Aliens! Top Secret! Highly Classified! Area 52 is a vintage thrift shop located in The Heights. I highly recommend y’all check it out. Area 52 offers a thrift experience like no other. This is not your average thrift store; Area 52 is next level. Upon entry, I was blown away by the Area 51 theme, complete with aliens and UFO decor. Area 52 is a vintage clothing store stocked with streetwear and sneakers for men and women. The store is clean, organized, fun and entertaining. Everything in this store is a conversation piece from the clothes to the lights in the ceiling that give Outerspace/unive ..read more

Looking for a better way to shop? If so, shop Crossroads Trading. Crossroads is a chic secondhand shop located in Houston’s historically fabulous Rice Village. I visited Crossroads Trading on a lovely Saturday morning as soon as the doors opened at 11:00 am. The store and staff are very welcoming and lovely. As you know, I’m big on customer service and Crossroads Trading past the test…I was greeted with a warm Texas welcome upon entry. SHOPPING AT CROSSROADS TRADING At first sight, I noticed how bright, clean, and organized the store was. I could tell from the front door that Crossroads had th ..read more

Yes, most expensive wines are worth the hype. However, there are some really tasty and affordable wines that are accessible to everyone. There’s something for everyone, this haul consists of wines under $5. I frequent Aldi, and I love their wine selection. They offer a variety of wines from red to white and even rosé. Looking for an affordable new wine? Well, I’ve had the pleasure of trying a few wines from Aldi’s selection. On my most recent trip to Aldi, I purchased 6 wines for under $5 each. Wine does not have to be a luxury item for those on a budget. After a long day of “adulting” a glas ..read more

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy vintage and that’s kind of the same thing.” UNKNOWN The Second Shop is a black owned vintage secondhand store located in Houston’s East End (3401 Harrisburg, Suite F Houston, TX 77003). If you’re looking to shop clothes, and accessories that allow you to stand out look no further visit The Second Shop. The Second Shop is such a fun space stocked with fun vintage pieces marked by age and time. This past weekend I visited The Second Shop for the third time since their opening in March of last year. The store is absolutely beautiful, the accessories, cl ..read more

As a thrifter, I get asked where I thrift all the time. I love to shop at Value Village. If you’re looking for a great thrift store look no further, Value Village has everything you need and more. They’ve got you covered from wardrobe to household items and even furniture. Value Village is literally a one stop shop, their selection is unmatched. It’s no secret that I frequent Value Village, and I’m here to share a few reasons why you should be shopping at Value Village too. Huge Selection If you’ve never visited a Value Village store, then you should know that the stores are huge. They have t ..read more

LUVME Hair Headband Wig Everyone who knows me knows I have a love hate relationship with my hair. I have naturally curly hair, but I really prefer it straight rather than curly. The issue is that the humidity in Texas is very much disrespectful, and my press typically doesn’t last past 24hours. Any sort of moisture instantly reverts my hair to its naturally curly state. In January of 2021, I cut my hair into a cute little bob that I’ve only be able to rock maybe twice. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in sew-ins, clip-in extensions, and braids as an alternative to my slick back natural bun. It has ..read more

Loft Jeans | Goodwill Houston $7.99 Jeans are an iconic anchor to any wardrobe! To be honest, I splurge on my jeans just because I have a curvy shape and I often do not get lucky in the thrift store. However, recently I gained some weight and most of my jeans no longer fit. The “thrifty gal” in me will not be wasteful and get rid of all the jeans I spent my hard earned money on. The plan is to lose all the unwanted weight and fit into my old jeans again. With that being said, I opted to thrift some jeans that compliment my current body size and save some money. I have thrifted jeans ..read more

::Sustainable Summer Blog Roundup:: This blog post is part of the Sustainable Summer Blog Roundup hosted by the lovely Court of Oh She Thrifts. I am honored to have had Court reach out to myself, and Taylor of Thrifts and Tangles to be part of this super cool roundup to show yall how we are being sustainable this summer. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THEIR POSTS, I’VE LINKED THEIR POSTS BELOW: Thrifts and Tangles is dropping gems on Thrifted Summer Outfit Ideas. Oh and Court of Oh She Thrifts is schooling us on Finding Deals for Your Resell Shop, Sourcing Tips and Practices for Reselling and Things to ..read more

As you may know, Prime Day is June 21-22. I have been a Prime member for years and I absolutely love the FAST + FREE delivery with Prime. If you haven’t already joined, you can sign up now for the month to month subscription for about $13. Yup, The Prime subscription is super affordable just like we like it! In honor of Prime Day, I have linked some of my Amazon favorites for you, Happy Shopping! SMART HOME/ELECTRONICS Obviously, Amazon will be offering some great discounts on their products such as the Echo Dot smart speaker. This speaker comes in three different colors. Amazon is also offer ..read more

Basic tees and tops are super versatile and they literally go with everything! You can’t even argue that those basic pieces are the foundation to a good outfit. Basic tees and tops complement everything from your favorite pair of jeans to a chic blazer and even a party skirt! I love a good basic black, white or grey top to create great looks. Here is a roundup of some great basic tees and tops that im eyeing right now: This basic white double sided V-neck t-shirt is super simple yet versatile. If you’re looking for a more traditional V-neck, this loose fitted short sleeve V-neck is perfect! P ..read more