19 Jul

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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.

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Name: Jackline Location: Toronto, Canada

When and why did you start thrift shopping?  I started thrifting almost 2 years ago when a friend got me hooked on it. Now, I’m addicted. I continue to thrift for the great finds, prices and the thrill of the hunt.What three words would you use to describe your style? Simple. Practical. Classy
How did you style your outfit and what styling tips do you have? The styling tip I would offer is know what works best for you and finding inspiration through magazines, blogs or where ever. I like to invest in basic pieces that are classic and can be worn multiple times with multiple things.

28 Jun

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Name: Shelby Location: Michigan
When and why did you start thrift shopping? I have been into thrift shopping forever. Growing up it was a tradition to spend Saturdays shopping with my mother and grandmother. They would take me everywhere from malls, department stores, estate sales to thrift stores. Thrift shopping rubbed off on me naturally.
What three words would you use to describe your style? Vintage. Classy. Cute.How did you style your outfit {above}? I thrifted this Ralph Lauren shirt for $2.98. It is a young boy's shirt and the sleeves were way too short, but I knew I would wear it rolled up in a preppy style. The suspenders were thrifted for $1.98 from the men’s section and I purchased the skirt on sale at Target. The inspiration for this outfit came from seeing the suspenders, so I built upon them. Looking back I guess I was channeling Steve Urkel.

21 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: TaNisha and Tisha Location: Detroit
When and why did you start thrift shopping? The two of us started thrift shopping together in 2000. We are sisters through marriage. Our husbands are brothers who come from a family of 14 children (7 boys and 7 girls). It was our husbands' sisters who actually started our love affair for thrifting.What three words would you use to describe your style? TaNisha: Conservative. Chic. Classic Tisha: Edgy. Bold. Colorful

14 Jun

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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.

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.