Thrift Store Refashion

Puff sleeves are a huge trend right now. It's not hard to see why. They're dramatic. They're feminine. Hey...Even Anne Shirley knew they make a statement. Now, a designer puff sleeve shirt miiiight not be

How to repurpose your thrift store finds to save money.

Today, instead of a project, I’m sharing some of my best tips to becoming a thrifting pro. But first, a story (because typing the word “tips” made me think of “tipsy”)…

I am the worst packer in the world, friends! In preparing for my trip to visit my friends in Philly, I completely failed to pack properly. In my carry-on, I packed one sweater and

Nowadays, more and more people are becoming aware of the bad side of the fast fashion industry and searching for more sustainable options for their clothing—be it high-quality clothes with timeless design, thrift stores for secondhand and vintage that give unwanted clothes another try, or repairing, redesigning, and upcycling to give your old clothes a new twist. 38-year-old Jillian Owens transforms thrift-store clothing into brand-new looks to avoid buying from fast fashion retailers and…

I had to go in and see if they had any "good" used wool sweaters for all my upcycling projects. I am afraid it is an addiction. Upcycled sweaters are the best! Thrift stores are the best place to find them.

Have you ever seen a piece of clothing at a thrift store and thought, “This would be perfect if it were only my size!” Or maybe if it didn’t have these weird puffed sleeves or a glittery collar. Most of us simply turn down a piece like that because we don’t have the skills or resources to do anything about it, but some particularly innovative individuals can actually take a piece of clothing that leaves much to be desired and transform it into something they will proudly wear for years to…

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Chic Compass: DIY t-shirt makeover

Ath-Flow is an emerging trend that combines athleisure with elegance. But can I get the look by refashioning a $1 thrift store find?