Hi everyone!It seems that so far this year, the thrift shops have been more bare than usual. That’s when a thrifter pulls out all her tricks 😉 Getting up early to get the best stuff, digging through the piles most people walk on past, and filling the cart to the rim with ‘maybes’ so that no one might snag it up first! The employees hate to see me coming…That’s what happened with this dress. It might have been a bit too small on the top,but I grabbed it anyway. Yep, it was too small, but what about a high-waisted skirt???The…

THE INFAMOUS H&M FLORAL PANTS NORDSTROMS AND SAKS Welcome to the new segment I call ‘Told-Ya-So’ Tuesday. I am taking Tuesday (it’s a T thang…) and showing you how easy it is to find any trend in a thrift store. These cigarette pants are from Talbot’s. I’m not sure when they were made, but many higher end adult women’s clothing lines all carry patterned pants of some sort. Give the mall shops the slip and find yours first hand at a second hand price! Allow a larger size, however, as these are more fitted and have a bit higher rise……

I found this dress last week and thought ofIndiana Adams’ dress covered in camels 😉It seems that quirky animal clothing is on trend right now,So I had to get this one. Plus, it is so cool!You can always find an animal something-or-other at Goodwill…Another proof-positive trend that can be thrifted. What can I say? If we could talk to the animals, learn their languages,Maybe take an animal degree.We’d study elephant and eagle, buffalo and beagle,Alligator, guinea pig and flea. If we could talk to the animals, learn their languages,Think of all the things we could discuss.If we could walk with…

I am proof positive that any trendcan be reproduced in a thrift shop! This isn’t one of my best outfits, but I scored several printed pants from Goodwill and other thrift stores the other day. I can’t wait to share them with you all. I am also gonna start “Told-Ya-So-Tuesday”. What is it, you ask? It is gonna be a regular feature here at Rags2Roses, where I show you a trend that I thrifted. Sound fun? I can’t wait!I hope your weekend is going to be awesome!!!xXx

my blogger’s prayer Style comes from imagination…It has nothing to do with money…Style comes from within.Fashion is an art… So Step into this roomAnd think outside the box…Let your mind roam wildlyAnd creativity will fly Inspiration lies inside your centered self…I won’t allow the negative to come close to my skin,A herd can never fly-Remember this, Begin. Dream big…Dream to the left,Imagination growswith each stilletto’s step! “The first question I ask myself when something doesn’t seem to be beautifulis why do I think it’s not beautiful.And very shortly you discover that there is no reason.”~ John Cage American composer, music…

Well, folks, Spring is once again upon us… New trends, new blogs, and a fresh new peek into what I’ve learned during my bloggy year(s)!In the first year, I did about 3 posts on stuff I’d learned, now I’m pretty sure these triedand true things are a winning plan for any blogger to have a fun, successful experience.Throughout the time I’ve spent blogging, these 6 things keep showing up over and over.They are so simple, yet sometimes really tough to do, but here is my recipe for buildingthe best blog out there in 6 easy steps. 1)Be Yourself! I can’t…

While spending the afternoon looking for inspiration, I was blown awayby the color and pattern mixing of Creatures Of The Wind.A relatively new design team, these looks seem to be blog inspired.The DIY concepts and Indie/Eclectic looks ring my bell and make my mind go pitter-pat!Heading to my closet, now…. CREATURES OF THE WIND was founded in 2007 by Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters, both graduates of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where they studied fashion design, concept and theory. Their first collection appeared on the cover of WWD in June, 2008. COTW has since received critical…

Have you ever fallen out of love with someone, or something, only to rediscover the passion again? Well, I fell out of enchantment with mycamera the past few weeks. I blamed the lighting – even the trees!(not having enough leaves to shade me properly)… What do you do when a relationship is in trouble? You work on it! So, Itrolled the internet, read my manuals, and read the ‘dslr for dummies’ articles.I then took my camera out and just spent quality time with her…Most experts say to carry your camera everywhere and take lots of experimental shots. I had stopped…

If you’re looking for someone who knows how to ‘Brand’ themselves, it’s Iris!The artistic designer with the big round glasses, kind eyes,and pounds of accessories! “Clothes is just something you put on to cover yourself … fashion is a way to communicate..” SOURCE: ARTINFO Is this awesomeness or what? From the room to the mini dress!‘Iris’ is written all over that photo… “I don’t do minimal,” Apfel says of her design approach. “If there’s one thing I really hate, it’s a system …At least ugly things are surprising..” SOURCE: NBC NEW YORK (In her on-trend denim on denim) “People will…

All tidy, yet casual –add pumps/summer tights for the office…. Tidy Tidings Or with bright indie accessories for the weekend! Indie Indian The first three… Laid back weekender…. Artsy-Fartsy Bohemian What is your favorite look?