THRIFTING TIPS! ULTIMATE DOS AND DON’TS GUIDE FOR SUCCESSFUL THRIFTING

Come with to Beacon House in Long Beach for a little Thrifting 101 Session! If you've ever wondered how I find so many gems, what's on my wish list and what strategies I use when thrifting, then this video is for you! We'll do some thrifting, plus I'll share my ultimate list of do's and don'ts for vintage hunting. You won't believe the gem that I found!
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[@jeanettekasper7467]

I shop at thrift stores, garage sales, rummage sales. When I get the clothes home I wash them, let them dry in the sun outside and then steam press the clothes from the inside. We never know if people were dirty or how long they had it stored in the basement where there might be mold, bacteria or even people having a skin problem. Disinfect everything right away and don't put on pants in the store, just get the measurements unless you have leggings on so nothing rubs on your skin. I'm not a germaphobic but you need to be careful with second hand items. I do enjoy shopping and finding treasures, I'm not a hoarder, but I enjoy getting great deals, knowing that the item is extremely expensive and I get it for under $5. Knowing that I could pass some items onto a friend, family member, neighbor, etc. It's a fun hobby! Your style and tips are so helpful, thanks so much for this video.

[@marylhere]

She hit most of the points to successful thrifting. One I’ve learned….pay the price if you really love something. I wear almost exclusively second hand clothes but every now and then I will hit the retail shops to see how much say a Liz Claiborne tank top sells for (even on sale). So $6 for a well made tank for one that Macy’s asked $70 for. They can keep asking… Also during Halloween check the DIY costume area for exquisite vintage pieces. Also those who sort don’t realize that 30 year old shoppers consider 90s items vintage. I consider vintage 50s but I’m in my 60s.

[@greenbamboo4264]

That trench coat you tried in first was sooo good!

[@ginnyhurst3582]

Loved Contempo Casuals ♥️

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

That trench is fab

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

Yes, I want to see it ALL! Don’t want to miss out on anything. Thanks for including us because I love you style!!!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Thank you! Excited to share more and more with you all. Still figuring out KZbin but love that I can just do my thing and share what I want! 💜💜

[@Felicitycrampton]

I totally remember Contempo Casuals!! Was my favorite store and I’ve thrifted some Contempo pieces over the last year! Love your channel and tips!

[@AVintageSplendor]

So glad to be on YT finally!

[@OnwardsUpwards410]

Contempo casuals was my college go to! I wonder when they folded.

[@carolreid8335]

Sooooo thrilled that you started a channel. I’ve been binge watching BJones style and love the episodes that you are with her. I’ve been thrifting for over 40 years back when it wasn’t popular. My Dad used to call me “Second Hand Rose”. Sending hugs from Canada 🤗🤗.

[@AVintageSplendor]

I'm so glad I finally did it! I always have so much fun shooting with Beth. I love that you've been thrifting for so long. I started back in middle school before it was "cool" and never stopped!

[@Chicago48]

Such a good video.

[@melindaferreira9879]

@@AVintageSplendor same

[@aislingseward8125]

Omg yes, Contempo and WetSeal tags give my heart flutterings at a level most just DON'T understand. 😂

[@drat2618]

I also love thrifting baskets. I also love getting pretty vases for when I gift flowers or Pyrex pans for when I give a meal or pie ( new mom or housewarming).

[@NicoleOCOG]

Rock on 🤘 Thrifting is a sport🎉

[@AVintageSplendor]

agreed! I like to say thrifting is an endurance sport! :)

[@deanam.3773]

Fantastic Tips!! I agree that a list is key. Also grab the items that attract you and then edit your cart later.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Exactly! I always save editing for last, not when I’m shopping.

[@FashionWithShannonA]

I totally agree with you - about having a list, as well as putting stuff in your cart that your thinking about on the way by. You can always decide to not get it; however, it can be difficult to relocate that item you keep thinking about (or completely impossible when you see someone else walking around with that item...). :)

[@jenniferbrungardt9439]

Great tips! And if you know your style and what you love regardless of trends, buying out of season is good advice. I thrifted 3 wool coats a few summers ago for very inexpensive and I wear them every winter. And Contempo Casuals! My favorite outift in 9th grade came from there. Cropped sweater and floral leggings even though my mom was so confused why anyone would want a long sleeve sweater that shows a little midriff. lol

[@AVintageSplendor]

lol! were we even teens if our moms weren't confused about our outfit choices?! i've found some of the best sweaters and coats in the heat of summer for SO cheap! I'm all about buying when I spot something as opposed to when it's trendy or in season!

[@janosz193]

I really love your style - and this was fun. I'd love to see what you took home!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Will def start doing that when I go thrifting! Maybe do a “bravo style confessional” post thrift!

