Photo Credit You’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...
Life 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...
This 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.
I 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...
Photo Credit I 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...
Shopping 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...
With 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...
Want to know how to take care of vintage clothing? We've got tips for caring for your vintage pieces and keeping them looking new.
Learn how to support the sustainable fashion movement with our tips on how to shop for clothes in a sustainable way.
