Jillian Owens is the creative mastermind of Refashionista.net, where, for the past five years, she has showcased refashioned thrift store finds. Using her ingenuity (and with a little help from her seam ripper and sewing machine) Jillian transforms outdated and unwanted used clothing into chic pieces that you’d never guess came from a thrift store. “A few years ago,” Jillian writes, “I decided I wanted to change the way the world thinks about fashion. I was sickened by...

Jillian Owens is the creative mastermind of Refashionista.net, where, for the past five years, she has showcased refashioned thrift store finds. Using her ingenuity (and with a little help from her seam ripper and sewing machine) Jillian transforms outdated and unwanted used clothing into chic pieces that you’d never guess came from a thrift store. “A few years ago,” Jillian writes, “I decided I wanted to change the way the world thinks about fashion. I was sickened...

1. Buy Less. The easiest way to save money on your wardrobe is simply to consume less. Have you ever heard the saying “a penny saved is a penny earned?” It’s true! To “earn” those pennies, practice mindful consumption. That is, before you purchase something ask yourself, “Do I really need this? Would this money be better spent elsewhere? How long do I anticipate keeping/using this item?” You might be surprised at how often the answer is, “Nope,...

What’s one thing you feel like you could never buy at a thrift store? Underwear?–We’re with you there. Shoes?–Well actually, buying used shoes is perfectly OK. A lot of parents balk at the idea of buying used toys for their children, which is why we feel that the toy section is the most under-appreciated section of thrift stores (the second-most under-appreciated section is books…but that’s another post entirely). Anyway, we’re here today to tell you...

What’s one thing you feel like you could never buy at a thrift store? Underwear?–We’re with you there. Shoes?–Well actually, buying used shoes is perfectly OK. A lot of parents balk at the idea of buying used toys for their children, which is why we feel that the toy section is the most under-appreciated section of thrift stores (the second-most under-appreciated section is books…but that’s another post entirely). Anyway, we’re here today to tell...