Being on TV each week can put pressure on someone’s wardrobe. Everyone wants to put their best foot forward, but I gotta say, since I started my Thrifty Thursday segment each week on Good Day Sacramento over a year ago, it’s warped me a bit as far as retail prices go. I step into high end fashion stores and cringe at the prices. Though technically I could afford the ridiculously suggested prices of these articles of clothing, I feel sick to my stomach at the thought of paying that much for an outfit. I decided to see if I could find high end fashion options to add to my wardrobe at Thrift Town. Read More →
Monthly Archives: September 2013
"Fall"ing for Grey
Grey is the new neutral for the fall season. What’s your favorite variation of the hue? I love metallic greys like silver and charcoal/slate. Remember, grey goes with everything so don’t be afraid to embrace it and have fun with the color and your fall wardrobe. Read More →
DIY Halloween Costumes for the Little ones
Here’s a couple adorable, affordable and easy DIY costumes for your little ones! With Thrift Town basics and a little creativity, you can have adorable for less. Read More →
Beautiful Faux Mercury Glass
This simple paint project turns ordinary glassware into metallic mercury glass look-alikes! Read More →
Wrapping up Summer
Making the transition from Summer to Autumn with these simple but re-inventive crafts! Read More →
Teacher Look: Kinder Edition
Have you recovered from my “peacock” shirt yet? 😉 This time around my son /photographer/CRITIC said that I look… Read More →
How to Build a Look: a Silly Girl's Outfit of Convenience.
Having a great look doesn’t happen instantaneously. You build it, one item at a time. Today we look at how a bad shoe choice the day before created the entire look the next day, and how you can learn to layer. Read More →
Gianna & Syd, Thrifty Tween Styles - Bow Back Shirt DIY Edition!
In this edition of Thrifty Tween Styles, Gianna & Syd show how to create a bow back shirt using thrifted shirts from Thrift Town!
Mommy Moments - Fun Fall Handbags
It’s time to upgrade my handbag. As cute and adorable as this teeny tiny purse is, I am sick of searching and digging for my various cards, driver’s license, etc. I did a little research online on what the hot fashion trends are this fall for handbags. Two things stood out, gray is the new neutral for fall, and purses can serve as your pop of color in your fall outfit since hot clothing colors for fall are black, white, and gray. Armed with my fashion info, off to Thrift Town I go! Read More →