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Thrift It! Clique | Sweater Weather

sweater weather - tic january - fcbk

all photos by Elle of Gernelle Nelson

Thrift It! Clique is here – a big dream, realized!  Thrift It! Clique was originally my idea to bring together the creative minds of people who create beautiful styles with their thrift shop finds.  I’ve started by interviewing different folks and featuring them here on the blog, creating a facebook page and also a facebook group where anyone can share their thrift inspiration.  Then, Brittany suggested creating a group to take pictures each month.  I knew just who the group had to be!  From there, wonderful things have happened.  I can’t wait to see how each of us style our monthly thrift themes, and how you all chime in and show us your best thrift finds.  #ThriftItClique is a real thing, y’all.

For January, our theme is “Modern Sweaters.”  Did you know that you can find more than “your Grandad’s sweaters” at thrift stores?  I see sweaters like the ones each of us found so often, and they make great, modern, classic, and timeless outfits.  I wanted to do something fun and less predictable with this v-neck mustard colored sweater.  Instead of pairing it with a pair of jeans and an undershirt as I typically do with sweaters, I layered it over a fun quilted sundress.  This allows me to maximize my closet because I can’t wear this dress alone in the winter.

DSC_6038 DSC_6041 DSC_6042 Thrift It Clique Sweater 9 Thrift It Clique Sweater 10 Thrift It Clique Sweater 11 Thrift It Clique Sweater 12Thrift It Clique Sweater 6 TIC Jan -Sweater- - featured image layout Outfit Details: Sweater – The Limited, Thrifted $5 //  Quilted Dress – Marshall’s (old, also style here) // Boots – Target (old)

Want to see how everyone else came up with their outfits?  Yes, I knew you would!  Check them out here: L-R Addie (that’s me, congrats, you’ve seen it!), Kendra, Brittany C, Elle, Brittany P.

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See you next month, where the theme is Date Night & Day Dates.  What will our thrift finds reveal for that theme?  Check back with us to see!

xoxo, dolls & dudes

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  • Slaying in Sweaters – Creativity Arise
    January 20, 2016

    […] Addie […]

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  • brittany parrish
    January 20, 2016

    Love it addie! Ill have to get use to how small you Are now lol buT lookinf forward to this year with you!

    Reply
  • Don’t call it a comeback. | vintyfresh
    January 20, 2016

    […] clique… I couldn’t help myself but to do it). Starting from the far left, Brittany C., Addie, Elle, and Kendra! They too have blogs you all should check out as well (just click their […]

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  • Elle
    January 20, 2016

    I’m so glad you started this group. Aside from collabing with you guys, I feel like we are all going to be good friends. What an awesome idea!

    Reply
  • Brooke Webb
    January 20, 2016

    So fun and you look great…love that your pieces were thrifted!

    xo,
    Brooke | http://www.kbstyled.com

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  • Karen
    January 20, 2016

    I love all your thrift finds… always so chic and in style. I need to find some local thrift stores in my area and start exploring!
    Karen | GlamKaren.com

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  • Elle Spann
    January 20, 2016

    love all the colors you paired:) they are such good colors, no matter the weather 🙂
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

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  • anna
    January 20, 2016

    So many great finds! I really want to be a better thrifter, and we have so many great places here in chicago. love the gorgeous colors!

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

    Reply
  • Charlene
    January 20, 2016

    I Love your thrift finds! They are always so chic!
    charlene The Frugal Fashionista

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  • Amanda
    January 20, 2016

    This is such a great idea! Love this sweater!

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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  • Adaleta
    January 20, 2016

    I loved how you mixed these colors together, and the boots are straight fire. Love! xx adaatude.com

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  • Preeti
    January 21, 2016

    what a great series! love how everyone styled theirs!

    xoxo, Preeti
    http://www.ninesto5.com

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  • Cameron Proffitt
    January 21, 2016

    I love these colors on you! So pretty and bright. You find the best thrifts!

    Cameron Proffitt

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  • Tami
    January 21, 2016

    These colors look great on you! I am not a huge fan of mustard yellow, but it does pair well with navy.

    Reply
  • Brittany
    January 22, 2016

    Awesome idea! Love everyone’s thrift finds. You look fab!