[@inoahulu1541]

Love your attitude, your belt and the shoulder strap on your cross body LV bag

[@theviridiana1000]

Contempo Casuals was THE spot! I was too young to shop there but loved going in there with my older sister dreaming of the day when I could rock their threads.

[@annparry246]

Hi Annette, I found your channel yesterday. I love your enthusiasm and the thrift with me trips.❤

[@AVintageSplendor]

Yay! Welcome Ann! Hope you love my videos!

[@emmemotherofwolves]

I found a Yves St Laurent men’s jacket in pristine condition for $12! Fits me like a dream. Def check the men’s dept!! 💯

[@loripLIVE]

💗I love..love..love thrift shopping...you have some great tips and i love your style! 🤗

[@visionaries766]

Annette - everything looks great on you! 🙌🏻 love your videos

[@ritagildon5125]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel today it was a pleasure shopping with you for great items. I will be visiting the store soon. Thanks for sharing and love the swing coat and houseware.

[@beverleydryland1146]

Loved t rex head ......looking scanning observing happy your on u tube cheers from Bunbury western Australia x

[@melindaferreira9879]

Yes, I remember casual corner... 😊.. yep.. I've had trauma over the thrift I left behind... I'm kinda bummed.. I am constipated editing my closet.. very small closets plus I'm a full time caregiver for my elderly mom.. I rarely go anywhere exciting these days but I thrifted a red plaid wool vest last Christmas.. I styled it awesomely w a leather skirt and a chambrey shirt.. it looked really good.. I wore it once and recently decluttered it.. sigh... Your blue plaid vest reminded me... I'm short.. I'm still on the hunt for a trench that I don't swim in.. I know I can buy one but as you said , it's more fun to thrift!

[@melindaferreira9879]

Oops..* constantly 😂

[@AVintageSplendor]

🤣🤣 I think editing is so important because it helps inspire new outfits. Glad you’re able to get out to thrift!

[@angelsmith4467]

I absolutely love the camo pants 😊

[@suertecitaful]

Omg that lamp with a black shade?!!!!! 😍

[@sarahmaceachernphoto]

I love 90s Escada!! I found one of their 90s silk blouses at the thrift for 5 bucks and im hooked😂

[@AVintageSplendor]

Gahhh! What a find! Escada is forever the GOAT for gaudy goodness!

[@barbarajohnson2866]

Loved your video.... hope u got that swing coat and the pin striped blazer and skirt loved the idea of making skirt a mini!

[@mariainman3618]

just stumbled onto your channel... love you i'm a thriftier too 😁.... you had me at the carrie bradshaw comment 😂😁

[@Lucybertoldi]

Loved this fun video Annette! That pin striped suit is perfect - yes to the mini! Can you do one on accessories and vintage jewelry please❤️

[@AVintageSplendor]

Yes will do!

[@phyllissmith9643]

I loved the pin stripe alteration idea also😊

[@cathleenh3266]

I loved shopping at contempo casual and Judy's, too😊

[@plarsen2654]

I'm wearing men's camo shorts right now! I love pairing them with a girlie girl top and sexy sandals. And the pockets all over the shorts double as a wallet or purse! Men's shorts rock and so do you!

[@AVintageSplendor]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that outfit - I can totally see it in my head! Men's shorts are always soooo good right?

[@maryjoymath3545]

Great video,!!! Great tips!!!💞💞🙃💞💞

[@jenntruong6023]

Great tips, love that trench on you, and I also need all the clothes all the time! I love to plan ahead as well- thrifting is my jam also! Love Carrie Bradshaw's style ❤ GV blazer and suede coat both looked good on you Like: shell catch all

[@chereeburtner4659]

My grandmother had that howdy lamp!!! I always loved it!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Aww so cool! I love spotting items my grandmother or parents had!

[@mabelh7305]

Excellent tips! Cant wait for future videos!

[@AVintageSplendor]

yay!

[@shawndacooper7585]

So Glad, You Are On You Tube. Your Tips Are Awesome!!!😊

[@AVintageSplendor]

Thank you Shawnda! So glad to be on YT finally!

[@ilidiam]

Thanks for tips. You are so lucky to have such great places to thrift! 🌺

[@AVintageSplendor]

we truly have some of the best thrifting here in LA

[@TimbleM]

Loved all your tips🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AVintageSplendor]

so glad you like them!

[@anothervintageblonde]

Great tips! I'm a long-time thrifter, and I agree with all of your points. Thanks! Fun video!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@nikkipepper787]

yay! so happy to see your face here

[@AVintageSplendor]

awww yay! glad to finally be here!

[@tiffanykoch2803]

I really enjoy your videos!🌺

[@AVintageSplendor]

Glad you like them!

[@joancharbonneau7679]

Love the video but the music was obnoxious and too loud! Not needed..

[@AVintageSplendor]

Noted that the music in this video is too much for some viewers. Other videos have much more chill music.

