Rags To Riches

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[makeupjunkielyft]

This story was so funny yet useful

[keepurcoin]

what to take from this:

Ulta cams are good enough that they can see the type of coffee you have

Disposing of tags the same way every time will allow them to eventually catch on!

Disguises will save your ass

LP know our slang

Some LP want with all their hearts for you to get fucked, and will hold grudges

Don’t go to a store consistently! Even if you’re waiting a long time like 3-4 weeks like this lifter did, be careful you’re not starting a pattern (going at the same time of day, on the same weekday, etc) because obviously this lifter must’ve had some form of consistency when going to the store since one employee recognizes them this second they leave.

Great story!!!!

[shitty-lifting]

I’m sorry, but highkey??? What an iconic bitch?? Is this lifter in the community?? I love her sm?????

[liftingdiva-deactivated20181024]

disposing the same way is never a good idea. ESPECIALLY WITH THE SAME COFFEE CUP EVERY TIME? I’m sure they started watching everyone with dunkin doughnuts coffee after that, and I’m sure she got caught

[liftblurred-deactivated20181215]

proof that even with a good cooling off period and disguises, you can still become recognizable to LP. hate to say it, but i agree with diva. because of the pattern LP noticed, it’s more likely than not that they eventually got her before she left. the best defense against getting noticed is to keep things small!

[liftyniftymua-deactivated201603]

Things to lift before you become independent

Household items: Pots & Pans Shopper bags Dish soap Laundry soap Dryer sheets Bleach Stain sticks Air fresheners Candles Air in a can Dusting rags Towels of all shapes and sizes Food in every category. Vegan, organic, non perishable, gourmet, I don’t give a FUCK you deserve to eat!! Glasses/plates/silverware Wine bottle opener! Wine and booze! Cooking utensils

Personal care: Deodorant Shampoo/conditioner Tampons/pads Body scrubs Skin care Socks Makeup wipes Whatever makeup you want because you deserve it babe :’) Toothpaste Toothbrushes Teeth whitening strips Lotions Bubble baths (for long days where you’ve earned it) Face masks

Things to spend your boosting money on: Furniture! IKEA is so awesome Cooking tools! Mixers, microwaves, coffee machines, basically anything that you can’t lift just buy.

STORES THAT YOU WILL LOVE: Household decor: Pottery Barn, World Market, IKEA Beauty: Ulta Personal care: Bath and Body Works!! Cleaning supplies: Target! Please conceal in the dressing rooms :) Alcohol & Food: AJs! It’s fine food and if you have one in your state go go go! World Market has awesome wine selections and fun food! Clothes: Old Navy! Urban! Candles (it gets its own category because I LOVE CANDLES): BABW! Urban! POTTERY BARN AGH SO GOOD

Live comfortably! It doesn’t cost a fortune and if you don’t have a car, do what I do and bus to it! Lots of people do it and they’re just fine with it :) Get what you need and don’t struggle :)

[liftinghighs-blog]

I love this so much

[beaniebooster-deactivated201708]

THIS is my reference now. I’ve already started thinking of what I need to live in my own home. You helped so much.

Also may I add: Pencils, Pens, Erasers, Paper, Notebooks, Sticky Pads, Tape, Scissors, Hair Ties, Paper Clips, Nail files, Tweezers, Brushes, Disinfectant Wipes, Ziploc Bags, Room Spray, Tylenol or Advil, some form of pain relief, Itch and scratch cream, Extension cords, Cables, Food containers, Napkins Literally, there is so much we expect to be apart of a modern-day household, it is ridiculous. Who can afford it?

[sir-liftalot-deactivated2017030]

Bruh, don’t forget first-aid shit!

Big ass bandaids, Ace Bandaids,Vaporub, Finger-sized bandaids , Neosporin, Liquid bandaid ,Peroxide, Burn ointment, Mederma, tiny bandaids, pain killers, wrist brace(s), gauze pads, steri-strips, butterfly bandaids, cold sore treatment, etc.

[paradise-panda-person]

Moving out in a few months and I’ve been needing a list like this! I sorta made my own but this has so much stuff I forgot!

[beadedbabe-blog]

Moving out Saturday. Definitely using this!!!

[somewhatstartling]

hoopefully moving at 16-17. using thisss

[lyftfordays]

Going to college soon and need this list

[liftliftbish]

STYLE

So recently I cut my hair from tit length to bob and dyed it a pastel pink. Now bitch,,, when I had just long natural hair, people sussed me a lot if I fucked up or looked nervous. NOW? I’m lookin like a cute anime school girl with toast in her mouth looking around for some equally cute clothes. 

