I’ve lived in the Inland Northwest for a couple of years now, and I’ve learned that the window for wearing summery clothes is really more of a portal than, say, a wide skylight. I recently spent a week in Florida, on vacation with my folks. There’s a whole ecosystem of strappy sun dresses, breezy maxi […]
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Thrift Store Confidential Shares Secrets of Fashion on the Cheap
I’m a veteran thrifter, but a relatively new blogger. I was delighted to find Nicole Poole’s blog, Thrift Store Confidential, which teaches me about both arts (the inspiration board, above, and graphic below are from her site.) TSC is a generous blog, not only because Poole shares her thrifting wisdom, but also because she shines some […]
Thrift Shopping For Styles Past and Present Is On the Rise
It’s the fleeting, sweet season when I get to watch TV with my brother. Just the other night, we caught the end of The Fifth Element (“This move is so ’90s. I love it,” said my infant brother, born in 1990). Then we watched part of Pretty In Pink, including the scene in history class […]