$2 romper

Got this romper for $2 at a garage sale. It is perfect for fall.

Thrift goals 2016

The New Year went off with a bang -- a Goodwill bang! Jan 1., and I was shopping at Goodwill bright and early trying to snag some 2016 deals. Now is the best time to thrift. Read here to see why.

But seriously. I've got serious thrift goals this year.

1. Don't overthrift. I gave away a shit ton of stuff in the last week. Things I was going to sell, fix, didn't fight right, didn't like, whatever. And guess what? I still have more to go. This year, I'm only buying items that I really like. Thanks to thrifting, I don't need for much. So I'm going to try extra hard to keep duplicate items out of my closet and avoid clutter whenever possible.

2. Don't add more projects. Seriously. I have bought things that were 2-3 sizes too small or that need repairs at the thrift store.  And guess what? Those items are still waiting for me to fix them. Fixing them won't happen. At least for me, it won't. This year, I'm not buying anything that's broken or not ready to wear. If I don't love it, I'm not buying it. It stays at the thrift store; that's someone else's thrift gift.

3. Yaaasss to designer thrift goals. I'm on the lookout for things I don't have in my closet - name brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, Louis Vuitton, etc. I may not find all of these at Goodwill, but I'm sure going to try, along with online consignment stores. Here's to a better thrift game this year!

4. Documenting. I am going to post more, whether that's here on this blog or on YouTube. I'm all about sharing my thrift finds with Bargainistas.

5. Set a budget. This one is a biggie. I drastically cut down my thrifting since the end of September. But it wasn't unusual for me to go into a Goodwill and buy everything I wanted -- $30-50 at a pop, sometimes once or twice a week. With no budget. No more. When I looked at all the things I bought in 2015 -- and some of them I returned back to charity-- I was being wasteful. No more.

That's it for me. What are your 2016 thrift goals? May your 2016 be filled with thrift wishes.~

Why RIGHT now is the best time of the year to score AMAZING thrift store shopping deals

Do you want to get the best bargains, the best thrift deals and AMAZING selections?

Right now is the best time to thrift the year's best bargains. That's right, Bargainistas! Now, die hard thrifters believe that anytime of the year is the best time to thrift. But I beg to differ: Right before Christmas and through the beginning of the New Year are the best times of the year to go thrift store shopping all year. Why? Folks are getting rid of clutter, cleaning their homes for the new year's, buying new gifts and preparing for their end of the year tax donations.

The BEST thrifting of the year

And that means that bargainistas can benefit by scoring what may be the best thrift deals of the year.

It make sense: Usually, folks want items they don't wear or use gone -- and many cases, to the Goodwill or thrift store they go -- for a clean slate for the New Year.

They've had all year to think about wearing something. And if December rolls around ... Plus, it's something about the end of the year that gives most folks that extra itch or incentive to get rid of things. Never underestimate what a Dec. 31st deadline for a tax donation receipt will do; if you had something you thought about giving up in July, by December, you're extra motivated to get rid of it.

I even got rid of some things and plan to give away more things this week -- some of them were thrifted. I always find amazing deals this time of year, so stay on the lookout for deals in your local thrift stores and consignment shops.

Happy Thrifting!

Would you pay $3,000 for torn clothing?

Listen. No way would I pay $3,000 for some mess that looks like someone wore it on the movie 'Roots' ... 

I CAN'T!

Not quite sure what runaway slave narrative Yeezy is on. But he needs his head checked.

The way my coins set up ... Seriously, I'd smack anyone who even thinks about buying this foolery. WHY?

And WTH is wrong with Kanye? First the $300 plain white T-shirts and now this? I think Kanye is skipping his meds. Kimye, get your boy! There is fashion ... and then there is foolishness.

 I think Bargainistas could easily create this look with a pair of scissors and clothing at Goodwill for about $20? 

What do you think?

Thrift party to help fellow thrifter Sandy Reynolds Moore

Thrift for a good cause! Bargainistas is hosting an online thrift party with proceeds benefitting a GoFundMe for my friend and fellow thrifter Sandy Reynolds Moore.

You get an item that is 'new to you' and Sandy and her son, who is a veteran, get assistance they need to find emergency shelter BEFORE the end of this month. Read more about her story on her GoFundMe page. 

Keep checking this site for more items added to benefit Sandy. All sales final. Paypal only. Please pay for items within 24 hours. Items are cross listed on multiple sites. Items will not be held and an item is only yours with approved Paypal payment. Prices include shipping. To reserve an item: SEND A PAYPAL INVOICE WITH PAYMENT AND LISTING THE ITEM YOU WANT TO: MercerMediaGroup@Gmail.com.

Questions? Email Mercermediagroup@gmail.com. 

Pricing from left to right:

Nike Air: $45, Good condition, Size 12 

Ann Taylor Loft flower strapless dress Size 6, like new $20 + Prada wedges size 6-6.5 OK condition. $45

Retro dress (new with tags) $35 + black Ferragamo slides, 7.5 $35

Jennifer Hudson animal print dress, Medium $30, excellent condition + Via Spaga heels, 7.5 Good condition $35

Sole Society coral/ flats, Size 11, $30

Brown vintage leather trench, size M, $50

Bandolino snakeskin print boots, size 7, NEW, $45

Ferragamo loafers, $55, Size 8 narrow, Excellent condition

Merona animal print dress. Size M, $16 Good condition

White House, Black Market black and white print dress, Size 2, $15

Sam Edelman animal print flats, NEW, $35, Size 9.5 M

Vintage electric blue heels, good condition, $25, Size 6.5

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit graphic print cocktail dress, $35, NEW< Size 10

Ferragamo slides, Black, Size 7.5, $35

Calvin Klein snow boots, new, Size 10, $40

 

Pricing from right to left, below:

Vans, size 8.5, $15, Used condition, shows wear (need light cleaning)

Sperry's, size 8 $20, Used condition, shows wear (need light cleaning)
Jessica Simpson dress, NEW with tags, $25 One shoulder, teal + Jessica Simpson shoes, $15 (Good condition)

ZigiSoho black and platinum heel, size 7, Worn once, $25

Juicy Couture purse, Used, shows signs of wear, $15
Via Spaga heels, red, 7.5, Good condition, $35

 

Shoe game WON!

Shoe game favor ain't fair.

I got these Valentino-inspired shoes from fellow Atlanta thrifter Ashley Gray. The Lord blessed me to wear the same heel size as she does  ... and when I tell you I stalk her shoes on Facebook .... LOL. Check her out on Facebook here.

Every single time I wear these shoes, I get compliments. Like now -- I'm at the doctor's office and everyone from patients to nurses to the doctor is complimenting me on them. Everyone wants to know where I got them ...


Chile, if they knew how much I paid for them .... Actually, I told them (but I don't think they believe me) I only spent $22.

These shoes cost me a dinner out at Longhorn ... The real Valentinos cost thousands! 

No, ma'am!

So you mean to tell me that she woke up that morning, decided to put her arms into a pair of jeans and wore them on her back ... literally?

Chile... Ummm ..... nope. Jesus died on the cross for this foolishness? Lawd, help me. I can't even can. It is Sunday. And I know my Lord did not pay it all on the cross so that she could wear a jacket on her damn back.

A jean jacket costs $6 at Goodwill! I know. I have a closet full of them. I am not here for this foolishness, k? Folks cut jeans and turn them into purses and skirts, fine. I am all for creativity. Do you, boo!

But this is just too much. I cannot! No. Nope. And hell nawl.