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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