Name: Elizabeth Spiridakis
Blogs at: feelslikewhitelightning.com, since August 2007
What my blog is about: Shopping, thrift stores, cool music videos and other random stuff that catches my eye
Tweeting at: @white_lightning
Fox and Fawn, Brooklyn, New York
570 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, Greenpoint, NY 11222
foxandfawn.blogspot.com
I love this thrift store, it used to be in the Lower East Side and recently
relocated to Brooklyn. I like the fact that you are guaranteed a weird mix of clothing. A huge percentage of my wardrobe is second hand, but I'm not
interested in the 'vintage trend of the moment'. Here, I'll head to the
clothing racks with no idea of what I'll see, but it's always something
special.
Goodwill (charity shop), Manhattan, New York
220 E 23rd St, between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave, NY 10010
goodwillny.org
Most of New York's cheaper thrift stores are in the outer boroughs, so the
best thing about this place is that it's in Manhattan and you can still find
reasonably priced pieces. I live close to this spot so I often stop in and
have a search. It's my quest to find big, weird and unique looking
cardigans to add to my collection.
Beacon's Closet, Brooklyn, New York
Stores in Williamsburg and Park Slope
beaconscloset.com
Brooklyn is one of the best places to find cheap vintage clothing. Beacon's
Closet is a favourite for stylists, the racks have a mix of vintage and newer
pieces. I found an Ellesse sports zip-up sweater here that was just $12.
Beacon's Closet also let you bring in old clothes in exchange for money or
a store credit.
Junk, Brooklyn, New York
197 N 9th St (between Driggs Ave & Bedford Ave), NY 11211
motherofjunk2.blogspot.com
This store in Williamsburg mainly sells furniture, but they have random
clothing racks in the back. A few weeks ago, I went in looking for a kitchen
table and I found a pink quilted jacket in Pepto Bismal pink for just
$5.
10 Ft. Single by Stella Dallas, Brooklyn, New York
285 N 6th St, Williamsburg, NY 11211
This is definitely a vintage store, not thrift, so the prices are higher. A good tip to know: while the older designer clothing at the back is more expensive, the newer vintage pieces from the 80s, which are upfront, are a lot cheaper. I found a lovely 80s cardigan with a cool design and in great condition for just $40.
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