#ThriftyThursday: Patterned comfort is the ideal fall look. While visiting the Bardstown store for Customer Appreciation Day last Friday, I found name brand designs like Maurices, Cynthia Rowley, Express, and Forever 21 on the racks. I accented each top with a pair of leggings, creating comfort as temperatures drop. Visit your local Goodwill store to purchase a trendy, comfortable look like mine for less than $10! Best, A #sweaterweather #goodwill #legging #prints #fashion #t

#ThriftyThursday: Pumpkin spice and everything nice. We all fall, but transforming your closet can be a tedious task. To make your morning routine a little easier, I have one tip: start with staples, as I did here. 1. The button-up. I will admit – I used to never buy button-up shirts because I never knew what to pair them with. The pictured J. Crew gingham button-up was purchased from the Clays Mill store in Lexington. Here, I matched it with a cotton dress, but it would look

#ThriftyThursday: It’s that time of year! Fall has officially arrived in Kentucky. The transition from season to season suggests an investment in fall clothing essentials. Once the leaves begin changing colors, I look forward to long-sleeves, cozy vests, and afternoons spent picking pumpkins. My fall style is comfortable and trendy with a focus on mixing and matching basic pieces. Last Sunday, I invested quality time at the Clays Mill store in Lexington. I added a navy Ralph

This past weekend I took an early Saturday morning adventure to Goodwill’s Georgetown location. My first-ever trip to this store was a huge hit. From home goods to fall clothing essentials, I was thoroughly impressed with the selection Georgetown offered. I left with a bag full, leaving me in sweater weather blues. I scored two Gap sweaters and a Pier 1 Imports mug. As a student at the University of Kentucky, blue is my go-to color. The texture and weight of these blue-shaded

#ThriftyThursday: I was 12 years old when I attended my first Jonas Brothers concert. I spent weeks planning my outfit, and finally decided on a Goodwill original. I painted my favorite lyrics on a t-shirt and wore a pair of colored skinny jeans with Converse my mom purchased from a local Goodwill. Late last month, I mouthed the words of my preferred chart-toppers with thousands of Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato fans. To follow tradition for my fourth time seeing Nick Jonas in co

#FridayFinds: Crestwood's location is full of colorful patterns! A few Friday's ago, I designed three outfits that each spoke a different message. Chevron, stripes, and polka dots - together they say it all. Even the photographed purse and Lucky Brand wedges were found at Crestwood's store. Who knows, shopping at this location may become a pattern of mine. Best, A #thrifty #goodwill #pattern #colorful #fashion

Goodwill’s Northfield store opened its doors bright and early Tuesday, August 9 for WDRB in the Morning. Featured reporter Keith Kaiser promoted back-to-school shopping at Goodwill! WDRB’s segment highlighted Goodwill’s money-conscience options for local families. Kaiser mentioned how students of all ages find it important to define their style by shopping for unique items. Luckily for local families, the Northfield store’s racks were stocked with high-quality merchandise suc

Sparkle. A piece of advice I was given last week sparked a new outlook on life. A lady from my hometown complimented me on the outfit I was wearing at the time. Of course I was dressed head-to-toe in thrifty finds. After I gave my spiel of why I shop at Goodwill, she looked me straight in the eyes and said, “Never let anyone dull your sparkle.” Those six words have lingered in the back of mind. Friday, I attended Customer Appreciation Day at the Ring Road store in Elizabethto

Time is ticking. Yes, I know my watch is pink and precious! How else would I keep up with my every day routine, than with this purr-fect accessory? Through my Goodwill adventures, I have learned the importance of adding flavor to every basic outfit. Any accent of color personalizes your look. To practice what I preach, I am always on the search for accessories with unique character. I stumbled across my “cat watch” at the Southgate location (Louisville) and fell in love. (I m

#ThriftyThursday: $250. My preppy ensemble would retail for nearly that surprising cost. Lucky for me – my window-shopping inspiration was satisfied with thrifty Goodwill finds. This soft look is composed of: a Gap dress a New Look cardigan a pair of Talbots sandals a two-strand pink necklace I struggle wearing any straight-cut dress, but when I found this Gap gem, I decided alterations were worth my time. After matching a soft pink chunky necklace, I tied a long-sleeved swea