01.02.14 Benefits of Thrifting

Hello Sparklers across the globe! It's Katie! Today I am going to discuss all of the amazing benefits of shopping at thrift stores. There are truly so many different reasons that I am going to bullet them off so it won't take as long. :P lol (I'm so lazy).....

• The prices are cheaper.
• Shirts usually range from $0.25 to $5.00 depending on the store.
• Pants can be anywhere from $1.00 to $10.00.
• Dresses go from $2.59 to $25.00 depending on style and brand.
• You can find prom dresses there for way less than you would at boutiques and such.
• You can get name brand items for the fraction of the original cost.
• You won't feel guilty on spending too much money on a certain item.
• It's a great way to show originality and creativity.
• You can "Upcycle" an item and make it your own.
• Great for DIY projects.
• You can find unique, vintage pieces you wouldn't find in stores.
• Sometimes you find name brand pieces with the price tags still on them!

In order to find to best items you must have patience. Great items aren't just going to jump out at you and scream, "BUY ME!". You have to look fairly hard.

I have lucked out multiple times a found things like...

• A wedding dress in perfect condition for only $8.00.
• A Louis Vuitton purse for $25.00.
• Shirts, pants, and dresses from the following places and brands: Hollister, H&M, Aeropostale, Aerie, American Eagle, Forever 21, Rue 21, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Kenneth Cole, and more!

Also, I just wanted to add in, if you find a shirt a little banged up, but you still kind of like it, don't turn it down right off the bat! You could Upcycle it! For those who haven't heard of Upcycling, I am going to link a really cool YouTube video of it at the bottom.

Well that's all for today folks! Remember Sparklers: Be you, be flawless!

For cool ways to Upcycle thrift t-shirts... CLICK HERE!