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Halloween Event at #OCGoodwill
Halloween at Goodwill of Orange County is no minor occasion. It is quite the opposite in fact. Halloween is the busiest shopping season of the year for our OC Goodwill store locations! Thousands of local shoppers have discovered the best kept secret — Goodwill of Orange County is the ultimate Halloween destination. We have everything […]
Back-to-School Fashions That Won’t Break the Family Budget
Feeling worried about back-to-school shopping breaking the family budget? For many families with multiple children, back-to-school time can be a stressful financial time. From purchasing new backpacks to school supplies and clothes, the cost of the kids going back-to-school can quickly add up. Our family has been donating our children’s used clothes, toys, and books […]
Brunch Attire on a Budget
What girl doesn’t love brunch? Brunch is more than just a meal. It’s a delicious breakfast spread, hours with great company, and of course, fun, cute attire! Details count when you go out on the town at night, so of course they are going to count when you’re rummaging through your closet to pull the […]
It’s Festival Season at RARE by Goodwill
With South by Southwest in Austin, Texas kicking off music festival season this past week; festival go-ers, music enthusiasts, junkies, and fanatics will be looking for their festival outfits. Usually, these festivals run for more than one day, therefore one will need a few different outfits, where better to put together a music festival wardrobe […]
Look for Spring Fashions at Goodwill of Orange County
It’s spring! Be prepared for the weather swings by adding these 4 pieces to your wardrobe Read more.
Valentine’s Day Looks for You and Your Love
When it comes to outfits for Valentine’s Day, there are some very easy guidelines to follow for both men and women. Let’s start with the ladies. The best way for you to craft an outfit for this romantic holiday is to ask yourself which would you rather feel: sexy, sophisticated or feminine? As a woman, […]
DIY ReFashion: Jacket with Sweater Arms and Back Ruffle
Finding unique clothing with fashion details for back to school can get pricey. While shopping for my 12 year old niece, I wanted to get her something that appealed to her sporty, yet artistic style. I came across this beautiful blue jacket for $5.99 at Goodwill of Orange County and fell in love with the large collar and the bright color. The rest of it was a little ho-hum, so my imagination started running when my fingers ran across this gray cable knit sweater that was also $5.99. What a deal! It was so soft and I immediately knew I could combine the two pieces together somehow to make something as one-of-a-kind as my niece. Here is how I did it… Read more.
DIY ReFashion: Fringed Boots
Getting ready for the fall fashion season is a fun experience. Boots are one staple for the upcoming cooler weather. Check out this step-by-step guide to refashion these $8.99 cream ankle boots to give them a different look. ReFashioning is a good way to show your unique style and personality at a great price… Read more.
Upcycled Glass Vases
If you are anything like me, I have a love for home decor that has a high price tag. On a recent shopping trip, I was browsing in a home store in the mall for a client when I fell in love with some stoneware vases that ranged from $39-$49 each. Of course, to create the look I wanted in my master bedroom, I wanted a cluster of three which would have cost me upwards of $140. Here’s how to get your own decor for a fraction of that cost… Read more.
DIY Shoe Storage Ottoman
Having enough organized storage in a dorm room or child’s room always seems to be at a minimum. With limited space, things need to do double duty. I saw a large ottoman in a high end retail store with built in pockets to house shoes and I thought that was so ingenious. The price on it though was a little more than what I wanted to pay so when I purchased this ottoman for only $19.99 at Goodwill of Orange County for a TV Room Makeover, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to transform it into a Shoe Storage Ottoman for a fraction of the cost. Here is how I did it! … Read more.
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