Thrift shopping tips

Thrift shopping tips:

Thrift shopping is great for getting a bargain. Here are some tips to help you make the most of thrift shopping and looking great.

1-Make lists

List what you need to buy so you narrow your search and don't over spend.

2-Buy what you love

If you fall in love with a piece think how much use the item will give you. Putting it back can be risky as it can be sold to another. Remember it could be returned later.

3-Buy what looks good on you

Items look different on hanger than on you. So, try before you buy. Get a friends opinion or ask someone in the shop for a friendly opinion. (best not a shop worker as they just want a sale).

4-Shop Often

Different stock is put out regularly. One day you might find nothing and next week you find 3 pretty outfits. Consider thrift shopping as a fashion treasure hunt.

5-Hoarding?

Consider how the item will take up room in your home. Is there space for another [insert item here].

Do you already have 5 similar to what you are thinking of buying? Maybe swap with friends and family or sell items to make room for this new purchase.

6-Be prepared

Many stores only except cash. Look in hidden places in store like at the back or high up...never know what gem you'll find. Check for sales regularly. Also when trying on lots of clothes, wear something easy to put on and take off. A slip on dress for example with ballet flats and no fiddly buttons and belts or laces. 

7-Customize

You might see a blue plain dress you think gives you great figure but it's not exciting so add some bows or buttons (some personality to it). Make clothing shorter and use cut of fabric for matching bag or headband. Many other ways...some vintage clothes have cute patterns on so you can cut the fabric to turn into other items or for other projects. DIY your finds.

8-Location

Google where shops and markets that sell thrift style items are in your area. Look at car boot sales, markets and stores selling second hand or vintage items (even some antique shops). 

Not just look in highstreet or mall but, in quirky hidden away places. OR TRY A CHARITY SHOP.

9-If in doubt

If you are unsure if you wish to buy it then try it on if it's clothing or try to picture what you'd use it for and how many times you'd use it.

Try to picture the full outfit the new clothing will go with. Or imagine how the furniture will fit the room it will go in.

9-Check quality

Turn items inside out to see if they will last or are fraying for example. Furniture, you should check all draws and hinges to see if it is good condition. 

Look at items from all angles before you buy it. 

10-Haggle

If you're in a market or charity shop or buying a lot of items try to get lower price by using your charm and haggling. 

Retro 1950s swimwear

I know it's not really swimming season but, one can dream and always go to indoor pool.

Anyway I'm here to talk about the oh so nautical retro high rise bathing suit.They are beautiful 1950s trend that is hotting up today. They have a fun mix and match quality about them. Plus the often polkadot, stripe and floral prints are very nautical. Great for boat trips/cruises. 

You can find loads at modcloth.com, Boohoo.com, asos.com and every typical vintage store.

This trend came in big 2012 but is still hot today.Rock a bikini with a slimming high waist and maybe some beautiful button or bow details.

Buttons on the thigh draw the eye up, making legs longer and bodies thinner and more hot. 

Pair with large sunhats and bold sunglasses, wedge sandals or flipflops for a beach vibe. Basically check out the images for ideas.

Here are some people (models) wearing this trend:

 

A little Something for Everyone!

Here on our blog, Khaki Sequin, we are happy to lend a hand, give out some advice, suggest the latest fashion details, and to share the latest fashion trends with everyone! With that being said, Khaki Sequin is all about 'a little something for everyone!' That means that we have something for everyone of our followers and our visitors! Please feel free to comment and to join in on our posts! We love to hear your opinions. Also, be sure to check out the pages on the top of the blog that are Sequin and Khaki. You can find some of our latest fashionable finds with having to do with either sequin or with khaki! So, again, we welcome you into our blog with hands full fledged and in front of us ready to give you a hug or share some news with you. Don't be shy! :)

being shy..help..annoyance of life.

(my own creation ^^^right  there)

I'm sick of people who are more shy than others bring left out and often picked on. It's hard being shy and wanting to say something. However, thinking what you have to say is going to be thought of as weird or not listened too as you're quiet.

