25 Sep

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how to inspect thrift store clothes, inspect thrift 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.

20 Sep

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looking fly on a dime smart shopping

The image above cracks me up and when I posted it on Instagram, you guys were equally amused and had expressed you've been there before.
We see the "sale" sign and our eyes automatically light up. Or maybe it's the allure of clothes and accessories that are marked half off. I mean, I get it. If it's on "sale," then that means we're getting a bargain, right? Wrong!
This is a fairly common tactic some retailers use to reel you in and make you think you're getting serious bang for your limited buck.
But there are easy ways for us savvy shoppers to ensure we're really getting a deal and not simply being pulled in by smoke and mirrors.

21 Aug

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Thrift collage
When you head out to your favorite thrift store, you're typically thinking of all the goodies you're going to score. But you should really take a few minutes to pack your purse with essential items that can ensure you'll have an optimal shopping experience.
They're all compact and take up just a teeny bit of space in your cross body bag, but they can affect everything from the way you try on clothes to how you lug your items around the store. Below are my five pics for items you should have in your thrift shopping arsenal. You might not need all five, but you certainly need a few...

12 Jun

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how to wear a graphic t-shirt, how to wear a graphic tee shirtWhat: Aphillyated tank tops and t-shirts Why: Summer is right around the corner and we all need one {or several!} graphic shirts we can rock throughout the season and even layered under a blazer once the weather gets colder.I always love learning about new {or at least new to me} clothing companies and I was really excited to be introduced to Aphillyated. I spent four years in Philadelphia while at Temple University and the 215 will always have a special place in my heart.The Aphillyated line combines three things I love: Philly, fashion and affordability.

22 May

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how to mix prints, how to wear printsI constantly hear women say, "I could never wear that," and sometimes it's in regards to prints. I get it. Prints can be intimidating. They're busy. You never know what to wear them with and if not executed the right way, can look all wrong.

But let's ditch that thinking and settle this once and for all. You. Can. Mix. Prints.Depending on your style {casual, edgy, chic, etc.}, that determines how you'll want to wear them. Last week's Thriftspiration subject was Luna and one photo I absolutely loved {and which inspired this post} was her belted blazer over a mini dress. The two prints don't "match," but she stuck to rule numero uno for mixing prints.