I went out with mom this weekend for some thrift shopping. If this happened 3 years ago, I would have said ‘no’. Back then, I didn’t quite love the idea of shopping clothes and stuff at second hand stores. I used to think that buying other peoples stuff was a little less than unsanitary or “icky”. I was really worried that a friend from school might see me walking in the store. Quite frankly I was embarrassed and ashamed.
After being dragged to various thrift shops over the course of months I started to reluctantly sift through some of the racks. I remember the smells of all the clothing collectively formed a stench I found less than appealing which further added to my apprehension of the whole process. After about a minute of browsing through the racks I stumbled upon a lovely little gem of a dress. What would normally cost much at a department store was only sold for about $2!! I tried it on and when I was happy with how I looked, I proceeded to checkout. It’s almost as if every negative thought I had about this place just vanished from my mind in an instant. I was excited about my dress, I was excited it fit me like a glove, and I was most excited it cost me a mere 2 dollars.
From then on I looked at thrift shopping in a whole different way. It became exciting to delve through a rack not knowing if the next hanger pushed to the side would reveal a “must have” piece of fashion. I’m not sure that if others would view this process with the same elation but getting clothes at a rock bottom price should be enough to muster even a little sparkle of enthusiasm. Growing up, I now frequent thrift shops!
Situations have arisen where my friends thought what I was wearing was pretty and asked me where I got it. I’m no longer ashamed to say a “thrift store” or “I picked this up at a garage sale for a dollar.” Their reactions seem to be a mixture of uncertainty and perhaps a little impressed. What’s more, there is only one item available in the whole store making it one-of-its-kind. Even if the item is “out of style”, I know that I can accessorize and mix and match with other clothing to make a whole new, fresh outfit.
some of my fave dresses from thrift shops. 
There is a stigma that only poor or lower class people shop at second hand thrift stores, but this is not true. Many celebrities and wealthier people shop in thrift stores too. When I shop, I keep in mind that it’s important to inspect everything I buy and make conscious decisions. The items are second hand, and we need to make sure that we’re getting the best deal possible especially its quality.
xoxo
Steph.
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I love all your finds!!
awe thank you Ms Prerna!
)) I love them too specially the pink dress… It feels so good to find lovely gems at a thrift store 
)) thanks for dropping by! <3
I totally agree. When I was younger, we were pretty poor so my Mom always shopped at Goodwill to get our clothes and I used to be so embarrassed and ashamed. Now I’m always in Goodwill trying to find something cute on a budget! It is really the same thing in the end, only much cheaper. I’ve found some of my favorite pieces of clothing from thrift shops.
Pardon my crudness but there is another side to the “re-use” story. And this is mine.
http://whoopiebrain.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/recycling-reusing-second-handing-and-my-underwear-notice-i-didnt-say-panties/
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Fantastic colours!
I must say that I’m the queen of Thrift shoppers! ^_^ I love love thrift shops! ^_^ Most of my dresses were bought at thrift shops and I must say I’m proud wearing ‘em. Why? because people won’t even notice that it was second hand, it all depends on the way you carry yourself. ^_^
Yup I love thrift stores and am not ashamed to say (well gloat usually) about the clothes I got from them. I have to drag my mom!
Great finds! If you think about it, thrift shopping can be kind of like an adventure, or some type of treasure hunt. I love that polka dot dress.
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