{The Shine Project Challenge::Thrifting}

{Thrifting}

I’ve recently started following Ashley from, The Shine Project.  She is beautiful inside and out, which is obvious in her blogging.  I look forward each week to see what challenge she has for her readers, whether about life, fitness or fashion.  This week her fashion challenge is :: thrifting!  Right up my alley!

A few months ago, Ashley gave us awesome Tricks to Thrifting…

1. Plug your nose and don’t pay attention to the smell of moth balls. I know it reminds you of your great grandma’s bright green walls and fuzzy carpets, but we’ve got to get over this major set back!

2. Look beyond what it is NOW. Most of the clothes are wrinkled with shoulder pads the size of earth. Picture the blouse WASHED, ironed, and the shoulder pads taken out… It does WONDERS my friends! Most of the dresses I buy had shoulder pads that I removed. Don’t expect to find all your treasures in perfect condition!

3. Go to estate-sales. You can look up ones in your area on estatesales.net. Estate sales are hidden gems with AMAZING vintage finds, furniture that you can redo…everything. AND they’re usually cheap.

4. Accessorize! If you find a dress or blouse that’s too big put a belt around the waist and watch the bagginess transform into SEXY. Oh yes, big dresses with a cinched waist can be SEXY!

5. Don’t be embarrassed. Some people feel awkward about telling people they found something at a thrift store. Girrrrl, embrace it! Let your creative side come out when you search through thrift stores!

I LOVED her tips!! Well a few weeks back I found a pair of, what my friends called “old lady shorts”.  (which they were…) BUT I had a vision- printed shorts!!

{1. fold seam to seam 2. measure the length you want off- and cut with a roller blade 3. iron the doubled over 1-inch seams 4. sew the new seam}

The end result :: My new Thrifted printed shorts…

{paired with Madewell White tee shirt, Express jean vest, Jcrew wedges}

I hope this inspires you to join me on the adventures in thrifting!  XO

PS- don’t mind my iphone pictures…I am still dreaming of my own canon t3i…someday!

Tags: DIY, Express, jcrew, Madewell, The Shine Project, thrifting