I FLEW TO NYC WITH NOTHING TO WEAR (ok not really but let's thrift!) 🗽🚕 🍎 thrift with me in NYC!

I flew to NYC with nothing to wear... so, let's thrift!
it was so fun to see what the new york fashion folks were rocking. forget pinterest - just stroll the streets of the big apple for 5 minutes and have your mind absolutchly BLOWN, bruv.
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[@KathleenIllustrated]

Books? BOOKS?! Send me your recs! Inspo to give you a jumping off point: Red Rising, The Expanse, The Dark Tower, Wool trilogy. Basically Sci-fi, fantasy, horror epics! But I'm open to other ideas 🤓🤓🤓

[@Rtroom]

Vicious (or villainous I can’t rember which is first!) by VE Schwab

[@Renard-Muldrake]

My favorite Sci Fi book is The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury! As for Fantasy, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and the rest of the series is really great! Also the Stormlight Archives Series by Brandon Sanderson are very interesting fantasy books! Hope this helps! Love your videos :)

[@ceceliakra7234]

The Monstrumologist! It's dark and a bit thrilling, set in early 20th century America, about an orphan taken in by a scientist who studies monsters. (Think old lore of rural communities of what monsters are killing their livestock or what monsters a hunter might stumble across in the middle of the night. Think chupacabra, wendigo, bunyip, Mongolian death worm, etc.)

[@phedran]

Robin Hobb has a good fantasy epic series that I've only read like 6 books of like a decade ago but I remember being obsessed. Seanen McGuire's October Daye series is faerie crime-problem-solving in San Francisco, 16 books but easier reading.

[@bunnycartoon]

I think you might like "How To Sell A Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix. Recent horror novel that involves a haunted clown doll!

[@sophiaazevedo4013]

Its not weird to be over the car dependency situation in this country. They’re so bad for so many reasons. We definitely need better public transit and pedestrian friendly infrastructure

[@SaraBaeten]

Seconding this! NUMTOT ≠ trainsets in the basement (not necessarily anyway, no shade if that's your thing).

[@vickisigh2674]

i regularly think about urban planning, car culture, and lack of public transit in america because it really is such a bad use of funds and causes so much stress and accidents that are ultimately unnecessary. whenever i get the chance to visit a place with robust public transit the experience is so nice and straightforward. and then i come back to america where you need a car just to get to essential places like the grocery store or doctor's offices and i hate it so much. not to mention the traffic. oh my god the traffic. @.@

[@faegreen]

nothin wrong with being a train kid!

[@KaylaKasel]

Also, while we're talking about urban planning, and pedestrian friendliness, we need to make more spaces wheelchair accessible while we're at it.

[@georginaferenz6083]

Yes! You are a cute little bean! Some great finds and fun excursions. Thanks for taking us along!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe thanks for coming with, Georgina 🌞💕

[@logangee4586]

Summer 2023 outfit goals: •being a cute lil bean •dressing like a latte era Also glad you had so much fun and missed all of the wildfire smoke!

[@Pammmmmmywammmy]

I love how you blur out faces. So respectful!!

[@brynnabailermango]

An Ohioan in NYC--what a classic tale! All of your videos are immaculate vibes but idk why this one brought me so much pure joy 🥰

[@KathleenIllustrated]

yay brynna that makes me so happy! 💕 thanks for coming with me ⭐️🌞

[@trutenii]

oh my god that little dragonfly pouch is to DIE for. you really lucked out on that thrift trip i’m jealous 😂

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I did, didn’t I?! 💕💕💕 thanks for watching!

[@donnastarkweather7358]

@@KathleenIllustrated😢

[@pbandjess22]

That yellow midi dress from Goldwater is GORGEOUS! I’m obsessed with the flowers on it!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe thank you Jessie! Me too! Such a fun lil deet

[@charlottehollingsworth9125]

Becky Chambers has a Sci-Fi series that is to DIE for. The first book is called The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and it kicks off the series so well. The characters and species are so diverse, there's tons of explorations of sexuality and gender, and also space action and drama, they're so good!

[@erinrabideau3691]

The green flouncy gown looked so so beautiful ❤ congratulations on your award!!!

[@RioRav]

Kathleen could you do a video where you go through your top 10 ( or twenty i wont judge) thrift finds? it would be so nice to see what your favourites are since I bet your house is full of treasures :)

[@thesingingpastrychef3541]

As a New Yorker whose parents live in Cincinnati, this video felt like a warm (but not summer-sticky!) hug. ❤❤

[@inaslovesateez]

Kathleen the pink statement piece was stunning!! I've also had the coolest thrift finds recently :D I found these light-weight, flowy, yellow trousers and this long-sleeved burnt sienna dress with a peter pan collar and !! ruffles!! SO MANY RUFFLES!! (I love ruffles)

[@Gus.Martin.Rollerblading]

Sweet sexy pretty and smart.. RIGHT!!! She’s BACK!!!

