tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post3099475401940168962..comments2024-01-08T22:40:19.118-08:00Comments on The Thrifty Chicks: What are Snake Eyes?Shopping Golightlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04086883816963590796noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-26490637308555922682011-07-24T08:18:55.555-07:002011-07-24T08:18:55.555-07:00For years I would be frustrated that it would cost...For years I would be frustrated that it would cost me more to dry clean a thrifted item than to purchase it! I still tend to stay away from dry-clean only items, unless they're totally fabulous, because they're so expensive to maintain.<br /><br />But I have a great tip for the rest of you.<br /><br />For laundering all those lovely thrifted cashmere and hand-knitted sweaters I always use Eucalan. No agitation, no rinsing. Super easy and super good for the fibers. My friend is a knitter and she told me that other detergents, even gentle ones like Woolite will cause wool fibers to fade and become brittle over time. Now I feel empowered to wash all my wools as often as I want.Annahttp://harveystreet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-11496597730064191192011-07-20T13:11:47.127-07:002011-07-20T13:11:47.127-07:00The hard part is passing things up, but just becau...The hard part is passing things up, but just because it's such a great deal, doesn't mean anything. Love your advice. More people need to read that post. Very useful, especially if you're a new thrift shopper. <br />My sister and I are trying to start a blog to give people who might want to try thrift stores some advice and glimpses of the types of things they could find. More people should discover the wonders to be found at these stores. <br />Thanks for your execellent post!<br />Jess :)Jess @twinstyles.bloghttp://twinstyles.blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-59912414923729903992011-07-19T12:08:55.224-07:002011-07-19T12:08:55.224-07:00I love that you call it "snake eyes"! I ...I love that you call it "snake eyes"! I disagree a little bit with the thumbing through racks item-by-item. I spend about 80% of my thrifting time going through clothing item-by-item and usually, the best things that I find are things that were tucked away or hidden where I wouldn't have found them if I did a walk-by.<br /><br />For me, though, cobalt is the color that catches my eye and I have found items I LOVE in a last minute "let's just look at this because it's a pretty color" moment :)<br /><br />Thanks for your great tips!Ally @ Fever Thrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126391025264008482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-84680769062085578202011-07-18T06:29:33.427-07:002011-07-18T06:29:33.427-07:00Daisy,
Cute finds! I bought an Anthro blouse for ...Daisy,<br /><br />Cute finds! I bought an Anthro blouse for $2.50 this weekend - it was a Dry Clean Only and came out the gentle cycle just peaches.<br /><br />I’ve been pondering a Gardening Golightly sister blog, My Partial Shade Life. It’s pretty astonishing how much biomass I’ve packed in to our city yard: seven trees for the partial shade life, countless hedges/shrubs, a vegetable garden, pond with frogs, four berry patches, loads of beds with old world herbs. All this mostly in the theme of a woodland garden suffering in the hot sun at 5,280’ on a high plain dessert. I figure if you can’t live in the woods, bring them to you. Laughed the other day when I noticed one of my gardens was packed with Valerian, Comfrey and Fever Few – must have been in need of sedation when I planted them years ago.Shopping Golightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086883816963590796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-88136282224192265422011-07-17T20:08:22.800-07:002011-07-17T20:08:22.800-07:00great post! check out my "pro thrift tips&quo...great post! check out my "pro thrift tips" post on my blog for some additional 'snake-eye" type of tips :)<br /><br />- jeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-51686406072430301742011-07-17T17:39:36.946-07:002011-07-17T17:39:36.946-07:00http://compostermom.blogspot.com/2011/07/professio...http://compostermom.blogspot.com/2011/07/professional-wardrobe-second-hand-style.html If you're interested. :)Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-47250676028736056532011-07-17T17:36:14.999-07:002011-07-17T17:36:14.999-07:00I shopped for professional clothes (jackets, speci...I shopped for professional clothes (jackets, specifically) last week. We didn't thrift, but we went to three second-hand stores that sell on consignment or buy outright. I found several great jackets and one vest. Only one says Dry Clean Only, and I think I can hand-wash it. In fact, I posted pictures on Compost Happens on Friday!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-67813338619698638852011-07-14T16:25:31.884-07:002011-07-14T16:25:31.884-07:00Excellent post...I think it's hard to pass thi...Excellent post...I think it's hard to pass things up when you first start thrifting and then you realize just how many great deals are out there. I've been thrifting for close to a year now regularly but I boys aren't that into it. <br /><br />My teen sons and I hit up Buffalo Exchange today. They had a great time. Goodwill by us doesn't have great guys clothes so they were happy to find a new store to visit. <br /><br />ox JanaJanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279417406114358713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9051113577658386956.post-85021267546807847722011-07-14T16:08:25.961-07:002011-07-14T16:08:25.961-07:00I first enjoyed shopping at a local thrift store (...I first enjoyed shopping at a local thrift store (the Red White & Blue store in South Pgh) when my oldest was a week over due. Found a Baby Dior outfit that I loved for $0.45 and I was hooked! <br /><br />It took me a few years to learn to pass things up. I didn't realize that I could nearly ALWAYS find Little Tikes for pennies until I had way too much at home. Now I toss any likely items into my cart and then sort from "I love it!" to "meh" along the length of my cart before check out (and hanger removal). Putting things back is easy because the stores I shop are organized by category and color.<br /><br />Other than staying on budget and looking for items that I know family members need, my personal rule is to ask "Would I be really sorry if I didn't buy this? Would I think of coming back to see if it's still here?" That helps me to decide what makes the final cut (I actually have come back for a few items in the past.) <br /><br />As for the things that I think I want, but decide I can live without, my cell phone is my friend. I take a picture or two and then if the item's still on my mind after I leave the store, I check to see what it goes with or ask a friend or family member's opinion. I've been much happier with my purchases since I've started asking those questions, and much likelier to wear (and enjoy) what I buy. <br /><br />I've earned the right to buy a whole new wardrobe by losing 40 lbs and I'm so much happier with what I've bought at thrifts (and ebay with the same mindset & flinch point including shipping costs) than what I used to buy at the mall for 75% off sales! I get so many compliments and I'm happy to share my favorite shops and strategies with friends. Keep spreading the word about thrifting!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088663308213812725noreply@blogger.com