12 Months of Thrifting: December Prompt – Embellishments

We’re wrapping up this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge with one of my favorite themes: embellishments, sparkle, and shine. Although we’re focusing on thrifting embellished items in December, you can shop and style this theme year round. From vintage to new, I can always count on finding beads, sequins, and sparkle at Goodwill. Before we break down some ways …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt – Plaid

Ah, October: spooky season, sweater weather, and the perfect time to start incorporating fall plaids into your outfits. Like everything else on our 12 Months of Thrifting list, plaid is both a wardrobe and thrift store staple.  Plaid is such a versatile heritage pattern with deep Scottish roots. From preppy to punk, plaid has made it to every corner of …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: September Prompt – Suede

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. It’s officially fall y’all! This month we’re thrifting and styling suede. Real, vegan, or faux – doesn’t matter, as long as it’s secondhand. If you’re wondering: is suede still in style? YES! It never left. Here are my top reasons why you should embrace this fall trend: Suede is one of …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: August Prompt -Straw & Wicker Handbags

This month we’re taking a page out of Golden Girl Sophia Petrillo’s book and thrift styling straw, rattan, and wicker bags. I’m always on the lookout for these bags and find one every single time I go to Goodwill, and I shop there a lot! Here are three reasons why you should embrace this thrift store trend: Straw and wicker bags …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: Dash of Thrift March Prompt – Shapes

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge hosted by Dina’s Days and Goodwill! If you’re just joining us the goal of the challenge is to help you add a “dash of thrift” to your outfits using 12 themes that you can easily find at Goodwill. What do we mean by shapes? Exactly what it sounds like! Thrifting and …

12 Months of Thrifting Introduction

Welcome to a new year of thrifting! If you’ve followed along for a while, you might remember this challenge from a few years ago. The original challenge was designed to help you thrift the basics and essentials, become more comfortable in thrift stores, and be more intentional with your purchases. Based on reader feedback, we found that many of you are ready …