[@camelliabun]

This video was so timely! Just settling back into my Brooklyn apartment after staying out in the desert for a few months. I will be checking out the spots you've visited because I've never heard of them! Thanks for sharing Kathleen.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Oh awesome, I hope you find something perfect! Also a few months in the desert?! Count me in 🌵⭐️ (thanks for watching 💕💕 also, there are a ton of other NYC thrift recs on my community page if you wanna check it out)

[@camelliabun]

@@KathleenIllustrated Oh my gosh! I will definitely be checking that out. I love this little corner of the internet 💕

[@jamielozano6195]

I've been cycling through the videos on your channel and you are re-inspiring me to make weird art! to just create for the joy of making something! it feels like you're an older sister who sees my stuff and goes: "yes exactly, do what you love, you deserve it!" and I am very grateful for that energy, so thank you

[@rochelle2758]

This makes me miss nyc in the 90s and Cheap Jack’s, which used to be near 14th St. I got a vintage blazer there for $1.99 when I was an undergrad that I still love. How do I remember it was $1.99? Cuz the handwritten receipt is still in the pocket, along with a Mets schedule from 1992…

[@montananerd8244]

I am so excited to watch this! Just did 7 loads of laundry at the 'mat, hoping this will keep me motivated to get thru the fold + hang phase lol, hopefully find new outfit ideas along the way :).

[@kat_thefruitbat]

Congratulations to you and your team on the award win!! 😊👏 Hope you had a great time- sure looked like you did, and you found some amazing pieces as well!! ❤ I had no idea The Expanse is a book series! I watched every season of the show and absolutely loved it so I might have to read the books! If you haven’t watched the show I highly recommend (I obviously don’t know how closely it follows the books but I thought it was good!).

[@ritalynb7070]

We went to NYC for 8 days (I'm from small town Canada). LOVED the subway! Easy to access, efficient, great for people watching & ADORED the "musical performances" that occurred every day! One day there was an entire mariachi band playing in our subway car!!!

[@Miranda_Maheri]

I just wanna say I love your energy :)

[@czbaterka]

I'm such glad we have amazing public transport in my country. It's so nice just hop on train.

[@megansimonson]

You ARE a cute little bean in that dress! That silhouette actually looks so good on you!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe thanks Megan! ⭐️🌞💕

[@KatherineYoung]

I feel like the pink layer would be amazing over over an all black moment or some color blocking. 10/10 buy there!

[@sj-el4lu]

You are an absolute bean in the butter yellow dress! ❤ So dang jelly!

[@nature_escape]

That pink dress looked BEAUTIFUL on you! 😍

[@paigegomez6836]

I just lost my thrift partner/best friend to terminal cancer and your videos are bringing me so much joy and a lot more confidence to go back to our thrift stores. Thank you 🩷

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Paige I’m so sorry to hear you lost your partner in crime… I’m sending you the biggest virtual hug from across the internet. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to start up this hobby again after losing her. Rest here with us & Take all the time you need! Much much love 💕

[@ellyvvaller]

I bought an 80s Chanel jumbo in Tokio 7 in 2007 for $700 ❤😮 I was on a work trip and blew up my CC 😅 I was not leaving without it 😂

[@meganb8434]

The green dress is giving Buffy the Bridesmaid vibes I love it

[@HanniNanni1000]

So nice! I enjoy watching you thrift especially the styling afterwards, always so quirky and fun! Thank you so much for your videos 🌈

[@ElliePotat]

Ah!! This video was so so fun to watch Kathleen! I adore you!

[@medicinalplantsteacher]

Loved the ivory gown, and the very creative and entertaining ways you share your adventures!

[@fabiana_barros]

Please wear the pink one backwards as a fancy silky gown with something under that shows your back ❤

[@Adventurepets333]

I was all excited for a potentially new fragrance but the red Zara is my main and I’ve had into the night lotion/perfume too 🐸

[@clockworkshadows3226]

So happy to see the green dress debut in NYC. Yay 🎉🎉🎉

[@giishaw92]

Train kids unite!

[@bethknapp4935]

You are THE cutest little bean!!! And don't think I didn't notice that you didn't say we were stinky this week. As a native New York girl, not city, Long Island and now upstate, i am so happy that you enjoyed your visit. ❤❤❤.

