Thrift Haul: Ferragamo, costume jewelry, 80s fashion

As far as thrift hauls go, this is one of my favorites. I checked out 2 neighboring estate sales and found some great treasure. When I shop, I buy what I like and think about whether it fits me or my life later. Turns out the majority of this haul was meant for other Thriftanistas and are now for …

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Pink Skirt. Green Tee. All Wrinkled.

Green oversized tee has been sitting in the clean clothes crumpled heap for days. The curves of my body knocked out most of the wrinkles.  Pink pencil skirt is linen and therefore wrinkles with every move. I don't feel slovenly though. Real women wear wrinkled clothes. At least this one does. So…

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Thrift + Style: Midi Skirt

I like polka dots but I don't love polka dots. The length and shape of this bias cut midi skirt is what I love most about this thrifted piece. Oh yeah, it's elastic waist , baby! A perfect choice for noshing with friends as we said bon voyage to Violet's favorite uncle and babysitter. L…

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10 Tales of Thrift: Volume 2

That awkward moment when you try to resume life as usual but you still feel like shit and then it starts to rain. Surely a sign to go back to the cave. I'm sharing tales of thrift with you, an all thrift outfit, and V's supreme photo bomb. Enjoy!

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5 Ways to Rock Your Thrift Style

This is an adaptation from my sad and neglected Thrift.City.Life blog post on looking fabulous in thrift store style. I'm a little under the weather and looking a hot mess with a crumpled ball of tissues in my hand right now. I have no fresh photos. I hope you will enjoy the throwbacks!

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Thrift + Style: Jersey Knit Dress

This Rachel by Rachel Roy snakeskin print jersey dress was my birthday outfit last year and this year I whipped through  Fashion Fest  pushing V in a stroller. I didn't think I could wear it as an everyday casual given the bold print but once I put it on with flats it felt pretty tame. Also, it&…

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How I Found the Perfect Pair of Jeans at Sears

Thank you Collective Bias and Sears  for this sponsored post that allowed me to shop for affordable fashion that "fits" my needs. By fit, I mean fit issues. I know they are likely only visible to me but that doesn't stop me from whining. After all, they're my issues. I notice fit …

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{City} ProFixx Lip Pigments / TresBelle Vintage Show

I attended a sneak peek of ProFixx lip pigments and a live mannequin show featuring Tresbelle Vintage . Kaori Nik, a Chicago based cosmetologist and model, let us test drive her new line of innovative lip pigments. Tresbelle Vintage showcased their latest fashions in a live mannequin show.

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Thrift + Style: Vintage Sequin Top

First time wearing the vintage sequin top from my estate sale haul. It was perfect for a girl's night out with Girl Get A Life .  We celebrated her birthday with tapas, cocktails, and reggae. Sequins were very necessary.

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Most Unflattering Pants Ever and How I Wore Them

I am wearing the most unflattering pants ever. I like cargo pants and thrifted a few pairs last year. I wanted to experiment with the trend. These are the only ones I have left. The others were re-donated. I love the peg legs on these so I kept them. However, everything else about the cargo pants …

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5 Reasons Why I Shop Secondhand

It's no secret that I like thrifting and secondhand shopping. I didn't always spend so much time in thrift stores. I like shopping in general but my money is funny. Since my pockets are uhmmm shall we say "light", I love that I can still indulge in one of my favorite past times a…

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DIY Flash Cards With Printed Instagram Photos

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I made personalized flash cards with print Instagram photos using the Walgreens mobile app . Instagram is my favorite social media. I am THAT person who takes a picture of everyday life which normally means food, thrift finds, and V.  Since my everyd…

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Hot Legs in 3 Easy Steps

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I got my legs summer ready with Hot Legs hair removal cream. My legs are short and I'm quick to call them stumpy. That doesn't mean I don't love to show them off especially in summer. To make sure they look their absolute best while I st…

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