02 Oct Thrifty Threads: Vintage Balenciaga Meets Trendy Black and White
A 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... 25 Sep How to Inspect Your Thrift Store 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 Thriftspiration: One Shopper Skips Cheap Fashion for Quality Thrifted Pieces
Thriftspiration is a series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds. Name: Jacque Location: Lawrence, Kansas When 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...