[@Gus.Martin.Rollerblading]

That New York minute joke has me rolling! How you get so funny?! 😂

[@MinekaC]

Kino used to be up in Rockefeller square by Minomoto kitchen; if you want traditional Japanese sweets, it’s a must. Also, Chinatown, omfg love the food there, literally able to spend all day in that corner of the city. I miss NY

[@demonicastar]

The cutest little bean ever! Seriously, you are so interesting in your videos. I can only imagine how much more interesting you are in person

[@atuvera9021]

Just what i needed this Sunday❤

[@haleykirkseygraham]

THE AUTOMATIC PAPER CLIPPER!! Never heard of that before. Thanks for including all the dogs you saw!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

ha i'm glad you noticed the dog shots!!!!

[@keara2154]

as a resident new yorker i loved your reactions to all the little things we often take for granted lol- usually the subway for us is a chore to be on T-T but happy to have had u there! :)

[@bugssworlds]

City Opera was my recommendation! Im so happy you went!

[@Asi41055]

Make a video on some fantasy book series you’ve loved and would recommend!

[@sherifloridagirl9693]

I love ❤your New York attitude 😂 You’re the cutest bean!!!!😊

[@Gus.Martin.Rollerblading]

The queeeeeennn!! 🎉🎉

[@KathleenIllustrated]

just a peasant 👹💕

[@ashmac87]

Everything you got is PERFECT! You have excellent taste ❤

[@christined2495]

OMG! Loveeee your green dress, I can’t imagine finding anything better… ❤

[@cinemaocd1752]

So glad you ended up getting those trousers. They were really cute and you can't find stuff like that thrifting in OH. Only in NYC...

[@AlyciaThrifts]

I'm planning on visiting NYC this year so I'll definitely have to check out those thrifts! Also congrats on the award, that is so cool! 👏

[@judithdimick1695]

NYC!!! Love visiting there. Yes subway is great!! You never can park car there very long costs too much… like the shoppes too!!!

[@Erinawesome17]

The cutest little bean in that dress!!! Also if you have never read the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher I highly recommend!

[@emmy8526]

The yellow dress is fab

[@garlicgirl3149]

I am CRACKING up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are such a fun person to listen too.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

😁 you the sweetest. thank you!

[@bdluejay]

I'm obsessed with you using Louie Zing songs in your videos, his music fits your eccentric and fun vibe so well omg

[@KathleenIllustrated]

!!! thank you so much!!! he's at the top of my dream collab list. imagine the funky thrifting madness!!!

[@kerih.8549]

Confirming that you are definitely a cute little bean. Found your channel recently and you have brought me so much joy. Thank you!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw thanks so much for being here, new friend! ☀️

[@pancaliputri626]

I love your channel, you are funny and so refreshing

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw what the heck! Thanks for being here!!

[@rebeccakazdoy3198]

I was just in Chicago and definitely obsessed with public transit. I live in St. Louis and have been without a car for a over month and the public transit here is trashhh. Thanks for sharing bc your exploration with us!!!

[@catnip4587]

I lived in St Louis for many years and had to drive everywhere. Now in NYC area and love being able to take train and subway.

[@christinamann3640]

Little pouches are very useful for keeping small things organized in a large bag, though with style.

[@yvonnemurphy7487]

So thoroughly enjoyable ❤ !

[@annland781]

Awe I miss NY. Great video. Great finds!

[@rumtroll3123]

The Doggo also vinteage and in "mind condion". I mean rockig 3 legs. Thats impressiv!

[@barbarabelloni]

The MOMENT you said you had an event That Green Dress came imediately to my mind!

[@killashandrabarnett5483]

Im so glad you got po box!! Ive got a collection of fun goods to send your way from my own thrift times

[@KathleenIllustrated]

oh la la!!! consider my interests PIQUED!!!!! (that's so kind of you, please never feel pressure but it's always appreciated!)

[@goldengrace2833]

I think you would like Haruki Murakami. "1Q84" is my favorite.

[@sj-el4lu]

Ooooo I *loved* watching you in NYC, my city! Many new spots I've marked to check out, and you made me want to revisit Kinokuniya. ❤ Have you tried my fave pen, the Uni-ball Signo?

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

You looked fabulous in your green dress!

[@colonelstunts4885]

i too am a train kid, the vibes are immaculate

[@KathleenIllustrated]

train kids UNITE (into the longest train on earf)

[@kennaharrison603]

First time watching you and I enjoyed you so much!! Going to watch back videos to learn more about you. See ya soon

[@AveryMorstan]

Oh Dang, I wonder if I can DIY that drawstring idea because that would be an amazing adaptable clothing option!

[@christinamann3640]

You see the city with a unique eye, and you do a wonderful job of catching it on camera

[@KathleenIllustrated]

aw thanks so much! glad you enjoyed it

[@jennbolt6439]

I loved this so much! Hope you had a great time at your event! I'm a native NY'er so I can appreciate finding sweet little shops that deliver on content...loved the yellow frock! 💛 Thanks for taking time to vlog on your trip, you're a star! 😊 Edit: Book series. ..Flint Maxwell's Whiteout Series is a good read...As well as Stephen Donaldsons 'Thomas Covenant' series...Read both several times...

