Colorful cakes of soaps shaped like downy clouds, tiny pink rosebuds, tarot cards, jars of face masks, “bath potions,” scrubs, salts, and oils – meet Witch Baby, a gothic, magical twist on traditional selfcare.

Going to the thrift store for the first time can be an intimidating experience. It can be hard to figure out where to start after staring at what feels like miles and miles of clothing. After about six months of thrifting, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks on how to make sure that your thrifting experience is top-notch! So, without further ado, here is What to Look for When Thrifting.

My cousin and I have found a newfound love for thrifting. It's an eco-friendly way to find pre-loved statement pieces. Naturally, last time we met up, we had to visit a local thrift store - ever since that escapade, I've been searching for ones nearby me. However, I was rather delighted to rediscover one right under my nose. It's one of those places you know about, but once you walk in, you just CAN'T believe you haven't visited.  Say hello to the Junior League Summit Thrift Shop, quaintly housed in Summit at 37 Deforest Avenue.

Choosing between buying sustainable clothing and fast fashion is no easy task – we’ve all been there. The prices of most pieces from sustainable stores are absurd ($40 for a plain white t-shirt?!), meanwhile places like Shein use cheap fabrics and contribute to the ever-climbing rates of carbon emissions. It’s hard to know when to invest in expensive items, but more environmentally-conscious items, and when to buy affordable clothes (albeit maybe lesser quality). So, to make your life even just a tad bit easier, here is A Guide to Shopping Sustainably.

Thrifting has been around for a long time but it’s really only become popular in the last few years or so. It’s not surprising that thrifting has become big, since it’s an easy way to save money while continuing to buy sustainably. But before walking through the gates of the glorious paradise that is a thrift store, we must have a game plan. And so, without further ado, here is A Beginner’s Guide to Thrifting.

The days of materialism are over, and minimalism is taking its place. The idea of minimalism is often surrounded by the stigma of not owning enough, when in reality, it’s all about owning exactly what you need. Today, I will be focusing on applying minimalism to your surroundings. In other words, a couple tips and tricks on how to not only organize your closet (or room!), but keep it that way.

My top 5 favorite thrift stores! Happy thrifting!