Shopping secrets from New York

Name: Elizabeth Spiridakis Blogs at: feelslikewhitelightning.com , since August 2007 What my blog is about: Shopping, thrift stores, cool music videos and other random stuff that catches my eye Tweeting at: @white_lightning Fox and Fawn, Brooklyn, New York 570 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, Greenpoint, NY 11222 foxandfawn.blogspot.com I love this thrift store, it used to be in the Lower East Side and recently relocated to Brooklyn. I like the fact that you are guaranteed a weird mix of clothing. A huge percentage of my wardrobe is second hand, but I'm not interested in the 'vintage trend of the moment'. Here, I'll head to the clothing racks with no idea of what I'll see, but it's always something special. Goodwill (charity shop), Manhattan, New York 220 E 23rd St, between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave, NY 10010 goodwillny.org Most of New York's cheaper thrift stores are in the outer boroughs, so the best thing about this place is that it's in Manhattan and you can still find reasonably priced pieces. I live close to this spot so I often stop in and have a search. It's my quest to find big, weird and unique looking cardigans to add to my collection. Beacon's Closet, Brooklyn, New York Stores in Williamsburg and Park Slope beaconscloset.com Brooklyn is one of the best places to find cheap vintage clothing. Beacon's Closet is a favourite for stylists, the racks have a mix of vintage and newer pieces. I found an Ellesse sports zip-up sweater here that was just $12. Beacon's Closet also let you bring in old clothes in exchange for money or a store credit. Junk, Brooklyn, New York 197 N 9th St (between Driggs Ave & Bedford Ave), NY 11211 motherofjunk2.blogspot.com This store in Williamsburg mainly sells furniture, but they have random clothing racks in the back. A few weeks ago, I went in looking for a kitchen table and I found a pink quilted jacket in Pepto Bismal pink for just $5. 10 Ft. Single by Stella Dallas, Brooklyn, New York 285 N 6th St, Williamsburg, NY 11211 This is definitely a vintage store, not thrift, so the prices are higher. A good tip to know: while the older designer clothing at the back is more expensive, the newer vintage pieces from the 80s, which are upfront, are a lot cheaper. I found a lovely 80s cardigan with a cool design and in great condition for just $40. • Want to be featured? Email [email protected] , and feel free to add your own secret shopping haunts below.