ThriftStyle co-author Reise Moore put together a trend story for Shondaland.com on thrifting spring styles taken from runways and fashion sites. Read her story and see the great photos (taken by Los Angeles photographer Noe Montes - noemontes.com) here All of the items shown were secondhand. The most expensive item was $20, and many were [...]
The Re-Use Revolution
Ever since we began researching clothing re-use for our book ThriftStyle, we have been heartened to see thrifting move from the fringes into a true movement. This week brings the momentous news that the luxury department store Nordstrom, which has 379 stores in 40 states, will begin selling used clothing online and in its new [...]
Thrifting Tips from the Pros
We wrote an article for Shondaland.com about thrifting tips, gleaned from our trips to more than 400 thrift shops coast to coast, as well as observations from other avid thrifters. We meant to link to it two months ago, but it's all timeless, useful information! Here's the link: https://www.shondaland.com/live/style/a29802989/how-to-make-thrift-store-shopping-chic/ Michelle Raven, of Minneapolis, founder of [...]
Always Seeking Scarves
Nearly every thrift store, consignment shop and antiques store sells scarves. Many group scarves together, but they are also found on mannequins and as part of displays, so it pays to keep an eagle-eye out for scarves in all corners of a shop. While writing our book, ThriftStyle: The Ultimate Bargain Shopper's Guide to Smart [...]
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