I bought this bag right before moving to San Antonio. I had just got a job offer and knew I would need a professional work bag. So I went to the thrift store to see what I could find. What attracted me most about the bag was the size of it. It's big enough for my laptop, water bottle, lunch, planner, ballet flats, etc. BUT doesn't appear as a large bag. I have had this bag for 7 months now and it's still in perfect condition. 

So how did I find out how much it's worth? Well,  for the first time today I noticed LODIS in small print on the bottom side of the bag. Since I wanted to purchase another bag in the future I looked up the brand and that's when I came across the price of the bag. 

This brand is the real deal! I would definitely pay this amount for another bag, because I know that it's quality and will be in style for a long time. 

I want the brown bag next. 

My friend Ike sent me a link to this video. He said, "this video is about you. Lol." I'm not gonna lie I FREAKIN LOVE the Thrift Store! I've become a professional at finding treasures in other people's trash per se. 

Thrift Store Tips:

1. Never go in looking for one specific thing, you never find it. You can have a list of stuff you're looking to find, but don't go in thinking you'll find it. Be free, go with the flow and you'll be surprised as to what you'll find. 
2. Look beyond what you see in an item. Think about how you could add something to it to make it better. Example, an old wooden frame, go buy some silver or gold spray paint and you have a unique piece that no one will own. 
3. Learn to sew. Thrift stores will have a lot of clothing items missing something on it, like a button or a zipper. These things are easy to replace, so if you see a shirt you like and it's missing buttons buy it! Then go to the miscellaneous section and buy a bag of buttons and sew them onto the shirt.
4. Make a profit. I've seen A LOT of things under priced. Famous art pieces, high end designer shoes, pants, etc and it'll to marked for $4.00 or cheaper. Even if you don't fit the shoes buy them and resell them on ebay. Make sure you KNOW that it's high end and not a fake.
5. Don't just go to one section. You can find great things in ANY section, so roam the store, don't be in a rush. 
6. Go with friends. Find a friend you enjoy being around and who loves to shop. Go to the thrift store with them to makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. 
7. HAVE FUN! 

Lundy and I have been on the mission to find a couch for our new place. Since we're both students on a budget, Craigslist has been our main source for hunting, and OH MY GOSH some of the couches people are trying to sell are atrocious! Some look like they're from the 1800s and other's look like sh*t literally. Lol. On another note, I am grateful that Lundy is even taking my opinion into account. I'm not there so he could have just bought anything, but he always ask me first before he buys any furniture, and I thank him for that. Ok enough with the compliments. So yeah hopefully we can find a couch that we both love. I like contemporary styles so if anyone is selling a couch or know someone that is in the Houston or Raleigh area let me know!