By H.G. McKinnis If you want your visit to Vegas to include something beyond 24/7 bacchanalia, consider a shopping trip to the unsung venues where treasures are available and affordable—for those willing to hunt. Little-known dens of off-the-grid savings, the thrift stores of Las Vegas offer not only ordinary furnishings and everyday bargains, they often harbor wonders of … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Las Vegas Thrift Stores Worth Visiting
Goodwill
See a Fashion Show and Do Something Good
Tickets are now on sale for Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s second annual Blue Party, taking place Friday, October 2nd under the stars in the courtyard of the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas. Festivities include a runway fashion show created by local designers from clothes purchased at local Goodwill stores, live performances by David Perrico - Pop Strings Orchestra … [Read more...] about See a Fashion Show and Do Something Good
Recap: Goodwill Blue Party
It was the first one ever! The Goodwill Blue Party was a stylish success, featuring impressive re-purposed fashion created by seven local Las Vegas fashion designers and raising money to fund this non-profit organization whose mission it is to provide job training and job placement for residents of Southern Nevada. I had the best time ever, bringing along with me three of my … [Read more...] about Recap: Goodwill Blue Party
Outfit of the Week
Goodwill's Blue Party was a hit! This charity event featured a fashion runway show that showcased re-purposed fashion from the non-profit's thrift stores, adult beverages, a silent auction, and some of the most stylish people in Las Vegas. It was a totally haute event. I wore my latest vintage find. Purchased during my recent excursion to Palm Springs, I picked up this … [Read more...] about Outfit of the Week
Closet Clean-Out: What to Do with Your Unwanted Fashion
A cramped closet is bad for your clothes (never squish your fashion) and the hardware from where you hang them. I knew it was time for a closet clean out when the rods in my closet started to bow. So I purged my closet and gathered bags and bags of unwanted fashion to donate to Goodwill. Now for this round of donations, Goodwill is my charity of choice. However, there are … [Read more...] about Closet Clean-Out: What to Do with Your Unwanted Fashion
Vegas Style: Goodwill Opens Déjà Blue Boutique
It's contemporary name brand and designer fashion at thrift store prices. It's Déjà Blue Boutique, a well-curated shop of second-hand, statement-making fashion by the non-profit organization Goodwill, now open in the Summerlin suburb of Las Vegas. However, this new concept store is not your usual Goodwill. Instead of digging through racks of apparel looking for a style … [Read more...] about Vegas Style: Goodwill Opens Déjà Blue Boutique
Outfit of the Week
It's monsoon season in Las Vegas, and that means a lot of humidity. A friend posted on Facebook how her hair was not having this moist weather, and I couldn't help but let her know that mine is looking Brigitte Bardot fab. It's true. I'm loving my hair in Vegas humidity. It's big and it's fun. (Well, big in a Vegas way, not a Texas way.) Inspired by my monsoon season hair … [Read more...] about Outfit of the Week