I love shoes and am always on the lookout for the next fabulous and stylish pair I can get my feet into. How does this frugal girl shop for shoes? Go with classics and then make sure the pair hits these criteria: fit, style, comfort, quality, and lastly cost. Why last on the cost? Because… Continue reading Fabulous and Frugal Shoe Shopping
Tag: used clothing
Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
Because the "52 weeks of home organization project" is centered around having less stuff, I'm planning to pare down what's in my clothes closet. That thought has me cringing about parting with several Laura Ashley dresses from the 1980's - not that I've worn them since the early 1990's - but when it comes to clothing,… Continue reading Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
thredUp Fall Style Sale
Here's a sale that sounds like a good way to get "new to you" clothing without ever having to leave your home! The company, thredUP, sells used clothing that has been carefully reviewed and they put it for sale in their on-line shop - otherwise known as a website. You can also sell them your… Continue reading thredUp Fall Style Sale
Reducing FAITH Expenses: Apparel
This is the second in a series of money saving strategies for reducing your FAITH expenses. FAITH = food, apparel, insurance, transportation, and housing. Clothing yourself, a family, and a home is expensive but you don’t have to break the budget. With a little closet cleaning, party planning, and splurging, you can redirect your resources… Continue reading Reducing FAITH Expenses: Apparel
Gingham Style Defined
Gingham Style is not to be confused with Gangnam Style…Go Gingham is where you can get to be stylish and frugal! But what is it exactly? Well maybe this will help... I was interviewed recently and given a list of questions to answer about my style. I don’t think the story will run so I… Continue reading Gingham Style Defined
A New Closet Rug
I have been looking for a new rug for the closet I share with my daughter. Yes, with old houses there’s always closet sharing going, isn’t there? My daughter’s bedroom is the smallest room in our house and yet, it has the largest closet -go figure! I re-did the closet several years ago (I’ll need… Continue reading A New Closet Rug
Dress = Top + Skirt
While clothing shopping for my home swap to Spain, I found this super cute summer dress at the Goodwill “Bins.” To clarify, “the bins” are Goodwill’s clearance center where items are priced by the pound and the last stop for clothing before it’s made into rags. You can find some real treasures if you’re willing… Continue reading Dress = Top + Skirt
How to Make Clothes Last Longer
Taking good care of your clothing means you can wear them for longer. Of course that’s not always good. I’ve been to several meetings recently where the pants I was wearing were older than many of my colleagues in attendance! The pants have been around so long, they’re thankfully back in style. It all comes… Continue reading How to Make Clothes Last Longer
BlogHer Food and Too Much Fun!
I had the best time at BlogHer Food this past weekend! With 3 days of meeting new people, making new friends, and eating delicious food, it was an absolute whirlwind trip to BlogHer Food 2012 in Seattle, Washington. I shared a hotel room with Sheila from Eat 2 Gather (pictured above with me), Sandy from… Continue reading BlogHer Food and Too Much Fun!
How to Make a Waistband Smaller
When buying clothing second-hand, you don’t always get the best fit, especially if you can’t try the pants on first. This applies to hand-me-downs as well . Clothing can be almost but not quite the right size and you still want it to work. Knowing how to do a few basic alterations is really helpful… Continue reading How to Make a Waistband Smaller
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