[@GlamburgerGlam]

Loved this! You are most definitely a cute little bean in that dress. I've never been to NYC, but if I ever go, you better believe I'm thrifting there. 🍎

[@christinet638]

Love your hair cut.

[@janitor1165]

Yeeessss embrace the trains

[@jenabreann]

Thank you for taking us on this adventure. This just reignites my desire to fly/drive somewhere with an empty bag and just wing it. Mark my words one day I will!

[@NolChheangLeng-js3cn]

oh my god that little dragonfly pouch is to DIE for. you really lucked out on that thrift trip i’m jealous

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

You are so right! The yellow dress looks beautiful on. Fun finds! Just subscribed ❤✌🏼

[@KathleenIllustrated]

welcome welcome rebecca!!!! thank you for being here!

[@britlew5933]

That salmon dress looked awesome on you!!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

🫣💕 thanks so much!

[@au_barb]

Kathleen! You are always the cutest li'l bean! Heh heh, I rhyme good, huh? So, as a Chicagoland native, I LOVE NYC! It's my favorite city I've been to. One of my dream vacations would be to visit for a few weeks and see every Broadway show I'd want to see at least once. Sigh! And also eat lots of NY pizza and cheesecake while I'm there. And thrift, you, of course! You found some very nice pieces!

[@MoxieMcMurder]

There's something about your outro music I find so soothing. Just thought I'd share that with everyone.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

So glad you like it! It’s called Scuba by Louie Zong if you ever want to listen 🏊🏼‍♀️💕

[@MoxieMcMurder]

@@KathleenIllustrated Thanks, I'll check it out. Have been meaning to mention it, it's just so cute and chilled out.

[@SM-fz3et]

Really surprised no one directed you to a Housing Works, especially in some of the fancier neighborhoods! Or... anywhere in Brooklyn. My two favorite thrift stores are in Brooklyn.

[@veronicao7954]

Found your channel this morning.. YAY...oh and I also ordered the red temptation and into the night combo...can't wait to smell delicious...haha❤. Thank you so much for the inspo.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Haha Aw Veronica I hope you love your new scents!!! Thanks for being here!

[@cltinturkey]

Definitely a cutey patootie and buttery little bean! I'm happy you brought your emergency support ruler in case of crisis, or as a playmate for more adventures.

[@Anna-kj2bd]

Whoop whoop another vid 🪩

[@kywire._]

Congratulations on your award !!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

aw thanks kylie!!! 🍀😊

[@lesliebrown5446]

Hi, i just found your channel!! Oh the stores you went to!!! Im a little jealous. But i did go to my local Goodwill and found a pair of Hermes's flats. And they had the color tag that made them .99. i could not have been more thrilled and they fit like a glove. Love your video.

[@StephanieLuff]

Kinokuniya is my ~favorite~

[@bri.forcier]

this was so fun!!! although you didn't find a new-to-you fancy dress, i'm obsessed with the green one so i'm psyched she got her moment!! >:)

[@Rexyskunkland]

You found such cute stufff

[@marthablessedandsanctified]

Hey there Kathleen, I just wanted to tell you that you're a beautiful lil bean in everything that you wear & don't let anyone tell you anything different!! Congratulations on your award that's super cool!! And I'm glad that you had such a good time in NYC thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Can't wait for next week's video. Have a Blessed & Beautiful night in Jesus name I pray, Amen! P.S. I'm praying for you & yours❤

[@morelemonpledge469]

My most favorite NYC thrift spot is the hells kitchen flea market you can get lost for hours looking at the most random things

[@gjstone368]

Book rec: shades of milk & honey by kowal. May only be able to find the whole series as e-books… missing nyc, so thanks for roaming about the city. 💕

[@maryzwolak7960]

You look fantastic in the long yellow dress

[@teenygozer]

OMG, I was in NYC last Monday, literally walking where you were walking! I was not with thrifters and could not do the thrifting as I wished to do.

[@susanma4899]

We went to Kinokuniya two days in a row when visiting NYC. We ate at their little cafe both days. I think one day we had to share a table with strangers, but hey.

[@cutekitten4395]

De Cineribus From the Ashes is a good Fantasy book, a second one is in the works and a third one is planned so maybe add it to your list for when it's complete. I really enjoyed the first book though would recommend

[@monicaambrose8375]

BUTTER BEAN…. You looked like a cute little butter bean in the yellow dress ❤

[@reyrats]

AHHH I use Into The Night by bath and body works

[@KathleenIllustrated]

you gotta smell GOOOOD!