BOYZ THERE?
i couldnt resist adding this..ive loved this video since the first time i saw it like 3 years ago..m.i.a. has ALWAYS been on some other stuff..you guys are just 5 years tooooo late!!!
ciao, sal
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the secret to my
success
airwaves: walk like an egyptian - the bangles
"walk like an egyptiaannn.....walk like an egyptiannn.."
(this also gets me in the mood for thrifting)
Jaron is my favorite person to go thrifting with, so i recently sat down to dinner with him to figure out some tips for having success at the thrift store to share them with you all since a few of you have asked me about it, so we gave you some do's and donts, what to look for, to avoid, etc...
Things You Need
time
go with an ample amount of it, the thrift store is not something that can be done in a matter of minutes, make sure you have atleast an hour to browse.
money
even though things are usually dirt cheap, money is a good thing to have in case of a really good fine, or if you just find a lot of good stuff which is not unheard of. on the bright side, twenty dollars goes a looooooong way.
an open mind
just because someone else wore it, doesnt mean that youre cheap. Lots of people shop at thrift and vintage stores, its not just for the "poor", contrary to popular belief. Secondly be open to new things, its easier to buy something you wouldnt normally wear when its 2.00 dollars compared to 20.
hand sanitizer - i feel like thats self explanatory.
Things to do
go with someone trustworthy whose opinion you value
not someone who will criticize your choices because of their own personal taste and will tell you when something is whimsical, or if it's worthless.
go on days when you can get a deal
you can save even more money at the thrift store than you thought, they have days when you can get great deals, i.e. 50 cent mondays, miscellaneous wednesdays, and their 50% of sale days when everthing in the store is 50% off, theres always something!
be creative
just because something is too long or slightly too big doesnt mean its not worth being altered, many a great dress has been left behind due to people not willing to be creative, not having a vvision, or not willing to spend the money to have things altered
be conscientous of your size
Be aware of your size and how your body fits certain things, often times vintage clothing sizes are different from current sizes, so if youre able to try things on, do so, thrifting is mainly trial and error so try until you get to the point when you can simply look at a garment and know if its going to fit you or not.
have a plan
we (jaron and i) often find out what we're both looking for to add to our wardrobes, this somewhat slices down on time spent simply meandering down the aisles, you also wont be overwhelmed with the size of the store itself
Things not to do
get discouraged
the trift store can be super overwhelming and HAS been known to cause anxiety attacks LOL, but its really nothing to be taken too seriously
buy undergarments
i.e. underwear,bras,bathing suits..etc. that is STRICTLY off limits.
Things to do
GIVE BACK!
Make an effort to donate your old clothes that you dont wear anymore or things you bought that didnt fit, not only will you be playing a role in bettering someone else, youll be bettering yourself as well!
well guys, we hope these tips help you and your journey, send me pictures and any tips you think might be helpful. This begins spring fling week, i hope you enjoy whats in store!
airwaves: walk like an egyptian - the bangles
"walk like an egyptiaannn.....walk like an egyptiannn.."
(this also gets me in the mood for thrifting)
Jaron is my favorite person to go thrifting with, so i recently sat down to dinner with him to figure out some tips for having success at the thrift store to share them with you all since a few of you have asked me about it, so we gave you some do's and donts, what to look for, to avoid, etc...
Things You Need
time
go with an ample amount of it, the thrift store is not something that can be done in a matter of minutes, make sure you have atleast an hour to browse.
money
even though things are usually dirt cheap, money is a good thing to have in case of a really good fine, or if you just find a lot of good stuff which is not unheard of. on the bright side, twenty dollars goes a looooooong way.
an open mind
just because someone else wore it, doesnt mean that youre cheap. Lots of people shop at thrift and vintage stores, its not just for the "poor", contrary to popular belief. Secondly be open to new things, its easier to buy something you wouldnt normally wear when its 2.00 dollars compared to 20.
hand sanitizer - i feel like thats self explanatory.
Things to do
go with someone trustworthy whose opinion you value
not someone who will criticize your choices because of their own personal taste and will tell you when something is whimsical, or if it's worthless.
go on days when you can get a deal
you can save even more money at the thrift store than you thought, they have days when you can get great deals, i.e. 50 cent mondays, miscellaneous wednesdays, and their 50% of sale days when everthing in the store is 50% off, theres always something!
be creative
just because something is too long or slightly too big doesnt mean its not worth being altered, many a great dress has been left behind due to people not willing to be creative, not having a vvision, or not willing to spend the money to have things altered
be conscientous of your size
Be aware of your size and how your body fits certain things, often times vintage clothing sizes are different from current sizes, so if youre able to try things on, do so, thrifting is mainly trial and error so try until you get to the point when you can simply look at a garment and know if its going to fit you or not.
have a plan
we (jaron and i) often find out what we're both looking for to add to our wardrobes, this somewhat slices down on time spent simply meandering down the aisles, you also wont be overwhelmed with the size of the store itself
Things not to do
get discouraged
the trift store can be super overwhelming and HAS been known to cause anxiety attacks LOL, but its really nothing to be taken too seriously
buy undergarments
i.e. underwear,bras,bathing suits..etc. that is STRICTLY off limits.
Things to do
GIVE BACK!
Make an effort to donate your old clothes that you dont wear anymore or things you bought that didnt fit, not only will you be playing a role in bettering someone else, youll be bettering yourself as well!
well guys, we hope these tips help you and your journey, send me pictures and any tips you think might be helpful. This begins spring fling week, i hope you enjoy whats in store!
ciao, sal
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i cant believe how obsessed
i am with The City.
airwaves:top of the world - the pussycat dolls(The City theme)
"give me those bright lights..."
Soooooo..im not much of a tv watcher, but ever since i started watching this show on mtv, ive become addicted. ive never seen an episode of the hills, laguna beach, tool academy, etc. But The City is one show i cant get enough of. I couldnt get into Sex and the City because it was too raunchy for my taste, nor did i like reality tv because it wasnt reality at all, but after seeing this show with one of the homies (shout out to imani) via mtv.com, I CANT STOP. i loooove whitney, allie, and erin. have an unhealthy crush on jay, would have an affair with adam, and would literally kill olivia...and then bring her back to life to be my bff. Before i get to the rest of the cast, let me talk about my love/hate relationship with Olivia. One. the girl is the EPITOME of the b word, but she reminds me so much of my mother with her posh and slightly demeaning view of others that i cant help but admire her. shes a real life regina george. she brings sooooo much LIFE to the show and i would commit heinous crimes to have her closet. Erin (in all her sweetness) reminds me of a few of my female friends which is probably why i enjoy her presence, and allie is kindve the girl who you only hang out with if youre having a bad day..looking at her makes me feel better about myself, sorry! but whitney. dear sweet lovable whitney. you make the show worth while, youre always so nonplussed and your innocence of a small time girl in a big time city just makes your character so good to watch. but i feel like all of the negative energy between you and olivia really keep the storylines going and im sooo grateful for that. theres nothing about this show that id change, unless i got to see more time at the offica and behind the scenes of DVF...but other than that.
thank you mtv for sucking me in along with the rest of the fashionistas and uptown hipsters that are brainwashed by this show. god bless you! The City comes on mondays on mtv @ 10 pm. followed by my other addiction..daddy's girls...but thats another post..
ciao, sal.
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