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Clueless Curl: Green Light – Addie

Addie Benson

An eco-sista who says patience is a big factor.

How long have you been eco-friendly? I have consciously been eco-friendly for about 5 years now. I feel like being raised frugally and in a down-home type of household automatically made me think about where I invested my money as far as consumerism and mass production is concerned. It also made me value home grown food more than fast food. I grew up eating whole foods while supporting local farmers in “country” towns. I picked and shelled peas from my Papa’s farm, we purchased greens from our neighbor who had grown them out on his farm, and we always bought watermelons from the guys that had come from a few towns over and set up their stands every week day. I absolutely loved that lifestyle, and I love when I’m able to support local farmers here in the DFW metroplex too.  Read more…


Refinery Times: 10 Tips for a New York Newbie

A first-time visitor to NYC learned a few things about making the most of a trip to the city.

Hey y’all. I’m Addie Benson, Texan and blogger at Old World New. I won a trip to New York Fashion Week from Lifetime and Project Runway and stayed at the Refinery Hotel, right in the heart of the city. Before my trip I did a lot of research, but nothing could prepare me for the great experience that I had—it just had to be lived. Here are a few tips I learned and plan on using the next time I’m in the Big Apple!  Read more…Refinery Hotel 5 New York City via Old World New


Interiors by Jacquin: Fashion Meets Interior Design

Hello everyone!  My name is Addie and I write life + style blog Old World New that focuses on thrift-style and sustainability.  I’m so excited to share with you the outfit I created for this installment of Jacquin’s “Fashion Meets Interior Design” series.  I’m a strong believer in trends transcending genres – or simply put, you’d be surprised to see how designs in home and in fashion can be so similar!  Read more…

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Violet Roots: Thrift Store Scores

Some of you may already be aware of this but I love thrift stores! There is nothing better than finding a hidden vintage gem in a sea of clothes for an excellent price. The only thing that rivals finding that hidden treasure is knowing that you don’t have to sacrifice style in order to make the sustainable choice. Style mavens like Addie from Old World New are a wonderful example of that fact!  Read more…addie-old-world-new-5260


 

 

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