How to be a Thrift Monster
I am a certified thrift monster. You can ask anyone I know. Since I’ve been focusing on getting my money in order, spending a lot on clothes has taken a backseat to spending a lot on paying off debt and saving. So I spend as little as possible and try my damndest to look amazing...
Six Items or Less
Did you participate in Six Items or Less or would you ever?
How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More]
Know what you have. This sounds like an utterly idiotic suggestion, but here’s a tip: if I’d gone on a thrifting expedition before last summer, I might have come away with eleven different dresses that I wanted. Now, though, I might grab two, because even though I’ve pared down my wardrobe a lot since then,...
Clothing I Remember Owning
[source. I've used this photo tons of times, and it never gets old.] It’s only recently that I’ve been a huge adherent to daily outfit photos. I wish I had more photos of me as a kid, because fashion was just as important to me then as it is now. Here’s some of the clothing...
Things That Contribute to a Wardrobe That’s Overgrown, Excessive . . . and Totally Useful.
[source] So, I’m getting ready to move. Again. And I’m getting ready to clean out my closet. Again. I spent some quality time with my Mint.com account today and realized that in the past year, I’ve spent more on both food and craft supplies than I have on clothing. Score for minimalism and fiscal responsibility!...
