Thrifty AND Nifty.

This post has me excited because of my excellent finds this weekend.  My boss decided I should take a day to relax and gave me this Sunday off- which is quite odd because I work the same hours/days every week. Nonetheless, I was completely satisfied with staying home to enjoy the day off.  I sat around for a few hours and then I realized I  need to go out and do something.  Instead of shopping at the mall, I decided to take a different route and go thrifting!  If you've never been thrifting you ought to give it a shot because there is so much potential. Don't think you'll walk in and find something right away, you'll have to dig; but that's half the fun of it.  The bigger the city you're in, the better the chance of finding good stuff (in my opinion).  If you think about it though, it makes sense because you have a wider variety of cultures, tastes, income etc.

Anyways, enough ranting.  I found a tank-top- Banana Republic, and I got it for $2.99! It is practically brand new. I found this at the Valley thrift store in Kettering.  I did get a few unique vases and other glassware too but that's for another blog.

 I also found a great find for you fellows to look into, just as I had promised.  I understand that not all guys may like my particular taste in men's fashion, so I will switch it up as best as I can by stepping out the batters' box a bit and possibly give some of you a new meaning to clothesline. Just a little sports humor. I got to relate to you sports lovers somehow!

 While searching around the web, I came across these chinos (the name comes from the fabric they're made from: chino) from H&M, for only $25 bucks. (more colors than just the beige.)  to check it out: H&M| Men's Chinos

 I don't know if you ladies know anything about men's clothing, but this is a steal.  Men's clothing generally is more expensive than women's most of the time- don't ask me why because I don't have a definite answer. Maybe its because women are awesome..  (It's probably because men are bigger and use more material.) Who cares why though, it's more important that you are finding things cheap instead of paying ridiculous prices.  Now, I know guys are more "I like this, i'm gonna buy it," versus spending hours surfing the clearance rack. I get that.  But that's why you have me to teach you my ways.  Eventually all of you are gonna be bargain shopper gurus.


Beauty tip of the week: 

Baby powder may seem like just a product you use if your skin is headed for the raw meat section, but it's actually a product both guys and girls should keep handy.

1. Hair refresher on the go.  Sprinkle a little at your roots or on your hands and get to scrubbing.  Comb out your hair and voila!  The powder soaks up excess oils and adds a little volume to boot.

2. Stain remover.  Spill spaghetti on yourself mid-date? No problem, dash a little powder on the stain and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe off.  The powder keeps the stain from setting into the fabric.

3. Rid shave friction.  Guys this one might peak your interest.  Dab some powder on before shaving with electric razors to get rid of friction caused by your skins' natural oils.


You'll never look at baby powder the same again!



Thinking of something you wish I'd look for?  Shoot me a comment and I'll try my best to find it.