May 18, 2012

Recession Proof Glamour

fj2

In 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers took the world by storm. Through their grace and elegance, they elevated a nation’s spirit and became two of the most popular entertainers of their time.  The basic feeling was that, though even a loaf of bread was dear, dancing was [...]

Seven Principles for the Plus Size Thrifter

Blazer-4.99 Tan pumps-9.99 Green Travel Bag-6.99 Floral Tank 1.99, Blue Jeans $5.99 Total: $29.95

Blazer-4.99 Tan pumps-9.99 Green Travel Bag-6.99 Floral Tank 1.99, Blue Jeans $5.99 Total: $29.95 Charity Agomuo, TSC Correspondent, style maven and owner of Navah’s Closet, an online shop for plus-size fashions, returns with great tips for the plus size thrifter navigating the world of second-hand stores.

Plus Size Style on a Thrift Store Budget

plus.card

I stumbled across Lindsey Adams of LA Language on her YouTube channel, and it seems like I’m the last person on earth to know about her.  She’s the queen bee of budget style vlogging, no matter what your size.  We’re over the moon that she took the time to put together a special video for [...]

Runway Trends on a Thrift Store Budget

Spring Trend The Loafer (compressed)

From the unbelievably prolific, beautiful and inspired Stacey Kay of Goodwill Huntingg, an exclusive post for Thrift Store Confidential readers looking to incorporate runway trends on a thrift store budget. Hats off (and loafers on) to Stacey for taking such time and care to craft such a fabulous piece! Thrift your way to savings on [...]

First-Class Style, Thrift Store Budget

First Class Style, Thrift Store Budget

Fabulous, fabulous article from the North Kitsap Herald featuring Bonnie, a woman after my own heart.  People who don’t shop in thrift stores have a misconception about those of us who do – by shopping in thrift stores, not only can you look just as great as if you spent hundreds at the mall, you’ll [...]

How To Find Vintage Jewelry in a Thrift Store

mintdemonde392

Today’s article comes from Chicago’s Kelly Schmidt, who runs the beautiful Mint de Mode, which is chock full of “hints and advice to help navigate the day to day.”  From recipies, beauty, fashion, and home design, Kelly has a lot of love (and advice) to give! Kelly just wrote ANOTHER yummy post about finding Vintage [...]

Wonder Woman Style on a Goodwill Budget

For less than the price of a blouse...

She’s gorgeous. She’s modern. She recycles. She has a Lasso of Truth. And her purchases paid for someone else to get resume training. Total price? $69.43. She’s got Wonder Woman style on a Goodwill Budget.

TSC Video – Saving a Bundle on Cute Maternity Wear!

stork

Hi Comrades! Quick little video that the fabulous ladies at Jane’s Exchange allowed us to shoot.  Darling Eva saved $500 on a cute maternity wardrobe, proving that not only can you actually find pretty pregnancy wear, you can also expect to save a bundle!

The Savvy Gal’s Guide to Downsizing

Psh. Make fashion work for you!

Psh. Make fashion work for you! As the economy slowly begins to show signs of life, hundreds of thousands of us are left having taken on the chin an enormous financial hit.  Talk shows and websites are alive with advice on how to roll over your 401k, how to prepare a proper budget, and basically [...]

Fall Fashion Survival Guide Chapter 1 – How Do I Stay Current on a Budget?

jcrew.tomboy

I will always feel a sense of promise from the Fall, maybe harkening back to my youth when it was time to go back to school; meeting new friends and learning new things.  Fall can also, if I’m honest, be a time of dread when it comes to wardrobe.  Shop windows literally purr at me [...]