Fancy In the year after getting ordained, I was convinced I needed a collection of blazers to legitimize my status as a professional. So at every thrift shop, I always made sure to check the …
Clothing Quality is So Bad Right Now: Good Quality Clothing Brands
During the pandemic, I stopped being as much of a purist about shopping sustainably. The reasons were multi-fold… For one, it was becoming clear that the places I had relied on for quality basics were …
How I Shop As a Retired Influencer
How I shop sustainably on a budget as a retired influencer with a mix of new, big box, and thrifted and an eye toward slow fashion.
Sustainable Shopping on a Budget *In This Economy*
Sustainable shopping on a budget in this economy, as inflation and wage inequality continue to put burdens on Americans. It is possible!
Sustainable Y2K Fashion: Embracing Nostalgia with Ethical Choices
Sustainable Y2K Fashion that lets you embrace the nostalgia, stay trendy, and have fun, and all without causing further harm to people or planet.
Thoughtful Style: Secondhand September in Stripes
Happy Secondhand September! Are you participating in Secondhand September or another sustainable shopping practice this month? The Secondhand September campaign is run by Oxfam, a British nonprofit organization known for their charity shops throughout the …
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 …
Secondhand Madeline Halloween Costume
Secondhand Madeline Halloween Costume I love making costumes out of secondhand and thrifted goods because it forces me to get creative. I find no joy in buying a pre-made costume when I can hunt for …
Hard Lessons from the Thrift Shop
Hard Lessons from the Thrift Shop I became the manager of a church-affiliated thrift shop in 2014. I ended up working there for 5 years. I thought I knew what the challenges would be. I …