I am the worst updater ever, I know. But recently, my dress-up buddy Stephanie launched her new blog, Vivid Voltage, which inspired me to log in.
In case you care, I’ve done a pretty good job of keeping my resolution not to spend too much money on shit I don’t need – but that doesn’t mean I’ve given up on my closet. Recently I’ve turned more to repairing and repurposing – for example, this week I turned an ill-fitting skirt into a badass dress (with bows!), and instead of immediately taking the thoughtfully-purchased yet fugly t-shirts from Grandma to Goodwill, I’ve given them the rockstar cut-up treatment. When I experience crafter’s block, I turn to the DIY section on the Free People blog for ideas. Miss Vivid Voltage and I have tested out a few of these projects, with impressive results. I would tell you which ones, but I’d ruin some of your Christmas presents.
That’s not to say I have the willpower to turn away a good deal when I see one – a few weeks ago I won a Tracy Reese skirt on ebay for 99 cents ($5.99, with shipping).
I still love you,
thriftstore brandwhore
