Welcome to another installment of Thrifty Threads, AKA Most Stylish Compact-y Outfit, where readers model their favorite secondhand clothes. A Compact-y outfit is anything used or recycled, from the Goodwill, a thrift store, or a consignment shop. Today’s model is Stephanie, who says she buys about 90 percent of her clothing used. She found this […]
Whoops!
I bought something new. I’m a member of a Book Club. A really awesome Book Club. I like everyone in it, and I’m honored to be a member. I LOVE my Book Club. For the past two or three years, I’ve been getting the Book Club book from the library. They weren’t always that great, […]
Thrifty Threads
Welcome to another installment of “Thrifty Threads,” AKA “Most Stylish Compact-y Outfit,” where readers model their favorite secondhand clothes. A Compact-y outfit is anything used or recycled, from the Goodwill, a thrift store, or consignment shop. Today’s model is Kristen, who blogs at The Frugal Girl. What a cute photo! I know many of you […]
Thrifty Threads
Welcome to the 3rd installment of “Thrifty Threads“, AKA “Most Stylish Compact-y Outfit,” where readers model their favorite secondhand clothes. A Compact-y outfit is used or recycled, whether it’s from the Goodwill, a thrift store, or a consignment shop. Today’s model is Nicole, wearing her beautiful 1920s-style dress in front of her adorable little beach […]
Shopping in my closet
A couple of weeks ago I got inspired to clean out my closet (we live in a small house, so my “closet” is actually a teeny closet, 2 armoires, and a small chest) after reading Married With Luggage. The blog is all about how they’re decluttering, budgeting, and preparing for their trip around the world. […]
I jumped off the wagon this weekend
I say jumped, and not fell or toppled, because I did it on purpose. It was something I planned and carried out. I bought three new books at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! And I’m so glad I did. The Festival of Books is one of my favorite L.A. events. Part of it […]