14 Jun

Posted at 06:00h in Thrift, Thriftspiration by
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Thriftspiration is a weekly series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.
how to thrift shop, thrift shopping tipsName: Amy Location: Schaumburg, IL.
When and why did you start thrift shopping? I started thrifting when I had my daughter, Selah. We had no idea the sex of the baby and didn't have much clothing for her when she was born. Family and friends gave us lots of girl clothes, but she was out growing them too quickly! So my hubby encouraged me to hit the local Salvation Army and I quickly discovered lots of awesome baby clothes. I'm now forever a thrifty shopper.
What three words would you use to describe your style? Classy. Modest. Bold.

12 Jun

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how to wear a graphic t-shirt, how to wear a graphic tee shirtWhat: Aphillyated tank tops and t-shirts Why: Summer is right around the corner and we all need one {or several!} graphic shirts we can rock throughout the season and even layered under a blazer once the weather gets colder.I always love learning about new {or at least new to me} clothing companies and I was really excited to be introduced to Aphillyated. I spent four years in Philadelphia while at Temple University and the 215 will always have a special place in my heart.The Aphillyated line combines three things I love: Philly, fashion and affordability.

10 Jun

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thrift shopping tour, looking fly on a dime tourLast weekend was my first group thrift shopping tour of the season and we had a great time. In between helping shoppers score some cheap chic finds, I was able to snag a few items for myself. And of course I want to share what I bought as well as some tips I gave the thrifters on the tour.One recurring theme was how to step out of your style comfort zone, particularly when it comes to ditching a neutral heavy wardrobe and embracing color.

07 Jun

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Thriftspiration is a weekly series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.
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Name: Thrift Society Location: DC Metro Area
*This week's Thriftspiration is a bit different, as Thrift Society exclusively uses secondhand clothes for photo shoots.  All of the photos are from shoots they've styled with thrifty threads.
When and why did you start thrift shopping? When I was about five years old my grandma would take me to the "used store" and give me a few bucks so I could get what I wanted. I thought it was the coolest thing! When I got to high school I would look in fashion magazines for inspiration and recreate the look with mostly thrifted items.
What three words would you use to describe your style? My personal style is corporate, hippie and fashionista. As far as styling it depends on the vision for the shoot or the model.

05 Jun

Posted at 03:00h in shopping, Thrift by
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Last weekend I hosted my first Adventures in Thrifting thrift shopping tour of the season and it was a blast.While helping a few readers update their wardrobe and inject some serious color in their closet, I managed to snag a few pieces for myself from Goodwill and Salvation Army. *check back next week for my small thrift shopping haul*As I reached the register at Goodwill, I realized I didn't set a budget for myself. Though I spent less than 30 bucks, I could have done major damage. I committed a thrift shopping no-no.When thrift shopping, it's super important to have a concrete budget.