Thriftanista Style File: Blue Peplum + Pencil Skirt

I attended an Advisory Council Meeting of the Salvation Army Chicago Northside stores. It was a great experience and you will be me hearing more about that later. The first meetup of the Thriftanista Social Club is tomorrow at one of their locations. It's going to be fun. They are having a spec…

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Violet Says - Like Magic

Now you see it. Now you don't.

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Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark . All opinions are 100% mine. Do you lack sufficient prescription drug coverage? No coverage at all (that would be my current situation)?Walgreens’ Prescription Savings Club may be the answer for you. The Prescription Savi…

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Link Love for Friends

On my way out to Saturday night with fitness friends at Hip Circle Studio .  I'm happier than I look in this photo. Won Eyedews in Twitter's #winebuzz with virtual wine lover friends . A Lady Terror Chic collage card. A very special gift from my in real life friend . Moo Cards to pass out to n…

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Sprint's 4-Day Sale

This post brought to you by Sprint . All opinions are 100% mine. I love a good deal and you already know I'm a fan of FREE. Sprint is having a 4 day (Feb. 5 - 8) online sale. You have two options to choose from: You can get the Nexus S™ 4G for FREE when you open a new line of service or add to y…

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Thrifted Treasure: Vintage Tangerine Skirt & Gold Striped Shirt

Yesterday, I went to catch a free movie screening but I arrived too late for a seat. Free movies are popular! I did receive a raincheck to come back next week for another screening. I ended up going next door to Niu for sushi, martinis, and an amazing dessert. Well everything was delicious but the…

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Violet Says - Play with Toys

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A Case of the Mondays

I have a weird case of the Mondays today. Little bitty things are making me feel all weepy and frustrated. That's why I'm dressed this way. I'm knocking out the crank with a skirt and some purple. My jacket, blouse, and shoes are thrifted. The skirt was sewn by me pre-Violet.

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Thrifted Treasure: Thriftanista in a Vintage Trench Coat

Thrift Adventure Greetings! I don't have an adventure today. I have not been thrifting in over a week. Le sigh. However, I have created a facebook page called the Thriftanista Social Club . It's sort of an adventure, since I don't know what the outcome is going to be. My vision is a comm…

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Violet Says - Check Out My Books

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