My Natural Hair Journey

Hey Babes!!

It's been awhile since I posted or uploaded a video so I thought I would do that for you guys. The video speaks for itself. I've been natural (without a chemical treatment to give my hair a straight texture) since January 15, 2011. Hair has everything to do with personal style. My natural hair definitely adds to my quirkiness and vintage look. Just to clarify, the "big chop" or BC refers to cutting off all of the perm and the transition period is the time when I no longer use a perm (the time leading up to the "big chop" or BC.) Everything else should make sense. . .I HOPE.. LOL ENJOY! Any other naturals out there? Anyone thinking about going natural? Anyone confused about what I'm talking about?

TTYL
SheDel

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift.

Does Any of This Look Familiar? 3/3

Hello World,

This is the last installment in the series. What I love about vests are that they can be worn with just about anything. Vests are something you can CONSTANTLY recycle. I throw vests over outfits to add color and layers. I absolutely adore that vest . . .Its floral, and you should know how I feel about floral. I originally wore the vest to class, but the second time I wore it, we were going to the mall so that called for something more free and fierce. Of course, that's where my lace came in! BTW I haven't forget about my thrifting haul video, I just need someone to tape me. The next time I hang out with Piphers, I'll make her my minion.. I have bags of things to show you. Be good till next time!

XOXOXO

SheDel

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

BEFORE 

AFTER

Floral Vest-$3.50 @ Goodwill

Black Men's Trousers-$3.75 @ Goodwill

Oxfords-$10

Brown Belt-$1 @ Mega Thrift 

Lace Cami-$7 @ Burlington Coat Factory

Earrings-$2 @ Icing 

Does Any of This Look Familiar? 2/3

Hey!

I was suppose to save this post for tomorrow, but I've always been bad at waiting for something. Also, I'm sitting with nothing much to do and I need something to do. This is the second installment in the "Does Any of This Look Familiar" series. I have already told yall about my new obsession with lace. Back home in the Virgin Islands, I definitely couldn't get away with wearing it without hearing mess from family, friends, and nosy critics. It's not that I care about what people think, but I do however respect customs and cultural etiquette.

Anyways,  I believe that a piece is suppose to fit all of your needs, whether you want to be the star or you want to be laid back and chill. I wore the lace top in a recent post, but I thought of a new outfit, one that incorporated my fave things: lace, a vest, AND my loafers. Check out how I rocked the look. Please show me how you guys reinvent looks. I'd LOVE to see :)

XOXOXO

SheDel

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

BEFORE

AFTER

Earrings-$1 @ Goodwill

Necklace-$2 @ Icing

Lace Top- Daja Nana Thrifted

Floral Vest-$3.75 @ Goodwill

Distressed Jeans-$20 @ Apple Bottoms (Left over from my urban brand whore days)

Men's Loafer=$3.50 @ Goodwill

Does Any of This Look Familiar? 1/3

Hello Sunshines!!

I haven't done an OOTD in over a week, because as I said in my previous post, I have been in Jersey. I didn't go out much while I was there, but after snapping some pics of my outfits, I realized that I wore a vest in EVERY pic. As I have stated time and time again, I LOVE VESTS. They are the staple of my wardrobe. One of these days, I will count how many I have because I must have like close to 20 or so of them! I also noticed that what I wore were ALL recycled from a previous outfit. You may think that I'm the Queen of Thrift, but I also LOVE to recycle my thrifted finds and create a new look. This post and the other two posts that will follow will show you how I created new outfits with recycled pieces. Enjoy :)

XOOXO

SheDel

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

Remember This?

Here It Is AGAIN!!

Retro Top-$3.75 @ Goodwill

Gray Vest-$4 @ Cato

Flower & Earrings- $.99 ea. @ .99 Sense Store

Necklace-$3 @ Marianne's (St. Thomas, USVI)

DIY Bermudas-$20 @ Ross

Belt-$5 @ Flea Market

Black Oxfords-Off Broadway Shoes

I LOVE My Women Pretty, Nifty, and Thrifty

Hello My Loves,

OMG!!!! I haven't had internet for over a week and trust me, I WAS DYING!!! I went out of town to New Jersey with Daja and her mom and I'm SOOOO happy to be back. I've missed yall and blogging SOOOO much. UGH!! Well, over that time I've been away, Elizabeth of Pretty Nifty Thrifty Fashion was able to answer my interview questions and I'm now able to share her AWESOMENESS with all of you. Like many of the dope people that I find, I found Elizabeth on Lookbook (Oh Lookbook what would I do without you precious??). I went crazy when I found her.. I stalked her blog and pressed the follow button with the quickness. Her style was SOOO chill and fabulous. SHE IS A MUST SEE!!! Well enough blabbing yall, here's Elizabeth.. ENJOY!!

