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July 1st, 2009 - § in Giveaways

Announcing the Winner!

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[...]

June 25th, 2009 - § 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 also[...]

June 22nd, 2009 - § 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 [...]

June 3rd, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds

Bagged it: $7 Dooney & Bourke

I almost didn’t swing by the thrift store on the way home last night. It was 20 minutes until closing time, and I was hungry… But something drew me in for a quick look! My first excitement was finding two pieces of my artwork for sale (as in paintings I’d done ages ago and ended up[...]

June 1st, 2009 - § 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 sh[...]

May 27th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Shopping Strategy

Thriftastic Maptastic: Store Map

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[...]

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[...]

May 24th, 2009 - § in At Home, DIY Projects, Decorating, Home Project

Extreme Bedroom Makeover (Green Edition)

My dear friend Maria just moved into a room that needs some help. You can see from the photos above that the room has potential: it’s large with a high ceiling, and has great bay windows with wonderful city views. Unfortunately it’s bright red. Now I have nothing against red walls (I ha[...]

May 18th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Inspiration

Nailing the Look – Style File

One thing I’ve mastered is finding a fabulously thrifty deal. What I have not mastered is putting together fabulous outfits, consistently. Or decorating my home charmingly. Or having a garden I’m in love with. I sometimes look around me and think that these things must come effortlessly [...]

May 14th, 2009 - § 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[...]