I posted something similar on Part I, but I’ve learned a couple more and figured I should share. The subject thrills me! I’ll share some of my finds as we go. Take note, however, that I’ve only tested these tips in my town and I’m not sure if they can be applied anywhere else.
1. In most stores, items are priced at moment of request. So don’t be surprised if the salesgirl scans the item, rolls her eyes and then adds an “ehhhh” before the numbers.
Striped tee: thrifted. No big deal but I like it in all its faded glory.
2. Never EVER show excitement no matter how wonderfully the vintage Dior gown shines in the midst of dust, boxes and fraternity t-shirts! Bite your tongue if you have to! Why? Keep reading.
3. Barter, barter BARTER! Do business like you’ve never. If it doesn’t work the first time, pretend you weren’t even THAT interested in the item…point out the defects, perhaps even walk away! If you showed any excitement for the piece beforehand, prepare to do the ugly…pay full price ! If the price is still too high for an item that’s too “weird” (according to locals, anyway) leave it. Come back a couple weeks or months later and the item will still be there and…oh yes…in the 10 lempira (less than a dollar) bin! This last part at your own risk.
4. This should’ve been the first one: dress comfy. Flats, nothing too fancy or ostentatious. You’ll fall in the “This one’s rich, an eye for a top!” category if you do otherwise.
Velvet vest: thrifted. Necklace: vintage, gift from grandma.
5. Prepare yourself. For what? A serious arm & back workout, cockroaches (that might sweep up your arm at some point), soar throats caused by dust, and the occasional attitude from salesgirls.
Now, enjoy ladies! Enjoy the salesgirl’s grin as you pay for the hideous item she thought know one would ever buy. Enjoy knowing that she has no idea how good you’re gonna look in the silky Moschino skirt as soon as you fix the zipper.
Sos increible Fabiolaa
Es cierto, tambien se aplican en Mx! Me encantan los collares y que buenas fotos!!! y esos zapatos rojos, i love them!!!
“Never EVER show excitement ” — so important but I always get carried away!
Hola:
Tienes un gusto exquisito para los collares, me encantaron. Te sigo
Un beso, Ainara
thank you Fabi!!!! 😉
nous aimes tes photos
bises
such a funny post. i love your thrifting finds.
yo tmb he querido hacer un post parecido…. tus consejos son super basicos, si te notan un gesto de que mueres por comprarlo o que tienes dinero, lo tengas o no, te suben el precio al doble!!!
Las veces que he tenido que poner una cara seria mientras salto por dentro por mi hallazgo!!
Una vez encontre un precioso kaftan dorado en la pila de ropa de $1 dll… no podia ser mas feliz! jejeje
que gusto verte por aqui te nuevo Fabi!
bsos 😀
Great jumpsuit!
Your advice is soooo true. And you know what they say: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So most likely, the salesgirl thinks “what the hell does she see in that??”
So good for you 🙂 And thanks for the tips!
I like your style and I’m digging that gold necklace!
That jumpsuit is absolutely gorgeous!
Great advice. i’m a terrible thrifter,so this will come in handy.
congrats on the sewing room! anyway the necklaces are gorgeous 😀
This is incredible! I’ve no fashion sense whatsoever but I’m somehow interested in it now. lol, keep this UP!
I really needed clothes when I was in Honduras. I had been backpacking for a couple of months, and just needed some new threads. There’s a particular thrift shop that I visit in Cortes and i always get carried away by the finds. i try not to sound too excited…but too late…they already know. Next time, I’ll definitely follow your tips!
Followed a link to your blog, I love it. You’re a champion thrifter!
xx
You look so good!
Kisses and hugs girl!
Estas fotos son increíbles 🙂
AHHHHHHHHH YOU’RE BACK!!!
link to new blog is being added to my blog now.
Tip no 3) is like buying a house! My boyfriend would never let me even speak to the seller when we were flat-hunting because I was so rubbish at playing it cool!
great post!
looove the fourth photo! You look so awesome. Such a great post, love your tips!!
x.katie
fauxasfck.blogspot.com
WOW! What amazing finds! Those red shoes are incredible! And those jeans!!!
Holy wow, you are the cutest! Keep up the good bloggin’!
Me morí de risas leyendo tu post! Todo lo que escribes es taaan la verdad! Pués, pero viviendo en México, siendo guerra y teniendo un fuerte acento alemán de todos modos siiiempre me cobran mucho… .
Me encanta tu blog, tus fotos, tu éstilo!! Eres guapísima, te agrego a mi blogroll en mi blog!
http://aliciamexicana.blogspot.com
That vintage necklage was awesome.
hola fabi, me encanta tu blog lo he leido desde hace mucho, desde el primero y me da mucho gusto que sigas escribiendo por que me encanta saber de ti y ver tu estilo que es muy unico.
Todos tus consejos son comletamente verdaderos…
Hi! God luck wiht the country situaion,I will indeed pray. I am quite shocked and disgusted this never gets brought up on our news. (uk). Anyways, I was REALLY HOPING A LOT thta you would be available to do an inetrview for my blog as I;d really like to feature you as you are so insprational with both your style and wanting to speak out about your country’s problems. My email is annie.britton2@googlemail.com
and my blog is http://www.modeandme.blogspot.com
Annie x
Great advice! but now I want to go shopping…
Your really funny. I love you and your tips.
Hey,
Where’s thrifttips part 1?
M
loove your grandma’s gift necklacce!and love your blog 🙂
mind if we exchange link anyway?
thanks for your comment! I’ve already link you .and of course always stay in touch 😀
Great tips! It’s too bad we don’t have a lot of thrift stores here in my town.
aww great tips ! my mom always do that and they work somehow . haha . great blog 🙂
Looks like shopping in your town is a lot of fun! I also apply the same tips for shopping in my town
I absolutely adore the high waisted shorts and corset combo you have going on! Am scouring Topshop for something similar – will sew it myself if I have to!
Love your blog xx