If you’ve been paying attention to fashion blogs, dressing like a “stick of butter” is a thing. I usually find beige and cream colors blah, but I can see how the minimalists of the world are super excited by this trend. It is chic and a little bit edgy. You get to play with textures [...]
A report from Reise Moore: As of late I have been in pare-down mode when it comes to my closet. Wise thrifters know you must have an eye for the edit or your closet will get away from you. The problem is, I have eclectic tastes and thrifting has indulged every look and trend I [...]
Our interview with Huffington Post's David Henry Sterry is up. We are offering up a few blurbs here, but be sure to check out the full article at The ThriftStylers on Writing, Upcycling and Fabulous Couture for Cheap.
If you've seen Beyonce's visual album Lemonade, you can’t forget the stunning image of Yonce virtually floating down the street in that gorgeous ruffles upon ruffles marigold dress. You know the dress? The one she wore while swinging a bat, breaking windows and terrorizing the neighborhood. Right, that one. Vandalism aside, that Roberto Cavalli dress [...]
We were rule-breakers a couple weeks ago. First off, in the high heat of summer, we bought a leather jacket. This lightweight leather with its creamy off white color is actually considered a “summer leather,” perfect for cool, balmy summer nights. Second, normally we balk at paying more than $15 for any item of clothing [...]
In honor of Bastille Day, we salute thrift shopping in Paris. The city is best known for its flea markets, where vintage and secondhand clothing, shoes, handbags, trims and buttons abound. The three photos here were taken by Allison’s daughter Nora a few weeks ago on a flea market visit there. But there are brick [...]
No way Zen can go wrong picking a lace dress. It’s a perennial: A style that comes back every spring/summer season. Keeping your eye out for style perennials helps build a trend-proof closet that works year after year. This white daisy patterned drop-waist dress from Banana Republic in perfect condition was a mere $4 from [...]
