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{Nifty-Thrifty} CC’s Guide to Thrift Store Shopping In Manhattan

Thrift-Store-Collage{Suede Fringe Clutch, Bandana Scarf, Vintage Pillbox Hat, Ribbed Cardigan, Vintage Mink Trimmed Coat, Anne Klein Sandals }

I’m definitely a lady who enjoys the finer things in life… However, that doesn’t mean I like to break the bank.  Au contraire!  In fact, most of my best finds have been procured from one of three places: the clearance rack, eBay, or the thrift store.  Over the years, I’ve gotten a few emails from inquiring minds who’d like to know my favorite shopping destinations in NYC.  And since thrift stores are ALWAYS at the top of my lists of recommendations, I thought I’d share the wealth with the rest of you readers should you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods.

I find thrift store shopping in Manhattan to be somewhat of a sport, so I’ll usually spend an entire afternoon pounding the pavement and bouncing around to half a dozen shops or more all in one go. Below are my two favorite thrift store shopping routes to follow when I feel the urge NOT to splurge!

ROUTE 1: Chelsea & East Village


View Closet Confections Thrifting Map (Chelsea/East Village) in a larger map

ROUTE 2: UPPER EAST SIDE


View Closet Confections Vintage/Thrift Store Route (Upper East Side) in a larger map

And if you’re up for venturing off the beaten paths I’ve shared above, here are a few more spots I recommend:

My Style

Closet Confection: 20 MPH

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{H&M Sweater, Zara Pants, Celine Handbag, Thrifted Boots}

In an ideal world, my first outfit post of the New Year would feature dazzling pics of the outfit I wore to party the night away.  But alas, I landed in NYC jetlagged and bedraggled and was in bed by 8:30pm on New Year’s Eve.  Setting my alarm clock for 11:59pm and waking up in time for a quick good luck kiss was about all I could muster.

Happy 2014, peeps!

Everyday Outfits

Closet Confection: Blackwatch Plaid Coat + Knee-High Leather Boots

Today's Outfit: Tommy Hilfiger Blackwatch Plaid Coat, H&M Navy Swing Dress and Lion's Head Pendant Necklace, Delman Knee-High Black Leather Boots thrifted via Beacon's Closet

Today's Outfit: Tommy Hilfiger Blackwatch Plaid Coat, H&M Navy Swing Dress and Lion's Head Pendant Necklace, Delman Knee-High Black Leather Boots thrifted via Beacon's Closet

Today's Outfit: Tommy Hilfiger Blackwatch Plaid Coat, H&M Navy Swing Dress and Lion's Head Pendant Necklace, Delman Knee-High Black Leather Boots thrifted via Beacon's Closet

Today's Outfit: Tommy Hilfiger Blackwatch Plaid Coat, H&M Navy Swing Dress and Lion's Head Pendant Necklace, Delman Knee-High Black Leather Boots thrifted via Beacon's Closet

Today's Outfit: Tommy Hilfiger Blackwatch Plaid Coat, H&M Navy Swing Dress and Lion's Head Pendant Necklace, Delman Knee-High Black Leather Boots thrifted via Beacon's Closet
{Tommy Hilfiger Coat, H&M Dress and Necklace, Delman Boots thrifted via Beacon’s Closet,  Jewelmint Bracelet, Hermès Bracelet, Michael Kors Watch YSL Arty Dots Ring}

Would you believe it took me three years to save up for this jacket?!

Well here’s the story: My mom likes to send me Macy’s giftcards for my birthday and Christmas.  So after saving up a stack, I finally took a swing by 34th street and picked up this beauty.