TSC Spotlight + Link-Up Party

I'm back again with another one of my favorite finds. If you want to be featured just let me know.  You don't have to be a blogger, just a lover of fabulous treasure to be in the spotlight.  Your find doesn't have to be thrifted either but it does have to be a good thrifty deal. If you wou…

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Style File: vintage leather oxblood jacket

I wasn't the only one who spotted this vintage cutie at the thrift store. While I was trying it on, a woman was hovering next to me asking if I was going to get it. Uhmmm, yeah. It was missing a couple of buttons but no worries,  I couldn't exhale when it was buttoned up anyway. I replaced…

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Thrifting the Trends: menswear

I took some inspiration from the runway to create this look. While paging through runway shows on the Cut , I noticed a few menswear inspired looks. Dark rich colors, textured fabrics, blazers and vests. I always have blazers and vests in my closet. They go in and out of style and they are abundant…

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Thriftanista Social Club (TSC) Spotlight + Link-Up Party

I'm starting a new series and link up as of today. I thought it would be a good way for all of us to show off some of our favorite finds. You don't have to be a blogger, just a lover of fabulous treasure to be in the spotlight. Your find doesn't have to be thrifted either but it does ha…

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Fall Trends at Old Navy #TheRockstar #spon

The temps are dropping a bit and I'm thinking about my fall look. It has to be playground appropriate but still look pulled together. I don't want to look like Dowdy McHousefrau at the  park  play cafe and I want to be able to transition well to a night out look. In my world, I also require …

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Thrifted Treasure: Maxi dress and designer denim

One of our local Salvation Army stores is going through a renovation and had a 75% off "fire sale" to clear out some merchandise. The previous 2 day everything was 50% off so it was pretty picked over when I got there. My grand total for the trip? $6.75. Not a bad deal for what I thrifte…

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Style File: GCH tutu, purple flower, romper + giveaway

Did you think I was wearing all of this? I probably would if I could fit it! Instead, it's Ms. Violet this time. She gets the limelight and I didn't photo bomb once.  I was sent some cuteness from Girls Crochet Headbands (GCH), a family owned business specializing in unique and affordable …

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DIY: mullet dress

Does this dress look familiar? I've worn it before. It's the maxi dress from Dots . It was too long and all summer long I procrastinated on hemming it so I just chopped it into a mullet skirt. It was really easy to do. Step 1: cut slit or mark the length you want in the front. Do the same o…

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Windy City Wine Festival #WCWF

Friday night, I attended Windy City Wine Festival  compliments of BFF. As you may or may not know, Mama likes wine (and cocktails) ! I had 10 tasting tickets and access to free food and FULL glasses of wine. Hollerrrrr! It's good to have friends (and wine), right? I was so happy to attend. It…

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Link Love + Giveaway

Since joining BLM , I've discovered a lot of great bloggers and business owners. Today's link love is for one of the #BLMgirls - Shayla of Pulling Strings . She makes beautifully crochet yarn earrings. She's a 20 year vet of the crochet game and last year started making earrings. Her ear…

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