Thriftanista in the City

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 the years, I've tried many products to correct the issue. Something that would provide all day moisture and be gentle on the skin. Not all moisturizers provide moisture. I've come across some very emollient lotions that look great and feel great when I put them on but minutes later my skin feels just as dry and tight. 

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, and outdoor gatherings it's hard to focus on my water and step away from sugary cocktails. My libations before healthy journey were coffee and wine. I never drank water. Never. Now I'm doing at least eight cups a day.

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, I've learned that it's a very forgiving fabric that's easy to work with. The natural fibers cut well and sew up easily. Also, the prints are very affordable.

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 cut pant leg to make another tie. I considered just removing the other tie but there was high probability of it falling down. The laces keep the bodice in place. Also, they're more interesting than open back, no?

How can I say no to a thrift store romper? I do believe I had something something similar in the 90s. The fabric is crap but I made an exception. It's not even the good stiff polyester. I ironed it quickly and the dots were melting off fast. I'm amazed it made it to the thrift in such great shape.

Just when I think the local thrift spot has run out of fun and fabulous thrift store finds, I find a stunning 90s sundress. It needed a quick repair job on the straps but was otherwise in great shape. This is the kind of day dress that I love. It can be thrown own easily with the full elasticized back.

This post is sponsored by Kleenex but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I have tons of bags and totes that I never carry because all of my belonging become a jumbled mess inside. A purse organizer will keep everything in place and make it easy to transfer contents of one purse to the next.

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurexCrystalFresh #CollectiveBias Half off day at the thrift always puts me in a spending mood. I'm more likely to add questionable pieces to my cart. That's how I ended up with a very ill fitting dress with a nice print. Luckily, the elastic waist made it very easy to turn the dowdy dress into a chic matching skirt and top set.