Tips 'n tricks for a successful visit!

Ok, so maybe you've never visited a thrift store. (I've been a time or 2 in my day, hee hee). There's some things to keep in mind when you are going. What might seem like a simple trip can quickly turn into a huge addiction.

1. Make sure you bring cash. There's nothing worse then setting foot into one of these stores and you realize that you have nothing but a Credit card to pay with. There are alot of thrift stores that now accept credit cards but this isn't the case for all of them. *Plus if you only have a certain amount of cash you'll limit the actual amount you are allowing yourself to spend.

2. Try a small, over the shoulders purse when shopping. Not only does this free up your hands to browse thru the aisles, but you won't have to worry about where your purse is at or if you've lost it. I'm very guilty of carrying all of my worldly possessions in my purses, so this will also alleviate back pains and make you a happier shopper :)

3. If it's worn, it's not worth it! Meaning, if you pick up a shirt and you love the color, etc but it's pilled, and looks really old, move on. Thrift stores have (usually) a huge selection of clothing, it's likely that they'll have other items you like even more and look a whole lot better than something that looks like you pulled it out of the garbage.

4. Most thrift stores don't have fitting rooms so: Wear a tank top. Sure it might be 20 degrees outside, especially if you live in Chicago, but put one on under your other shirts. You're going to want to try your findings on and it's totally not ok to give everyone a free show trying on that shirt you found. No fitting rooms is definitely an unappealing concept to alot of people, but there's always a way around that, hence the tank top. The tank top is great because they won't add alot of bulk to you so you'll get a realistic idea of how something will fit you.

5. If you find something that you're on the fence about, put it in your cart and keep moving. This will give you time to decide if you have to have it. Some of the best things I've bought have been items I thought "eh, it's ok" until I tried it on....and then tried it on again, as well as some of the things I haven't bought. If it's on sale, this makes it even harder. You feel like you're getting a deal so you have to have it, but that trip in the cart may clear your head and help you realize that puke green isn't a good look on you....or anyone.

Hello!

This is the very first post for my thrift store blog and I am sooo excited! I will be posting lots and lots of pictures of all the finds I come across. In fact, this weekend I found over 4 pieces of clothing and spent under $12. (One of the pieces was a pair of shoes!)

I hope this blog inspires more women to take advantage of the fabulous find at the thrift stores!