15 Aug Thrift Store Score – Statement Blazer
This weekend I made a trip to Housing Works {157 East 23rd St} and after less than five minutes in the store, my heart stopped. I’m working on a project and was shopping for other people but I inevitably found something for myself. Leafing through an entire rack of clothing, especially if it’s tightly packed, can be time consuming, but I always tell people to maintain a sharp eye for colors and patterns they love. Since I’m a sucker for anything shimmery, this black and gold blazer clearly...
20 May My Top 5 Thrift Store Faves + Tips on How I Scored Them
It’s safe to say that as a hardcore thrift shopper {I’ve been thrifting for pretty much all my life!}, I’ve found some serious gems. I’m talking pieces that are absolute showstoppers and have people asking, “where did you get that??” and the garments that make me smile every time I see them hanging in my closet. While it’s hard to choose favorites, I thought it was time for me to round up my best thrift store scores and share the tips I used to find them…so you can... 15 Aug National Thrift Shop Day – what to know before you go thrifting
Does August 17 mean anything to you?! Any special meaning? It’s National Thrift Shop Day. Yes, that’s actually a thing and it’s pretty awesome. It’s been almost eight years since I started blogging {sheesh!} and since then, the thrift shopping scene has certainly changed. It’s no longer taboo or “dirty” for people to shop secondhand. Instead, thrift shopping is now seen as an affordable, eco-chic way to upgrade your style. Yes, some thrift store prices are getting a bit expensive. And that’s pretty annoying. But I’m happy to see...