Mar 2, 2014

How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest - Re-Purposed Fashion

How to turn a scarf or... even a blanket, into a really cool, long vest-like wrap.

CLASSIC fashion DIY section for you to bookmark and follow, because WHAT'S MORE THRIFTY THAN DIY FASHION with random things you find in the Twilight Zone that is your closet?!  Sometimes I miss the Secret Garden-style feeling of my old bedroom-sized walk-in closet, but then I remember that I would just fill it with JUNK and rarely recycle clothes at thrift shops if I still had a closet that size.  I mean, if you don't give away or eBay portions of your wardrobe every now and then, you really wouldn't have a reason to buy NEW (used) things at your fave thrift shop! PLEASE DON'T THROW THAT STUFF AWAY! What's that... saying... REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE!

This fashionista at "Behind the Scenes" scored a bunch of stars for RE-PURPOSING FASHION with this post! CLICK HERE

WE DARE YOU TO DO IT! Then send us a pic of your success at thriftshophaute@gmail.com :)


XoXoX,
T. S. Hori
Thrift Shop Haute

Mar 1, 2014

In Case You Missed It: ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER...

In case you missed it - Edward Davis won the February Thrift Box for his wife!

This makes us think of the classic Percy Sledge song, if it had been released in 2014:
"When a mannnn loves a woman, he'd enter a giveaway for her, if that's the way she said it ought to be!" 
LOL we're already enjoying getting to know our thrifty community through the Thrift Box Giveaway questions, and it's only been a couple months!  We appreciate all of your comments to help steer us in a direction that will keep you entertained, amused, and in love with thrifting for a long time to come!

We will be emailing info in the next week ONLY to those of you who responded with DEFINITE interest in Questions 2 and 3 of last month's Giveaway (interest in our available position as the Thrifty Finds Fashion Contributor for your city or area (OR COUNTRY, as we received interest in the position from all over the world! Isn't that exciting?!) , and to those who responded with definite interest in being featured in Thrift Shop Haute with one of their favorite thrift shop finds.  We were surprised at the outpoor of interest and amazingly positive feedback that Giveaway provided!

If you did not express interest in either of those (EXCITING) opportunities, don't worry, we will not email you the info on those opportunities!  However, if you change your mind (once you realize how much FUN it would be), feel free to email us anytime at thritshophaute@gmail.com and READ THE POST HERE!
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THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER...: DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.... So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box Giveaway?  *********************...


THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

XoXoX,
T. S. H.

Thrifty Finds LA - City of Angels Edition - Meet M. Kay!



HEY LA!  Meet M.KAY, your new Thrifty Finds Fashion Contributor!

A Los Angeles college student studying fashion design, M.Kay really knows her stuff when it comes to thrifting, and we are happy to have her on board representing the City of Angels' thrift-shop fashion scene!  She will be bringing you fun new looks found at thrift shops and special sales, showing off her grunge-chic style and so much more!  Check out her first featured Thrifty Finds LA article below!

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THRIFTY FINDS LA - CITY OF ANGELS EDITION:
 
 
Hey everyone!  I'm M.Kay and thrifting happens to be an amazing hobby of mine. I am a lover and valued customer of Goodwill. My style is very Urban Hip-hop and I love to find anything with a Grunge-Chic or Urban vibe.

I am a major D.I.Y. type of girl. When I go thrifting, I have a very open mind, so I will always find at least one thing I love or hate, just to turn it into something I can wear. I am currently in school for Fashion Design in Los Angeles, so being a college student, away from home, I understand the importance of saving money anywhere I can.

MY $13 OUTFIT:  The pants that I turned into high-waisted shorts were 3.99. The shirt was originally a long denim dress for 4.99 , and the flannel was also just 3.99!


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"I’ll buy it. If it completes me. I’ll make it. If you call it wardrobe magic. I’ll thrift it. If there’s moxie. Love."
- M. Kay
 
***If you are interested in becoming a Fashion Contributor for the "Thrifty Finds" section in YOUR city/state/country, email thriftshophaute@gmail.com ASAP for details!
 


Feb 28, 2014

Enter the 2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competition!

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: 2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competit...: We are proud to announce the beginning of Thrift Shop Haute's   2014 Thrifty Finds Fashion Reconstruction Competition !!! Open to ALL...

ANNOUNCEMENT! FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER!


DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL....
So, who is the lucky winner of Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box Giveaway? 
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This gift box features the Citiscape Makeup Brush Set with 7 brushes and pouch, plus beauty samples from OPI, 32, La Roche Posay and G-1!

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CONGRATULATIONS
EDWARD DAVIS!
(or, actually, to Edward's wife!  He entered to win for her!  Isn't that so romantic?!)

