One of my absolute favorite pastimes of ALL time has got to be shopping. For as long as I can remember I have thoroughly enjoyed going out and hunting for treasures to add to my ever growing collection. Much like Ariel from The Little Mermaid I have a happy place among my many wonderful things. However, unlike Ariel I can't find my goodies at the bottom of the ocean but rather have to scourge my local thrift and consignment shops, putting my nerves and sense of willpower to the ultimate test.
Some people much prefer cutting out the middle man by going straight to the department store for their material needs, but I think, 'why spend the money when I can find it at a fraction of the price and also have an adventure?' So, the journey begins.
And although thrift and consignment shopping can by a trying experience at times I consider it well worth the effort. Partly because I love getting to find something I was not expecting and finding out that what they want for it is sometimes as high as ninety percent of the original price. For example the neon J.Crew flats in the picture above. They cost twenty dollars and retail for over a hundred and fifty. I was ecstatic! Everything you see in that image cost me less than what those shoes would have been originally priced at. Thus comes the satisfaction of thrift and consignment shopping.
Another added bonus of shopping at these types of locations is getting to support local businesses and charities such as Goodwill and food banks. Not only are you able to get what you want, but you're giving back to the community that you live in and recycling in a completely fabulous way!
I will admit that I truly love my designer brands and I seem to love more every day. I can't get enough of Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors, Chanel, J.Crew and Kate Spade, but have a hard time affording those triple digit price tags. So, in order to keep peace with my budget I wait then make a trip out to some of my favorite shops and score the hundred dollar ring from Betsey Johnson for fifteen bucks. I feel no shame and will never stop looking great for less.
Be True To You With Love. <3
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