$10 Sale: This Weekend Only!

Looking for some super thirfty deals?  Or just want to add some fun pieces to your wardrobe?  Stop by Le Thrift this weekend for our $10 sale!  We have a large selection of clothing, shoes, and handbags on sale for only $10.  That's right- designer pieces for only 10 bucks!  Just because it's freezing outside, doesn't mean you can't look HOT on a budget.  Hurry up to our Wicker Park location (1754 West Division) because these items will only be deeply discounted this weekend.

-Lauren Berger

And the Winner is... Soo Jin Clark!

Congratulations to the September-October winner of the Le Thrift Dress Smart Contest, Soo Jin Clark.  Her rocker-chic look is the perfect combination of thrifty and trendy.  Soo Jin will be awarded with a $50 Le Thrift gift card, and will qualify to win a grand prize of $200 cash.  Do you want the chance to win?  Then enter the October-November Dress Smart Contest!  Upload a picture of yourself wearing a super-thrifty, super-fashionable look onto our Facebook page.  Make sure to let us know how little you spent on your look.  If you win, you will be in the runnings along with Soo Jin to win the grand prize and be featured as our Look of the Year.  For more information on the Dress Smart Contest, please visit our website.
-Lauren Berger

Second Base Camisols

Introducing our Haute Shop at Le Thrift.

Where a savvy shopper can find great deals on NEW fashionable and trendy fashion items.

Out Featured New Item
Tired of wearing tanks that ride up underneath your strappy dresses and your favorite shirts? Second Base Camisoles are an inexpensive, comfortable and stylish solution! We love the Brittany Style!

Second Base Camisoles now featured in the Haute Shop. http://shop.lethrift.com/Haute-Shop_c92.htm

More about Second Base Camisoles
Second Base is a collection of camisoles tailored for wearing under dresses and form-fitting tops. True to its name, Second Base is meant to be layered on top of your first foundation: your bra. Second Base's design offers the comfort, invisibility, and breathability that regular camisoles lack. If you don't normally need a bra, you could wear Second Base as your first layer. 

Interested in consigning your products with us?
Contact us at info@lethrift.com

How the Recession Has Taught Us Some Valuable Lessons

Often, we look at recessions as a time of struggle and loss. In the past two years I have seen depressing and fearful moments, but also surprisingly positive things as a result of this recession. Sure, people are still losing their homes, retirement and jobs. I am one of those in the 10% who lost their job, out of the lack of people who could afford the products I was selling. I am not undermining the fact that our country has dealt with great loss. But, I think this recession has taught a lot of people valuable lessons that hopefully this generation and others can carry away with them throughout life. With appreciating the most important things in life family, friends, health and the opportunity to love.

I have seen families and friends who used to dine out a lot, become healthier and more "green" just by being forced to cook at home and pay more attention to what they eat. They are growing gardens and producing organic vegatables from their yard that a few years ago was lucky enough to keep a few shrubs and a patch a grass alive. I have seen more families and friends having "Blockbuster Nights", "Staycations," and hosting gatherings at their homes all in attempt to save money... but also has resulted in rediscovering or creating relationships on a deeper level and spending more personal time together. In the city I see a trend to visit the great little family BYOB restaurants that can often compete with the more premier restaurants in the city, but offer their cuisine at a fraction of the cost. BYOB? Sure I will bring the wine or beer as long as they keep offering great cuisine.

I think that this recession has made us realize that our family and friends are here for us. If we lose our home, there is a family member who loves us enough to take us in. If we lose our job, there is a friend who can help us find another one. If we have a bad day... then there is our loved ones that we have a shoulder to lean on. It has also taught us to live with less material possessions, but gain far more important things such as nurtured relationships with friends, loved ones and family.

But, as we have become a nation that is thriftier, we are also understanding the importance of each dollar spent. This as a result, has made us more conscious consumers, so that hopefully we do not have to repeat this lesson for a very long time to come.

Either way, it has forced us to realize what is truly the most important in life.

New at LeThrift.com

LeThrift.com is constantly looking for the greatest deals on top name brand and designer items. This week we have so many great new items for sale online. To beat the winter chill, we have a men's wool blend overcoat from Ralph Lauren that has maybe been worn once and is in perfect condition. This overcoat is styled with classic tailoring that any man should have in their wardrobe. Also, we have received new children's items that are a great way to save money, because if you are a mother you already know that what you buy your children will grow out of in less than a year. We also have great new purses and shoes on our accessories page. Check back weekly, because we are always adding new items to our web site! 

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