13 Aug My Top 3 Tips to Find the Best Thrift Store Items
I frequently post my thrift store scores on the blog, Instagram {user: LookingFlyonaDime} and Facebook and the one statement I hear over and over again is, “you always find the best stuff” or I’m asked the question, “how do you find the best stuff?” Though I’ve done a ton of posts on thrift shopping 101, thrift shopping commandments, etc, I’ll let you in on the three secret tips I utilize to always** find great stuff. Well, they’re really not secret since I’m telling you and honestly, anyone can... 03 Aug Thrifty Threads 365: Housing Works Haul, Part Two
Earlier 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... 01 Aug Thrifty Threads 365: Ten Month Update
Another month down, so it’s time to recap my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I only thrift shop for clothes and accessories, no new items}. My budget for each month is $50 and how much did I spend for the month of July? *drum roll* Exactly $50. The past two weekends, I ventured to Long Island City for the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale. This is the place to go if you’re seeking the most threads for your cash. For $25, you get a brown bag and...