The Recessionista is not above trolling local consignment stores. Some have higher standards than others, and attract designer labels and near-new conditions. My two favorites are Clotheshorse Anonymous on Forest and Preston, and Clothes Circuit on Sherry Lane and Douglas.
Clotheshorse Anonymous is in a new location, next to Ulta where the Whole Foods used to be before it moved across the street. It's airier, with slightly more private changing areas. Recessionista has found such fabu labels there as: Hermes, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Escada, St John, Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Fendi, Burberry, Christian Louboutin... There's also more affordable labels, too. Recessionista's greatest scores were a brand new with tags on Burberry shirt for $44, a mint in box Hermes scarf for $135 (and a small one for $33), and a Prada leather bag for under $600.
Clothes Circuit is a bit more claustrophobic and can be a tad less label-conscious, but the quantities are impressive. Recessionista lusted after a new in the box designer bag which retailed at $15,000 but even half price it gave your gal pause. Next time...
Both shops are also wonderful resources for recycling your lovely clothes and accessories, and even gift items. You must have a certain quantity of saleable items to open an account (I believe both require 8 items, so bring in at least 15 to allow for rejects), and it's another alternative to eBay and Goodwill to get cash for nicer things.
Got a tip for the Recessionista? Want to promote your deals here? Send an email to the Valley Ranch Recessionista at TheValleyRanchRecessionista@gmail.com
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