Graduation, prom, and wedding season are upon us! Thrift shopping for a formal dress can be a great way to save money and find unique and stylish dresses. Here are some tips on how to thrift a formal dress: Research: Before you head to Goodwill, do some research online to get an idea of the styles and brands you’re interested …
Met Gala 2023 Meets Goodwill
a blog by Julie Holiday WOW! I was SO inspired by the fashion at the 2023 Met Gala. The red carpet was bursting with art-inspired garments. I typically get around to watching it, but it was streaming at the local Akron spot my husband and I decided to check out the evening of May 1st. This year’s theme was ‘Karl …
Planning a Thrifting Day Out
I have a text group of friends and we only share our thrift finds with each other. I love that I have people in my life who love what I love and can get excited over fun thrifting treasures and shop for each other. A few months ago, some of those friends and I were talking about thrift stores we …
Staying Stylishly Sustainable
Let’s talk wardrobe upkeep. Call me crazy but I love cleaning out my closet. I typically seem to choose the poorest time to do so- this is more of a thing that needs penciled in my calendar rather than being started as I’m getting ready to go somewhere; but I actually do it pretty often! As I think about springtime …
Shifting to Thrifting
— Empowering a More Sustainable Environment by Shopping Second-Hand With Earth Day coming up on April 22 we’ll all be reminded to evaluate our everyday choices and consider what impact they have on the environment. There are so many ways to celebrate the beauty of the planet, like spending time walking outside, cleaning up litter on a beach or local …
Smiley Face Succulent Mugs
Goodwill Akron is a great place to find unique and interesting items to add to your collection. Thanks to Goodwill, I was able to start a cheerful collection of smiley face mugs. I have found several of these mugs at various Goodwill Akron locations, including Lakemore, Cuyahoga Falls, and the Goodwill Outlet store. These mugs are originally from a popular …
Mixed Media Collage Using Thrifted Paper
Hello all, Clayborne Bujorian here with a new mixed-media project. This month’s collage is untitled and consists of copy paper I sourced from the Goodwill Outlet in Akron. To get started on your collage, first start by gathering your supplies and materials. The book section at the Goodwill Outlet is consistently filled with material that comes in all …
Five Transitional Wardrobe Pieces to Thrift for Spring
Spring is in the air and one thing I love to do is to shop for transitional wardrobe pieces to layer and incorporate with items I have in my closet for warmer weather. Thrifting is a fantastic way to add staple pieces to your closet or to incorporate trendy items for a new season. When it comes to spring, layering …
Swing Into Spring With A Mood-Boosting Closet Cleanout
By Felicia Czochanski It happens to all of us.. The buildup of bulky sweaters, even though there’s only a handful you wear regularly on rotation. The piles of shoes that you bought because they looked pretty in the store, but haven’t found the right event to wear them to. The overall clutter that takes over your closet, transforming it from …
How to thrift Goodwill online like a pro
When I’m not browsing the aisles of my favorite Goodwill Akron locations like State Road and Lakemore, I’m enjoying the thrill of the hunt on Goodwill Akron’s online retail stores from the comfort of my home! As more consumers move towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle, online thrifting has become a viable option for those treasure hunting for every style, genre, …