Stepping into a thrift store is like being thrust into a fluorescent-lit forest of mixed clothing patterns. It’s totally possible to get some items you want without waiting for months or spending a lot of money—you just have to be a little more creative about it. Henna is a cost-effective, natural, and beautiful way to dye your hair. Summer is officially over, and winter is on its way–which, sadly, means it’s time to change fashions. Each year when the summer rolls in, people start rolling out tables and blankets on their lawns to sell unwanted possessions for cheap. If you start looking at clothes not as they are, but as what they COULD BE, you’ll soon realize there are all sorts of ways to adapt them to your preferences.
How to become a pro at thrift-store shopping
Smart ways to save
Dyeing your hair with henna
Winter splurges and saves
Yard sale like a pro
DIY ways to customize your clothing
Erica Motter 