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#ThriftyThursday: Bardstown's name brands

#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: Mom's tradition

#ThriftyThursday: For years, my mom has treasured her family’s quilt collection. To display her family history, she shops Goodwill stores for quilt rack shelves. A typical quilt rack may range from $15 to $60 in a department store. However, the pictured rack was found at the Taylorsville Road in Louisville location for less than $10. The Goodwill find was originally a shade of beige, but after a white paint job, it matched my mom’s quilt perfectly. After retouching its appear

#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

Trick-or-treat: Goodwill's costume goodies

I love Halloween. Now that it is off my chest, I may confess that the spooky holiday is by far this Goodwill guru’s favorite celebration. There are few things I love more than searching local Goodwill stores for a creative costume and passing out candy from my thrifted trick-or-treat bag. Whether you have been planning for weeks or wait until just hours before, your nearest Goodwill is full of pieces to design the perfect Halloween get-up. Chances are, Goodwill may have exact

#ThriftyThursday: Good investments

#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

#ThriftyThursday: "This Is Me"

#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

New brew on the block

I ordered a medium iced coffee at The Coffee Zone’s counter on a hot Tuesday morning. I was anxious to take my first sip because I had read of the Bardstown Road coffee shop earlier in the Courier-Journal. The article mentioned that The Coffee Zone’s decor features refurbished items from local Goodwill stores, and I had to check it out for myself. While I waited for my interview with owner Craig Bishop, I admired a variety of white and Christmas-themed lanterns that were hang

#FridayFinds: It's a pattern

#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

Perfect timing

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: Preppy and proud

#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

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