Awhile back I realized it might be kinda annoying that I flaunt my outfits, and my tips, but I don’t share my thrift store locations. To be honest, there’s a greedy witch inside of me that doesn’t want to. Around Halloween, the thrift stores crowd up, and I feel threatened, thinki[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Local Fashion’
May 26th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Shopping Strategy
Q&A with SF’s Conscious Fashionistas
I’m excited to present some great insight from a group of San Francisco women called the Conscious Fashionistas (left). These gals put on fabulous shopping parties (we’re talking cocktails, DJs….even Bhangra dance lessons). Oh, and the best part? All of the clothing/accessories the[...]
December 30th, 2008 - § in Thrifted Finds
Thrift Store Splurge = Winter Staple
When I saw this black coat at a thrift store, I was drawn to the beautiful cut, the sheen of the fabric, the faint retro/snakeskin-ish pattern, and the gorgeous green lining (I love the flashes of green that flap up when a train whooshes by in the subway!). I gave it a full inspection I could [...][...]
December 1st, 2008 - § in Gift Ideas, Greentips
Shopping Spectacle? I like the sound of that.
No matter where you live, December brings craft fairs, artist open studios, flea markets… Take advantage of these offerings: grab your girlfriends, get out of the house, and support people in your own community. (There’s plenty of time to support the people who make the rest of the crap [...]