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DIY: Spring Shoe Makeover

DIY: Spring Shoe Makeover

May 22nd, 2013 @ 5:06 pm | Posted to | Written by

Okay, be honest. How many pairs of shoes do you have in your closet right now? Maybe a few too many? Are you wearing the same ones over and over again? I am totally guilty of this. I love a… read

Come Swap with Us! Saturday, May 18th at Portsmouth Public Library

Come Swap with Us! Saturday, May 18th at Portsmouth Public Library

May 13th, 2013 @ 10:24 am | Posted to | Written by

We were already excited for our 4th Annual Clothing Swap coming up this Saturday at Portsmouth Public Library, but then…our partner-in-swap posted this fab little video of some of the early donations. You are coming, right? If it wasn’t already… read

The LBD and Goodwill – Sustainable Classics

The LBD and Goodwill – Sustainable Classics

April 22nd, 2013 @ 4:40 pm | Posted to | Written by

When summer hits I just want to be oceanside as much as possible. Here I am a few years back in my favorite little black dress. This dress was a staple that summer. I could slide off the beach, throw… read

For The Guys: The Little Black Tie

For The Guys: The Little Black Tie

April 19th, 2013 @ 10:30 am | Posted to | Written by

Men’s accessories have been back in style for a while and I am a slave to them. It’s not always easy to know when, what, and how much is too much but if done right you’ll be a Dapper Dan… read

The Struggle for the Perfect Little Black Dress

The Struggle for the Perfect Little Black Dress

April 10th, 2013 @ 11:40 am | Posted to | Written by

The search for the perfect little black dress seems to be one that all of us have struggled with at some point. I myself am not a dress wearer so the challenge is even greater to find something that covers… read

Vintage and Specialty Jewelry Showcased at 2013 Little Black Dress Event

Vintage and Specialty Jewelry Showcased at 2013 Little Black Dress Event

April 4th, 2013 @ 11:14 am | Posted to | Written by

With the success of the last year’s boutique sale, I had a sense of what our guests were looking for at the Little Black Dress boutique. For the past year, I have had opportunity to collect carefully selected jewelry. You… read

From Coffee to Cocktails, the Little Black Dress is a go-to Classic

From Coffee to Cocktails, the Little Black Dress is a go-to Classic

April 2nd, 2013 @ 9:58 am | Posted to | Written by

It’s Casual Friday in my office, but instead of grabbing a pair of jeans, I reach for my little black dress. This cotton knit wrap dress, soft and comfortable as a robe, is exactly what I need after a long… read

Infinity Scarf DIY Tutorial

Infinity Scarf DIY Tutorial

March 29th, 2013 @ 10:07 am | Posted to | Written by

The fabric/bedding material section of thrift stores gets me every time.  There are always some interesting colors or prints, and the prices are so cheap for fabric.  During one of the many snow days my school district has had over… read

Letters To Potential Bosses — Make Them Sing

Letters To Potential Bosses — Make Them Sing

March 27th, 2013 @ 9:39 am | Posted to | Written by

Ironically, strangely, or oddly enough, I’ve been trying to create a quirky, musical medley by combining four loosely related songs about letters: “I’m Going To Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter,” “Please Mr. Postman,” “The Letter,” and “Return… read

Why Goodwill Shoppers Should Know Name Brands

Why Goodwill Shoppers Should Know Name Brands

March 20th, 2013 @ 10:57 am | Posted to | Written by

As an avid Goodwill shopper, I find it hard to buy brand name items at retail prices. Why spend ridiculous amounts of money on a pair of shoes that I can get at Goodwill for just a few bucks?! It… read

Collecting Goodwill Cookbooks

Collecting Goodwill Cookbooks

March 12th, 2013 @ 8:39 am | Posted to | Written by

Sometimes I feel like I belong on that show “strange addictions.” I just can’t seem to pass by a shelf of cookbooks without stopping to take a look. Invariably, I end up coming home with one or two volumes that… read

Thrifting a Unique Work Space

Thrifting a Unique Work Space

February 26th, 2013 @ 11:30 am | Posted to | Written by

This fall I got my first grown-up job. A real filing, printing, wearing heels to work, type of job. Previous to that I had been working a lot with my hands and recommended attire had been jeans and a tee… read