One day, my line sister took me to a thrift store... instantly, I knew I had found my life's passion and purpose. Thrifting is not an action; it is a lifestyle. There is a thrill in finding clothes that are one of a kind and are super cheap. Thifting and vintage shopping is fun, easy on the wallet, and helps the environment by recycling clothes. Anyone can do it; and this blog is here to help you do just that.
This blog is a mix of thriftiness, handiness, and frugalness, with a touch of street fashion and vintage looks and photography. I also love to reblog successful thrifting adventures, shopping tips, and do-it-yourself projects. I hope you enjoy!
--olivia chanel.
Today’s finds: 2 crazy shirts, a crazy skirt, a denim jacket and belt :)
Found a new vintage/thrift (not sure which just yet) downtown called Across the Tracks… Will be checking it out veddy veddy soon
GUESS WHO JUST THRIFTED THEYSELF A BRAND-ASS NEW JOHNNY CUPCAKES SHIRT FOR 2$?!?!?!?!
DIY Nail Polish Jewelry Tutorial. You can use this technique to make pendants, rings and bracelets. Really love this. Tutorial from My Awesome Beauty here. *Remember the Dollar Store carries nail polish of all types. Also, if you are into nail art she has an awesome Tumblr site with all her nail designs at myawesomebeauty.tumblr.com.
- Around the World in Eighty Days:
$1.50$0.75For now, this book will sit on my shelf but I will get to it when I have an urge. It is funny that the thrift store is selling it for $1.50 when that is the retail price anyway! Well, this is when 50% off day pays off!
Thrifted the shorts (that were previously pants) from VV, and thrifted the shoes from a box of old shit from my mom and grandma. Finally, I think they are almost completely broken in. I don’t feel like I’m binding my feet anymore when I wear them, so that is a plus.
Shirt from Forever 21, a store I have learned is now too expensive for me after having adjusted to thrift pricing. Lol.
Today has been rather magnificent. The weather is beyond gorgeous.
I remember when I bought this at the thrift store. Ever since then I have used this chest to store my old memories of friends I once adored. Even though it beaks heart to place more photos into it, I will always remember them in kindness.
Seriously! Official tags have editors, and from simply having this blog for a year I know of plenty of amazing blogs that are capable of managing a thrift tag here on Tumblr. Having editors over the tag would also clean up a lot of the random posts that end up on the tag that have nothing to do with thrift, and also clarify to curious searchers what thrift is and what it’s really about.
Would any of you be interested in it? Do any of you know how to put this idea in motion?
Head Scarf Tutorial
via Keiko lynn
My sister looks good in low or drop waists because she is long and lean. I look rather awesome in a sheath because I have a traditional hour glass figure.
NOBODY looks good in a yoke…sorry.
Sleeves, Necklines, Collars, and Dress Types
Every fashion forward woman (and man) should know the proper names for clothing cuts and shapes.
So I’m compiling a list of all the things I want need for my apartment that I plan on thrifting/diving for. I’ve been scouring the #DIY tag here on Tumblr for some ideas for decor and furniture re-vamps. But honestly, the essentials that I’m searching for include:
- Bookcase
- Desk
- Dining set
- Coffee Table
- Living room set
I have plenty of ideas for decorations (like the DIY chalkboard I want to make to hang by the door), but these are necessities. The more I find or buy, the more I’ll photospam you guys with my findings :)
—olivia chanel.
50¢
Small thrift haul.
Some things i picked up a few days back and forgot to post..
50¢ each
