I Quit Thrift Shopping Admittedly, this title is a bit click-baity. In 2020, I did quit thrift shopping, but not because I wanted to. It’s because Covid-19 made it considerably less safe to mosey about a secondhand store for hours. …
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Is Thrift Shopping Sustainable or Ethical? Notes from an Industry Insider
Is Thrift Shopping Sustainable or Ethical? A few years ago, the ever thoughtful Kamea of the Green Dreamer Podcast interviewed me on the subject of how to thrift like a pro and support the second-hand economy to grow. I love …
Finding a Bit of Thrift Store Magic Online
As close to the real thing as you can get…due to social distancing.
Which is Better? Ebay vs. Poshmark Comparison
Which is better? In this Ebay vs. Poshmark Comparison, I talk about why Ebay is still my favorite online thrift store as a seller and buyer.
Fall 2019 Inspiration Board
Fall 2019 Inspiration Board – jewel tones, textures, vintage leather, true blue denim and major cozy fall vibes.
Vintage Dupes for Your Favorite Brands
Vintage Dupes for Favorite Brands This post contains affiliate links If you currently like or have ever liked shopping for vintage clothing, you can see the signs everywhere… Square toed mules, woven oxfords, overalls, prairie dresses: ethical fashion has a …
My Secondhand Coat Collection and Shopping Tips
Contains affiliate links Coats are expensive. Ethical coats even more so. Which is why 80% of my coats were purchased secondhand for under $30. There’s no shame in that. In fact, it’s a really pragmatic choice not just because of …
Personal Style in the Age of Influencing
How personal style is affected by influencer culture
The Moral Wardrobe: #nonewclothes
Imagine: a wardrobe full of sustainable goods you paid less then 10 bucks for. It sounds impossible, but it’s actually completely accessible. It’s called secondhand shopping, and it has changed my life. As I mentioned in last week’s 101 Things …
101 Things to Buy Secondhand
National Thrift Shop Day is August 17th and online secondhand retailer, ThredUp, has declared August Secondhand Month. I decided to join up by featuring secondhand outfits and inspiration. Contains affiliate links Even though I spend up to 40 hours a …
Super Simple Upcycle: Cropped Army Jacket
This post contains affiliate links I’ve been eyeing all the wonderful denim jackets out this season, most of them inspired by classic Levi’s and the vintage denim trend. But I simply haven’t worn my jean jackets when I’ve …
Counter-Culture, Consumption, and a Secondhand Solution with Darling Boutique
Photos by Tristan Williams for Darling Boutique and StyleWise. Do you ever have one of those weeks where the same conversation shows up in various contexts, like it’s following you so you can learn something from it? That happened to …