Thrifty Chic Challenge finale!

As Eric and I are sitting in traffic on I-77 south with what seems like every other Thanksgiving traveler on the east coast, I am putting my yoga breathing to practice and choosing to channel my frustrations of being in the car for hours and the increasing realization that we will soon miss the Walking Dead into writing this last Thrifty Chic Challenge post. 

Ta da! I made it! Where are the pictures you ask? My phone went on the fritz and I think my Siri committed suicide. Eric was so gracious to get me a new one and I was able to salvage a few of them. But mainly, I took a good number of the clothes that I purchased previously in the month and jumbled them up in a few way. There was a new ruffle cardigan that I got from Goodwill that cost $1.00. I was gifted a few handbags in our trip to Ohio from Eric's grandmother. I also scored two new vegetarian cookbooks and a Black Friday deal of a sewing machine. More on that later...

Okay. This is where my pictures should be [          ] but I am realizing they are not in my camera feed and I am too lazy to delete the above paragraph. 

As a replacement and solid second (so, first loser), here are a few lessons I have learned over the past month:

1. When thrift store shopping, try on everything you like regardless of size. You will be surprised! I have a few medium sweaters, and ya'll know I am nowhere close to a medium. Just a bit fluffier! 

2. Know the store discount days. Most have a day where a particular price tag color is 50-75% off or there are special holiday sales. Search for those colors only!

3. I LOVE to shop, regardless the locale, so this is a way for me to get my fix while still being budget conscious. 

4. You may have to step out of your comfort zone a bit. Be adventurous with where you shop and your choices! 

5. Most thrift stores have a Facebook page or website. Whatever it is, subscribe and get the scoop on what is going on and updates on deals. 

6. This is probably the most important one, so listen up! Be you, wear what you like, and love yourself. A lot of people have a hard time with this one and we all need practice. But, if you love yourself and have confidence, you will look great in almost anything. :)

This has been a fun month which leads me into December. I have consulted two of the smartest women I know (Tracy and Brenn) and they both agree that "A Handmade Christmas" should be next month's theme. So, hold on to your eggnog, ugly sweaters and Yule logs. This is sure to be a fun ride!