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

Name: Elizabeth Grant
Age: 18
Occupation/University: I am still doing high school :( i was sick a few years ago so i have been doing correspondence courses and they take for bloody ever!!
Blog/Tumblr/: http://prettyniftythriftyfashion.blogspot.com/
Hometown: Goderich (i just moved two years ago)
Current Location: Collingwood

Jacket: Thrift $7, Tunic: Thrift $5, Leggings $10, Boots: $52

1. What was your first thrifting experience? How often do you thrift now?

I don't really remember my first thrifting experience everyone in my family especially my one sister thrift shopped and i just loved her clothes so i think i always have been a second hand shopper. oh oh but i do remember when i had the aha moment and decided to dress differently then just jeans and a hoodies which is the pretty much the uniform here in Ontario. I was shopping with my friend and i wanted to go to into American Eagle or somewhere and she said something about not wanting to dress the same as everyone else and i was like oh man she is so right!!!! We then went to a thrift store and it was like heaven and super cheap so i totally owe her for getting me interested into fashion. 

2. What items do you have most luck finding?

Blouses for sure. Up until a couple of months ago i would have said blazers but i havent found a good one in months (so sad) but there are always cute button up blouses with little collars at my local thrift store.

Blazer: Thrift $4, Shirt: Bootlegger $5, Jeans: Value Village $10, Converse: Thrift $7.50, Belt: Thrift (it is super old)

3. Why do you thrift?

I definitely thrift because it is cheap, it is always so exciting to find something thats adorable and like four dollars. My lack of a job makes money very tight so thrifting is an awesome way to still have loads of clothes without spending to much. I know have always lived in small towns but even in the cities i visit the shopping generally isnt to on trend except H&M (love that store) but in thrift stores i can generally find the really cool unique things that are generally under ten dollars!!.

4. I consider you a thriftshionista. What does that mean to  you?

I think a thriftshionista is someone who is finds awesome deals no matter where they shop and has their own sense of style

Blazer: Thrift $5, Top: Thrift $5, Skirt: Fairweathers $15, Tights: $5, Shoes Thrift $2 

5. Do you think your thrifted pieces make a statement?

oh i definitely think thrifted pieces make a statement. Most stuff you find is older so the chances of someone else having the exact same shirt are definitely slim which makes the item totally unique. I lived in a small town and everyday at least three girls would have the same shirt on from one of the three stores in our mall so i totally love having something no one else does

6. What advice would you give to someone interested in thrifting?

Look at absolutely everything!! Some of the best stuff i find is in the randomest places where other people have just put it down for some reason and probably keep trying thrift stores even if you dont find anything. I am going through a total dry spell at the moment i dont think i have found anything thrifting in a long time but you never know when you could find something great!

Shirt: Value Village $10, Shorts: Thrift $4, Tights: $5, Boots: Spring $42, Jewellery: Ardenes

 7. If you had to choose, what are your favorite thrifted pieces?

Oh that is so hard haha definitely one of my favourite pieces is my emerald blazer that i got for $4 dollars. It is definitely one of the coolest things i own although it photographs a totally different colour then what it is in real life. My black blazer with these really cool gold buttons, it has gigantic shoulder pads which make me laugh but i just love it so much!! And my purple converse which i got for $7.50 in the mens section of a consignment store. I have pretty large feet so it is always super exciting when i find shoes.

8. Why did you agree to be featured?

When i read SheDels posts they always made me smile and laugh. I thought now there is someone i would love to talk to in real life because i think we would have a blast!

Blazer: Thrift $4, Dress: Thrift $2, Scarf: super old, Tights: Ardenes $3, Boots: Aldo $52, Belt: Thrift $2

OOTD: Feathered Bows & Lacy Dreams

A Beautiful Morning to Everyone,

I woke up this morning to two warming comments from persons who say that I have inspired them to try thrifting and they now enjoy it so much! You do not know how EXCITED I am that people are going out and thrifting because of my blog. I never set out to inspire anyone, but it warms my heart and brings a WIDE grin on my face knowing that I do. I thank you ALL for your love and support over these few months. I hope this blog can continue to be an outlet where we can ALL indulge in our thrifted finds:) Love you guys! 

