The weird and unusual

Thrift stores are notorious for the strange things they stock. Here are a couple I've seen recently.

A wig at the Economy Shop in Oak Park, IL

A pile of hangers at Fashions Anew in Oak Park, IL

Nick and Winston and a thrift store dress...

What do you wear when meeting someone famous? A cute dress from the thrift store of course!

The orange/white/blue striped dress is the Mossimo brand found in Target stores. Normally I would not purchase this brand from a thrift store because it's common and usually not in good condition. However I will make an exception if: 1) It's ridiculously cheap (less then $5 cheap), or 2) It still has the price tags indicating that it has never been worn. This dress meet both exceptions.

I found this dress at The Salvation Army Family Store in Roselle, IL. It's a massive store/donation center - the largest thrift store I've been in for sure! You have to do lots of digging and clothes are arranged by color, not size. But it's worth spending a little extra time there because the prices are very reasonable.

About meeting famous people: Be nice and thank them for their time. Also, try not to be surprised when they laugh and it sounds exactly like the way their character laughs on TV. (Duh!)

Thanks Roku Lounge at SXSW!