Author Archives: Meghan Gerrity
Book Review – ‘Overdressed – The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion’ by Elizabeth L. Cline
Elizabeth L. Cline’s ‘Overdressed’ really opened my eyes to the truth behind the cheap fashions that line the racks at popular mass retailers nationwide. Like the author, I too have been more than guilty of buying throw-away shirts and dresses … Continue reading
Thrifty Baby – Great ways to save money and the planet when shopping for your little one.
We found out a few weeks ago that we are having a girl and were thrilled. After seeing how fast my niece and friend’s children grew out of their clothes, I was determined to try and get as much … Continue reading
Eco Chic Maternity Style on the Cheap
I’m notoriously thrifty to begin with, so when we found out I was pregnant, I was dreading buying clothes that I would only wear for 4 months tops. I’ve found the best deals on new and gently used Maternity wear … Continue reading
How to Score a Sweet Vintage Bathing Suit for Your Budget
Bathing suit shopping is one of those dreaded tasks that you know you have to do, but you wish you could just put it off a little longer till those darn 5lbs finally went away. With summer unofficially here, it’s … Continue reading
Flea Market and Estate Sale Survival Guide – Top 10 Things to Pack
As soon as the temperatures start rising you know it’s Garage/Estate/Flea Sale Season! It’s my favorite time of year to find great buys on fantastic vintage clothing, costume jewelry, and antiques for the house. Besides lots of rest the … Continue reading
Summer Hair Care Must Have – Aveda Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair
With summer fast approaching and the wedding and event season in high gear, my locks have been taking a beating day in and day out. I was thrilled to try Aveda’s Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair through the Vogue Influencer network. … Continue reading
10 Best Repurposed Vintage Suitcase DIYs
Vintage suitcases have so many uses. These 10 great DIY tutorials have you covered from the obvious travel and storage, to a new bed for your pet, to new shelf space for your living room. I can’t wait to try … Continue reading
Vintage Umbrellas and Parasols…. Oh my!
Since opening my store, I’ve come across so many amazing vintage finds that I couldn’t have dreamt of before! I picked up a stellar beach umbrella from the 60s at an estate sale last year (I was way too … Continue reading
Mad Men Fashion and Beauty for the Masses
I’m so psyched for our Mad Men viewing party on 3/25 and I seem to come across references to Mad Men everywhere I go! While I prefer the actual vintage frocks from the 60′s to wear and am addicted … Continue reading
Tips from the Experts on Running a Successful Resale Business
The thought of starting my own business was daunting. There are so many things to consider in terms of size, locaiton, merchandise, etc. It’s hard to know where to even start. Luckily, I have an amazing group of friends … Continue reading