Ok on to the post. I wore this outfit yesterday to go thrifting with Piph!! ALWAYS A GOOD TIME. I found some CA-UTE things that I won't disclose until my thrifting haul video so stay tuned for that. I don't know what's gotten into me these days.. but I CAN'T stay away from lace!! You can say I'm OBSESSED. I guess it's because I'm usually more conservative/covered up on the bottom, I want to give a little sex appeal and show a little more skin. This lace shirt isn't as revealing as my other lace shirts,but its gives texture to what I'm wearing, which is FABULOUS. I definitely need some new flats, but these brown ones are my go-to. (OBVIOUSLY) I'm wearing my LOVELY maxi shirt, well my only maxi. I am hoping to get more, but my long skirts will do because they give me the same effect. I got a new weaved belt sooo YAY for that too :)  I sneaked into someone's yard to take these pictures and was legitimately dogging and hiding. Once again, a time well spent. HAHAH. Hope yall enjoy!!

Outfit Rundown:

Light Pink Lace Top-Daja Grandmother Thrifted (THANK YOU!!)

Maxi Shirt-$3.75 @ Goodwill

Eddie Bauer Weaved Belt-$1 @ Goodwill

Feathered Earrings-$8 @ Icing (Bought these last summer)

Brown Falts-$5 @ Citi Trends

Tribal Bow-$1 @ Mega Thrift ( I thought it gave the outfit a nice POP!)

Mucho Love,

SheRea

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

P.S. See how one of my followers Kanesha remade one of my recent looks!! I feel so honored. Check it out here!!

Call It Imitate, But I Call It Inspire 2/2

Hello World,

This is the second installment in my Blogger-Look-Alike series with Chakayla of Classic. Raw. Beauty. Chakayla did her post weeks ago and  I FINALLY got to do mine!!If you haven't done so already, you can check out her post here. Well Chakayla is the queen of blazers! When we go thrifting, the first place she heads to is the blazer section. She has found some REALLY dope ones (some I had to convince her to get.) Either way she looks fabulous in them and blazers add a structured and put-together look to a casual ensemble. You're lucky I love you guys because I was sweating bullets in the blazer in that over 90 degree weather. It was worth it though. I tried my best to replicate Kayla's look, but I didn't have the white blazer. I thought, I saw her as my inspiration and not someone to imitate so my love of colors was fully expressed in the cobalt blue blazer. I rarely wear my hair out in an afro, so I thought I'd undo my braids and rock my fro like Kayla does on a regular basis. Also, heels are NOT my thing, so I threw on one of my favorite pairs of shoes and rocked the look. What do you think?

I hope you guys like it!!

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift. 

Chakayla

SheRea

Cobalt Blue Blazer-Blazer of $7.50 Skirt Suit from Etc. Consignment Shoppe (so like $3.75)

Leopard Top- $3.75 @ Goodwill

DIY Shorts- Originally from Ross for $20 (Purchased Fall 2009)

Belt-$1 @ Mega Thrift

Earrings-$1 @ Goodwill

DIY Belt Turned Necklace-$1 @ Goodwill

Loafers-$3.50 @ Goodwill 

OOTD: Something to Smile About

Hello Beautifuls,

There is nothing more exceptional than having precious moments with the people you love the most. Epiphany is not ONLY my thruddy, but she is someone that I can genuinely depend on. We FINALLY got pictures together after this nice man offered to snap some pics will he saw us having our own photo shoot outside a little cafe. YEES HUNNY, she too is one of my DOPE friends. Look at her outfit, AMAZING!! Here's how our day went. She picked me up and took me to student health to get shots for my Nicaragua trip in a few weeks. I probably didn't tell you guys about it ..but I AM REALLY EXCITED. I am going to volunteer and its going to be a good time. We then went back to her room for a bit, and she dropped me to the cafe to meet with my boss for my summer internship. We then had a photo shoot (of course,) went thrifting (A SUPER OF COURSE,) went for dinner, and a movie. Jumping the Broom was AMAZING!!! I know I am a little late, but that movie was FABU!! It helped that my boo Romeo was in it as well :) I laughed, owwwed, and awwwwed. It was definitely a FANTASTIC time, as it always is with my girlie Piphers. A day after, I am still cheesing so yes hunnies, I do have something to smile about. I hope you do too!

Love You Guys,

SheRea

XOXOXO Live. Laugh. Love Thrift.

