30 Jun

Posted at 06:00h in Deals & Steals, How To, Style Guide by
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swap party meetup, how to host a clothes swap party
Summer is officially here, so I'm sure you're storing your coats, jackets and heavier threads to make room in your closet for breezy garments. Besides thrift shopping, one of my favorite ways to update my wardrobe is via clothing swaps. Just like thrifting, it's an eco-friendly affordable way to introduce new-to-you threads. But unlike thrift shopping, the clothes are free!
Sure you can check out a clothing swap meetup in your area or you can host your own.
Check out five tips to host a swap party.

27 Jun

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21 Easy Tips for Saving Money Shopping Online {Shop Girl Daily} 50 Summer Clothes and Accessories Under $50 to Add to Your Warm Weather Wardrobe {Bustle} Travel Like a Pro: Summer Style Staples for Your Carry-On {StyleBlazer} 26 Common Thrift Store Finds You Can Flip to Make Money {Buzzfeed DIY} DIY Jeweled Leather Sandals {Stripes & Sequins} 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Anything Expensive {StyleList}...

26 Jun

Posted at 08:44h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here.
Looking Fly on a Dime: thrifty threads 365 six month update
Can you believe it? The year is almost half way over and the Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is at the half mark. That means I haven't purchased a new piece of clothing or accessory for six months. And when I did buy clothes, they were secondhand and I never spent more than $50 each month.
This is my third go round with the Thrifty Threads 365 fashion challenge and a few things are different. Well, one thing in particular. YOU!

06 Jun

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Thrifting on the Web: Where to Sell (and Buy!) Clothes Online {BET Style} 10 Haute Pairs of Sandals for Day or Night {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} How to Organize Your Scarves using a Tension Rod {Thrifty & Chic Mom} 5 Plus Size Two Piece Swimsuits under $50 {The Curvy Fashionista} Better than New: Brilliant DIYs to Refresh Your Wardrobe {Lucky} DIY Tricks to Master Your Kitchen {Mashable} 16 Secrets for Shopping at Target That Will Blow Your Mind {Buzzfeed} ...