From a thrift store to a photo shoot

Well it's Thrift Shop Thursday! These photos are from last year, so I can't take credit for buying them this week. The photographer is Michelle Smith, located in Sewell, NJ. This was just a fun little outing for no real reason!

One nice thing about thrifting it is you don't look exactly like every other person walking the street. Sometimes girls/guys look like advertisements for H&M and Forever21 (don't get me wrong I love those stores). My personal taste is all over the place, and I love the thrill of the hunt! I set a budget for myself and see how many awesome things I can get for one low price!

This photo shoot(insert model hobby) I did wearing mostly thrift store finds, and a few other regular store sale items I had laying around.

I hope to inspire you to at least pop into a local thrift store and see what they have to offer. I like shopping them for a few reasons, of which I will state now!

1) Uniqueness
2) Cheap!!!! You won't believe what you can get name brand items for
3) Green. You won't be purchasing from a store that needs to restock its shelves and recycling!
4) Helping others. Most of my thrift stores benefit those in need. Examples: One is for a Children's Home, one feeds the homeless, another helps raise funds for those who need funds for hospital stays (to name a few)  I have stopped shopping at Goodwill and Salvation Army, but if that is all you have around you, give them a look too!

Here are a few shots!

$8 vintage dress, 99 cent necklace, 1.99 clip on earrings, clearance target boots

2.99 vintage shirt, 3.99 pants

Vintage shirt 99 cents, vintage skirt 2.99, scarf 99 cents, clearance target shoes

The hair and makeup were nothing fancy, just done by myself.

The direction I was going for here was vintage, which is not always everyone's idea of fashion. Don't worry though, I will have more normal styles coming up in future blogs!