DIY Vintage Blazer to Sleeveless Coat

Sleeveless coats and blazers are popping up on the fashion scene this fall and I'm here to tell you that it's pretty easy and extremely pocket friendly to make your own. Coats are expensive. There's no way I'm going to spend beaucoup bucks on a coat that doesn't have sleeves. I…

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14 Times Bloggers Showed Us What Thrift Style is All About

I follow quite a few bloggers who provide tons of inspiration for styling those thrift store finds. Nothing says style like making old clothes look fresh and modern. These women are doing it and doing it well!

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{The Thrift Way} Canadian Tuxedo

Pairing denim on denim makes for very easy dressing. You will likely not ever find a perfect top and bottom match for color thereby making it extremely easy to get the Canadian tuxedo look just right.  Denim on denim looks best with a contrast in denim shades. On top, I'm wearing a lighter wei…

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DIY Masks for a Halloween Date Night

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Whether going out or staying in this Halloween, here's a quick and simple diy costume idea for a brand new experience and couples fun. #KYTrySomethingNew I've known my husband 14 years. I like…

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Best Car for Safe Driving

DriveShop generously provided me with the use of a Mazda CX-5   for a short period of time. I'm excited to share my thoughts about an affordable car with amazing safety features. The opinions I have shared are my own. I love you Atlanta and I need to get something off of my chest. Driving out he…

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{SAHM Style} Polka Dot Jumpsuit

It's obvious I cannot quit jumpsuits. I know I'll be in trouble when it's time for a potty break but I still go forth and buy more adult onesies. This stretchy, polka dot number is from my Chicago thrift haul . No easy zipper back on it. It has a very complicated middle button back and …

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BOOzy Halloween Vampire Blood Punch

This shop has been compensated by  #CollectiveBias  and its advertiser  #WoodbridgeWines  . All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older.  #FallMoments  Ghost and goblins agree that nothing is sweeter than vampire blood punch. We living and breathing hum…

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70s Trend Comeback

I am absolutely about this 1970s vintage trend comeback. As you know, I like old clothes. I love high-waisted bell bottoms pants, butterfly collars , and  short a-line dresses . It's all me. I mix vintage with current trends. I may wear 70s jewelry with a denim on denim look or wear a 70s dress wi…

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Top 10 Facts About Family Dollar Fabulous

Family Dollar knows how to put on a Fabulous event, so I'm thrilled about this partnership that allows me to share a few facts about a great company and the beauty event of the year.  When Family Dollar reached out to me to attend their Fabulous event, I had no idea what was in store. I thought…

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Watch Me Neigh Neigh in Horse Print

No worries. I'm not going to abuse you with a piss-poor whip / nae nae dance. I just want to call attention to the horse print vintage dress from my last thrift haul . It's so hard to find true vintage in thrift stores anymore AND in such great condition. It must be polyester to survive and …

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Weekend Thrifting in Chicago

Last weekend, I spent the weekend in Chicago. Of course, I made time for a little thrifting! First stop was Savers because I miss them so much. I also stopped at Old Faithful aka Goodwill since it was nearby. I spent $76 in Savers and another $10 at Goodwill. I was way over my $20 or $3 per item b…

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Crock Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes

I haven't had time to plan out my menu for the week. Luckily, I had all the ingredients on hand to prepare lentil sloppy joes in my slow cooker. It's easy and perfect for a meatless Monday meal. Also, a lifesaver when you're trying to ease back into the weekday schedule after a fun fill…

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The Do's and Don'ts of Thrift Store Coat Buying

Thrift store coats are the way to go when looking for stylish and warm coats for fall and winter. They are extremely affordable and a good one will last you several years. I've bought winter coats at the thrift store as low as $5 and have gone as high as $15. Certainly there's one to fit y…

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