Meet Sarah, she’s a teacher, blogger (thegurugoddess.com), and occasional thrifter. We got together for a thrift style session at the Goodwill in Kent to inspire Sarah to get back to thrifting and to check a few items off her thrift wish list. A few things I kept in mind while shopping for Sarah: she feels confident in a pretty …
Timeless Styles You Will Always Find
In the spirit of National Thrift Shopping Day and the thrifting class I will be teaching with Katie (somethingtobefound.com) on August 16 at the Goodwill in Brunswick, I am sharing one of the secrets we teach at our workshops: four timeless styles you will always find at the thrift store. One of the best things about thrift shopping is the …
DIY Fabric Hoops
I’ve shared this fabric hoop tutorial before, but wanted to share it again because we’ll be making these at the DIY craft workshop this Saturday at the Brunswick Goodwill! Space is limited so register today! Supplies needed: 1 – Embroidery hoops 2 – Fabric from Goodwill (could be anything… shirt, skirt, bed sheet, etc.) 3 – Scissors 4 – …
Finding Tiffani’s Thrifted Style with Dina
I hit the racks at Goodwill Akron on Waterloo Road to help shopper, Tiffani find items to match her style within her $45 budget. Based on my conversations with Tiffani, I knew she wanted a mix of bright and bold casual pieces, mostly shirts, in addition to professional attire she can wear to her new internship this fall. …
Shopping Online for Back-to-school Supplies
Can you believe that back-to-school supplies are already in the stores? Get a head start on your back to school shopping now and make it easy, shop online. ShopGoodwill.com has a number of school supply finds, especially for the high school or college student. From small electronic gadgets to clothing, or those specialized items geared towards specific majors, discover all …
Bathing Suits – Vintage Style
“You’ve come a long way!” If you are referring to swim suits than that phrase is correct! When I study pictures of swimming costumes from the mid-19th century, in the age of Victorian modesty, I can only thank my stars that I live today! Really, whoever thought that wool was the right fabric for swim costumes? Plus, ladies swam in stockings, …
Finding Your Thrifted Style with Dina
When Ryan expressed an interest in a personal styling session with me at Goodwill Akron, I was both excited and a little nervous because he was my first male client. I soon realized that many of the thrifting tips I teach women apply to men: arrive with a plan, have a budget in mind, and keep an open mind. Ryan …
Upcycled Cork Board
I need some cork boards for a very specific reason. A three-word reason. I don’t really want to tell you why because it might ruin your mood. Kinda like when stores start selling holiday decorations in September and you’re like “Woah, what about the whole season of fall, and football …
Back-to-School Style at Goodwill
Just because back to school clothes are meant to be comfy and practical, it doesn’t mean they have to lack style. As you prepare your back to school lists, consider thrifting your way through it! Goodwill Akron carries all of the back to school …
Networking – Are You Making the Effort?
As we settle into our careers, often many stop building their professional network. I made this mistake. I thought my job was solid and I didn’t take the time to develop relationships outside of the individuals I worked with on a daily basis. Then I was faced with a layoff and had to start from scratch. Thankfully I had some …