Comments on: Help Me, Help You…Frugal Fashionista

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:11:08 +0000

I would love to read your thoughts on not being frumpy while pregnant. It’s very tricky! Tips on how to not be frumpy when you have a tiny baby who pulls on earrings and necklaces and any other pull-able accessory would be great!

By: Michelle & Maria

Michelle & Maria — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:18:26 +0000

Really any posts you do on this subject are great! I love seeing pieces you put together, mix and match kind of outfits.

~ Michelle

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:54:21 +0000

Oh, I had one other thing: how to handle “statement pieces” if you’re small-framed. The “statement pieces” of jewelry exemplified on fashion sites are always big and chunky, and other statement pieces (like scarves) tend to be quite “loud.” All of those things overwhelm someone like me with a small frame. How does one balance “statement” with proportion?

By: becca banana

becca banana — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:34:47 +0000

Personality style and body type are my curiosities. I also echo about shoes! Take us on a vlog hunt for shoes!

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:55:32 +0000

I’m with Dawn – the “personal style” issue is the big one that throws me for a loop. All of the articles, etc. about building a core wardrobe are built around a core that is well-suited to a certain “corporate” or similar style. That stuff is just not me. A basic black A-line skirt, for instance, is just so totally not me. So I would love to know how to adapt the concept of a core wardrobe to a variety of styles.

I’m also with Natalie on the shoes. I never know what to look for to go with what, and then I can’t figure out where to find them. (Our thrift stores almost never have decent shoes. It’s like people get rid of their clothes, but keep all of their shoes. Weird.)

And…I wanted to thank you specifically for your post about looking for interesting details on clothes. A new thrift store just opened near us (with a way better price/selection combo than the others; yay!) and the first time we went I picked up two tops based specifically on this tip. One I haven’t worn yet, but the other I got a bazillion compliments on the day I wore it.

By: Jena Webber

Jena Webber — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:35:58 +0000

I wish we could link up every week.

By: rose

rose — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Thanks so much for your wonderful posts. Your ideas have really encouraged me to get out there and look. Prior to this, I only shopped thrift for costumes. Now I have a whole new outlook and have scored a few great deals. My problem is, since prices are so low as compared to retail, I feel as though I’m buying for the deal and not putting together a cohesive wardrobe. I’d love to know how you have shopped your closet and then found what you needed to add. When you say that you had to have patience to put together an outfit at three separate stores, how do you remember what you still need, the exact color that your looking for, and find accessories that will work with more than one outfit? I’d also love to know how you find a “great” thrift store. Is there a key to finding stores with better quality clothes and household items?

By: Amanda J

Amanda J — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:02:20 +0000

I’ve been shopping this way for at least 7 years and love this posting! I would love to share some of my finds, but don’t have a blog – can readers send photos? Keep it coming, I love seeing your finds, and especially the accessorizing – I needed help with that. I went to GW this week and am doing the happy thrift dance over the great new Talbot sweater I found!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:13:47 +0000

I LOVE the frugal fashionista posts as I love to garage sale and thrift shop! Lots of comments with great ideas – I’d especially be interested in dressing daughters modestly and cheaply. Mine are still young, but my day is coming.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:41:39 +0000

I just love the frugal fashionista posts. I was so excited when I ran across your blog many months ago that someone else was extolling the virtues of thrift store shopping and how one can actually find stylish clothing second hand. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been wearing a thrift store treasure and someone has asked where I got the item. I happily reply, “Goodwill!”. I’ve finally turned a few of my friends on to the idea and now we have designated Goodwill shopping trips. My most recent score… a beautiful dark red wool Calvin Klein peacoat for $15. How could I pass that up? Oh wait, didn’t!! I think all of the ideas you mentioned for upcoming posts are good ones, especially the accessories. I’m not much of an accessory person so I’d love some help in that department. Keep up the good work and happy frugal fashionista anniversary!