Thanks to everyone who entered the contest to win a scarf/shawl from Nimli: I really appreciate it! Just a few examples of items that you’ve acquired used include: cars, cats, cameras, strollers, walkers, furniture, belts, evening gowns, sundresses, belts, records, toys…oh, and husbands![...]
Posts Tagged ‘Shopping Strategy’
§ in Giveaways
Giveaway! Win a Pashmina Wrap or Scarf
I have to confess: although I try to buy as much as possible second hand (in case you missed it, check out my Huffington Post article on the subject), there are some things that I buy new. Underwear comes to mind! I really hope this blog encourages people to experiment with Found Fashion, but I [...[...]
§ in Fashion, Inspiration
Could You Wear The Same Thing for 365 Days?
I recently moaned about my reckless black dress acquisition habit. So I was seriously in awe when I came across Sheena from The Uniform Project, who is wearing the same black dress for exactly a year (well she has 7 identical dresses, one for every day of the week). She’s accessorizing almost [...]
§ in DIY Projects
Shop Your Closet: Simple Transformation
If you have dresses that just gather dust in your closet, consider shortening them. Take ‘em from formal to cocktail length, or even shorten them to make a dressy top. If you aren’t a seamstress, this is a pretty inexpensive job for your tailor. You can also employ this strategy when sho[...]
§ 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[...]
§ in Fashion, Shopping Strategy
Invest in Clothes That Will Last: 4 Easy Tips
I find a lot of amazing second-hand clothes. But I also find a lot of junk: clothes that were mass produced, cheaply (likely unethically), using poor materials. Buttons have fallen off, there are pills, tears along seams, wrinkles. It’s a terrible waste, since the lifespan of these pieces is s[...]
§ in Fashion, Shopping Strategy
All Time Greatest Tips
Here it is folks, my top 10 tips for scoring (in the vintage department). These would actually apply in any shopping situation… Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to slip in and out of, slip-on shoes, and a cross-body purse so you have both hands free. Always take a cart if one is availabl[...]
§ in Greentips
3 Green Lessons From Abroad
I just got back from a trip to Europe (6 countries in 10 days) and I brought back some observations about how to be even greener and more fabulous than you already are. 1) Buy clothes that fit: ironically, my standards for fit have skyrocketed since I started shopping for Found Fashion. I think it&#[...]
§ in Greentips
Become a Borrower
Growing up, The Borrowers was a favorite book series…How wonderful to think of tiny people who are responsible for snagging that safety pin you distinctly remember setting on your dresser… I also think (except for the stealing part) the Borrowers set a good example, making creative use of th[...]
§ in Greentips
I Heart Mini Shopping Bags
I don’t think the concept of having a nylon shopping bag rolled up in a little pouch for whenever you need it for fashion therapy (or groceries) is that novel…. But every time I unfold my little Reisenthel bag, cashiers, friends onlookers…they all gasp adoringly. As if I’ve j[...]