What I'm Wearing:

Skirt Turned Dress- $3.75 @ Goodwill

Leather Vest-$3 @ Mega Thrift 

Wide Belt-$20 @ Lane Bryant

Earrnings- .99 @ .99 Sense (Yes Sense LOL) Store in Georgia

Necklace- $5-7 @ Burlington Coat Factory

Gladiators-$30ish @ Lane Bryant 

Do You Have That Second Hand Demand?

Hey Loves,

Remember a few weeks ago when I was interviewed by Stephanie for her website Secondhand Demand? You can check out the feature here. Well I just had to interview Stephanie because she was tooo real, down-to-earth, and fun. The one thing that I love more than blogging is meeting new and lovely people in the blog world who are willing to share time, laughs, and precious moments. Steph is undoubtedly one of these persons to which I am referring. Her website is new and up and coming, but I can see it going so far with the help of lovely people like you. Instead of me rambling on, check out what Steph has to say and be sure to check out the website!!! I definitely consider her one of my blogger friends. 

Live. Laugh. Love Thrift.

Name: Steph

Age: 25

Blog/Tumblr: SecondhandDemand.com / @2ndHandDemand Twitter

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Current Location: Nashville, TN

Brief Bio: College Grad, BS in Art concentration in Graphic Design, Minor in Mass 

Communications

What inspired you to start Secondhand Demand? 

I was inspired by my love for thrift and watching how other people created their thrifted ensembles. Back in 2008, I used to google for thrift blogs all the time, but they were few and far between back then. Since then, I've been dedicated to building a centralized community for people that enjoy thrifting.

What inspired its name?

 It was actually created on a whim. I wanted a name that would encompass all secondhand clothes. I don't want to talk specifically about thrift stores, or vintage clothes all the time, but about style, saving money, and being Green. Since secondhand clothes are now more popular, Secondhand Demand was born to accommodate that.

Do you consider it a website or a blog? A community maybe? 

It's all those things, lol. I want people to be able interact, share, and ask questions. But I also blog and share information as well.

What is your vision for SHD? Where do you see it in the future? 

My vision is for my website to grow into a website to guide people in their thrifting adventures. I want to be able to make as many people aware of the impacts of recycling clothes. We have seen how powerful the natural hair communities have become, and I plan to do the same with the thrifting community.

How do you plan to promote SHD? Are you collaborating with other bloggers?

 I don't have any collaborative plans with anyone else. But I plan on promoting SHD through all the resources that I have, which is mainly social networks and leg work in the community.

What was your first thrifting experience? How often do you thrift now?

 Well, I've been thrifting with my mom up until I thought I was too cool for it. lol When you get older and your appearance is a big deal in high school and college, you try to stray away from that. So, my first experience of walking into a thrift store as an adult felt weird. I was concerned with who would see me, and what kind of clothes to get. As that point I was far removed from shopping in thrift stores, I felt like all eyes were on me, but that feeling faded quickly. Now, I thrift whenever I have the money to. There is a thrift store up the street from me that gives student discounts every Friday, so I go!

Why do you thrift? 

Because it's frugal, I love it. Whenever we need a specific piece of clothing, our first instinct isn't to run to a thrift store. I thrift because it is VERY forgiving on your wallet and there are endless possibilities of what you can do with secondhand clothes.

What is your favorite thrifted piece? 

Hmm. I can't choose from all my babies lol. But I can say my most impressive piece to me is a tan leather Banana Republic jacket that I copped for 17.00. I love it.

What does being a thriftshionista/o mean to you? 

To me, I think it's simply anyone who loves to thrift. Whether you're an amateur or professional, if you like to do it, I definitely love it!

Do you think your thrifted pieces make a statement?

 I think they say, can be eclectic. I love street clothes and chic clothes. I don't make a conscious effort to make a statement, but what I wear definitely reflects my personality and what I need to wear at that moment.

What are your favorite thrifting blogs/bloggers? 

There aren't a lot solely dedicated to thrifting, so a few that I enjoy are Jay Loves Vintage, Cali Vintage, and your blog, just to name the least!

What advice would you give to someone interested in thrifting? 

Just go for it. Go with friends. Dress down, or dress up. Just go! But mainly I would say, try EVERYthing on. You have an array of different clothes from different time periods, different brands with changing sizes. Be prepared to get down and dirty with it.

Do you think your obsessed/addicted to thrifting? 

I definitely am! I already loved to shop at the mall, but to shop at a thrift store lets you buy waayy more for your buck.

Why did you agree to be featured?

I GOTTA support my fellow thrifters! If I am asked for a feature, I'll definitely support.