11 Ways to Manifest Greatness in the New Year

The three things that help me achieve goals and manifest a fabulous new year include naming the new year, figuring out where my true passions are, and creating a vision board. These strategies may not work for everyone so I invited a few friends over to share their tools too. I hope that you'l…

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Top Thrift Style Posts of 2015

This year flew by for me and I can't believe 2016 is a few days away. It's been a wonderful year of thrift style and growth for Thriftanista in the City. I stepped out of my comfort zone a few time and those posts turned out to be some of the most well received posts of the year. My top tw…

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Glam Casual Holiday Style

I'm beyond thrilled to partner with  Shops Around Lenox  for the annual Jingle Bell Frock showcasing holiday party wear from fab'rik. I mixed my stylish new pieces with a touch of vintage.  I love to put together fancy casual looks that are glam yet comfortable. fab'rik had just what I n…

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How to Spot a Fake Designer Bag

This sponsored Mode post contains useful information all savvy thriftanistas should know. Opinions are my own. As thrift shoppers, I think it's important to know how to spot fakes with you buy them secondhand. I've taken a chance on a few bags including an estate sale Louis Vuitton Speedy b…

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How to Turn Any Lipstick Matte

We all know the obvious use for toilet paper but it does come in quite handy in other ways to. It's ultra convenient and compact when toning down lip color to a matte finish. I'm going through a matte lipstick phase and I'm not going to spend money replacing my lippies collection when …

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How to Build World's Best Champagne Bubbles Bar

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WaterMadeExciting #CollectiveBias This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. I'm ringing in the new year with champagne in hand and a do better mindset. My goal for the new …

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Thrift Style Poncho Tee

I'm in the thrift store mirror hemming and hawing about whether or not to buy the poncho top when a fellow thriftanista gives me the nod. Her approval is what I needed to move forward with my purchase. I'm glad she intervened. Thrift store friends are the best at enabling. They are always …

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How to Custom Design an Applique in PicMonkey

My cozy, broken in sweatshirt from the last thrift haul was fine the way it was but the diy spirit came over me and it was in my line of vision so it received a makeover. I designed an appliqué in PicMonkey and created a graphic sweatshirt of my own likeness.

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{SAHM Style} Vintage Dress + Jeans

It seems that I have a thing for vintage shirtdresses. I have one with horses and one with polka dots and now I have this one with an awesomely 70s print. It instantly upgrades my jeans outfit of the day. What initially attracted me to the dress was the bold colors but I also love the unique butto…

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In My Father's House Film Review

This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me to review this film. In My Father's House is a deeply personal tale that explores themes of fatherhood, forgiveness and personal redemption. After buying his father's childhood home, g…

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How to Rock Your Holiday Thrift Style

Holiday parties and events are in full swing. You may be dressing up a bit more than you normally do and struggling with putting your outfits together. Remixing outfits already in your closet or finding a few secondhand pieces may be the way to go. Here's how you can keep your holiday look fes…

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How to Create a FREE Digital Holiday Photobook

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #eHolidays#CollectiveBias Gift giving can be hard. There are some people, like my mother, who have it all which makes the gift giving process kind of difficult. This is where  TheGiftCardShop.com …

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Holiday Remix

I don't just remix thrift store finds. I love the classics and I love making them my very own by adding a personal touch. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic. They're delicious and easy to make especially with Nestle Toll House cookie dough. I gave this classic a new spin by adding the fe…

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Black Friday Thrift Haul

For once in like a million years, I am under budget in a thrift haul! I was over my $20 rule but my average cost per item was only $2.58. I bought 14 much needed tops, four dresses, two skirts, a pair of pants, and a coat! My annual Black Friday thrifting was off to a late start so I only visited o…

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Banana Hot Chocolate for a Minions Movie Night

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MinionsMovieNight #CollectiveBias One of the highlights of my summer was going to the theater with Violet to watch  Minions  © 2015 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.  We are big fans of Illu…

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