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Fall

Thrifty Finds: Cheap & Trendy Fall Sweaters

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Sweaters are pretty ubiquitous at thrift stores, which means lots of opportunity to find really cute styles.

With so much selection, you have to keep an eye out for quality. Look for higher end labels, quality materials (like wool and cashmere), and most importantly, minimal pilling.

But if you find a really cute sweater that’s covered with pilling, you don’t necessarily have to abandon it. Buy a pack of cheap disposable razors and gently shave off the pills, using a lint roller to pick up the debris. It’s very possible to make a sweater look almost new with a little patience.

Here are some of our latest cozy finds.

Britt’s Burgundy Cable-knit Sweater – $5 from Goodwill
Thrifted wool scarf, H&M jeans, Alfani boots, handmade station necklace
 

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Put Together: How to Transition a Piece from Summer to Fall

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If you’re like most people, then the weather isn’t the only thing that changes with the seasons. Your wardrobe does too.

Here in Northern California, Indian Summer lasts well into October sometimes (and this year into November!), so you have to be prepared to juggle hot sun one day and cool clouds the next. No separate summer & fall wardrobes here—we have to be flexible.

Here are a few pieces that we’re styling for both hot and cold weather.

 
Devon’s Plaid Shirt
$5 from Goodwill
 
Summer Look
with Old Navy skinny jeans and thrifted Ralph Lauren pumps
 
red plaid shirt

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