Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo

on one of my Thrift and the City Shopping Tours earlier this year I came across this amazing silk printed wrap skirt. I instantly fell in love with the colors. To my surprise when I looked at the label it was Salvatore Ferragamo...for a whooping $12. I didn't think...i automatically walked to the register and the rest was history. I love when I find gems like this skirt during thrifting. Some of my better thrifted items are this vintage coach bag, this Marc Jacobs Dress and this See by Chloe Romper.

Crop Top: American Apparel | Skirt: Vintage Ferragamo (Thrifted) | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Mia

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its so brutally hot outside I dont know what to do with myself. I hope you are all faring well in this soul sucking weather. Tonight I'm headed to Lucky Brand Denim's Offices to find the perfect fit of jeans. Super excited about it since I always have trouble finding brands/jeans that fit well...remember I posted about the best denim? Anywho, I have another one on one thrift tour this weekend and although I will try my best not to buy anything I know I will.

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Spring Thrift Finds

I had a Thrift and the City Tour a few weeks ago and these are some of my thrifty finds.

Romper: See by Chloe $20
Skirt: Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo $12

can't wait until it gets a little warmer to wear these beauts.
 if you wanna know where to to do the best thrifting in NYC check out my
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Monroe

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Thrift Find: Vintage White Leather Jacket

i am doing a mental back flip. why you ask??? because I cannot do a literal back flip.

but back flips aside...i have found what i've been searching for!

a vintage white leather jacket!

spotted it while waiting in line at Beacon's Closet to try on vintage dresses. it was the only thing i left the store with but i am sooooo hyped about it. i love it when i can strike something off my wardrobe wishlist.

 

White Vintage Leather Jacket: Beacon's Closet

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Check out my other great finds from Beacon's Closet here and here. Don't forget to check out my eBook: Thrift and the City: A guide to New York City thrift and vintage shopping, to find out wear I do my best thrifting!

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Monroe

 

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thrift haul: Salvation Army

this past weekend i decided to make a day of it and do some thrifting at one of my favorite Salvation Army's in Harlem. I was on a mission. I was only going to buy tops being that i have very few in my wardrobe. that's the problem with my wardrobe. I have a million shoes, skirts and dresses but not enough tops. it's very easy to incorporate tops into your wardrobe making it one of the easiest things to thrift. I went for bold primary colors. I also found a great skirt and top set that I plan to break up and use with different pieces.

Skirt and Top Set: $12.99

Red Silk Top: $2.99

Yellow Silk Top: $2.99

Total: $19.32

yes im pretty ecstatic and glad i got some more tops to mix and match into my wardrobe. see how i worked in the blue top here and the blue skirt here. In an upcoming post I will show you how I incorporate these pieces into my wardrobe. Along with these thrifted items from my Beacon's Closet Thrift Hall.

If you want to know where the best places to thrift and vintage shop in NYC check out my eBook!

eBook: Thrift and the City: Guide to New York City Thrift and Vintage Shopping

and don't forget to check out my "What's Happening" section in my left sidebar for upcoming Thrift and the City shopping tour dates! you wont want to miss it!

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Monroe

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eBook: Thrift and the City by Monroe Steele

So I've always wanted to write a book.

Specifically a book about where I thrift shop in New York City and a few tips and tricks I've learned along the way. After months of procrastinating I've finally finished it!

It's a quick and easy 13 page guide on thrift and vintage shopping. As well as chalk full of destinations in Manhattan and Brooklyn that are a MUST when thrifting.

I also include addresses, telephone numbers and websites to some of my most beloved thrift and vintage stores in and around New York City.

Thrift and the City: A Guide to New York City Thrift and Vintage Shopping

By: Monroe Steele

In this eBook you will learn how to distinguish thrift and vintage, insider tips about thrift stores, how items are priced and how you can get a discount and finally and most importantly WHERE to go! Although this book lists many NYC stores there are tips and tricks about thrift stores in general that can be applied to any city!

If you are planning a trip to New York City and want to do more than the average chain store shopping *cough boring cough* this book is for you! If you are an NYC resident and just want the inside scoop then this book will open up a world of thrift to you. This book is also a great gift for anyone who is a thrift and vintage lover!

To purchase your copy simply click the book photo above, or check out my left side bar and click the book link. This eBook is available for download and printing!
Don't forget to check out the Thrift and the City Tours!

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Monroe Steele

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Where I Thrift..Where I Shop...

I get lots of questions about where I thrift shop in NYC and where I shop period.

So here is a full post dedicated to that.

To see more outfit posts on where I thrift check out this link.

I love thrifting and vintage shopping and do so on a regular basis...so much so that I started the

 Thrift and The City Tour here in NYC for people who want to go thrift and vintage shopping with someone in the Know about where to score great deals.
 Spring is around the corner and the perfect time to get thrifting!

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Here is my Top 10 Thrift and Vintage Shops

(in no particular order)

Vintage Thrift

286 3rd Ave

Amazing for vintage lace dress, dainty coin purses and vintage hats.

Housing Works

157 E. 23rd St

Great for blazers and accesories with name brands such as Dolce and Gabbana.

