5 Ways to Ease Your Thrift Shopping Experience This Fall
October 8, 2015 by Emily - Georgia TechFall is the best time to layer up vintage pieces. But you have to find them first.
The College Girl’s Guide to Shopping Secondhand
June 25, 2014 by Shannon - Boston UniversityYou’ve probably all heard Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” by now, but have you ever tried shopping at a thrift store, or “thrifting”? Or have you ever consigned your clothing or engaged in a ferocious bidding war on eBay? For the fashion-focused college girl, secondhand shopping is...
DIY Chic: 3 Easy Ways to Recreate Old or Thrifted Items
March 22, 2012 by Callie - University of OregonLife on a college budget can be difficult, especially for us ladies who want to stay looking stylish and up-to-date. That’s whyDIY Chic is dedicated to bringing you budget-friendly and super easy do-it-yourself projects. Sometimes items that you already own or picked up at...
How to Remake a Thrift Store Dress: Part Two
September 9, 2011 by Jill - Benedictine CollegeThis week, we're showing you how to tailor a dress to fit, how to remove or shorten sleeves, and how to add your own DIY embellishments.
How to Remake a Thrift Store Dress: Part One
September 3, 2011 by Jill - Benedictine CollegeI tend to gravitate towards the dress rack in the thrift store because there are always some great pieces to be found. The small town I go to school in is perfect for finding vintage dresses that need some therapy to look good, but...
The CF Guide to Thrift Shopping in a Small College Town
July 16, 2011 by Lakin - Oregon State UniversityI attend Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Many people say that Corvallis is the quintessential college town: a little bit of urban, plenty of rural, and many local businesses that have been around for decades. Corvallis isn’t even 1% the size the New...
Fashion Challenge: Wear Something from a Thrift Store
June 2, 2011 by Chelsea - University of OklahomaShopping at thrift stores, to me, has always felt a bit like exercise: I know it’s beneficial and gets easier with practice, but most of the time, I’m just too lazy to do it. To tell you the truth, aside from shopping for date...
Blogger Inspiration: Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky
February 2, 2011 by Charlotte - University of BirminghamWith the rise of the internet and fashion blogging, today, many of us are more inspired by what we see on the pages of a blog than by fashion magazines. We are inspired by real girls, with real bodies, who look like us. These...
11 Must-Know Tips on How to Care for Vintage Clothes and Shoes
October 17, 2009 by Michelle - College of IdahoWant to know how to take care of vintage clothing? We've got tips for caring for your vintage pieces and keeping them looking new.