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THIS IS WHY …

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WE THRIFT.

Morgan Delapa – owner of Treasure Trove Vintage.

{ RECAP: This week I went thrift shopping with Morgan DeLapa, owner of Treasure Trove Vintage, and her mama, Honey, photographer + owner of DeLapa Photography. They showed me the ropes + shared < most > of their trade secrets. (I still don’t know how Morgan finds her incredible vintage pieces, and that’s exactly why she has a boutique!) While I won’t “thrift + tell” the secrets they did divulge, this post shares 2 thrifty sources + 3 reasons to thrift on your own. The loot I cashed-in on??? Less than $35. Take a look! }

thrift-ventory

• 2 sweatshirts
• 1 chunky sweater coat
• 1 sunflower cropped tank
• 1 suede, satin, embellished vest
• 1 romper (Forever21)
• 1 skirt, tags-still-on (Zara)
• 2 pairs of flats (1 brand name, 1 designer couture)

get your thrift on: this is why we thrift

1. On Trend. I’m more a classics girl, myself. But when I find super trendy items for less than $5, I am about that single-season-wear. I want it. The on trend pieces from this thrifty trip??
   • cropped sweatshirt – wear it daily
   • suede + satin embellished vest – cannot wait to debut
   • sunflower cropped tank – welcome back ’90’s
   • romper – my 1st romp with ‘er
2. Designer on a Dime. I don’t buy designer. I actually don’t care … and I can’t afford. But, when it’s designer for less than $50, let alone less than $5–well, that’s just smarts. And, it’s bragging rights:
   • $3, Zara beaded skirt, tags still on – $140 originally
   • $2.50, Joan & David couture, handmade in Italy leather loafers – $350+ estimated 
3. Sustainability. Thrift shopping sustains 3 main stakes. When you thrift shop you:
   • community –  give back to your community
   • environment – recycle and help the environment
   • economy – partake in the multiplier effect, which turns your dollars into real revenue

I think we also thrift for the sheer excitement of finding exactly what we want for about 90% less than we normally pay. Some people thrift for the thrill + others, for the romance. Regardless, as you set fourth on your new thrift, take every single cue you can get from these 2 Rochester bloggers.

Handmade Joan & David Loafers.   thrifty sources

Simply Sarah. Follow her on Instagram, Like her on Facebook, + Check out the website. Shit-you-not: once your jealousy over her insanely satiable finds subsides, you’ll remember to feel happy. Because this woman tells you what is up in the world of fashion thrifts + home finds.

The Treasure Trove. Okay! Rouse is up. You, too, can figure out < most > of Morgan’s secrets without accompanying her on a thrifting trip. Follow the blog, Double tap both Instagrams (personal and store), + Like Treasure Trove Vintage on Facebook, to … I hate to admit it … thwart my chances of buying up her entire boutique.

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And tell me, please … Why do you thrift??

#thrift

#shoplocal

XO.