Housing Works

143 W. 17th St

Great for home nick knacks, tops and dresses.

Pippin Vintage

112 W. 17th St

Nothing but vintage jewelry at it's best, vintage purses, vintage hats you will find extra special items here that are perfect for gifts.

Angel Street Thrift Shop

118 W. 17th St

Awesome jewelry collection and home furnitings and knacks.

Goodwill

220 E. 23rd St

Perfect for shorts, skirts, leather jackets and the occasional DVF dress.

Goodwill

103 W. 25th St

Shoes, blazers, dresses galore...even Club Monaco.

Salvation Army

536 West 46th Street

YOU WILL NEED A FULL DAY!

This place is extra large and you have to search but you can find Marc Jacobs...for $10!

I know I have.

No Relation Vintage

204 1st Ave

Great vintage boots and leather jackets for next to nothing

 ($20 for a midcalf pair of leather peter pan boots)

Brooklyn Flea Market

1 Hanson Place Brooklyn

Delicious food and one of a kind vintage jewelry, clutches and dresses.

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I do ALOT of shopping and I mean ALOT.

I have a serious shoe and dress addiction at the moment. I have a couple of number one go to places for things.

Here are my Top 5 Shopping Places

(in no particular order)

Loehmanns

either 101 7th Ave (Chelsea) or 2101 Bway and 72nd

DESIGNERS FOR LESS!

Rebecca Minkoff, Moschino, Style Stalker, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Valentino

You name it...they got it.

The trick is to catch them during a seasonal sale (up to 50% off tag price) and then throw a coupon on top of that (they often give out 20-25% coupons on an almost weekly basis for club members)

Club members get 10% off every purchase for $25 a year.

It's TOTALLY effing WORTH IT!

Chelsea location is better for SHOES and has a slightly better collection of designers.

72nd Location has better PURSES and Swimwear.

www.loehmanns.com

Century 21

22 Cordlandt St

Skip the new one uptown...downtown is sooooo much better

SHOES SHOES SHOES

serious designers too

PURSES PURSES PURSES

The trick is to get there HELLA EARLY preferably on a weekday (Monday is best)

I mean be there before the doors open.

Go to shoes first this section is CRAZY after an hour!

Then clothes!

Then accesories!

Then leave with a sh*tload of stuff.

Forever 21 Times Square

1540 Bway

Perfect for everyday T-Shirts, boyfriend jeans, summer skirts, and straw fedora hats

really you can get a whole wardrobe for under $100

This Forver 21 is the best one in the city, they get the good stuff and its easy to navigate and isn't a dump after being open for 2 hours.

DSW

40 E. 14th St

Hello Shoes Shoes and more Shoes.

They even have L.A.M.B. and Badgley Mischka

Shoes are half off what'd you find in store and online and it pays to be a member as well.

Membership is free and just like loehmanns you get a ton of coupons which you can use in store or online.

www.dsw.com

Nordstrom Rack

60 E. 14th St

Great for designers as well. Awesome shoe collection with DVF under $80 and tons of awesome jeans too!

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MY FAVE ONLINE SHOPS

ASOS
(pronounced A-SAUCE)

You can find anything...neon watches, River Island dresses, strappy sandals, envelope clutches.

Any and everything your heart desires.

REVOLVECLOTHING

Great designers and unique clothing and shoes!

THE OUTNET

Designers for half the price!

Thrifting/Shopping Tips
Wear slide on shoes especially when going shoe shopping. So much easier than taking on and off shoes. TOM's shoes work perfect for shopping outings. Get them in Black, Grey or Red.

Whew..I'm tired. I think I went to all these places today. haha.

I did pick up a great pair of Nine West sandals from Century 21 for just $70!

Look out for them soon!

If you'd like to go THRIFT SHOPPING or just arrange a shopping trip to some of my favorite places in NYC shoot me an email Monroe.Steele@gmail.com.

Happy Shopping.
What are some of your favorite online places to shop?
I'm looking to expand my online shopping lol.

xx

Monroe

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Vintage and Vivienne

Outfit

Skirt: My favorite vintage skirt...see it worn differently

 HERE at the Urban Outfitters Designer Showcase

Top: Forever 21

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Vintage

Cropped Jacket: Vivienne Tam via Loehmann's

Earrings: Forever 21

So glad I got to break out my favorite vintage skirt again! I love this skirt and plan to wear it all Spring long. I paired it with my favorite top from Forever 21. This has to be the most worn shirt in my wardrobe and only cost me $22 fashion STEELE!!! See it worn differently HERE at IFB Conference and
 HERE in my fashion week outfits.

I also got to wear my new vintage faux fur bag that I got during the first Thrift and the City shopping tour I hosted. I topped the outfit off with one of my new purchases this white faux leather Vivienne Tam jacket from Loehmann's. Loehmann's is so on point with their inventory this season. I saw this jacket a few weeks back but finally got it after I got a 20% coupon...came up to about $36 fashion STEELE!

What item in your closet do you wear the most??

Mine is definitely this yellow top!

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