Why Jackson Mississippi Tops My Travel List

One of my goals in the new year is to do more traveling. Living in the south definitely has travel perks. You can easily drive to a number of different states for weekend excursions. I definitely haven't taken full advantage of this since landing in Georgia. First stop on my travel list will b…

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How I Wore Pink Culottes in Winter

A black turtleneck can winterize any outfit even shell pink culottes. It provides full coverage all the way up to the neck thereby creating a nice packed in heat. My pants are on the lighter side and quite breezy but on a mild winter day, I'm feeling quite comfortable.

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How to Set Goals With a Digital Vision Board

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveYourPC #CollectiveBias I can't believe we have arrived at the last month of the year. The year flew by for me. I feel like I never really got ahead this year. I never saw the bottom of…

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$1k Value Black Friday Thrift Haul

I made my annual Black Friday pilgrimage to the land of thrift. I ended up spending a little more than I anticipated but I am very pleased with the haul. I spent $113 but the total retail value is over $1,000. My first stop was  Uptown Cheapskate where they had 30% off the entire store followed by P…

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How To Add Holiday Glam to Your Casual Style

This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf®. #HolidayHairCare #sponsored It's holiday party season once again and I am not planning to run right out and buy new things for my closet. It's much more economical and fun to work with what I currently have and tweak what I have on hand. My e…

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How to Upsize A Vintage Maxi Skirt

I'm a sucker for a good vintage print. I was dazzled by the brightly colored psychedelic skirt even though the waistband was made to fit Barbie's waist. I knew it was coming home with me whether it fit or not. Of course, it didn't fit. It was pretty easy to upsize though.

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8 Tips to Sell Your Poshmark Closet Like A Boss

Like a lot of thrifters, I accumulate a lot of stuff. When I gather up the energy to prune the closet, I always find great items that I can sell so I bundle those pieces all together in another area of the closet to be photographed and listed on Poshmark . I was doing eBay back in the day but I lik…

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Mom 'Fit Heavy Rotation | Chunky Sweaters and Block Heels

I love to switch it up often with my wardrobe but I tend to fall into a comfortable rhythm during hectic schedules. Looking my best is something I do for me. Getting dressed is a part of my me time. Sometimes it's a long and well planned activity. Most days, I need to keep it short. Having a m…

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Safe Secure Style for Your Camera

I lost my camera in a hookah lounge and now I take extra care when it comes to keeping my Nikon safe, secure, and cloaked in thrift style. I have a camera bag but it's basic black and pretty utilitarian. For a bit of fun, I carry my camera in a large purse instead. Thrift stores are a wonderfu…

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How To Take In Waistband of Too Big Pants

I was about ten pounds heavier when I last wore these vintage flared pants. I bought them during my weight loss transition. They were sorta big then and now they're real droopy in the crotch and instead of donating, I decided to take in the waist.

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How I Wore A Lemon Yellow Dress in Fall

Special thanks to eShakti for adding some brightness to my fall with a yellow maxi dress. I think of yellow being a spring kind of color meant for ample sunshine and warm breezes. It's not a color I normally gravitate to in fall but I should. It's a happy color and this dress is definitely…

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Violet's FabKids Style

This is a sponsored post. Opinions are mine and Violet who graciously allowed me to take pictures of her showing off her FabKids  style. #BootsHerWay Violet is growing up so fast. When you become a mom other mom's will tell you how quickly they grow up and that is so true. Time seems to go by m…

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2 Simple Solutions for Good Night Sleep

I have received information and materials from ©Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2017. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #ForBetterTomorrows #BetterTomorrows #FallBack #CollectiveBias Two things that will absolutely jack up my sleep is being cold or being in pain. Put th…

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Sweater Weather Thrift Haul

I had a humongous $70 thrift haul this weekend. That's with a 50% coupon. I did way too much. I have not hit up the thrift stores since my Chicago thrift haul . I was long overdue. A few factors contributed to this reckless budget breaking: The weather dipped unseasonably low. I still haven'…

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How I Styled An Ankara Print Duster Coat

There is a small window of time here when a duster coat is all you need for the weather. It's the perfect in between jacket for the change in seasons. I still have my summer clothes out but it's getting a little too chilly for them. Who knows when I'll getting around to changing my clo…

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Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

