Memo 242: Your Trash, My Treasure

Let me first explain by saying I will shop your thrift store and consignment shop with no issues. I have absolutely no problem turning someone else’s trash into my own personal treasure. However, I have never really bought something from someone else online and had to meet them to pick it up Craigslist style.
I recently discovered the Close5* app (available on iTunes and Google Play) where you buy and sell locally and that’s exactly what I had to do. It was a little scary at first but when I completed my purchase and scored some pretty dope accessories like the one featured in this look for the low low, I realized that I may be missing out on an entire re-sale market.
A few rules that I would advise you to follow when you start using the app (because you will) are:
  • Always meet in a busy location like a grocery store, bank or shopping mall.
  • Never have someone meet you at your personal home address and vice versa.
  • Make sure that the profile picture matches the person that you are meeting.
  • Meet during daylight hours.
  • Don’t carry a lot of extra cash and valuables with you to the meeting location.
  • Watch your surroundings.
  • If you feel really freaked out, have someone else go with you.
Other than the obvious safety concerns, this is a really good way to get some great items at an even better price. I’m always down for the deal!

 

*This is a sponsored post; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Get the Look:
Parker Blazer – Similar here and here
H&M Top – Similar here
Native Youth Wide Leg Pants – Sold here
Zara Sunglasses – No Longer Available
“Dani” Mini Handbag c/o To’sha  – Sold here
Necklace – Similar here
Sam Edelman Gladiator Sandals – Similar here and here
Photography by: The Werk! Place

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3 Comments

  1. June 8, 2016 / 10:37 am

    So fashionable dress,hair,bag

  2. June 22, 2016 / 4:01 am

    This outfit looks amazing, definitely love your styling, very unexpected indeed!

  3. July 5, 2016 / 5:55 am

    You always wear something different. I just loved your fashion statement. Your bag is unique and classy I Just love this.

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