*these photos were clearly taken on a windy day. see my hair?* Have you ever seen people wearing a trend and you wondered if you could pull it off? Well, that’s exactly how I felt about seeing people wear sweatshirts in a chic way. I don’t even wear sweats when I work out {I’m a tank top or zip up hoodie and yoga pants type of girl}, so I couldn’t figure out a way to wear one without looking like a slob. One of the great things about...

With the temps steadily dropping, the one thing I want to do is snuggle up in a good sweater. And what defines a “good” sweater? For me it’s oversized and super soft. And I surprisingly find a lot of these “good” sweaters in the men’s department. Yup, I shop the men’s section for sweaters and button downs. While at the Salvation Army a few weeks ago, I found a cardigan I knew I had to have. It’s a size 3X but oversized pieces are easy and fun to dress...

I previously posted about my love of Forever 21 jeans {they’re still going strong after 3+ years without the dreaded crotch rip!}, but while shopping at TJ Maxx last week, I found a pair of jeans that are just as affordable and fit like a glove. Here’s how the typical jean shopping scenario goes for me: find several pairs I love, they fit at the hips and thighs, but they’re gaping at the waist! I’m on the petite side {5’2} but like most gals, I’ve got a little bit...

Though most of my wardrobe is secondhand, I love adding in a few new pieces. So when the folks over a ModDeals, a new affordable online store for clothes and accessories, contacted me, I was anxious to see what their pieces looked and felt like. I’m all about affordability but quality always reigns supreme. I ordered a few pieces using the $40 gift card they provided and was so glad I did so. From jeans to dresses to shoes, everything on the ModDeals’ site is less than $15 and...

Can you believe it’s been a year already?! Exactly one year ago today, I started phase two of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, a full year where I only buy secondhand clothes and spend $50 or less per month. For the past year, I’ve shown you my Thrifty Thread outfits as well as a tally of how much I’ve spent each month. For the month of September, I spent….zero dollars! Seriously, I didn’t spend a penny on clothes or accessories last month. I’ve been way too busy with...