[@TheStylebubble]

Love your style!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Thank youuu

[@user-yd6ix4zl3u]

Hi Annette .I love your videos your style and personality.I wish we had those stores here in Montreal Quebec Canada.😢Bonne journée

[@AVintageSplendor]

ahhh thank you so much! i hope to keep sharing here and hopefully it sends some good thrifting vibes your way! xo

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Love your fearlessness in your color choices and style!💗💗💗 (Think I saw you on Beth's channel? 🤔)

[@AVintageSplendor]

Yes, I've been on Beth's channel a few times over the years! Finally decided to start my own YT :)

[@susanbelair89]

That rattan day bed! Great tips and presentation, i’m subscribing to see what else you come up with. how about try on’s of your finds at the end? Love your style!

[@AVintageSplendor]

Yes I'm def going to do try ons when I get home in the future!

[@clockworkshadows3226]

Hi Annette. Great video. A big fan of gaudy homewares myself! That lamp and the blue one behind it looked really interesting...also the red and white striped pot around 10:00 ❤. Was wondering if you could do a video about jewellery? Stacking rings, layering necklaces, mixing brooches etc? My necklaces always seem to tangle when I wear them, and I was wondering if you have any tips on how to fight the tangle? ❤❤❤

[@AVintageSplendor]

I love this idea! Will def come up with some video ideas :)

[@clockworkshadows3226]

@@AVintageSplendor ❤️❤️

[@amycherrix6432]

Please share how you style baskets at home!

[@lavonnegrady2130]

I worked at Contempo Casuals at the West Covina mall. Blast from the past.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Definitely a blast from the past! I miss it so much tho!

[@karinphua9415]

I couldn't decide between a london fog fabric trench and a full green leather trench ....

[@kellydedeaux7522]

I love thrifting, the ones I go to I can't try anything on 😊

[@selah7702]

This was an excellent video, and I really enjoyed it and would like to be a new subscriber, but I have to be honest I really really dislike the music it’s enough to make me not come back. I really hope you could make a possible other selection? It’s just overstimulating and irritating lol

[@roryrosevintageakalizliz8838]

Great video

[@AVintageSplendor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@donnast.pierre6050]

Love your belt

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I wear a pair of bike shorts & a thin cami-style tank top to be able to try things on easily.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Perfect thrifting outfit for sure!

[@mireille1594]

Hi Annette, I'd like to see your accessories.

[@judychapman1868]

Good morning Annette, good to see you! When are you going back to the “Flea”? ❤❤Judy❤❤

[@AVintageSplendor]

I hope to go to rose bowl next week and I'll def shoot a vlog when I go!

[@manonvanderkrabben1856]

How about a closet tour video?

[@AVintageSplendor]

Hoping to share in June - stay tuned!

[@tamisofia3858]

Contempo!!!

[@kristinam2719]

I wish I had the patience to dig through mountains of clothes, but I just don’t. I would rather pay full price for what I like and just have less of them. Also, I don’t have an easy to fit body type. However, I have found gems for furniture and accessories at consignment stores.

[@yolandagailes2393]

Great video and valuable information on thrifting, so please keep the content coming. I have to say the music between your tips is annoying 😂 and a bit of a headache. You don't need it. As we watched your video, we enjoyed watching you search and hearing the hangers shift about in the store. Thanks ❤️

[@AVintageSplendor]

NOTED! Didn't realize the music was too much for some viewers so I'll make sure I don't use anything similar in the future. 😅

[@yolandagailes2393]

@@AVintageSplendor You still did a great job!!! Thanks for accepting our feedback. It came from the heart! ❤️

[@simoling]

Love you and your tips, but the random very loud music coming in and out drove me bonkers.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Noted!

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Hi. I'm new I'm pat from Rhode Island

[@AVintageSplendor]

Welcome!!

[@lindaatteo409]

Horrible background music

[@kimmiranda5678]

The music is completely annoying

[@suzannelawson9215]

Like your pointers of thrift shopping but the music is super annoying. If you want to play music, that is fine but just not that loud obnoxious kind of music. Can't you choose music that is not so awful? It is really terrible to listen to even for a few minutes through your video. Maybe choose more calming music or something? Of all the music out there, surely you could select some other less intrusive music.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Hi Suzanne thanks for the feedback. I responded to other comments that the music on other videos is less loud and a bit more cheery. I’m always trying something different including music on my platform. Thanks!

[@goodwillbunny5773]

The loud music is harassing your viewers, like we are under siege.

[@AVintageSplendor]

Noted that the music in this video is too much for some viewers. Other videos have much more chill music.

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Camo is out of style

[@dianasanchez4931]

Camo is a staple and used like a neutral in many wardrobes. Even when it's not a super big trend, it's always going to be used by a sufficient amount of people to not look dated (depending on the piece and how you style it, of course)