Sunshine Thrift Store "Black Friday"

I am not a huge crowd person. The idea of getting up at the crack of dawn (or earlier) and getting punched in the face over a video game (a friend of mine did) just does not sound very Christmasy to me. So I tend to stay home and watch movies and read on Black Friday. This year, on my way to work one day,  I saw the sign out in front of the Sunshine Thrift Store announcing their Black Friday 50% off sale.  I could not miss having the chance to go and wander the aisles on my day off!

So I set out that sun shiny Black Friday morning, at the respectable hour of 10 AM and headed over to the store. There was a pretty good crowd but nothing too out of hand.  Here is a look at just a few of the things I bought for $20!!

One Kathy Van Zeeland handbag in like new condition

One Pair of the most comfy brand new Mossimo Supply ballet flats ever!

One Sonoma hoodie sweater, one pair of Old Navy Sweetheart jeans

I also purchased a pair of  black flats, a pair of khakis, a heavy black cardigan sweater, cute short sleeved swing top, a plaid long sleeved shirt and finally a black shrug! If you are thinking that is a lot for $20 you are right!

The Sunshine Thrift Store is one of my FAVORITE THINGS.  This fashionista can not beat the prices they charge on a normal day! Let's face it, I do tend to get bored with my wardrobe after wearing certain things more than a couple of times I like to change things up and Sunshine let's me do this. Especially on their 50% off all clothing days!!

This Thursday at the South Tampa Location you too can get in on this action.

Half Price Sale: Thursday, December 8

Take 50% off all clothing items!
Tampa location only.

(This sale is for clothing items only. Shoes, handbags and accessories are not included)  Handbags found on the back wall are already a super low $2.95 and I have never paid more than $5 for a pair of shoes!

Here are a few tips from this veteran:

1. Take your time and have some patience (the store can be crowded) but have fun. You never know what you are going to find and that is the best part.
2. While it is always fun to find neat things, you might want to start a list of things you would like to try and find.
3. Look over the garment for stains, tears, missing buttons or zippers. Know your limitations on correcting this situation. Can you sew or do you know someone who can? Sometimes I take a Tide pen with me to see if I can get out a stain or not. Can you refashion something ripped or stained? Tie dye it or maybe an iron on. Think about what you can do with the item if you love it and there is an issue. Sometimes, you do have to leave things behind.
4. Know your measurements, since no two manufactures sizes are the same, you need to know what your traditional measurements are. Invest in a fabric measuring tape and take and write down your measurements. Take the tape with you and when in doubt, measure the garment!
5. Get to know a tailor in your area and know how much they charge to take things in, fix zippers or sew buttons. I am a petite girly and buying trousers or jeans means a trip to the tailors. I found a dry cleaners who will hem pants for a reasonable price and quick turn around time. I also found a tailor to bring  garments to be taken in at the waist.  If I feel the need to instantly change up the look of an outfit, they will both sew on new buttons for me for a small fee!

My list consists of sweaters, jeans and flats.  You can never have enough of either during the winter months. I hope to see you there!  Till next time~!