The only thing that separates thrifting pros from the newbies is time and strategy. Really, that’s all it is. Thrift shopping can be a bit intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it’s so easy to become hooked! And it’s understandable. You can find wallet-friendly, unique clothes and accessories and even Fashion Week trends at your local thrift shop. If you’re new to the world of thrift, there’s no better way to learn that just diving right in and more importantly, learning from the pros. Here are...

You may be noticing a theme on the blog over the past few weeks. Between How Cleaning Out Your Closet Can Benefit Your Personal Style to using a Thrift Wish List to help you shop more efficiently, it’s all about figuring out the clothes and accessories that work for you {your lifestyle, occupation, body shape, etc.}. Developing your personal style is so important. If the posts above still haven’t convinced you you need to determine your personal style, there’s one reason to do so. It’s a major key!

Strategy. That’s what it’s all about when it comes to thrift shopping. Yes, you want to go to a great store and sure, you need to develop a good eye for spotting deals, but it all comes back to strategy. That’s where the thrift wish list comes in. If you always find yourself striking out at the thrift store or need a bit more direction, keep reading to see how creating a thrift wish list can help you. It can make a huge difference!

Sometimes you find a garment that just blows you away. Maybe it’s the actual garment and sometimes it’s your disbelief that a certain store carries such a cute piece. That’s what happened when I went thrift shopping two weeks ago. I found this cobalt blue full midi skirt and fell in love. It was the color. The cut. The knee length split. And I was amazed to discover it was from Old Navy. Yes, Old Navy! I’ve never shopped at Old Navy {besides their dollar flip flops}, but...

We all like to think we’re savvy shoppers, but sometimes our money-saving ways are actually costing us money. From excessive discount shopping to signing up for store credits cards, these fashion habits are making you broke! Below are a few budget shopping tips that are costing you major. Plus, how to avoid these pitfalls and really save.