shopping

From brick and mortar to e-commerce, the way we shop is changing. Discover what it means to be a shopper and consumer today.

Sustainable Shopping. Top Story - December 2018.
I can vividly remember visiting my older cousins when I was a child and getting ecstatic when I walked through the door and saw three gigantic garbage bags filled with clothes for me to try on and shop "for free." There would be college t-shirts that made me feel like a grown up and there would be nice dresses that I knew I would never wear, but they would look good in my closet when my friends came over to play.
By Ashley Dean7 years ago in Styled
17 Cute and Affordable Bags on Amazon You Can Buy
A love of handbags can be an expensive affair, but cute bags don't have to come at a costly price, nor do you have to spend hours combing discounts and thrift stores to find the right bag for your look. You can get a huge variety of cute and affordable bags on Amazon, with options to suit any kind of outing, outfit, size need, and style. From cute and quirky to elegant and classic to all-purpose tote bags, low prices and quick delivery can get you just what you need (or want) in a new handbag. Or two. Or three...
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Styled
11 Best Sensory Jewelry Gifts
Do you have someone in your life who has autism, ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorder? Are you hoping to find them the perfect gift? As an autistic adult who also has ADHD, and as a sensory seeker, I can help you find the best gifts for everyone on your list. In this article, we'll talk about jewelry items that double as sensory items or fidget tools.
By Angel Mann7 years ago in Styled
Autumn and Winter Comfy Must Haves
So this year's autumn fashion has given us some brilliant new styles that will help us to keep warm. Haven’t seen them yet? Girl, I’ve got you. I’m going to mainly focus on this seasons main staples in jumpers and cardigans, and the styles that I am a fan of.
By Letitia-leigh7 years ago in Styled
One Color Fashion
There are so many fashion trends out in the world—they're even bringing back the old 90s outfits, which I'm not mad about. There are lot of people out in the world that stick with what they like, they don't want to go beyond the horizon and find something new, which is totally okay because I'm one of those people. I feel most comfortable wearing black. Anything that is black, I love. This color to me is embracing and bad ass. The color black can work with any color as well, it is so easy to find clothes to wear when you have black. Black is one of my favorite colors, I have a lot of black clothing. Black clothing can be trendy too, you just have to know how to wear it and how to rock it. It's what looks good on me and makes me feel confident. Everyone has their own fashion trend, if they like what their wearing and feel good then who are you to judge. One of my favorite "going out" outfits is wearing leather. Leather leggings and leather crop top, following with a small leather jacket hanging off one shoulder. Also wearing open toed black heals. Now that's a look! Black is very appealing, t's suppose to be sexy. Black clothing is everywhere, it is not hard to find black clothes. I know some colors are hard to find, like that really mustard yellow color. Black is easy, it can be paired with anything. You will always have a hot new look when you got black. When you have the right top, shoes, and right attitude, it pulls the whole black look together and makes you one attractive human being. So if you are looking for a change with your black clothing, I have some outfit ideas that could help you look even more fabulous.
By Amber may7 years ago in Styled
How To Look Designer on a Budget
Being a college student, I'm as stereotypical as they come - broke as hell. But even before pursuing my higher education (*sarcastic hair flip*), I have always pinched pennies. Growing up with money on my mind but also a massive love of fashion, I had to learn how to make a dollar go a long way. There are a few things that I’ve found over the years that I believe might be worth sharing.
By Kaleigh7 years ago in Styled
Barbie on a Budget
In a world with 7 billion people, we all seek our own identity. Brands are now able to market and research fashion in order to set trends and make bold statements. With so many brands accumulating and surfacing every corner, it is hard to find one that meets your needs. To add to your worries, budget, location, and quality impact your shopping experience. It is hard to deny the universal truth that we live in a capitalist consumer-driven economy. Our society emphasizes and judges individuals through the way one identifies oneself through fashion; thus, making the cost of confidence expensive. However, there is a solution to the stress of shopping. For this reason, I must ask, do you crave to have a perfect style that everyone desires? Well, what’s stopping you! Money is no longer a worry knowing a few online shops and hacks you could apply to your wardrobe.
By Karen Gosal7 years ago in Styled
Thrift Shopping 101
My friends and family know not to even ask, "Where'd you get your outfit?" because my answer is always... the thrift store! Just know that 99% of the time, I'm wearing at least one piece of thrifted clothing or accessory. I get asked all the time how I snag good finds, so I put together a list of tips that I follow in order to add some cute/cheap clothes to my wardrobe and my eBay page!
By Melanie Hower7 years ago in Styled
The Art of Thrift-Shopping. Top Story - October 2018.
Patience, Patience, Patience The first tip I can give is to go into your thrifting adventure with an open mind, and with the patience of a zen Buddha. Thrifting has a lot of misses, many more misses than hits if we are being honest. You probably won't find that amazing pair of Miu Miu heels in your size at the first Goodwill you step into. You probably won't find any Miu Miu at any Goodwill, like, ever. That being said once in a while you will find that "I can't believe this is $12.00" hidden treasure, and it will make everything worth it.
By Andres Marin7 years ago in Styled
The Problem with Posh
Even though Poshmark has gone far beyond what any other fashion app has succeeded in doing as both a thrift app as well as wholesale distribution, there are some unmistakable discrepancies that I’ve noticed as both buyer and seller. I’m not dedicating this entire blog to bashing the platform, of course, because like I said, it’s a very unique and even addictive app. If you’ve not opted to boycott the fashion app yet and still deciding whether or not to give it spin, I should probably tell you… there’s a problem with Posh.
By Kristen Bingel7 years ago in Styled
Fall Must-Haves
Fall is officially here, which means it's time to add a little spice into your wardrobe and life. For me, fall usually means bonfires, hoodies, sweaters, leaves, rain, thunderstorms, Halloween, and much colder temperatures, however, this is my first fall that I will not be experiencing many of these seasonal aspects that help to make it the greatest time of the year. Fall has always been my favorite season specifically because of the many different commodities I have listed above. I am originally from the Midwest (Chicago) went to college at UMichigan but have since relocated to Los Angeles. From what I have seen thus far, fall is a little different here on the West Coast (It's September 26th and it's 94 degrees outside right now, which would be unheard of if I was back in the Midwest). I am trying to adjust but I must admit that I am missing those chillier days and the breathtaking colors of the changing leaves. Nevertheless, I will persist. Here are a few items that I am loving as I transition from a Midwest fall to a West Coast fall:
By Ashley Zych7 years ago in Styled
10 Stores Every Curvy Girl Will Love
The fashion industry has historically catered most significantly to a very limited and unrealistic set of sizes and proportions, often leaving curvy women with tragically few options. Luckily, women everywhere have begun making their voices heard, and dedicated themselves to giving women of all shapes and sizes the ability to develop and express their own sense of fashion. Here are some of the wonderful stores every curvy girl will love that understand that high fashion does not belong exclusively to size 2s.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Styled