I recently posted a photo on Instagram and someone commented, “I never find anything at my thrift store.” I’ve heard this countless times. No really, I hear this at least every other day via a comment on the blog or on social media. If you never {ever ever!} find anything at your thrift shop, there’s really just one solution. Check out below how you can remedy never hitting thrift store gold.

It’s no secret that thrift shopping has become chic and some people {self included!} proudly show off their thrift store scores. But you would be amazed at the horrible thrift shopping myths I constantly hear. And I’m sure you’ve heard them too or maybe you even believe a few. From the cleanliness to the sizes they include, below are 5 common myths about thrift shopping and why you should debunk them ASAP!

1. I’m a huge fan of DSW. I’ve been blogging for five years now and for almost as long I’ve been gagging over my Michael Kors heels I scored at DSW for less than $60. 2. I’m not a huge fan of holiday shopping. Though I love giving personalized gifts. the act of finding the perfect present gives me major anxiety. 3. DSW is helping to alleviate the stress of #2 with their gift guide.

A few weeks ago I went thrift shopping with my mom {yes, mommy is a thrifter, too!} and we were on the hunt for some affordable finds at the Salvation Army, since most clothes are half off on Wednesday. I came across quite a few coats and it made me realize, there’s an art to thrifting outerwear. There’s an art to thrift shopping in general {I wrote the book on it!}, but in particular, thrift shopping for a coat has its own pitfalls. If it’s getting colder in...

Though I hate to admit it, winter and the holiday season is knocking at our door. I love the cold and the holidays, but how is the year over already?! One thing that people tend to do towards the end of the year is let the colder temps keep them from wearing bright colors. Late fall and winter is no excuse to enter the neutral zone with your clothes. That’s where the Metaphor collection at Sears comes in. Not only are the threads stylish and affordable, you won’t...