Thrift Shop Haute is proud to present to you this awesome, THRIFTY gift box full of goodies, and we hope your wife enjoys the featured product and additional beauty sample gifts.  Please email us your name and shipping address at thriftshophaute@gmail.com.  You must use the email you initially used to enter the giveaway!
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Stay tuned to Thrift Shop Haute for the love of thrifting, as well as enter to win next month's awesome MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!



THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support, shares, "likes" on Facebook, and more importantly, for simply reading all these words!  
 
WHO WILL WIN THRIFT SHOP HAUTE'S MARCH THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY?!?
XoXoX,

Feb 27, 2014

Thrifty Finds SFV - San Fernando Valley Edition

Representing the thrifty scene for this beautiful valley I call home (San Fernando Valley just north of Los Angeles), I will be posting for "Thrifty Finds SFV" each month featuring a fave thrift shop or fave outfit from a local thrift shop, etc.  I'm looking forward to exploring and sharing with you some of the treasures I find!
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***ATTENTION Thrift Shoppers!***
We are still actively seeking Fashion Contributors across the country to represent YOUR city/area.  The main goal of Thrifty Finds is to show the world how easy (and CHEAP) it really can be to own a stylish, sexy wardrobe!   
Email thriftshophaute@gmail.com for more details!
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Beginning this adventure for "Thrifty Finds SFV", on Valentine's Day I treated myself to a raging red Nine West purse (at the end of this post) and some new items for my wardrobe at my FAVE local thrift shop +Goodwill Industries International, Inc. of Simi Valley (West).  This well-organized, stocked and clean thrift shop is located @ 530 East Los Angeles Ave. beside the Pep Boys.  Click HERE for the Goodwill of Ventura & Santa Barbara website!

Check out this unique, turquoise top for ONLY $1.99!  I'm not sure I've ever seen a more unique collar.  Dress it up with a classic denim skirt (plenty to choose from at Goodwill) and pumps OR get down-to-earth with your fave jeans or white canvas shorts and sandals.  Seriously, thrifting may take more time and effort but the treasures you will find make it worth your while!


NEXT, we have a soft denim-inspired vest with a collar and big ol' 1990s buttons for all you New Age 90s-inspired addicts out there!  The collar is great for a work-appropriate look, and the neutral gray will look smooth over almost anything, but the best part... it's ONLY $1.99!


This next top is for an acquired taste (aka UNIQUE), and with its' eye-catching shoulders and beautiful blue hue, you wouldn't be able to filter through the rack without freezing on it.  This is a Lucky Brand, like-new, soft and comfy top that would cost you a whopping $2.49!


Given the current OBSESSION with crop tops (and 90s style comeback), this one is a sure thing by "Croquet Club" straight out of 1990... Pay $1.99 at Goodwill for a HIGH QUALITY, excellent condition top, good as new!


Simply for the sake of showing you the variety of treasures you can find thrift shopping, here's a cute, hot pink tank, like-new by Weaver Girl for just $1.99.


Then you have the plethora of random graphic tees with funny, silly, OR stupid sayings and designs.  If you ever have the urge to replenish your t-shirt drawer... why would you ever pay full price when you can stock up at Goodwill for $2.49 each on any given day.  (Plus, THIS Goodwill has special sales days where you can actually get up to HALF OFF certain colored tags.  Please contact the store for details!)


Back to the crop top obsession right now, this long-sleeved, tan top is SOOOO in and incredible.  For just $2.99, it can't  be beat!  Picture this with a flowing, floral maxi or cowgirl up with some tight jeans and sexy boots.


OMG this particular Goodwill location has denim for DAYS!!!  Their skirt selection is out of this world with variety and HIGH-QUALITY, LIKE NEW minis for only $3.49!!!




I LOVE finding Chloe K at thrift shops, and this colorful top with shoulder cut-outs (below) is the second Chloe K top I have purchased from this Goodwill location YAY ($2.49 beats over $30 at Nordstrom!!!) I never encourage wearing horizontal lines, but the colors and style on this shirt make up for the stripes here, and how awesome would it look with one of those denim skirts above?


Now this thrifty find is one of my faves, an amazing dress for summer, no matter what the trends are at the time, this is a tried and true classic look guaranteed to be a hit for years to come. OMG 4th of July, right?!? (So what if it's 4 months early, it's under $5!)  The vertical stripes here will elongate your lower half while the splash of red at the top will draw all eyes upwards to a low V - super flattering!


Finally, my fave find of the day, this spicy red Nine West purse for $7.49!  This Goodwill has a nice selection of purses for all of you bag ladies out there, just take a look behind the cashier at the front of the store.


