Something I Thought I'd Never Do.

To thrift: the act of bargain shopping for second-hand items at a discounted store.
Let's go thrifting this weekend.
I just thrifted the best jacket.
She's a great thrifter because she always finds unique items.

Usually associated with the students and shoppers on a budget.

However, I recently discovered that thrifting can be an enjoyable experience.  All sorts of people thrift.  But the beauty of being a thrifter is finding those magic items.
This past Saturday a friend of my suggested that we take a trip to the Garment District.  GD was celebrating their birthday and giving away free cake.  Definitely a good hook to get you into the store.  I had zero intention of spending any money, but suddenly I found myself amongst the designer racks where I picked up two BCBG items, and a Matthew Williamson for Macy's skirt.  Later I added to the pile a DKNY shirt and an Anne Klein scarf, and a cute shirt by some random brand.  Half of my items still had original tags on them, and the others were in very excellent condition.  Now in the past I have avoided the thrift stores for fear of wearing something that was previously owned/worn by some unknown person.  I do possess in my closet some great vintage handy-me-down items that I inherited from both my mother and grandmother.  But with these handy-me-downs there was an ability to trust the previous owners care for the item, and know where it's been.  While I may not be completely converted to the way of the thrifters, I am impressed that I can find some great deals.  My total at the end of the day was $82, I don't think I can beat that unless I were to buy less or pay less attention to the labels or care.  But I am certainly now open to another thrifty experience with the new found knowledge I have.

Pictures to come later.

Happy thrifting ladies and gents. xx