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So? Why Thrifting?

Let me just start out by saying that I LOVE clothes. LOVE. However, I don't give a rat's patoot about fashion. I just like what I like. What I don't like is paying full price for anything. Pretty sure my soul is a cheapskate. Therefore I thrift and I can thrift like a crazy woman. (In fact, I do thrift like a crazy woman.) I recently lost quite a bit of weight and needed to replace most of my too large wardrobe. I still am planning on losing another 15-20 pounds and dropping money on clothes when I'm going to need more is not happening. I figured why the hell not share my thrifting scores and clearance sale finds. Plus, I plan on sharing thrifting advice/ skills and perhaps sharing an upcycled project or two. (I also happen to cuss a bit like a sailor. Fine, a LOT like a sailor. I will send out a blanket apology now if that offends you.)

Reasons to thrift in no particular order:

  • SAVING MONEY! Who the heck doesn't like saving money?
  • It's the thrill of the hunt! You have no idea what treasures you will find! Or what horrors you will find. Don't worry I have full intentions on sharing the scary stuff too. Sometimes you just got to try on the neon paisley bell bottoms to get a good laugh. 
  • It's a great way to recycle. The fashion industry and ready-to-wear clothes produce more waste than you can imagine. Instead of buying new and adding to that waste, thrifting takes what's already been made and not creating more. 
  • Thrifting is a fabulous way to get together with your friends. I love getting a group together and tackling a thrift store. 
  • Finding vintage items! Vintage clothing items can really make a unique wardrobe. 
Without further ado, today's outfit. (You didn't know there would be PICTURES?!?! I may need to lay off the caps lock button a bit. Kind of obnoxious if you ask me.)


Outfit breakdown:
Philosophy black cap sleeve tshirt (it was BRAND new with tags) - $2.50
Rock & Republic jeans - retails for $88. I paid $2.50
Leopard print flats - Payless shoes from 5 years ago? I know I didn't pay more than $10 for them

An entire outfit for $15!!!!! Seriously people! 

Make sure to follow me on facebook @funkliciousthrifting. I will share outtake photos. My photographer is my adorable 10 year old and we like to ham it up a bit. 

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