I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into the San Fernando Valley Thrift Shop scene!  Stay tuned for more from other thrift shops in the valley, as well as ACROSS THE COUNTRY, and don't forget, if you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a Fashion Contributor for the "Thrifty Finds" section in YOUR city, email thriftshophaute@gmail.com ASAP for details!


XoXoX,
T. S. H



Feb 26, 2014

1 Day Left to Enter to WIN Our February Thrift Box!


SNEAK PEAK @ this month's Thrift Box Giveaway by Thrift Shop Haute! 
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Thrift Shop Haute's February Thrift Box FEATURE PRIZE:
Citiscape Makeup Brush Kit by Coastal Scents (inc. 7 brushes and pouch!)

PLUS you'll get these awesome samples:
1. OPI Body Lotion
2. 32 by Thomas P Connelly Breath Treatment with IsoVoxy
3. G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment 

Feb 20, 2014

4 More Reasons to Enter Our February Thrift Box Giveawa...

Only 1 week left to enter for your chance to win our Thrift Box Giveaway this month, featuring the marvelous Citiscape makeup brush kit from Coastal Scents!  As if that wasn't enough to get you to click a few buttons, we threw in 4 beauty samples:

1. OPI Body Lotion
2. 32 by Thomas P Connelly Breath Treatment with IsoVoxy
3. G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment

Celebrate your thrifty-ness! XoXoX
 
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Feb 12, 2014

Great News for Used Clothing - Love Your Clothes Campaign

Found an informative article HERE today on The Guardian (www.theguardian.com) making news of the U.K.'s new "Love Your Clothes" Campaign in an effort to cut 15% of clothing waste by 2020.  This directly relates to Thrift Shop Haute because on this blog you will be inspired and encouraged to give new life to old clothes, and to save those oh-so-IN pieces from the 90s found in thrift shops across the country!  (Seriously, why is anyone paying top dollar for some of this new age, trendy stuff when you can spend a few bucks on the tried and true, higher quality garments from the actual 90s?)

"Clothes cost money. Not getting the most out of them by mixing and matching garments, repairing favoured items, selling them on, or giving to charity shops means we're not getting the most out of that hard earned money, and wasting scarce resources." - Liz Goodwin

If you're interested in showing off some of your fave outfits you have SAVED from your fave thrift store, please submit a photo and quick blurb about your selection (including price if possible) to thriftshophaute@gmail.com to be featured on our blog!


XoXoX,
T. S. Hori

Feb 7, 2014

8 Reasons to Enter Our February Thrift Box Giveaway!!!

Welcome to Thrift Shop Haute!
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We thank you for your support and excitement beginning this fabulously frugal month of February!
(c'mon, the F-words were irresistible)
 
Check out our featured product in the
 
+Coastal Scents CitiScape Makeup Brush Set!


8 Reasons to ENTER:
Set includes the following brushes:
1. Bent Liner (Synthetic)
2. Angled Liner (Synthetic)
3. Concealer (Synthetic)
4. Detail Round (Natural Pony)
5. Eye Shadow (Natural Pony)
6. Blender (Natural Goat)
7. Angled Blush (Natural Goat)
8. Stylish black brush pouch with zipper pocket



 
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We hope you enjoy reading all that Thrift Shop Haute has to offer this year, with tips and guidelines for shopping stylishly on a budget, celeb look-alike outfits that you can buy right here on the internet for less than $75, (and sometimes only $17!), and our NEW section... "Thrifty Finds" in YOUR CITY, featuring all of the thriftiest finds found in your fave thrift shops by some of the most frugal fashionistas you have yet to meet!

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We appreciate you all and your desire to save $ stylishly!
Stay tuned, and stay supportive! 

XoXoX,
T. S. H.

Feb 4, 2014

Frugally Fashionable? Love Writing? Thrift Shop Haute Wants YOU!


Frugally Fashionable? Love Writing? 

Thrift Shop Haute wants YOU to be the "Thrifty Finds" Fashion Contributor for your city or area!


For consideration in becoming an on-going Fashion Contributor for Thrift Shop Haute's NEW "Thrifty Finds" section, please send over a link to work you have published online OR, if you haven't made it to that point yet (no worries), just grab your fave thrifty outfit you own, snap a cell pic and write up a quick blurb about it (where you bought the pieces & what you paid, if you can remember).

The purpose of this 1st submission to Thrift Shop Haute is to ensure that your personal style will flow with the direction of the blog and purpose of the "Thrifty Finds" section of the blog, while being easy to read and visually appealing. Obviously, you are unique and exciting (why else would you be reading this?), yet at the same time the posts you contribute will need to be interesting (and addictive) to a large target audience. The "Thrifty Finds" section is meant to be read like a magazine article- quick, exciting, with pictures, while allowing you (the Fashion Contributor) to show off your fun and unique voice to the readers!

