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I never even know where to begin… It usually starts when I find a dress while I’m out thrifting… this girl had so many wonderful details- a lace collar that I knew would come in handy, beautiful floral pattern, and a button up bodice that was just to die for. It…
I have a million things that I love about thrifting- one of them is all the shoppers I see with such amazing style! Last Friday I was helping Goodwill do a workshop on how to dress for success during a job interview so Myself and one of the attendees were in the store pulling pieces … More Spotted at the Goodwill: Advanced Style
Millenials Embrace the Good(Will) Life I started #365 days of thrift last fall with nothing more that a mission to spread some awareness about Eco Fashion and the Joy of Thrifting. I happen to do most of my thrifting at my local Goodwill store and I would always tag then in my social media posts … More Flashback Friday: My Goodwill Feature Story
Today is the first of two segments I have this week on Talk of The Town where I’ll be giving tips on how to stay focused and find Goodwill Gold in the overwhelming sea of Thriftstore booty. The day before the shoot I had 30 minutes to pick out goodies and I managed to fill three shopping … More Nineties with a Twist: A 30 Minute Maxi Vest DIY
If you were in Nashville last week- you didn’t need the solstice to inform you that summer was on it’s way. The city was melting away at 100 degrees while the streets buzzed with Country Music Fans and Street Hustlers rolling coolers calling out: “One dolla wata!! One dolla wata!!!” This weekend was much kinder, … More Summer Daisies and a Magic Rainbow House
I first got to know Nina electronically- she is always gracing social media with communication, beauty and jokes about her bad cooking skills. Her artistic journey and passion is something to behold. Two years ago I had the pleasure of having her walk in my Monarch Couture fashion show for ARTlightenment and discovered fully what an absolutely beautiful … More Spirit, Strength and Summer Twilight: My Night at Nina Covington’s Movement
If you head on over to giveit2goodwill.org today- you will find my Bonnaroo Style Tips Guest Blog. I had soon much fun putting these looks together- and there are some simple Bonnaroo Survival tips in there that you really don’t want to miss! In the meantime- I promised a tutorial for my first look- so here it is: … More Pillowcase Alchemy: How to turn $1 Vintage Bedlinen into an Adorable Summer Top
Being a California girl in Tennessee, I always tell people about how I was raised on “Techno and Hip Hop.” In just a few days lower Broadway will be filled with thousands upon thousands of Country Music lovers in town for the CMA fest- and meanwhile, I couldn’t name a Tim McGraw song if you … More White Lilies, Denim and Country Music Stars
Some girls like shoes… I like patterns. In fact, it’s always been my philosophy that a few pairs of simple “go with anything” heels, sandals and boots will carry you through all of your fashion whims- and besides, 85% of the time people are looking at your face, not your feet. If you haven’t noticed … More Red Pinup Pattern Life
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