As promised (by Nikki) in an earlier post, here is a little bit more about our field-trip to my local Renaissance secondhand store on Wellington in Verdun.
As she mentioned, this is definitely my go-to secondhand shop - I'm there once to twice a week (easily) and always find beautiful things (I even have the member+a friend discount card and get emails on their 50% off sales!).
I'm 100% in agreement with Nikki's quality over quantity philosophy, I just happen to get lucky :-)
There is an element of luck involved whenever you go to a thrifting (yes, its a verb) but there is also a level of skill which comes from knowing your size, what looks good on you as well as understanding your personal style.
On my recent trip with Nikki to Renaissance, I managed to find a great pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans for 6$, a tan cardigan by Free People for $5, an awesome red faux snake belt by Brighton Paris for $3 and a great long sleeve T by Kennith Cole for $4. I'm pretty sure that the jeans, T and belt had never been worn or used before - it was an absolute steal!
The week before, I managed to snag a pair of grape purple patent leather pumps by Aldo for $6, a fushia Tristan cropped bolero for $5, a unique scarf-print shirt by Zara Brazil (my new swimsuit cover up) for $5 and a Rebecca Taylor charcoal wool and silk jacket (I'll post a picture soon it's beautiful) for $10. Two items still had their original store tags attached.
I have found everything at this location from Karl Lagerfeld, Robert Rodriguez, Stella McCartney, Escada, a brilliant pair of Burberry espadrilles (which I bought), Mackage... I could go on and on...
The key is to do your homework: to know your designers, know your fabrics and your cuts but , above all, know yourself and only buy what you love and what loves you when you wear it.
- Jen
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