Thrifty Threads 365: Three Month Review

Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dime 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.

Missoni for Target heels at Goodwill 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.

Steve Madden Boots from Salvation Army 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

8 Comments
  • Chai
    Posted at 15:21h, 03 January Reply

    didn’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 January Reply

    I 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 January Reply

    Nice 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 January Reply

    I 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 January Reply

    Congratulations 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 January Reply

    I 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 January Reply

    Congratulations on your article in the NY Times! My Goodwill stores don’t have any rewards cards…..yet

  • Natasha Fatah
    Posted at 12:01h, 13 January Reply

    Thanks 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

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