Before when I went into a dressing room, the SA would alot of the times check my clothing, now I just say a number, shoot a smile and there I go, stealing an entire outfit. 

If your face is roundish, get a short bob, dye it a cute colour and even put some oval glasses / fake freckles on and you’re off. The more innocent and trustworthy you look and act, the more store employees will think you’d never do a steal.

Bonus if you wear a cross necklace and light clothes???? 

ALSO, for my girls/guys who have more of a pointy face, a sleek modern hairstyle with some smart casual/business casual clothes will help alot. If you look like you work in a office and you’re just there to get some items for your desk, then you’re good?

WIGS are fantastic as well if you don’t want to cut your hair / already have short hair.

Try to avoid baggy jackets / hoop earrings, opt for the spanx / jeans method or cute baggy SWEATER with a waist trainer under to slide things in and a bra that’s a little too big so you can shove shit in there.

For the bra bit, you can put clothes in there, like small shirts/underwear/socks and flatten it out. The sweater should conceal it. 

Even be extra and sew on pockets on an old sweater for more carry room.

That’s all lmao I know I said i’d be back and ghosted for days, but I’m actually back now, just in moderation (:

[skanklifting-blog]

this is so accurate!! i have the roundest face, a lil bob and look like an adorable innocent 12 year old. never been sussed (knock on wood) and sa’s are always kind to me :) there are also easy faux bob tutorials on youtube!

[etherealxlifting-blog]

Just a little tip! As great as this tip is,, be careful if you dye your hair a really noticeable colour! You’re easily more recognized if you do get caught on cam. However I do love this tip and have a cute little Bob for my round face and it’s soo unsus

[liftliketheresnolp]

The only anti shoplifting sign I respect.

Reminder to save your money by lifting from companies and support local business by spending it there.

[peachxpussy-deactivated20151106]

YES PLEASE. ALSO RESTAURANTS OR SUPERMARKETS ARE TYPICALLY PRIVATELY OWNED EVEN THOUGH THEY SAY A BRAND NAMESTORE AKA WEGMANS OR KOREAN MARKETS. I USED TO WORK AT DAIRY QUEEN AND MY BOSS OWNED IT. HE GAVE A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROFITS TO THE CONPANY AND HE HAD TO ORDER AND PURCHASE EVERYTHING SO PLS B CAREFUL AND WATCHFUL OF THE STORES YOU LIFT FROM.

[thiefju]

!!!!!! YES THIS ESPECiALLY ABOUT THE BRAND NAME STORES

[keepurcoin]

just thought I would repost this for us. word

[liftliftbish]

STYLE

So recently I cut my hair from tit length to bob and dyed it a pastel pink. Now bitch,,, when I had just long natural hair, people sussed me a lot if I fucked up or looked nervous. NOW? I’m lookin like a cute anime school girl with toast in her mouth looking around for some equally cute clothes. 

Before when I went into a dressing room, the SA would alot of the times check my clothing, now I just say a number, shoot a smile and there I go, stealing an entire outfit. 

If your face is roundish, get a short bob, dye it a cute colour and even put some oval glasses / fake freckles on and you’re off. The more innocent and trustworthy you look and act, the more store employees will think you’d never do a steal.

Bonus if you wear a cross necklace and light clothes???? 

ALSO, for my girls/guys who have more of a pointy face, a sleek modern hairstyle with some smart casual/business casual clothes will help alot. If you look like you work in a office and you’re just there to get some items for your desk, then you’re good?

WIGS are fantastic as well if you don’t want to cut your hair / already have short hair.

Try to avoid baggy jackets / hoop earrings, opt for the spanx / jeans method or cute baggy SWEATER with a waist trainer under to slide things in and a bra that’s a little too big so you can shove shit in there.

For the bra bit, you can put clothes in there, like small shirts/underwear/socks and flatten it out. The sweater should conceal it. 

Even be extra and sew on pockets on an old sweater for more carry room.

That’s all lmao I know I said i’d be back and ghosted for days, but I’m actually back now, just in moderation (:

[skanklifting-blog]

this is so accurate!! i have the roundest face, a lil bob and look like an adorable innocent 12 year old. never been sussed (knock on wood) and sa’s are always kind to me :) there are also easy faux bob tutorials on youtube!

[etherealxlifting-blog]

Just a little tip! As great as this tip is,, be careful if you dye your hair a really noticeable colour! You’re easily more recognized if you do get caught on cam. However I do love this tip and have a cute little Bob for my round face and it’s soo unsus

[punklifts-deactivated20150518]

Sorry for the iphone filming but its the only thing i have :/ anyway a vid on how to remove gator tags since ive seen a lot of the community having  trouble w them. I’m not responsible for anything that comes bc of this video and this is strictly for educational purposes only

[punklifts-deactivated20150518]

In honor of all the funny gator tag messages in my inbox lmao

[lift-cause-im-poor]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful 👍🏼

[p-i-n-k-cocaine]

Bringing this back on my dash !

