Thrifty

Who shops at thrift stores?

Cuz if ya don't, ya crazy!

I live in a small town, so the thrift stores leave alot to be desired.  But if you visit them a couple of times a week, you can sometimes find some good stuff.

For instance, the other day, I got the urge.  and you know when you get the urge, you have to satisfy that urge.  So, Im on the hunt for a leopard coat.  I want it from the 50's or 60's..kinda "swingy" and short.  And a red blazer.  You should always have a red blazer, don't you think?

so, Im looking through the racks of coat/jackets.  I see a grey wool blazer..pull it out.  I notice that it's single breasted, two buttons.  Clearly a man's blazer.  But I try it on anyway.  Ya, it's a little big.  Then I look inside, and it says OSCAR DE LA RENTA.  HELLO!  That baby is coming home with me, regardless of the size or sexual preference!  and since most thrift stores have some sort of deal, where the color ticket on the garment is 50% off that day, I looked at the color.  Today's colors for 50% off?  green and yellow.  color of the ticket.  GREEN! Price of the Oscar?  $2.  TWO BUCKS!!  SCORE!

I know alot of people are skeeved out by wearing used clothing.  I say as long as you wash the stuff carefully, you're good to go.  But that's just me.  hell, the jean jacket I bought I didn't even wash before wearing it!  is that gross?

Give your local thrift store a try.  Whenever I travel, that's the first thing I do in a new town...scope out the thrift stores. 

have a great day!