Please email all initial submissions to thriftshophaute@gmail.com in the body of the email with an attached photo or photos.

Ultimately, we want an army of thrift shop-savvy contributors across the country using Thrift Shop Haute as a funnel for all of their frugal finds! Aside from being a fun adventure and hobby, blogging opens many doors for other projects and Thrift Shop Haute hopes to "open the door" to your future blogger-riffic potential!

XoXoX,
T. S. Hori
Thrift Shop Haute Creator
Thriftshophaute.blogspot.com
"Like" us on Facebook HERE!

Jan 31, 2014

JANUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!

 
DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL....
So, who was the lucky winner of the Thrift Shop Haute January Thrift Box Giveaway? 
This gift box is FILLED with awesome accessories
(+Marilyn Monroe scarf & +Under Armour hair accessory)
and samples (skincare, haircare, nail polish)!
 
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CONGRATULATIONS
HEATHER LYNNETTE BROOKS-HERNANDEZ!!!
 
Thrift Shop Haute is proud to present to you this awesome, THRIFTY gift box full of goodies, and we hope you enjoy these accessories and samples.  Please email us your name & shipping address at thriftshophaute@gmail.com , and we will confirm via the email you used to enter the giveaway!
 
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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support, shares, "likes" on Facebook, and more importantly, for simply reading all these words! 
 
Stay tuned to Thrift Shop Haute for the love of thrifting, as well as more awesome MONTHLY GIVEAWAYS by "LIKE"-ing our Facebook page here:
 
*Sneak peek into next month's giveaway...
February feature product =
 +Coastal Scents MAKEUP BRUSH SET!!!
 
 
WHO WILL WIN THRIFT SHOP HAUTE'S FEBRUARY THRIFT BOX GIVEAWAY?!?
 
 
XoXoX,
T. S. Hori
 


Jan 29, 2014

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO ENTER Thrift Shop Haute Goodies Gift Box GiveAway! Ente...

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: Thrift Shop Haute Goodies Gift Box GiveAway! Ente...: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR JANUARY GIVEAWAY! Ends JAN. 31st!  Love this app on Facebook so much we're going to do a Goodies Gift Box GiveAwa...

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Here's a SNEAK PEAK of the other goodies in our January Gift Box Giveaway!  Quick, you only have 1 more day!


What types of products would you like to see featured in upcoming Giveaways?

XoXoX,
T.S.Hori

Jan 24, 2014

$25 for a Brand New Gym Outfit? Now THAT's a Thrifty Find! TODAY ONLY!!!

+Fabletics  - Straight from the Fabletics promo:

"Fabletics™ by Kate Hudson. Get a Complete Activewear outfit for only $25 (Top + Bottom) with Free Shipping & Free Exchanges. Take the Lifestyle Quiz to take advantage of this offer. http://bit.ly/1a3RohV "





Literally only $25... includes shipping. These are the kind of steals of a deal you will be seeing here @ Thrift Shop Haute consistently.  HURRY before this offer runs away!


XoXoX,
T. S. Hori

2nd Chance! NoMoreRack Sale is BACK!!! Get your 6 Pairs of Leggings for ONLY $29!

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: 6 Pairs of Leggings $29! Don't Miss This for the ...: Had a nice convo with some awesomely fashionable co-workers of mine about LEGGINGS today, and just as you would imagine it was oh so excitin...

Jan 22, 2014

Thrift Shop Haute Goodies Gift Box GiveAway! Enter by JAN 31st!

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR JANUARY GIVEAWAY!

Love this app on Facebook so much we're going to do a Goodies Gift Box GiveAway monthly!  Hurry and sign up before Jan. 31st for your chance to win a FREE scarf and other surprises. 

XoXoX,
T. S. Hori

Jan 21, 2014

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: Seeking Fashion Contributors for "Thrifty Finds" A...

THRIFT SHOP HAUTE: Seeking Fashion Contributors for "Thrifty Finds" A...:  ATTENTION LADIES (AND GENTS)!!! Do you LOVE thrift store shopping? Do you buy a new outfit from a thrift store at least once a month? D...

Jan 20, 2014

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10 Reasons Thrift Stores are AWESOME!

Check out this great article by +Katherine Martinko here that I had to share:

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"Thrift stores are an opportunity to develop your own unique sense of style." - Katherine Martinko

GUCCI BAG GIVEAWAY!!!


How would you like to enter a +GUCCI Heritage Bag Giveaway?!  Modnique is giving away 10 bags and you just have to "like" the FB page and enter your info to be entered!  (...this is not spam...seriously)



OR if the link doesn't work for you copy/paste http://bit.ly/1aF6mrP



You're welcome! :)


XoXoX,
T. S. Hori