You do it everyday, you don't realize you do, but you do. We all do. It's in our nature. We inherently know and decide what looks outstanding and what we appreciate. And that's when I created a place to share everything we all appreciate. Born and raised in NY currently living in Baltimore. Taking each life one day at a time. Take a look around, enjoy -Whiskey Ginger
Threadflip is my favorite place to sell any clothes or accessories that no long have a place in my closet. The site takes the online selling to a new level by creating its own social networking community.
It is as if I'm shopping with my friends. Buy and Sell, have people love your items, comment on something for more info--the online boutique is perfect!
Listing your items is incredibly easy and shipping is taken care of for you. Seven dollars is automatically added to the price you've set and once your item sells, Threadflip will send you a box and a shipping label.
Threadflip does take 20% out of the final price, but most sites do take a percentage to cover transaction fees. Cash out and receive a check or use your credits to purchase something special on the site.
Use the White Glove Service for your more valuable items and Threadflip takes care of everything for you. $18 gets you shipping to Threadflip, an appraisal for your item, photos taken if it is selected, and once it sells, you'll receive your money!
I have to say that they are amazing with customer service, so do not feel as if you cannot contact them. They are all the NICEST people.
Today, while at work at Baltimore Magazine (where I intern), I had the chance to visit South Moon Under and model some fun orange and purple outfits to show that Orioles and Raven Pride. Check it out on Baltimore Magazine's Facebook Page.
I love looking to celebrities for outfit intspiration. As we approach the end of the month, I would love to talk about BeachMint. BeachMint is the parent company of JewelMint, StyleMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMint. Each branch features a celebrity and a stylist who collaborate on a different collection each month. Each site has you take a style test in order to personalize your showroom. Plus free shipping on all of the BeachMint sites!
StyleMint, the second member of the BeachMint family, launched in July 2011. I had the opportunity to assist with the launch as I was interning at the time for the designers of the line, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. StyleMint features an exclusive t-shirt line as well as seasonal items such as scarves, sweaters and dresses. A credit is also equal to $29.99 and the items range from 1 to 3 credits and are extremely well made. The Olsen's are famous for their style and bring this to their line with ease.
Launched in November 2011, ShoeMint is influenced by Rachel Bilson (who in my opinion is a complete fashion icon), and celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez. Together with Steve Madden, they create and design trendy shoes for people with all types of style. Credits are $79.99 and each pair of shoes is equal to one credit.
HomeMint was launched this past May and is for the girl or guy who has a love for interior design. Justin Timberlake and interior designer Estee Stanley find items from around the world as well as design pillows and dinnerware for the online boutique. Members receive a discount depening on the initial cost of the item they wish to purchase.
The latest "Mint" family member is intiMint, a lingerie, loungewear and sleepwear line designed by Brooke Burke-Chavret (the winner and host of DWTS). The line features pieces for every occasion and prices vary from 1 to 4 credits (a credit is equal to $19.99).
The thing I love most about the "Mints" is when they sell mystery boxes in which you receive a number of items for a fraction of the cost. They also just started a point program!
I believe that in order to really get use out of everything that you own, you need to know what it is exactly that you own.
Jewelry organization is a prime example of that--If all of your necklaces are tangled, you wont be able to rock them and show off your style, because, jewelry can truly change an outfit or make it special.
There are a ton of ways to show off and store necklaces. I went to Target and bought two key hooks.
On one set I hung my simpler necklaces and on the other, I hung my statement or bolder necklaces.
Another way I used to keep my necklaces visible was by hanging them on pretty thumbtacks that I arranged in a pattern on the wall.
For my watches and bracelets, I have this awesoeme stand from The Container Store.
I do need another one though, because I just rediscovered all of my old watches!
For both bracelets and necklaces, you can always purchase a jewelry stand.
Little Birch Jewelry Stand- Urban Outfitters
I keep my earrings in a jewelry organzier that I bought from The Container Store as well.
I like this option because its a lot easier to try on earrings that I may want to pair with my outfit without having to take them down from one of those stands with all of the holes in them.
Acrylic Earring Organizer- The Container Store
My jewelry organizer also has a spot for rings, but after seeing wooden hands being used on Pretty Little Liars this past week, I have been searching high and low for one!
More Examples of Jewelry Organizers (Click Photo for link!):
It is always easier to check out as a guest on a website because let's face it, having a bunch of emails flood your inbox everyday can be a nuisance. Even so, signing up and making an account has its benefits.
Tobi, a members-only boutique offers "the latest fashion at amazing prices." Upon signing up, you will receive 50% off of your ENTIRE first order (come on--not much better than that!) and if you refer 5 friends, you also receive 50% off.
My favorite feature of the online boutique is that everyday you get an email showing you the new arrivals--every new arrival is 30% off for the whole day. The prices remain marked down for a few more days. Tobi sells all different styles of clothing, something for everyone. Plus shipping is free worldwide.
Tobi also acts as an interactive online boutique. It allows its members to link their accounts to their Facebooks. This feature will show your Facebook friends what you are buying and what items you are currently scoping out.
Check out Tobi, you will not be disappointed.
Look below for a few items on my wish list:
Agnes Striped Sweater in Navy and Grey ($40)
Blank Brown Fitted Vegan Leather Jacket in Brown and Black ($106)
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