11 Oct

Posted at 10:42h in shopping, Thrift by
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make clothes look more expensive
By now we all know that "cheap" thrift store clothes don't have to look cheap. Besides secondhand shops having amazing pieces, there are things you can do and garments you can seek out that can make a $2 find look like a million bucks.
You can make minor changes like swapping out the buttons and replacing shoe tips to make clothes look more expensive, but below are some additional ways and specific items to scope out that elevate your look.

09 Oct

Posted at 03:00h in shopping, Thrift, Thriftspiration by
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thrifty threads, thrift shopping tip This weekend I was having one of those days where I didn't want to get too dressed up, but didn't want to be super casual either. So I whipped out my new favorite pants scored from the Salvation Army. Though I'm typically a skinny jeans or dress type of girl, these drawstring pants with tapered leg are my new BFF. Besides being supremely comfortable, they pair well with almost anything in my closet.
After getting dressed, I realized my entire outfit {head to toe!} was less than 20 bucks.

02 Oct

Posted at 03:00h in shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Looking Fly on a Dime thrift shoppingA few months ago I was shopping at Housing Works Buy the Bag {$25/bag of clothes} and the trip seemed like a bit of a bust. I went with my girl because they were offering a 2 for 1 deal during the summer. It went like this: bring a friend and one of you gets a free bag. We split the cost so our individual bags were just $12.50 each!
After shopping for 30 minutes, I found a few items, but nothing really wowed me. That was until I dug through a bin and found a pair of oxblood booties. I thought they were cute and the heel was a manageable height versus my normal 5 inchers. Oh, and then I looked inside the shoes and realized they were Balenciaga!!!
I stuffed about 25 or 26 items in my bag, so 25 items for $12.50 equaled 50 cents per piece. So I paid less than $1 for vintage Balenciaga.

25 Sep

Posted at 03:00h in How To, shopping, Thrift by
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how to inspect thrift store clothes, inspect thrift clothes before you buy
You've made it, you finally found some great pieces you want to buy from the thrift store. But before you drop cash, it's important to really inspect your thrift store scores. This step may be the most important of them all. Because there's nothing more disappointing {and a waste of money} than buying what you think is a gem and it's really a dud.
Check out four tips to closely inspect your thrifted clothes and accessories.

16 Sep

Posted at 03:00h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift, Thriftspiration by
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Thriftspiration is a series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.

Thriftspiration, how to vintage shop

Name: Jacque Location: Lawrence, KansasWhen and why did you start thrift shopping? I started thrifting three years ago because I was a broke college student. I was inspired by ladies like yourself to shed the stigma of wearing "used clothes." Now, instead of spending money buying cheaply made clothing, I spend the time to find quality, sometimes even designer clothing, for a fraction of the price.What three words would you use to describe your style? Girly, girly, girly!How did you style your outfits? My style is actually pretty simple: Step 1. Grab something high waisted. Step 2. Tuck in your blouse. Step 3 {optional}. Wear a hat! I was once told that my style is repetitive, but it's my style and I'm sticking to it.