Lifer

LIFER:
I suspect that I will be one. A slave to fashion, addict to thrift. I just love clothes, jewelry, and all things ornamental. And I refuse to buy them new or pay top dollar for them. Virtually everything in my closet is secondhand and if it wasn't secondhand, it was clearance, a gift, or free. There are very few items I'll buy new (yes, undergarments and beauty/food products are in this category, and usually a decent pair of fall boots) but I make a conscious effort to thrift everything else in my life--including furniture, appliances, cars, and everything else you can think of.

MY MOTTO: THRIFTED, GIFTED OR FREE!
I started this blog in 2011 mainly for myself (a type "A" personality that doesn't need even ONE more creative project on the back-burner). I suppose that categorizing and highlighting all of my great thrifting finds and outfit combos was just the perfect compulsive cherry on top of an already delicious hoarding fantasy. :)

It was easy to fall in love with "Thrift Trick" because I adore fashion and vintage life; I'm completely obsessed with photography, fashion shows, thrifting and finding great deals on edgy, colorful, quirky and vintage clothes and household items. It isn't just about being cheap...for me, it's a continual effort at conservation. 

REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT: CONSUME LESS. BUY SECONDHAND!

Something magical happened along the way, though. As a woman in her early thirties who was STILL struggling with body image and a transforming lifestyle (one that was struggling to become more healthy and active), taking pictures and talking about image began to help me heal. What began as a casual thrifting blog and pictures of my antique dress form, Kay, wearing my outfits metamorphosed into a serious project for me, and one that put me in front of the camera, unable to run away from all of my insecurities.

LOVE YOURSELF and TREAT YOURSELF WELL.
Since then, putting health and positive body image into the forefront in addition to the vintage, thrifted and fashion coverage has been of utmost importance for me. My hope is to bring fun tidbits of style, inspiration, vintage living and, most importantly, HAPPY AND HEALTHY living to you.

Thank you so much for reading--see you on the blog in the comment section, on Facebook, on Pinterest, and--of course--at the thrift store!

--Chantal