DIY Heel Tip Repair

Here's how it goes for me when I have shoes that need to be repaired. Search for a cobbler online. Go take shoes to him. Ride around in search of an ATM because they don't take cards in this mom and pop shop. Take shoes back to cobbler. Pay $20. Wait about three days plus some extra days f…

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Why Mom Jeans Are My Jam

Remember how I raved about finding low rise jeans that work for me ? That moment has passed. I've lost some inches since then and had to thrift store hunt for replacements. My search led me back to deep love and acceptance of mom jeans.

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Donate a Bag for Earth Day

Thanks to Schoola for making this sponsored post possible by suppling me with a generous, earth friendly gift. Today is Earth Day and it's a good reminder to be kind to the earth. A great way to do that is to donate gently used clothes instead of throwing them away. Earth Day was established to…

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Summer Entertaining for Wine Lovers

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #BlackBoxSummer I've been on a weight loss journey and one of the most difficult parts of my diet has been giving up my nightly …

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{Thrift Store Outfits} Vintage Candy Stripe Dress

I finally found a warmish day to break out this vintage dress from a thrift haul last year. Dolman sleeves and purple candy stripes are what attracted me to this lovely. It's perfect for an easy Sunday. It's airy and comfortably broken in. Surprisingly, it managed to hold on to its unique …

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10 Habits of Highly Effective Thrift Shoppers

I can't say I possess all of these qualities and habits in my day to day life but when it comes to thrift shopping, I stay pretty consistent in the hunt for fabulous treasures. 1. Patient  Amazing pieces aren't beautifully styled on a mannequin for you. Thrift shopping requires you to spend…

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DIY Fabric Bow Belt

So very typical for the belt to be missing on a thrift store dress. I usually don't stress about it but I saw that this particular dress had a surprising yellow belt. A replacement had to be made. Of course, you can thrift store treasure hunt and find the perfect belt at an affordable price. S…

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Why Your Wardrobe Needs a Denim Shirt

I received complimentary product from Orvis for this review. I like to keep it casual yet put together even on weekends. I went to my weekly brunch date with the family feeling quite stylish and sophisticated in a vintage floral print maxi skirt and a classic denim shirt from Orvis. Denim shirts a…

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{Thrift Store Outfits} Vintage Hawaiian Dress

One of the hooks that drew me deep into the world of thrifting was finding vintage. Back then, there was more to choose from. Fast fashion hadn't completely taken over the scene and you could still find true vintage on the racks with ease.

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6 Steps To An Amazing Fashion Swap Party

I love thrift shopping in all forms. Not only is it good for the environment, it's also a great way to indulge a passion for fashion without breaking the bank. Clothes swap parties one of the most economical ways to thrift. You trade in your old clothes for new ones. New to you. Just like at t…

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Spring Transition Thrift Haul

I'm going on vacation so instead of doing the sensible thing of unpacking my warm weather clothes, I went thrift shopping. This is how my closet grows out of control. I end up buying a whole new wardrobe before getting around to the bi-annual task of sorting through summer and winter clothes. …

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