A couple days ago Miss Cake and I ventured across the interstate to find some deals at two South O thrift stores. First we went to New Life Thrift on 36th and Harrison which was actually featured in a November 2006 issue of Nylon Magazine (but of course I've been going there for years). I found three dresses for less than $10, my favorite one (pic coming soon) setting me back 98 cents!! I also bought a orange button up shirtdress and a red peter pan collared dress adorned with a huge black bow (perfect for Fall '08). At New Life I also found a long gold necklace with a juicy red apple and a small black purse... plus all my purchases added up to less than $12! Take that Urban Outfitters!
Next we went to Thrift World at 36th and Q and I found a scarf, pair of sandals, a belt...and I thought I had already had a good day.
What I love the most about thrift shopping is that usually it's hit or miss, and when it's good it's great and your barely spend any money. Some of my best 'personality' pieces are vintage finds that have cost me next to nothing. Even if you don't end up wearing them as much as you thought you would at least it's not $60 down the drain.
Which brings me to a funny story. Another intern and I were working when two women came in and inquired about Bellwether Boutique that just opened around the corner from Trocadero. We said that it's a gorgeous space with vintage clothing, to which one of the woman asked, "Vintage is that like used?" I bet those women don't even recycle :(
In other fashion news...
- Prosper Assouline the publisher of high-end fashion and art books opened his first American location, secondly only to Paris. The boutique is located at the Plaza Hotel in New York, and features an in-house bar.
- The New York Times reports that statement earrings are the latest trend, thank you Kate Moss
stay tuned..
