Thrifted Outfit // Oversized sweatshirt and Stonewashed Jeans

This is the outfit you wear when the rain finally arrives and plans on sticking around for awhile. Big old sweatshirts are perfect for cold, wet days. This one is a classic Hanes. I totally could have bought one new for about $7 bucks on Amazon but I was at the thrift store. It was about half the …

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Perfect Casual Holiday Outfit for House Party

My fancy dress holiday parties are few and far between since I no longer work outside of the home. I'm more likely to be invited to small gatherings of family and friends. This outfit or some version of it will be in heavy rotation now until the new year. Thanks to Belk for introducing to the …

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DIY African Print Duster Coat

Atlanta weather isn't quite ready for a winter coat but you do need a light layer. The kimono was super fun to make so this time I made a diy duster using some of the same steps. I used a dashiki african wax print from my stash. The duster is similar to the kimono. The length is a bit longer. …

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Thrift Store Outfit // Cropped Flares

I found cropped flares at the thrift store. Sort of. I actually found some preteen from the 70s cast off thoroughly worn trousers. There was some extra length in the hem to let them down but I chose to keep them just the way they are.

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Best Black Friday Thrift Haul Ever

My black Friday thrifting was insanely fruitful this year. My thrift haul has a retail value over $1K. I visited Goodwill, Park Ave Thrift, and Uptown Cheapskate.  I spent $125 but I didn't feel back about blowing the budget at all. I found a few high quality items.

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Thrifted Outfit // DIY Orange Dress and Burgundy Leather

Sometimes I make stuff without adhering to any particular set of rules. I just want to sew something. This is what happened to the heathered orange knit fabric I'm wearing and how the diy chic summer maxi dress tutorial was born. I used the fabric to bang out a dress because I was in the mood t…

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How To Organize Purses in Closet So You'll Actually Carry Them

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WinterizeYourClosets #CollectiveBias You ever wake up and decide you need a change? Every morning I go into my closet to pick my outfit for the day. I walk in. I glance at the hodge podge of p…

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Thrifted Outfit // Leopard Print Jacket

It's thrift store finds like this leopard print ruffled back jacket that remind me how badly I need to clean my closet. The really great pieces are getting lost in the jumble. I let out a tiny squeal when I spotted this jacket at Savers a couple of years ago. I have only worn it a couple of ti…

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How to Throw a Mom Play Date and Make Lip Balm

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CallieCrew #CollectiveBias Time stops when you're with friends. Make the moment more special by scheduling a moms only pla…

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DIY Vintage Metal Breakfast Tray Makeover

I bought an old vintage breakfast tray at Goodwill a few years ago but never used it. The avocado green and orange color scheme didn't really appeal to me. It's been tucked away in a cabinet. A part of my daily routine is to grab coffee, snacks, my phone and incidentals and cart them up to…

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