[majoralifter-deactivated2018010]

imagine someone in a fursuit chasing you down in a sephora, knocking over the entire fenty display, grabbing you by the wrist and commanding you to put down the eyeliner or theyll have to call mall security

the fact that this is an actual account makes me fucking hyperventilate, like am i supposed to be scared?? oh no!!! watch out for the furries!!

[liftliftbish]

“niwne-won-won, I gwot an ewergency, nya”

[heavenlylifter]

you’ll never take me alive

[stealing-senpai-deactivated2015]

I don’t understand you people, letting workers search your bags n shit

you know you don’t legally have to open your bags for anyone short of the Actual Police, right?

[stealing-senpai-deactivated2015]

like, you are protected constitutionally against unlawful searches and random-ass workers at VS or Kohl’s or Anthropologie do not have the right to search your stuff just so everybody knows

[illstealyourcat]

^^

[stealthwealth]

I wish more people knew this and could remember this in the stress of a moment like that

[unicorn-lift-blog]

how do you just casually deny them, that honestly sounds sus. 

[nliftyfingers-blog]

I guess u can’t just ask if they have a warrant and when they reply with no say so suck my ass and walk out

[libraliftr-blog]

^^ basically, I saw this woman in Walmart get stopped by an SA & she asked her if she had any type of search warrant or subpoena. SA said no and the woman walked out. Unless it’s actual police or LP then you don’t have to do a damn thing.

[liftinglxdy-deactivated20160830]

also very important to remember that actual LP will have a badge! I looks like a police badge. basically if they don’t have a badge or a warrant, don’t do it!

[kawaiistickypaws-blog]

Heres a tip from my kik group! credit to small-lifter

[liftmywayuptothetop]

Yes!!! I’ve been doing a similar ‘take 2′ thing for years. Like with small items, I’ll pick up two, one directly behind the other. After “deciding” about it, I’ll put one back while discreetly slipping the other up my sleeve. To the cameras, it just looks like I put it back. 

[darlinlifter]

I use this for every single thing I take basically, even clothes

[sexualifter]

I seriously cannot say enough

how much i love lifting and how much it’s changed my life

i went from wearing bland ass clothes that made me insecure and sad to wearing whatever i want everyday. i get makeup and a lot of skin care products that are good for me and make me feel confident and lovely. i get healthy food that makes me feel good. i went from like 2 pairs of socks to as many as i want. i went from 3 worn down bras that i’ve had since 7th grade (size a, when i should have worn a c) and underwear from years ago with rips and tears and sagging to a plentiful amount of bomb ass undies with cute patterns and lace.

lifting is scary as shit sometimes but its really improved my way of life and it makes me feel really good sometimes.

[minipeachlifter]

YES!! 💗😤 bc of lifting i can happily say that i can pay off my dorm rent and have enough to help my sweet boy out with his living expenses! and actually have clotbes that fit me, because my weight fluctuates sooo much! just keep being careful! were proud of u!!!!

[baddielifter]

fuck it upppp

[why-pay-blog]

Every day I get to wear hella cute undies I stole and it makes me so happy

[pr1mad0nnagrrl]

honestly, it’s helped my quality of life so much. I can finally give my family and friends gifts, I can finally get clothes that match my gender, and i can afford to have a social life again. 

[roselift]

it really confuses me that anti-lifters are typically right wing because their main defense is that we’re hurting minimum wage workers and yet they don’t support anything that would improve the lives of minimum wage workers.

[spectre-swipe-blog]

ZING!!!!

[novicelifter-blog]

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[wordsnquotes]

By all means break the rules, and break them beautifully, deliberately and well.

Robert Bringhurst (via wordsnquotes)

[serpentlifts]

lois is one of us

[free-shxt]

Don’t forget- Francine is, too!

[buttbuttlift-deactivated2017080]

Fuck my life

So my boyfriend didn’t get his fellowship which means I need to come up with 8k before summer so he can keep with his classes. Does anyone know what I should do or lift? My boyfriend only makes $30 a week at his job and I’m already scraping by as is with paying for all of his other stuff. I’m freaking the fuck out. I have two months to make $8,000. Please help guys

[pocketsizedfreedom-blog]

Holy everloving shit. This is SO not fucking good. Ok, let me give you a lil list of shit that (IMHO) boosts hella good, along with other shit you can do. FYI, try to see if the boy can do only a part time schedule, or if he can work out a payment plan with the dean or something. Anything to buy you more time, even if that’s just an extra few weeks.

