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When I was a kid, my dad used to always drag us along with him to one of his favorite places in the world: the thrift store. My dad bought most of stuff from there (shoes, jacket, other knick knacks) and I never understood why he couldn’t just buy new stuff even though there were more expensive (I guess that was just his thing). We went there so frequently that I guess you could say, after many outings there, my siblings and I became very familiar with the “thrift store smell”. And yes, there IS a smell! 
I didn’t have as much fun as my dad during those trips when I was younger, but all that has changed 
. I saw how great an outfit from the thrift store could be, and I realized that stores like Goodwill and Value Village are actually perfect places to find cheap, vintage clothes that no one else will have.
Now, instead of cringing at the idea of going to the thrift store, I actually have these weird urges to run there so I can fill my closet with, not junk, but great pieces of clothing. Also nowadays, you’ll find me actually begging my dad to drive me there…even if the place does have the “thrift store smell”.. 
I’m still an amateur when it comes to “thrifting”, but here’s what I got so far:
COMFY BLACK GRANNY SWEATER ($5.99):
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BEADED PUPPY COIN PURSE ($1.99):
STRIPED TOMMY HILFIGER SWEATER ($6.99):
That last one doesn’t look very nice on a hanger, so I took a picture of myself wearing it with my black H&M tulle skirt. I think the tulle skirt would look good with the black granny sweater too. 
I’m actually looking forward to the Fall season just so that I can wear this!
Posted by Damita on Aug.28.09:
What a pretty website 
Love the jumpers, very cute
Posted by Krystalyna on Aug.28.09:
Ugh, I hate the smell of thrift stores. I also hate how it gives me a dry feeling, like I need to put on extra lotion before I go in. xD
When I used to go, me and my sister always tried to find cute, vintage stuff, but everything just looked so tacky all the time! Haha. But the stuff you got is really nice. I love how you paired that sweater with your skirt (which is cute btw!).
Posted by emma on Aug.29.09:
haha love the granny sweater!
Posted by Nickolena on Aug.29.09:
Sasquatch, hello is a pretty nifty name. I hope you like the first issue when it comes out!
Posted by Mimi on Aug.29.09:
I used to cringe at the idea of thrift store shopping as well, but now I appreciate them much more, especially when my wallet is running dry. You really can find some good stuff there if you looked.
Posted by Kristina on Aug.29.09:
I’m glad somebody agrees!
lol, Twilight = Ruined. ;)
YAY! G-Dragon lovers unite! :3
I loved his new album, it was fantastic. I had to immediately get all of the songs. Woot.
What did you think? ^_^
Yes I totally agree on Thrift Store shopping. I recently went to a Value Village and found so many great things. It’d be great to go back and get more.
Absolutely love the outfit you put together. Great Thrifting. ;)
Posted by Veronica Hebard on Aug.30.09:
I love Value Village/ Savers! They have great P days!!
Posted by Kanu on Aug.30.09:
Aww your comment made me smile! It meant a lot to me 
you are so sweet.
I love your site and the layout looks so beautiful 
and I love these smilies 
The sweater really looks good on you and with the tulle skirt, kinda vintage 
Posted by Brandy on Sep.01.09:
I’ve bought some shoes from the Thrift store before. They were actually pretty cute too. Not ashamed to say either. I love the outfit you put together too.
This layout is pure of epic win.
Posted by Gel on Sep.03.09:
I love the combination of the outfit you put. I lack in that ability haha. I also have no idea how to buy anything from the thrift store but I guess it’s high time that I learn how to soon
Posted by Oridusartic on Sep.04.09:
The black granny sweater looks good! 
btw your blog layout is really nice, love it!
Posted by Car on Sep.05.09:
Oh wow that’s so cool the things you can get from a thrift store. The granny sweater is really nice. And the Tommy Hilfiger one looks great with your skirt!
I love the layout btw. It’s really original and cute
Posted by Melle on Sep.05.09:
I cant remember if I’ve ever been to a thrift store.. maybe I did.. OMG I love the beaded puppy coin purse and the skirt
