I decided to do a mini thrift store haul today. I didnt buy a crazy amount of items, but I did manage to find 4 amazing pieces!
The first was a pair of
Signed Coro Aurora Borealis Clip On Earrings
The second came in a bundle and it was a steal!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
8/22/13 Thrift Store Haul!
Hey everyone!
I decided to do a mini thrift store haul today. I didnt buy a crazy amount of items, but I did manage to find 4 amazing pieces!
The first was a pair of
a pair of vintage sterling screw back rhinestone, tear drop dangle earrings!
I decided to do a mini thrift store haul today. I didnt buy a crazy amount of items, but I did manage to find 4 amazing pieces!
The first was a pair of
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Thrift Store Treasures
Hey everyone!
A great way to feel that you've found a real gem for a great bargain is through thrift store hunting. I know, when people think of thrift stores they think of second hand garbage, but thats not the case all the time. Throughout the years I have found many great finds from such names as, Hermes Paris, Burberry London Fog and Cole Haan. I've even found amazing deals on cashmere scarfs and sweaters. The secret to finding these amazing finds is in the techniques and tools I use when im out shopping. Here in this blog entry ill be sharing with you my secrets to finding the meat of the thrift stores.
* TECHNIQUES / TOOLS *
- Be kind whenever possible (Its always good to make friends with a worker at the thrift shop, doing this will give you the benefits of finding out about new things that were just put onto the floor. Also the workers might get discounts and are able to hold items, if you are in good favor with them they might do you a favor!)
- Quality vs Big NAMES (Always first look at the quality of the items when your out hunting before you look at the brands, trying to find CHANEL specifically is hard and by looking for specific brands you could be limiting your chances of finding a DIOR. Look at the quality then look at its label, by doing this you might be in luck to find that the item your looking at might be a well known brand!)
-Use Value vs. Waste (While shopping lets say you find that nice 80's Armani Exchange dress, you are hesitant to buy it. Its a name brand so you quickly feel line snatching it up right? WRONG, regardless of the brand you must examine the style especially if its an older label from the brand, also the material and if its even your style and if its not then you should do your research on if you do resale on it and make money. Think before you buy!)
If its broke, dont fix it (looking at the condition of an item is important regardless if its used or new. A small hole can be fixed, but it also can grow bigger and lose threads I dont think can be fixed. If you find a treasure with too much damage and where you know the value of it might go down if you tamper with it, then its not worth it. Dont collect useless items that are already down in value because your losing more than you think!)
The real vs fake (One of the many problems with thrift store hunting is whether a certain brand is authentic. The one and only tool which can help spot the originals from the fakes is research. I suggest doing research of various brands, styles and materials and writing mini notes on a small portable notepad before venturing out to the stores. By doing this youll be able to shop with confidence that you really are getting a good deal and your moneys worth!)
Look for the classics (when thrift store shopping its always good to look for items that are always in season and timeless pieces. Also piece that might be vintage but iconic, i.e. jackie O glasses and the little black dress)
- Thank you for reading, I hope this blog has helped those who are fellow thrift hunters and inspired those who didnt think finding anything would be possible.
A great way to feel that you've found a real gem for a great bargain is through thrift store hunting. I know, when people think of thrift stores they think of second hand garbage, but thats not the case all the time. Throughout the years I have found many great finds from such names as, Hermes Paris, Burberry London Fog and Cole Haan. I've even found amazing deals on cashmere scarfs and sweaters. The secret to finding these amazing finds is in the techniques and tools I use when im out shopping. Here in this blog entry ill be sharing with you my secrets to finding the meat of the thrift stores.
* TECHNIQUES / TOOLS *
- Be kind whenever possible (Its always good to make friends with a worker at the thrift shop, doing this will give you the benefits of finding out about new things that were just put onto the floor. Also the workers might get discounts and are able to hold items, if you are in good favor with them they might do you a favor!)
- Quality vs Big NAMES (Always first look at the quality of the items when your out hunting before you look at the brands, trying to find CHANEL specifically is hard and by looking for specific brands you could be limiting your chances of finding a DIOR. Look at the quality then look at its label, by doing this you might be in luck to find that the item your looking at might be a well known brand!)
-Use Value vs. Waste (While shopping lets say you find that nice 80's Armani Exchange dress, you are hesitant to buy it. Its a name brand so you quickly feel line snatching it up right? WRONG, regardless of the brand you must examine the style especially if its an older label from the brand, also the material and if its even your style and if its not then you should do your research on if you do resale on it and make money. Think before you buy!)
If its broke, dont fix it (looking at the condition of an item is important regardless if its used or new. A small hole can be fixed, but it also can grow bigger and lose threads I dont think can be fixed. If you find a treasure with too much damage and where you know the value of it might go down if you tamper with it, then its not worth it. Dont collect useless items that are already down in value because your losing more than you think!)
The real vs fake (One of the many problems with thrift store hunting is whether a certain brand is authentic. The one and only tool which can help spot the originals from the fakes is research. I suggest doing research of various brands, styles and materials and writing mini notes on a small portable notepad before venturing out to the stores. By doing this youll be able to shop with confidence that you really are getting a good deal and your moneys worth!)
Look for the classics (when thrift store shopping its always good to look for items that are always in season and timeless pieces. Also piece that might be vintage but iconic, i.e. jackie O glasses and the little black dress)
- Thank you for reading, I hope this blog has helped those who are fellow thrift hunters and inspired those who didnt think finding anything would be possible.
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