Sometimes a new wardrobe is literally at your fingertips. We went into the closet of Mia Waligora, of Lake Forest, and created several new outfits for her using pieces she already owned (including a few items she’d never worn). Voila! Eight fresh looks she didn’t know she had. This spring, try shopping your own […]
It’s been three LONG months, but I made it! Jan. 1 saw the end of my shopping ban and I couldn’t be happier. So many lessons learned! Here are my take-aways: Declutter and live with fewer items. In the past 3 months, I looked around and cringed at the clutter in our home and […]
I took a no-shopping vow from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1—so, I’m in the final stretch! The last big hurdle? The holidays! By now, I’m getting antsy and my wardrobe could use a good dose of holiday cheer. But I am sticking to my vow. With several special events, plus Christmas Eve looming in […]
Welcome to my closet, ladies! I have taken a no-shopping vow, but the challenges continue. This past week brought a big challenge in the form of our family photo. Back in the day (the days of shopping, that is), a family photo would have been an opportunity to run to the mall for a […]
Two thrifty movements are gaining a lot of attention in the fashion blogging world where I hang out. You might have heard about the Great American Apparel Diet, in which people around the world banned shopping for a year, or the really crazy group who wore the same six items of clothing for an […]