Non-booster shit to do?

Sell your old stuff on ebay or similar sites. Shit like band shirts ALWAYS sell super quickly.

Check Craigslist to find if there are any odd jobs out there that pay cash. It’s usually shit like helping someone load a moving truck, or mowing a lawn, but still better than nothing.

Go to thrift stores and buy shit to resell on eBay. Sometimes, you can find collectible stuff or name brand shirts and shit that can easily bring you 2-3x the amount you paid for it.

List of shit that boosts amazingly well? Aiit, hold on to ya panties, this gonna be a long ride! (And all ya’ll snooping on this better be taking some bomb ass notes!) NOTE - If it’s more ‘specific’ shit, like things in a certain size (clothes and shoes) it may take longer to sell.

Nak3d Basics palette (original, NOT 2!) - $15-$25

TF B3tt3r Than S3x (fullsized, waterproof or not, it don’t matter) $15-$20

UD Single Shadows - $10-$13 each

0rly or E$$ie polishes - $5-$7 each (bundles go for more)

Big Palettes (Nak3ds, Peach, Modern Ren) $25-$35 each

TF PB+J Palettes - $25-$30 each

For3o play - $25-$30 each

Liquid Lipsticks (St!la, UD, ABH, other high end brands) $12-$20

Liquid Lipsticks (drugstore brands e.g. Milani or Loreal) $4-$6 each, do best in bundles

Brow Wiz $12-$17

Instax Cameras - $40-$60 each

Instax Film - bundles can go for around $20-$30 each for 2-4 pks of film

C0pic markers - sell in bundles for an average of $2-3/marker. Best around beginning of semesters.

Sku//Candy Headphones - $10-$15 each

Good quality paintbrushes - anywhere from $5-$15 a brush, depending on quality and MSRP value. Do best in bundles and during beginning/end of semesters and holidays.

Good quality paints (watercolors or acrylics) - usually $3-$5 a pop, unless you bundle them. Same warnings as brushes and copics.

VS Perfumes (full sized) - $15-$20 if they have a price of $25 or above. Closer to $10-$15 if they’re under that.

P!NK logo waistband panties - $6-$10 each or sell in bundles for $15-$20 for 2

Other VS/P!NK panties - Anywhere from $5-$10 a pop, depending on retail value.

Travel sized/rollerball VS perfumes $8-$12 each (depending on MSRP)

VS passport holders $15-$20 each

VS/P!NK/Nik3/Ad!das leggings - $20-$40 (depends on MSRP, may take longer t sell because of sizing)

Fandom T-shirts - $10-$15, bigger fandoms like Har/ry P0tt3r or Dr. Wh0 will sell faster

Band T-shirts -$10-$15 again, bigger/better known bands will sell faster. Look up BIG concerts/festivals that are happening this summer and grab shirts for some of those bands WAY in advance. Think C0ach3lla, Warp3d T0ur, etc.

Keychains - $5-$7 each, but sell SUPER fast if they’re from popular fandoms. You can easily grab a dozen of them in a go, and while it isn’t amazing af, it’s something!

‘Retro’ trend jewelry (think those tattoo chokers, plastic bangles, etc) $2-$5 a pop, possibly more if you bundle.

P0P V!nyl F!gur3s - $10-$15 each, depending on what it is. Beware, as I’ve heard they MAY be source tagged. Can someone confirm?

Velvet clothes -$10-$20+, depending on what it is. May take longer to sell because of sizes.

Phone Cases 0tt3rB0x or Lif3pr00f - $15-$30+ each, depending on size(phone model)

Phone cases, regular decorative shit - $5-$15 each, depending on what type it is (rubber bumper vs a 3D case) and what size (phone model)

[little-poor-rich-girl-deactivat]

Repost to save a lifeeee

[grapefruitlifter-blog]

WATCH OUT IF YOU’RE ABOUT TO LIFT INSTAX FILM! They have soft tags hidden inside them! If you want to lift this just open the box up remove the tag, throw it out and conceal the item. (Btw this was bought so I didn’t lift anything)

Good luck and stay safe xoxo

[oopsiliftedagain]

Yesss, my friend and I recently lifted a box. First thing we did was go to the bathroom and check for tags. Be careful y'all!

[bb-swiper-blog]

This helped me so much! I didn’t find any tags in the film I lifted but this made me very aware.

[pretty--lifted-blog]

I was high and thought… what if EVERYONE shoplifted? Like one day out of the blue, nobody paid. NOBODY.

[neko-lifterr-deactivated2017113]

#worldlifting day is december 1st yall im callin it