{Thrifty Thursday}

#1: 

Have an idea about your style before you head in. You are going to find lots of things there because they are usually huge stores, but what are you actually going to wear? Think of the outfit you have in mind for that item. If it is something that brings an outfit to mind right away, then it is a keeper. If not, throw it back.

#2: 

Just look around. Just because you went to the thrift store, doesn't mean you have to leave with something. While you are there pile your basket with ANYTHING that looks worth keeping, and then try it ALL on. You will know, when it is on you, whether or not it is worth keeping. If you are not TOTALLY in love with it, throw it back. If you leave with nothing, don't be discouraged, because that store is always changing and you might just get uber lucky another time.

#3. 

Wander Aimlessly: Even if you are looking for something specific, take a couple of minutes to just browse, that is usually when I find my favorite treasures. Venture out to a new section. Maybe you always just look at the shoes, try going down every pant isle, or blouse isle. Find something you like? Throw it in the basket and remember the most important thing is to try on EVERYTHING. That way you don't go home with something that doesn't fit right, or leave something that maybe would have fit better.

#4. 

Be Creative:  Thrift stores allow you to be creative with your style. Why? Because when you only have to pay 3.99 for a pair of pants, you are much more willing to try something a little different. So use your thrift store to help you step out of your comfort style box, and try a different style, or a new color.


#5. 
Create an inspiration book of outfits that you like, or clothes you want from your favorite fashion magazines. That way you will notice a pattern that will help you understand your fashion style, and give you an idea of what to look for the next time you go thrifting.

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{Thrifty Thursday} An Inspiration Book & Share Your Treasure

For this Thrifty Thursday, I wanted to share another tip that might help you while you are wandering through the thrift store, aimlessly.

Make an Inspiration Book:

Here is mine. I took a cute journal, one of my fashion magazines and started ripping out pictures of outfits or clothes that I liked. 

Then I started pasting them into the book. (I also did hair inspirations). I realized that turning down the corners of my favorite pages did not make it easy for me to get inspiration, nor did cut down on clutter because I was saving the whole magazine for just a few pictures. 

But when I started cutting the pictures out and pasting them all into one book, I learned a lot about my own personal style. I also noticed how much that helped while I was thrifting, because I had an idea of what I was looking for. Whether it was bohemian, anything floral or striped, or a cute skirt. It put a little more order to the thrifting chaos. 

I hope this suggestion helps on this Thrifty Thursday. Now let's share some thrifted treasures!!!

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1. Jewelscapes thrifty clothes 2. liz claiborne purple 3. Beautiful Spring Day 4. My Vintage and Thrifted Outfit 5. Thrifted Denim Shirt & Blazer

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{Thrifty Thursday} Wander Aimlessly

Ok, still sick here, and now my boys are too, but I didn't want to leave you hanging any longer. These pants are one of my favorite thrifted treasures. So I decided to put a picture of them with two more tips to help you succeed during your next thrifting adventure.

#3. Wander Aimlessly: Even if you are looking for something specific, take a couple of minutes to just browse, that is usually when I find my favorite treasures. Venture out to a new section. Maybe you always just look at the shoes, try going down every pant isle, or blouse isle. Find something you like? Throw it in the basket and remember the most important thing is to try on EVERYTHING. That way you don't go home with something that doesn't fit right, or leave something that maybe would have fit better.

#4. Be Creative:  Thrift stores allow you to be creative with your style. Why? Because when you only have to pay 3.99 for a pair of pants, you are much more willing to try something a little different. So use your thrift store to help you step out of your comfort style box, and try a different style, or a new color.

For tips #1 and #2 go here.