thrift-shopping-mistakes-how-to-thrift-shop-thrift-shopping-guide The holiday season sees an uptick in donations, so this is the perfect time to thrift shop. But wait, what if you always find yourself walking away empty-handed? It can be frustrating and make you never want to thrift again! The bad news is you're most likely making one of a few mistakes all new thrifters make. But the great news is these mistakes are so common they can be fixed. And the even better news is I created a guide just for you, that breaks it down step by step. Peep the downloadable guide below to avoid common pitfalls and be on your way to thrift shopping pro status.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

December marks the holiday season and if you don't already have your party shoes, then you need a pair. Well, even if you're not going to any parties, a good pair of festive is are a must in every woman's closet. At least one pair. And I found the perfect pair at Payless. Oh, and they're currently on sale for less than 20 bucks!

looking-fly-on-a-dime-thrifty-threads-boyfriend-jeans It's no secret I'm an all-skinny-jeans-everything type of girl. But every now and then we should step out of our comfort zone and try something new. That's been happening a lot lately when it comes to denim. Last month it was a pair of bootcut jeans that fit me like a glove and now I'm absolutely obsessed with these high waisted, relaxed jeans I scored from the Salvation Army for $3. See the full story below and why I almost passed on the jeans!

looking-fly-on-a-dime-how-to-wear-vintage-vintage-high-waist-pants-stud-top Vintage clothing can get a bad rap. While I appreciate a garment that's 20+ years old, I totally get that some people think the pieces are outdated, tattered and hard to wear without looking costume-y. It's totally possible to style vintage threads in a modern way. Because remember, fashion is cyclical, so what's currently trending has already been done. Here's how I styled a few vintage clothes in a fun, even edgy way.