Welcome to my blog, which is all about my biggest passion in life - thrift store and consignment store shopping. Ever since I was a little girl, I loved the idea of treasure hunts. I adored Easter egg hunts in the Spring, "gem mining" with my father in the summers, and generally the idea of finding something incredible out of sheer luck.
I remember being around 9-10 when a story broke the news about a young boy finding a giant sapphire in a mine. I used to dream of having that kind of luck someday. Then, eventually, I grew up. I forgot the promises of "easy money" and glamour.
Fast forward to college, which was the first time I ever managed my own finances. I quickly learned that it was exceptionally fun to spend my money on clothing that was on deep discount sale at major department stores. I loved the sales at Bloomingdales and DSW - I remember buying 10 pairs of Prada shoes at DSW one day. I was a self-proclaimed label whore, dabbling in mid-range brands that I felt, at the time, were very premium - Seven for all Mankind, Juicy Couture, etc. I drooled over Hermes stores and Chanel boutiques in the various cities I traveled to, feeling that I was almost worthy of those labels, if only I could figure out how...
Today, that girl would look at my wardrobe in awe. That girl had never heard of a consignment or thrift store. I sit here, dressed in an Etro dress, Chanel flats, a St John blazer, and my longchamp purse - knowing that this is just an average day for me.
Did I win the lottery?
No. I discovered Goodwill, by sheer accident, and it sparked a light in me for treasure hunting that I thought burned out around age 9-10.
Now, about 3 years later, I've taken that discovery and changed the way I live. I scour every consignment and thrift store I pass, hunting for that deal that will light up my day. I've gotten good at it, too - too good, in fact. That's where this blog comes in handy! I want to share with everyone else that has Chanel dreams on a Macy's budget. I want to share my wisdom, my tips, my experiences - and most importantly, my closet! I want to show off those great finds - and maybe pass off a few of them to people that I know will love and appreciate those gems!
I sell my beautiful finds on ebay, under www.ebay.com/usr/NewToYouCouture. I'm not a professional reseller - I have a day job, which I love. This site, however, allows me to clear out extra room in my closet, make a little money on the side, and share my finds with someone that will appreciate them as much as I do. It allows me a flexible wardrobe - because who wants to wear that same dress twice in the same crowd?!
You can also email me with questions on anything. I'm very approachable! My email is Newtoyoucouture@gmail.com
I can't wait to get to know all of you as I blog my way through all the secondhand shops I can get my hands on!
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