05 Jun

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Last weekend I hosted my first Adventures in Thrifting thrift shopping tour of the season and it was a blast.While helping a few readers update their wardrobe and inject some serious color in their closet, I managed to snag a few pieces for myself from Goodwill and Salvation Army. *check back next week for my small thrift shopping haul*As I reached the register at Goodwill, I realized I didn't set a budget for myself. Though I spent less than 30 bucks, I could have done major damage. I committed a thrift shopping no-no.When thrift shopping, it's super important to have a concrete budget.

20 May

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Adventures in thrifting, thrift shopping tripThe weather is getting warmer and I'm bringing back my group thrift shopping tours. Though I host private tours and individual style sessions throughout the year, it's time to get a group together and hit the NYC thrift scene.On Saturday, June 1, we'll venture to East 23rd Street, which has a row of secondhand stores including Goodwill, Housing Works and Salvation Army.

01 May

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earn cash from your clothes, how to resell clothesYou're probably just like me. You have a closet full of clothes, but you end up wearing the same pieces over and over {and over!} again. Or you have clothes and accessories you loved once upon a time and now you've moved on. Instead of letting clothes just collect dust, there's a way to clear the clutter and make a little cash while you're at it.I love reselling my unwanted goods and clothes I've thrifted that are amazing designer finds but just not my size {like an awesome DSquared parka I bought for $2 and sold for more than 300 bucks!}. And I'm increasingly looking at online reselling, which is super convenient.Of course you want to take crisp, clear pictures but here are 3 tips to sell your clothes online.

16 Apr

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I tend to get the same question over and over, "Patrice, what's your favorite thrift store in NYC?" Well, I've done quite a few posts on my favorites {including thrift shopping 101}, but this post is all about my favorite, most affordable shops. These are the places I go when I want serious bang for my limited buck. Yes, New York can be expensive and some thrift stores charge $10, $15 or even $20 for a basic dress, but not these shops.Check out my top three picks for most affordable thrift stores in New York. I'm talking as low as less than $1 for vintage and designer goods.

23 Jan

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You guys have been asking and I'm finally {sorry for the delay!} answering. I've scheduled my first Adventures in Thrifting Tour of the year.If you've never been thrift shopping or thrifting in New York City and are unsure of where to go, then this tour is for you. If you want to get personalized shopping tips and fashion advice from yours truly, then this tour is really for you.