On days when you're practically sweating before you even step foot out of the door, what to wear can be a serious dilemma. I knew I'd be out all day last weekend at the
Brooklyn Flea market and then I was heading straight to my homie Danielle's {i.e.
The Style & Beauty Doctor} Tweet Your Face Off party, so I wanted a look that was comfortable but still cute of course.
A reader recently emailed me and wrote, "Patrice, what percentage of your wardrobe is thrifted? I'd love to see your closet!"I've been an avid thrifter for a few years and since I started my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, thrift shopping is my only source of clothing. At this point, I'd say 60 percent of my wardrobe is courtesy of thrifting {here are a few of my favorite thrift stores}. And 60 percent is a conservative estimate. There are some items, like tops and dresses, that I thrift more than others.I recently moved from my cramped Harlem studio and my new closet is a small walk in, which makes organization a bit easier.Check out the pics below of how I organize my closet as well as how I store accessories using push pins and shower hooks.
