The great thing about retro fashion is that you can be 100% sure it’s not just a fad. If a certain look has been around for over 20 years, it’s probably going to stick around another 20 years. Some statements like the little black dress or a well-tailored blazer are just not going anywhere—you can […]
It’s almost spring! You know what a new season calls for – a new wardrobe. I love using the opportunity of changing temperatures to change up my everyday wear, as well – especially when it comes to wearing brighter, less bulky clothes after a long winter of heavy sweaters. But if you can’t just […]
I don’t care what anyone else thinks – sock puppets are hilarious. Take anything, add a sock puppet, and it’s 30 percent funnier. Here are some examples of things made better by sock dolls: School projects. Once, I did a presentation on Hamlet for an English class. Let me tell you, my crazy Ophelia sock […]
The great thing about retro fashion is that you can be 100% sure it’s not just a fad. If a certain look has been around for over 20 years, it’s probably going to stick around another 20 years. Some statements like the little black dress or a well-tailored blazer are just not going anywhere – […]
Summer wardrobes can be a challenge if you’re a thrifty person, because it drives many people crazy to spend the same amount on a summer tank top as you would on a fall sweater. There’s less fabric, so it should cost less – or so logic would lead us to believe. Unfortunately, that’s not the […]
Some people will say camping is the cheaper summer vacation compared to staying at resorts. Sure, you save on travel and lodging, but there’s one thing these people will not tell you. Camping gets expensive because you have to bring EVERYTHING you need with you! By the time you’ve bought a tent and all the […]
This is the first post in our two-part Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts 2015 series on spring cleaning. Check out the second part, Spring Cleaning Tips Part II: Perfect Pantry Recipes! As of this past Friday, spring is officially here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping (loudly, may I add), and my closet […]
One of the best parts of playing with dolls is dressing them up in pretty new clothes. Girls love getting new outfits for their Barbies, baby dolls, and American Girl dolls. Your little girl would be thrilled to get new doll clothes for Christmas this year, but buying doll clothes from a store or catalog […]
When you fall in love with a gorgeous fabric, you want to make sure that you use every inch of it in the best possible way, especially if you’re on a budget. Even if you have just a little bit left, you just have to save it. You probably have a huge collection of fabric […]
Fashion changes in the blink of an eye, which makes it hard to stay trendy without breaking the bank. Certain basic pieces never go out of style, though, and are must-have items in every closet. You can build your wardrobe around these versatile pieces, creating fun, unique outfits without spending a fortune on hot trends […]