This post and potato leek soup recipe is sponsored by SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid® who has completely rocked my vegetable loving heart with FreshWorks  Produce Saver storage containers. As you may already know, I'm not a fall / winter kind of girl. I love the heat of summer and moving about without co…

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How to Make a Reversible Turban

I'm a big fan of turban wearing. You throw one on and hair styling struggles disappear. It can be your hat on a cold day. It can get you out the house faster when you wake up with bedhead and you to take the dog out and get the kid ready for school drop off. It's a stylish and unique acces…

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5 Non Gross Lingerie Pieces to Thrift

I took a very unscientific Instagram stories poll asking whether or not people thrifted or wore thrift store lingerie. I was amazed to discover that 65% were a no. I follow and have a lot of thriftanista followers so I was a little shocked by the number. I guess thrifters draw the line at underthi…

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DIY Leather Kangaroo Pocket

Goodwill gods blessed me with a bold and beautiful silk shell top. The awesomely vibrant print drew me to it but I wasn't too crazy about how the sleeves were hanging. I had planned to do a little chop job on it but ended up adding a leather kangaroo pouch. Pockets are always a good idea.

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Thrifted Floral Lace Top and Jeans

I am so in love with this lace top that I thrifted in Chicago. I think it's amazing that such a delicate piece managed to survive the thrift store without a single flaw and original $78 Nordstrom price tag still attached. I paid $10. Good deal. Or is it?

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Our Made In France Family Feast

I don't know about you but by the time Friday rolls around I am done and over cooking. I like to call it "eat whatever you can find in the fridge" day. It's a self serve day even for Violet. I start pulling out of the contents of the refrigerator early and we just nibble througho…

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DIY Grape Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Matte lipsticks are my favorite and my go to makeup. They can be pretty drying so I like to add a layer of lip balm first before applying to my lips. Because I like making things and lip balm is super easy to make, I whipped up a quick batch of grape flavor lip balm with coconut oil inspired by th…

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5 Reasons to Leave a Designer Find at the Thrift

Finding designer pieces at the thrift store is very exciting. So exciting that you may end up purchasing some less than stellar treasure. Even with the dirt cheap, you still have to be discerning. I have brought home my fair share of designer thrift that turned out to be pretty craptastic. To help…

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Styling Jean Joggers for Southern Fall

I moved to Atlanta strictly for the weather. I feel wonderfully blessed in fall when I can still wear my summer clothes. I also have the option of wearing jeans without feeling like I'm in a sweatbox. I thrifted the jean joggers during my Chicago trip . They weren't something I was intentio…

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Sequin Tube Tops Give Great Energy

True vintage is getting rarer and rarer at the local thrift store. I was surprised to find this classic glam tube top at Goodwill. I didn't hesitate to bring it home. So much color and so much sparkle. Sequins aren't a practical purchase at all. One thread loose and a whole row of sequins …

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How to Snack Smart When Trying To Keep It Tight And Right

Part of the reason I thrift shop is because I don't want to settle for bland clothes with crap fabric. Even if that was my goal, I could find it in a thrift store and much better prices. I do not want to compromise my style or my taste. Not with my fashion choices and definitely not with my fo…

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10 Ways to Refashion Thrift Finds For Fall

The morning chill was an unwelcome surprise this morning. I can't believe that summer is on the way out. It's time to pack up the sandals and shorts and pull out the boots and sweaters. Fall and winter are not my favorite seasons. There's all those added layers needed to stay warm. I d…

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Vintage Draped Harem Jumpsuit

I did not need another jumpsuit in my closet but I simply could not leave Goodwill without this one. It has harem pants, lots of draping and embellished shoulders. It's so outrageous and completely impractical like all jumpsuits.

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Wardrobe Essentials for Low Key Summer Fun

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM4 There's still some summer left. I am taking full advantage by finding and enjoying as many outdoor activities as…

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Goddess Vintage Dress With Glam Casual Style

I feel like a glam goddess in this 70s vintage single draped sleeve column dress. It has some pretty dramatic details packaged in a rainbow of colored diagonal stripes. I like to ask myself where I'll wear a piece before I commit to buy. I couldn't imagine beyond a Saturday night party tim…

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How to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day

That moth ball smell. That new rack coming to the floor. Collecting and separating your thrift store finds. Spending hours shuffling through clothes from several decades. It's all a apart of the fun that is thrift shopping. This is our day! What treasures will you discover?

