#fall

#ThriftyThursday: Fall 4 piece we ALL need

#ThriftyThursday: Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE fall. But knowing what to wear and when to wear it can be a challenge! To help you out, your girl has put together THE fall outfit, perfect for pumpkin-picking or any other fall activity. It’s super easy! It calls for four easy pieces you can shop for at your local Goodwill. First up, you’ve got to pick a flannel! I love flannel weather because the button up style is so versatile. Wear it as a base, layer it, tie it…the options a

#ThriftyThursday: Suede is this fall's style staple

#ThriftyThursday: For the past year skirts have been making fashion statements! Suede skirts, though, have been the topic of discussion. Suede is so much more than a textured fabric. Suede is a base, personality, and most importantly, style. I LOVE suede everything, but this caramel suede skirt is the greatest find of them all! I purchased it for $3.99 at the Northfield location (Louisville). It has sweet pockets and belt loops (if you’re into that look)! It zips and buttons

#ThriftyThursday: Opening up to Kentucky's "fall" weather

#ThriftyThursday: Kentucky fall weather is certainly unpredictable! With the temperature spike back into the 70s and 80s, open front cardigans and simple skirts have been keeping my style practical for both the chilly mornings and muggy afternoons. Before I rave about my love for knits, this outfit is a perfect example of a fall transition. I purchased this Willi Smith sleeveless top at the Paducah location for just $3.99. It’s the sweetest pale pink, mixed with olive and bei

Pumpkin spice and everything {flannel, denim, and cozy}

The day Starbucks releases the PSL is the day I break out plaid and denim! Fall festivals, bonfires, pumpkin picking...autumn is basically a three month holiday that deserves to be celebrated with sweatshirts, flannel, jeans, boots, and pumpkin-flavored everything! With seasonal weather change, Goodwill has all the wardrobe necessities in making your closet cozy and cute! The sweater There are few things I love more than a good thrifted sweater or sweatshirt. With the tempera

#ThriftyThursday: Owning Nike's latest trend

#ThriftyThursday: The last few weeks of summer encourage me to take a step outside before I’m forced to hit the indoor gym. Whether you're going for a run on a nature trail or a fitness class, a Nike outfit is perfect for every workout! I’ve never been one to fall into athletic trends, but I promise Nike tees are all the rage. I purchased this top at the Hikes Point location (Louisville) for just $3.99! It is a loose fit made from soft cotton. I love it’s floral pattern - it

#ThriftyThursday: Pumpkin spice and everything nice

#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

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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Louisville since 1923. Goodwill gives people up—not a handout—so they can experience the dignity and independence that comes from earning a paycheck.

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We help people with disabilities or other disadvantages achieve and maintain employment to gain a better quality of life.

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Goodwill collects and sells donated items to fund programs for Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges in finding and maintaining traditional employment. On-the-job training, job preparation skills, and employment counseling are just a few of Goodwill's services that benefit thousands of adults each year and strengthen families in Kentucky's communities.

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