    Xo,

    Brittany || http://www.prettyandsassy.com

    Reply
  • Mary
    January 22, 2016

    SUper cute! I love how you styled yours – the colors or so fun for winter!

    Sportsanista

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  • Mary
    January 22, 2016

    This series is amazing. I basically live in sweaters – so thank you for posting!! I love thrifting – you can always find hidden gems!

    x Mary
    http://whatsundaysarefor.com/2016/01/22/golden-girl/

    Reply
  • Christina Beauchamp
    January 22, 2016

    This is such a great idea! Love that these thrift store finds are so modern!! Fabulous.

    xo, Christina

    Christina | Fashion & Frills

    Reply
  • Chandler MacWilliam
    January 22, 2016

    I love the mustard color! So pretty

    Reply
  • Courtney
    January 25, 2016

    sEE, THIS IS WHAT i LOVE ABOUT SWEATERS! yOU CAN STYLE THEM IN WAY AND THEY ALWAYS LOOK GREAT LAYERED TOO!

    The Dainty Darling

    Reply
  • Amanda
    January 25, 2016

    Such great colors you styled! I should really try to find some good thrift stores in my area!

    xoxo,
    Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com

    Reply
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    September 19, 2019

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Happy Earth Day 🌍🫶🏾🌱

I used to think “let me just get 5k followers.. 10k followers… one day I’ll have 20k followers…” to help people live more sustainably with the blog posts and social media posts I created. 10+ years of that led to burnout. And it never felt the same as when my friends and family started to live a little more sustainably because of something they learned from me. 

I hope you’ll be the inspiration for someone in your life to be a little bit more sustainable today. It’s such a good feeling to see the people closest to you thrift more, consume less, and think differently — more sustainably — about how we treat our world. 

Don’t push it, just live it. 

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Happy Earth Day 🌍🫶🏾🌱 I used to think “let me just get 5k followers.. 10k followers… one day I’ll have 20k followers…” to help people live more sustainably with the blog posts and social media posts I created. 10+ years of that led to burnout. And it never felt the same as when my friends and family started to live a little more sustainably because of something they learned from me. I hope you’ll be the inspiration for someone in your life to be a little bit more sustainable today. It’s such a good feeling to see the people closest to you thrift more, consume less, and think differently — more sustainably — about how we treat our world. Don’t push it, just live it. Happy Earth Day 🌍🫶🏾🌱
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It’s been cold in Texas the past few days, so I acted accordingly to protect my little backyard garden that’s barely underway. 

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🥶❌🌱 Not my plant babies! It’s been cold in Texas the past few days, so I acted accordingly to protect my little backyard garden that’s barely underway. Using thrifted sheets (once back drops in my “thrift fashionista style content” days lol) and thrifted clothes pins (I knew they would come in handy! 😆🙌🏾), as well as some old jugs, bottles, containers, and twigs. Hopefully they help keep the plants from getting too cold to survive.
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Do you reuse gift wrap?

Here are some things that I’ve thrifted to reuse as gift wrap each holiday season:

⭐️ tablecloths
⭐️ napkins & handkerchiefs (matching napkins sewn together can be used for larger gifts)
⭐️ Scarves (like from @wrappr)
⭐️ Cloth bags (like the ones your sheet sets come in)
⭐️ Pillowcases
⭐️ Curtains (can be used as gift wrap or to cover larger gifts like bikes or toy kitchens)

As long as you can fold the fabric into a square before wrapping the gift, it works well when using the furoshiki style wrapping technique. 

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Do you reuse gift wrap? Here are some things that I’ve thrifted to reuse as gift wrap each holiday season: ⭐️ tablecloths ⭐️ napkins & handkerchiefs (matching napkins sewn together can be used for larger gifts) ⭐️ Scarves (like from @wrappr) ⭐️ Cloth bags (like the ones your sheet sets come in) ⭐️ Pillowcases ⭐️ Curtains (can be used as gift wrap or to cover larger gifts like bikes or toy kitchens) As long as you can fold the fabric into a square before wrapping the gift, it works well when using the furoshiki style wrapping technique. Comment WRAP for a few tips and tricks to wrap gifts in cloth fabric.
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