New Color Moods for Winter 2019!

We have an open window to develop healthy habits, set goals to try new approaches. This can be with a relationship with a family member or the clothes on our backs. Really! Small changes can bring new growth and both can be equally as satisfying. You’ll be sure to learn more about yourself and the other person. I like to …

Items to Remove from your closet NOW

As I transition my own closet into yet another season, I need to be reminded that my somewhat-hoarding tendencies need to be kept in check. Every garment, every item for that matter holds in us a memory or hold the purpose of some sort. I want to help you refresh your wardrobe as we (in Ohio) near those colder months. …

Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner

It’s back! I’m so excited to announce the return of a project I’ve been working on with Goodwill Akron, called: Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner November 16, 2019 Goodwill Midway 75 Midway Plaza, Tallmadge, OH 44278 1-3pmRegister (the corner will be up for a week but you might want to arrive during the event hours to get the …

3 Ways to Style Boot Cut Jeans this Fall

Hey friends! How exciting is it that this year, boot cut jeans are coming back in spite of the skinny jean take over the last decade! For one, boot cut jeans are SO MUCH MORE COMFY- am I right?! Also, I feel that boot cut jeans are definitely appropriate for all ages! Goodwill racks are full of this style jeans …

5 Things to THRIFT / DIY this Fall

Happy October! Fall is such a fun month, and my personal favorite 🙂 The clothes are the best! I’ve put together a little list of 5 things that can you can THRIFT or DIY this Fall! 1. DIY Nails: What’s better than holding a hot mug of pumpkin spice with a cute manicure?! Try a matte top coat and some …

DIY: Cookie Monster & Cookie Costumes

Practically every costume I’ve made over the years started with something I spotted at Goodwill that inspired an idea. Last year, I found a full length white fur coat and I immediately thought: Cruella Deville! This year, I was browsing the racks and spotted this furry royal blue poncho sweater and the first thing that popped into my mind was: Cookie Monster! …

Fall = Must Have D E T A I L S

Now that we are transitioning out of the hot days of Summer into chilly days of Autumn, it is more about details than actual pieces when it comes to your wardrobe. It’s all about the little things in Fall Fashion 2019. Below are ten details to add to your outfits, or if you see it while you’re thrifting…GRAB it! Invited …

Statement Pieces

So you guys know I teeter back and forth with exploring fashion that is minimalist and maximalist. This leaves even myself confused in choosing the direction that I want to dress. I suppose there are far more difficulties in life. There are the daily routines in our lives that so often bring us moments of joy, but let’s be honest, …

Dina’s Days Thrifting Tips

Hi everyone! Since I know many of us struggle with this, I am sharing some of my best tips on how to build & thrift a functional wardrobe! Making sure your closet is organized and decluttered is essential to this process. First, clean out your closet and get rid of everything that’s too small, big, worn out or outdated.   …

Ways to Stay Organized Now That School’s in Session

By Lorie Marrero You’ve got the shopping done and the kids have started school, but NOW what do you do? Sometimes that first couple of weeks is the hardest part of all as everyone gets adjusted to new routines and situations. Let’s go over your two best weapons—the “family binder” and “Sunday planning.” Find Information Quickly with a Family Binder …