Tag Archives: second hand

Platinum&Rust etsy update

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Leah

Pretty skirts, fall basics, and cool shoes: Check out newly added vintage on Platinum&Rust! Click the screenshot to be redirected.

Posted in Retailers | Tagged boho, ethical clothing, etsy, fall 2013, grunge, midi skirts, platinum and rust, preppy, sale, second hand, shop update, skirts on sale, vintage | Leave a comment

Dyed my hair again, this time an even more vibrant shade of red than last time. I like having short hair because you can dye it slightly-out-of-your-comfort-zone colors without it becoming overwhelming or garish. I’ve been thinking a lot about … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged bumble bee earrings, cheetah belt, consumption, old navy, preppy look, second hand, striped shirt, the moral wardrobe, thrifted, two tone sandals | Leave a comment

may favorites

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Leah

I forgot April favorites! But this month I’ve been really into graphic tees and patterned dresses. sources: t-shirt/vintage dress/casual dress/collar clips/chambray skirt

Posted in Styleboards, Uncategorized | Tagged 70s dress, american apparel, clothes, ethical, etsy, favorites, floral, graphic tee, list, ruche, second hand, skreened, style, vintage, vonnegut | Leave a comment

why i buy secondhand

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Leah

My article, Why I Buy Secondhand, went live on the Relevant Magazine website earlier today. I’m excited by the responses, shares, and dialogue created by it so far. Take a look if you haven’t already seen it. If you have any … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays | Tagged article, leah wise, macklemore, press, reject apathy, relevant magazine, second hand, thrift shop, why i buy secondhand | 3 Comments

the moral wardrobe: ms. passmore

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Leah

My 5th grade teacher loved to wear below-the-knee denim jumpers. In fact, she either wore the same one every day or she had quite the collection of them, because that’s all I remember her wearing (or 5th grade me had … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged 70s denim skirt, charlottesville, fab, fox earrings, girl with glasses, orchid grey, personal style, second hand, the moral wardrobe, thrifted, vintage | Leave a comment

the moral wardrobe: red, white, and bub

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Leah

I’m so proud that I came up with the title of this post all by myself. Also, Lil Bub deserves classy ruffles; they frame her beautiful face. Did you guys hear about her upcoming film? And her book? I wore … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged bdg jeans, graphic tee, lil bub, lil bub and friend, lil bub shirt, lil bub store, minnetonka, personal style, red and white shirt, second hand, spring outfit, thrifted | 1 Comment

conscientious copycat: spring green

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Leah

Thought I’d start a new feature today in honor of the actual spring weather we’re experiencing in Charlottesville. Better late than never. First, the inspiration: a pretty, monochromatic look for spring worn by Gal Meets Glam. Then, a version of … Continue reading →

Posted in Styleboards | Tagged etsy, fair trade, gal meets glam, get the look, green, look for less, mata traders, monochromatic, second hand, spring, vintage, wedges | 2 Comments

the moral wardrobe: spring simplicity

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Leah

Bare legs! Finally! It was almost too hot today, which is fine, as long as it moderates out into a lovely springtime for at least a month. I slept in, ate chocolate croissants, went to the mall, ate a wrap … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged asos, cargo jacket, comfort shopping, eco-friendly, fair trade, floral flats, mall, personal style, second hand, smoking flats, street style, stress, striped dress, turquoise necklace, vero moda | Leave a comment

march favorites

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Leah

I’ve spent most of this month daydreaming about a spring that still hasn’t arrived. My ethically sourced favorites for the month reveal that pretty quickly. sources: dress/rings/necklace/glasses/flats/skirt

Posted in personal style | Tagged american apparel, benji frank, ethically produced, etsy, fair trade, favorites, golden ponies, handmade, inspiration, march, second hand, spring, style board, vintage | 2 Comments

shop update: spring grunge

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Leah

I have loved the easy going, boy meets girl quality of early 90s grunge ever since I watched My So-Called Life, so I tend to gravitate toward garments from that brief era whenever I’m sourcing for Water Lily Thrift. I … Continue reading →