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Tag Archives: second hand
Platinum&Rust etsy update
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
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red overhead, you’re dead
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
why i buy secondhand
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
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the moral wardrobe: ms. passmore
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
the moral wardrobe: red, white, and bub
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
conscientious copycat: spring green
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
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the moral wardrobe: spring simplicity
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
march favorites
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
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shop update: spring grunge
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
Posted in Retailers
Tagged daisy print, day dress, discount code, etsy, grunge, online shopping, second hand, spring sale, sun dress, union made, vintage, water lily thrift
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