You have a hundred million tasks and errands to accomplish this month. Money going out, tight schedules and jam-packed weekends. It’s a whirlwind but every year the excitement fuels our energy, and anticipation keep us going! With everything you have on your plate, it may be difficult to carve out time to style yourself a great holiday outfit. You know, …
How to Save Money on Dry Cleaning
. Hi friends, Modest Blondie, here! Do you ever check the tag while you’re thrift shopping and see DRY CLEAN ONLY. Does this stop you from buying that piece? I get it- dry cleaning is not cheap, plus it’s time consuming! So today I want to share 3 products that I use to save money on dry cleaning AT HOME. …
Trending pieces to get you through December
Overall, this year has been pretty great! We’ve seen a beautiful Spring here in Ohio and we had a colorful Fall with little issues in weather. As we end November, it’s that time of year when the outdoors just looks a little dreary and gray. The Halloween decorations have been placed inside, and the exterior is left looking like our …
Thrift Finds for Fall
. With the cooler breezes blowing in, many of us are dreaming of wool socks and hot cider, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and deck out your home for fall. As each season arrives, it’s nice to bring in a few new pieces to keep things current, so here’s what I’ve got my eye out …
New Color Moods for Winter 2019!
We have an open window to develop healthy habits, set goals to try new approaches. This can be with a relationship with a family member or the clothes on our backs. Really! Small changes can bring new growth and both can be equally as satisfying. You’ll be sure to learn more about yourself and the other person. I like to …
Items to Remove from your closet NOW
As I transition my own closet into yet another season, I need to be reminded that my somewhat-hoarding tendencies need to be kept in check. Every garment, every item for that matter holds in us a memory or hold the purpose of some sort. I want to help you refresh your wardrobe as we (in Ohio) near those colder months. …
Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner
It’s back! I’m so excited to announce the return of a project I’ve been working on with Goodwill Akron, called: Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner November 16, 2019 Goodwill Midway 75 Midway Plaza, Tallmadge, OH 44278 1-3pmRegister (the corner will be up for a week but you might want to arrive during the event hours to get the …
3 Ways to Style Boot Cut Jeans this Fall
Hey friends! How exciting is it that this year, boot cut jeans are coming back in spite of the skinny jean take over the last decade! For one, boot cut jeans are SO MUCH MORE COMFY- am I right?! Also, I feel that boot cut jeans are definitely appropriate for all ages! Goodwill racks are full of this style jeans …
5 Things to THRIFT / DIY this Fall
Happy October! Fall is such a fun month, and my personal favorite 🙂 The clothes are the best! I’ve put together a little list of 5 things that can you can THRIFT or DIY this Fall! 1. DIY Nails: What’s better than holding a hot mug of pumpkin spice with a cute manicure?! Try a matte top coat and some …
DIY: Cookie Monster & Cookie Costumes
Practically every costume I’ve made over the years started with something I spotted at Goodwill that inspired an idea. Last year, I found a full length white fur coat and I immediately thought: Cruella Deville! This year, I was browsing the racks and spotted this furry royal blue poncho sweater and the first thing that popped into my mind was: Cookie Monster! …