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A Vintage Peasant Dress To Hide the Boob Sweat

I love uncovering thrift store diamonds and then rediscovering those gems in the ruff that is my closet. The peasant dress hasn't received any love from me this entire summer. It's cute and breezy but me and white clothes just don't mix. I ended the day with a lipstick smudge and bits …

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Cabaret at Serenbe Playhouse

Cabaret is one of my favorite musicals. I have a green sparkly green nail polish that I bought specifically because it reminds me of the emerald green polish Sally Bowles wears. I always set the DVR when it pop up on TCM. I love the music and the story. Needless to say, I was excited to be invited…

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Party's in Back Vintage 80s Dress

This dress is why I thrift. I love finding pieces with details you just don't see very much anymore. It has the funky brushstroke print going on in vibrant blues and purples. It has pleats and a banded waist. Batwing sleeves and a high neck. There are even more fun details in back. This dress …

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DIY Rose All Day Tee

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of  zzysh ®. The opinions and text are all mine. I've developed quite a love of sparkling rosé this summer and I'm showing my love with a make it yourself t-shirt.

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Thrift Tripping Chicago

I have been missing my hometown so much. I miss my family. I miss the food. I definitely miss thrift shopping. So, before summer ended I definitely wanted to get to Chicago to do some travel thrifting. I visited some of my old favorites and ventured out to new locations. My plan was to only thrift…

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How To Create An Open Back For Too Small Top

Thrift shopping commandment states "though shall not buy clothes that do not fit". I am known for breaking that commandment over and over again. How can I resist the bright pink of this silk Robert Rodriguez top? I picked it up while thrift tripping in Austin  over a year ago. Instead of …

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Unclaimed Baggage Vacation Thrift Treasure

I love to thrift on vacation. One of most enjoyable trips was taking a road trip with my bestie to Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama . That store is packed with gems. It has a department store feel but you get a taste of thrift because of the lost treasures inside. The Parker dress is one of those gems.

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3 Reasons to Thrift A Bikini Top This Summer

I do love summer when it reaches peak hotness level when you can't even fathom wearing clothes but you have to if you want to go out in public. The bikini top is just the right thrift find for the occasion. Here's why it's my new favorite:

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How I Found Budget-Friendly ASOS with ShopSmarter

This post is sponsored by ShopSmarter but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I have admired the fabulous clothes on ASOS for so long and have never bought anything until I discovered ShopSmarter. Yes, I know the clothes are budget-friendly but when you frequently shop thrift store…

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How I Refashioned An African Print Dress And Failed

It's not everyday that you come across an african print batik dress in a thrift store. It's hand sewn and had some flaws but I bought it anyway. The refashion was way more involved than I thought and I probably should have left it behind. The fabric was just so yummy though.

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DIY Crossbody Mobile Phone Carrying Case

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM2 As hard as I try to put the cell phone down when out and about, it never actually happens. It's so convenient to…

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How I Make Time To Create

This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Wente Vineyards doesn't make wine because they have to. They make it because they enjoy it which is why they started the Make Time movement. The initiative encourages everyone to explore their pass…

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Thrift Shopping Your Instagram Feed

It took me a while to plunge into thrift shopping online. I'm a touch and feel kind of girl. I like finding that diamond in the rough. I like the cheap prices from doing the search and rescue myself. Sometimes a fantastic piece finds its way into my Instagram feed and I go for it. It's a b…

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Ending Dry Skin With Hydra Therapy

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EndYourDrySkin #WetSkinIsBestSkin #CollectiveBias I admit it. I wasn't always good to my skin so I shouldn't have been too surprised when I developed seriously dry, scaly skin. Over th…

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How to Drink Water When You Really Want Cocktails

This post is sponsored by Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. One of my biggest struggles in this healthier living journey has been increasing water consumption and decreasing the wine and cocktails. With all of the festivals, concerts, a…

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15 African Print Fashion DIYs to Try

I am a big fan of the colorful patterns and styles that african print fabrics come in. It's so versatile and has many uses including clothing, jewelry, home decor and more. I have to say there was a time when I was afraid to cut into it because I didn't want to muck it up.  Over the years,…

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How To Give Life to Beat Up Thrift Store Jumpsuit

As you can probably guess, I thrifted this jumpsuit for the dramatic ruffled shoulders . It was missing one of the back lace up ties and there was some damage to the pant leg. I did a little surgery and removed some length thus cutting away the holes and shortening the length. I used pieces of the …

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