02 Jan

Posted at 11:50h in Thrift by
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I’m a hardcore thrift shopper. This isn’t news to anyone. I even wrote an entire book on how to thrift shop. And as much as I love secondhand shopping, I also make sure to donate my clothes as well, like I did in a major closet purge a few years ago.But over the past two, maybe three, years I stopped donating all of my clothes there. Sure, I still drop a few bags off every now and then, but all of my clothes? Nope, I’ve stopped doing that.While we’d all like to think we’re doing the eco-friendly and charitable thing by donating our clothes to secondhand stores, it doesn’t always work out that way.

23 Dec

Posted at 00:53h in Thrift by
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"Thrift shopping takes too much time." "I never find anything!"

These are just a few of the complaints I still hear about thrift shopping. I mean, I get it. Thrifting *can* feel like hours of digging to never find anything. Or sometimes it means dealing with a push crowd. I guess the same can be said for shopping at any store, but there just seems to still be an overall frustration some people associate with heading into a thrift store.Well, I was super excited to hear the online thrift shop, thredUP, has a new service for people who don't have the time or patience for secondhand shopping. I first blogged about thredUP back in 2009 when they first launched as an online clothing swap and to say they've come a long way is an understatement.I wrote the book on how to thrift shop {literally!}, so any time something new comes around that's meant to make secondhand shopping easier and more accessible, I'm down to share it. 

10 Mar

Posted at 09:45h in shopping, Thrift by
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How to Become a Thrift Shopping Pro - This is Wha the Pros Do & You Should Too!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 a few things thrift shopping pros do all the time, and you should too if you want to score!

21 Jan

Posted at 10:48h in Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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How Creating a Thrift Wish List Can Save You Time & MoneyStrategy. 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!

21 Dec

Posted at 10:37h in Style Guide, Thrift by
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thrift-shopping-mistakes-how-to-thrift-shop-thrift-shopping-guideThe holiday season sees an uptick in donations, so this is the perfect time to thrift shop. But wait, what if you always find yourself walking away empty-handed? It can be frustrating and make you never want to thrift again!The bad news is you're most likely making one of a few mistakes all new thrifters make. But the great news is these mistakes are so common they can be fixed. And the even better news is I created a guide just for you, that breaks it down step by step.Peep the downloadable guide below to avoid common pitfalls and be on your way to thrift shopping pro status.