Baby and toddler clothes are so adorable…and so expensive. I was at a store the other day shopping for a baby shower and saw bibs priced at $6.99 and little gowns (that had less material than a wash cloth) starting at $9.99!! I thought, “who can afford to dress their baby with these prices??” If you’re fortunate enough […]
Ashley’s Attic – A New Look & Location…Same Fabulous Fashion
On the very last day of March this year, my fabulous friend and occasional cooking and bargain shopping partner in crime, Ashley Gillit, found out her lease to Ashley’s Attic on North Tejon (here in the Springs) wasn’t going to be renewed. It was most likely due to her last big $5 sale and all the loud […]
This Is Thrift Store?….Ashley’s High Fashion Looks On A Budget
Ashley’s our latest thrift store model…She has been a life-long thrift store shopper and knows how to mix and match items to make them look current and stylish. She has a great eye for quality pieces and I think that each of these outfits she’s modeling looks like they could be any outfit you’d seen in any of the latest fashion magazines.
Burning Fashion Questions?
Have you ever bought a fabulous item of clothing that ended up hanging in your closet because you didn’t know what to pair it with? Or maybe you’ve seen a fashion look or trend that you wanted to try out but didn’t know if it would look good on your particular frame? Or perhaps you want […]
Need A New Bra? You Just Might Need More Than One Or Two (Or More!) Different Sizes
My least favorite item to shop for is a bra. I will put off buying a new one until I have literally worn the life out of mine, with the straps stretched out, offering no support, and certainly not looking as nice as what I’m wearing on the outside. Several years ago I decided to […]
Fabulous Maternity Clothes from the Thrift Stores
My girlfriend is pregnant with her first child and much to her dismay, discovered how expensive maternity clothes are. And it’s not like you can just do without them! Now prior to her pregnancy, she was one of my friends who thought thrift store shopping was kind of “icky”….now, she’s wanting to go shopping at Goodwill or arc every week because she has found some fabulous maternity clothes there and discovered, no, they are not “icky” and they are CHEAP (without looking cheap).
Go “Green” On St. Paddy’s Day…Fashion That Doesn’t Require A Pot of Gold
It’s long been a tradition to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, protecting you from a “pinch.” By buying thrift/consignment items, you can not only wear green, but “be green”… looking stylish, recycling and saving money in the process. I visited two of my favorite local stores (Discover Goodwill and Ashley’s Attic,) to find some […]
T-Shirts…15 Ways You Can “Dress Them Up” for Work
T-Shirts can be comfortable, inexpensive, and very versatile. They come in long or short-sleeve styles, with different necklines, and lots of color or pattern options. And you can find them anywhere and everywhere, with some really great deals at stores like Walmart, Target or Kmart. I always look for tees when shopping at Goodwill or […]
You Don’t Have To Spend A Ton For A Good Winter Coat
If you put off getting a new winter coat or jacket this year because of budget constraints, now is a great time to consider purchasing one since there are so many great sales. Even though it may still be cold outside and winter doesn’t officially end till March 20th, stores are deeply discounting their winter […]
Breaking The Fashion “Rules” & I Don’t Care…With My First 2 “Inappropriate” Buys of the Year
Very seldom do I pay full price for clothing or anything related to fashion because quite frankly, I really don’t need anything. Even when I buy new, it usually is on sale or on clearance. My birthday falls during the first week of January and I’ve never minded that it comes so soon after Christmas because […]
Goodwill Hunting: Can a woman with expensive tastes find or like anything at Goodwill?
Charlotte is a very stylish woman with rather… um… expensive tastes, shall we say? This is a huge challenge: can we still find awesome clothes for her at Goodwill?
The Little Black Dress…And My Newest Additions From $3.99 to $138
A “true” little black dress is one that is as simple in its design as possible so that id doesn’t become “dated”. The beauty of the LBD is in its complete fashion versatility as an article of clothing.
Summer Clearance Sales & Roasted Summer Veggies With Pasta ($10 or Less Meal)
On today’s video Ashley and I discuss summer clearance sales. There are tons of great summer clearance sales going on right now, especially on summer apparel, which you can actually wear into the cooler months of fall and even winter. HOW TO WEAR YOUR SUMMER CLOTHES INTO FALL/WINTER – Summery dresses are my favorite items to […]
A Hostess Gift Basket For Under $10 And An Outfit For Under $20….From My KKTV Interview
As you probably know, I was on KKTV’s Moms Everyday on Friday, the 24th (how could you not–we plastered it everywhere!) and I took the host, Jen Lennon a hostess basket with goodies I made and found at Goodwill and the Dollar Tree…here’s the recipes I used and the items I bought that you could find at a local thrift store/dollar store….all for under $9.00….which would be the amount you’d spend on a bottle of wine (or more) or a bouquet of flowers.
Meet Teresa….Our Newest Discover Goodwill Winner (A VERY Successful Day of Shopping!)
You will not believe the great deals we found! Designer labels in great shape for pennies on the dollar in some cases!
My $64.95 “Splurge” Jeans…2 Years Later
I have a lot of clothes as I’ve mentioned before but the majority of them come from thrift/consignment stores so I don’t spend a lot of money on them. In fact, if I broke down where I purchase my clothes I’d say it would look something like this… 50% comes from Goodwill 20% comes from Ashley’s […]
Black & White Is Always In Season…..And Plentiful At Your Local Thrift Store
Twelve stylish looks, most under $10 for a complete outfit. And if you don’t like to shop thrift, you can certainly find lots of black and white clothing at all your favorite retail stores.
Create Something New With Your Broken & Old Jewelry….Part 1 – Rings
Take an earring you can’t find the mate to but still love and turning it into something else you can wear and enjoy.
20 Fashion/Beauty “Tricks” To Make Your Life Easier
Want to change those boot cut jeans into a pair of skinny jeans in seconds? Or how about getting the closest possible shave you can with 2 simple kitchen ingredients. Here’s 20 clever tricks and tips that can simplify your life, keep you organized, quickly fix a fashion mishap and more. I personally really like […]
1 Dress – 6 Different Ways (Stretching Your Wardrobe While Looking Fabulous)
I am constantly trying to keep my closet organized and streamlined but what can I say? I like to shop and I have way too much of everything but at the same time, sometimes I’m like, “I have nothing to wear!” (Having too many clothes can actually make getting dressed harder.) I’ve seen a lot […]