week 2: Thrifting

    When you type "mom jeans" in the search bar for Forever 21, you will find a few pairs of ripped up, baggy jeans. They might even have some weird or flashy pieces of embroidery on them if you're lucky. Most people who take the Forever 21 route will end up paying anywhere from $30-$40 for that 80's looking staple. If you type "Tommy Hilfiger" or "Calvin Klein" in the search bar for Urban Outfitters, you'll find $200 denim jackets or $50 sports bras. While this stuff is all quality and is definitely in style, there is a better option that most people refuse to open up to. If you're a sane person who actually likes saving money while looking good, there is nothing wrong with checking out your local Goodwill, or any other thrift shop. What we sometimes fail to realize, is that the clothes of today, in some cases, were the clothes a couple of decades ago. Searching the racks at thrift shops could leave you with some really cool finds. Those brands that could break your bank at an expensive retail store could cost you two or three bucks at a secondhand store. And even if you cant find that ripped pair of jeans you've been wanting, you could always find a nice piece of denim and distress it yourself. If you'd like to let your creativity shine through your wardrobe, then upcycling might just be the hobby for you. Try thrifting for something old, then adding your personal touch to make it seem brand new. Its a fun way to get creative, while saving money. And if you're lucky enough to find a good vintage piece, it'll be totally one of a kind. When people ask where you got that cute, and exclusive ensemble, you can proudly let them know that it was thrifted. Unique, fun clothes at a bargain price is all a shopaholic could ever ask for!