Thrift blogs to spark your creativity
With the new year approaching, are you dreaming of revamping your wardrobe or home decor? Are you scrolling through your Instagram feed, feeling creative and wanting to shake things up? If you’re anything like us, you’re also feeling the hole you’ve burned in your wallet after all that holiday shopping. Why does the most inspirational time of year also have to be the most expensive?
There is a way to update your aesthetic without your wallet completely evaporating: thrifting! Second-hand goods are a unique, fun and economical way to update your decor, wardrobe and more.
Sometimes when you’re thrifting online, it can be totally overwhelming. Scrolling through the marketplace gives you tons of options, which is great, but it can also be hard to choose the things that actually fit your style. We’ve put together a list of our favourite blogs to browse for second-hand shopping inspiration. Check out what these stylish bloggers do with their homes and wardrobes, and you may gain some inspiration that will help when scrolling the Curbza marketplace!
Apartment Therapy has been around for years, and is in the forefront when it comes to modern yet practical decor. The blog offers house tours (and apartment tours), remodeling ideas and of course, awesome DIYs. We suggest checking out the “small spaces” and “budget living” sections for creative inspiration. The smallest touches can have a big impact, and Apartment Therapy will show you how to incorporate this philosophy into your home.
ReFashionista is a blog out to change the way people think about fashion. Jillian Owens, owner of ReFashionista is a self proclaimed “eco-fashion revolutionary”. She takes clothing she finds second-hand and revamps them to create beautiful and unique new styles, and the best part about it is, she’ll show you exactly how to recreate her pieces on the blog! Check out the blog, and you may end up inspired when scrolling through the clothing section of your favourite online marketplace.
Patrice says some people call her the thrift shopping queen, and we would have to agree. Patrice is out to inspire “the woman who looks to mags and celebs for inspiration but has a real life budget.” We love it! She also started the Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, which allowed her to buy only thrifted clothing for a full year (with a $50 budget, at that!) Looking Fly on a Dime is a mega inspirational thrifting blog for the fashion lover on a budget.
Thrift Diving is a blog that aims to inspire readers to decorate, improve and maintain their home on a DIY budget. With furniture makeovers, room makeovers, crafts, upcycles and more listed as categories, you’ll be lost for hours browsing and coming up with ideas you could incorporate into your own home. All you need is a few thrifted items and some craft supplies! Let Serena from Thrift Diving guide you!
“Why throw things away when you can give them new life?” Brenda from Cozy Little House has a pretty simple philosophy, and it totally aligns with ours. Brenda shares her thrifted decor finds and inspires readers to live a more simple, streamlined life. Gain great inspiration from her cozy, adorable yet practical home!
These blogs are just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to thrift blogging. If you’re on a budget but want to switch up your style, browse these blogs and you’ll feel encouraged to become a master thrifter. Do you have any favourite thrifting blogs? Share ’em down below!