Observations from my Two Weeks of Thrifting
I have been visiting a lot of thrift stores lately, not even secondhand because I consider that to be one level up from these places — Salvation Army (SA) and Goodwill mostly
Thrift Store Finds in My Two Weeks of Shopping
As mentioned, I went thrifting as an experiment for 2 weeks to see what I could find that I would actually pay retail price for, and not just because it’s cheap.. I found so
Style Help: Post-college professional in her 20s requiring maximum coverage
Reader Ida wrote in to request the following: I’m a Midwestern journalism (not TV) and critical language student. Like most of my fellow women in these categories, I often dr
Style Help: Finding the perfect work and laptop bag that is stylish and chic
The perfect work and laptop bag that is both stylish and chic is very hard to find. Here are all the options (I own a lot) from Dagne Dover to m0851.
We really only have ourselves to blame
I’m not even talking about universities and colleges preying on unsuspecting parents and students who think a higher education is the be-all and end-all… Read: Having a
Style Help: How to check for quality when buying clothes
“Quality”… such an elusive word, is it not? What does that really mean ‘quality’? Here is what I tend to look for when I shop for items as a general r
The Minimalist’s Guide to the Idea Jewelry Box
I was asked what my ideal, favourite pieces of jewelry would be in a minimalist wardrobe. As it is with style, my jewellery and accessories are FAR from minimalist, but I thought l
Engagement Ring Alternatives instead of buying diamonds
Now I am not against anything to mark the occasion, even though I think diamonds are a scam. I am ALL FOR someone wearing a ring, I just don’t get the point of wearing a thou
5 Ways To Wear Prints
Wearing prints in general seems to be daunting to most folks, but I will let you in on a little secret… I didn’t start wearing any prints until I was well into my 20s!