It has been about a year and a half ago since I began acquiring vintage/thrifted clothing and other items. An old wooden 1960's vanity dresser was the first piece to make me fall for the game. You see I wasn't raised with the idea that it was alright to buy used clothing. My mother always referred to it as a bad and dirty habit (I don't think she ever gave it a chance). For this very reason I had never stepped inside a thrift store until the age of 20. All these bloggers and youtube guru's were raving about how great it was. I wanted to see for myself. And so the collection began! I was missing out on so much! My wallet soon became pretty plentiful for my closet (I loved that). The broad selection of different garments made me happy. I could now mix and match as many times as I wanted! This is definitely a great tool for all of us college students that are under a budget and still want to look fashionable. Sure I still buy clothing from the mall (when I can) and mix it with the thrifted goods. I learned that saving money is far from a dirty habit. It's called being smart!
Some tips for begginers!
- Always wear flats! (You are going to be doing a lot of walking, digging, and browsing).
- Take hand sanitizer (Okay, so it's not a dirty habit but it's still a thrift store. Not everything is clean).
- Carry a small purse (You don't want to have your arms full with something heavy).
- Take your time and look through every corner. There are always hidden treasures!
Here are a few of the gorgeous pieces I have collected!
XoXo,
Reyna
