~Where to find Quality Secondhand Menswear In the spirit of March Madness, I decided to dedicate this post to the boys and shed some insight on where you can get quality secondhand menswear in the NORTHEAST OHIO area. BLUE ~ A Goodwill Boutique: Picture a curated boutique style version of your local Goodwill store and that’s BLUE! I took …
Thrifty February Challenge
Hey gals, this month I have a thrifty challenge for you in honor of love – the love of thift 😉 Since it’s the shortest month of the year, why not pack in maximum thriftiness? Challenge #1: Thrift OR Create something heart shaped *bonus points* if you create something with items you already have OR thrift I picked up …
Y2K Trends I spotted at the Thrift
You’ve probably seen alllll the memes and video clips about Y2K fashion trends that have come back around. I was 10 in 2001 and there is so much nostalgia every time I go into any store. I was recently at the Medina Goodwill and found several items that gave me “the feels”. Let’s take a trip back in time, shall …
Sustainable Ideas for a Cheerful Holiday
Try these tips and tricks that are light on your wallet and heavy on the holiday cheer. Homemade ornaments A fan favorite in the grandparent department and fun for toddlers to be involved in. Try salt dough or use craft sticks, paint, and garland to deck out your own holiday house: Keep an eye out for …
This is your Sign to Thrift a Vintage Skirt this Fall
….and romanticize the season a bit. It can feel so rushed with Christmas starting on November 1st and gift guides and toy magazines being delivered in September. Sometimes, probably more than we realize, we need to slow down. We need to take in the moment and just BE. So here is your sign to first, go thrifting 😉 I give …
DIY Thrifted SpOoKy Art
Happy October, blog readers! I’ve really been leaning into SpOoKy season this year. It’s so fun to put up skeletons and cute little ghosts and pumpkins- but to be honest it doesn’t really fit my home decor aesthetic. So when I heard about the trend of thrifting art and making it spooky I was very intrigued. It’s such a simple …
DIY Denim Vest
I’ve been getting back into sewing. It brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I feel super empowered when I can just fix up a dress with a couple of nips and tucks or re-hem a pair of pants in a few minutes with my machine. So I took on a little bigger project recently. I saw this super …
Quiet Luxury on a Budget
Have you heard about quiet luxury? I think it’s such a fun word combo and so I decided to build a themed rack at my local blue /A Goodwill Boutique/ for our Fashion event last month. This boutique is such a great place to find quality apparel on a budget. Quiet Luxury centers around expensive taste without showing off any …
What to look for in a Secondhand Frame
I’ve been in the crafting mood lately. I had a yard sale about a month ago and really got a feel for all the decor I had. I got rid of the items that no longer suited my style… and the art. Art and frames are a great item to get secondhand, and if you know what to look for …
How to Wear BLACK this Summer
While I love all the bright fun colors associated with summertime and sunshine, I still love the classic look of neutrals in the warmer months. Here are a few ways you can wear black this summer while staying cool and looking chic: A black slip skirt and a breezy button down will give you that french girl style, especially …