This is my way of saying try and talk to the shy person at school or work. Include them...like if you are having a party don't leave the shy one out as you think they are boring/wont join in.  They mostly need reassurance and to be excepted for themselves to feel more confident.

If you are an extrovert person you are lucky. Being introverted isn't as easy as you think.

I should know. As I am one of those quiet shy people who hide away in the corner feeling like I don't fit in as well as the others.

If you are shy....JUST TRY. Include yourself and if people dislike you for any reason many out there wont. The more you talk to others the more likely, it is one step to not being shy or as shy anymore.Don't hide in the corner or where ever you feel safe. Take a risk.

A lot of  shy people are shy because of fear of being judge or because of the negative reactions from those around them. Or the people they are put with are much louder and out talk the shyer quieter member of the group. e.g. when they do talk they're unheard or talked over. 

It puts the quieter people in a hole. Singles them out as different or often gets them forgotten. 

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SMILE have a nice day and don't reject someone because they are different. Embrace the difference.

Follow this and avoid drama.

Basically what he is saying in the quote is that shouting at someone will not help get your point across. It would only make the situation worse. However, changing the words that you use would make it much more clear to the person you are mad at or debating with. 

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Avoiding drama is all about compromise. Yes you might disagree with someone to the point they make you angry but, at times you have to agree to disagree.

If you think you are better than someone and show it then normally drama starts. It's better to be more helpful to others and not be a show off...even if you are better at sport for example or get better grades.

Insulting others wont help either. Respect others believes, actions, style/image and where they come from. You never know how hard they have life. People tend to hide a lot of themselves and past and taking the mick normally provokes argument and tension. 

Not many people do this but, trying to avoid drama you have to avoid being heavily critical about someone. 

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 Don't poke fun, criticize, insult or get angry and shout at people when you disagree/ try and get your own way. Then you are more likely to avoid a lot of drama in life. 

Even if you dislike how someone is acting you don't need to shout and get all defensive just calmly say to them not to act that way in a way that don't offend anyone. If I make sense.

How to Look Great in a Pencil Skirt

The Pencil Skirt was a hit a few years ago, but today you can still make the pencil skirt look great! Solid and bright, bold colours make the skirt one to wear today. It is quite a simple look yet it shows positivity and is just calling for some fun!

The Vibrant Pencil Skirt: 1) Cobalt Pencil Skirt, Glamorous; 2) Mint Sequin Pencil Skirt,Topshop; 3) Tomato Leather Zip Detail Skirt, Miss Selfridge; 5) Yellow Asymmetric Peplum Skirt,River Island. For more, visit: www.femside.com

Pencil skirts in vibrant colours are fun to wear! Brighten up any dull office day. Just look at those colours. How bright and fun! 

Unlike the Skater Skirt for 2014, the Pencil Skirt should be styled, 'solid with solid.' Pair a solid top with your solid skirt and add a cute clutch and necklace in addition.

These skirts are really jolly to wear and I can't wait to try one for the spring/summer season! As I figure out a shirt to pair with my skirt, maybe I will link a picture in the comments of myself and my look. So, be sure to stay tuned! 

Have any questions? Need help with anything? Be sure to comment. We would like to help you. Have something you would like to say? We love to hear positive feedback! Thanks. :) 

Advice~If 2 friends you know are fighting.

You have to be patient and think of a way that both your friends can agree to disagree. Not everyone likes the same things. Maybe try and help your friends remember how well they can get along. Life is too short to be miserable and possibly destroying friendship you've had for ages.

Sometimes people need to except their faults in self and others before they fall out.

It can be hard to not try and take a side but they are your friends and if you go for one side for the other might not like you anymore. It can be seen as childish/immature but, its the way the world works.
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If the friends are fighting over a boy/girl they both have a crush on then that is a whole other story.

You have to make them realize that they became friends because they have similar interests and the person they like/fancy is another one of the common interests.
It is perfectly natural for many people to be in love with or be a huge fan of a celebrity. Look at how many teen girls love One Direction for example.

Until one of them asks the person out, neither of them will know if the guy/girl actually fancies them at all. Your friends need to not let the crush come between what used to be a great friendship and still can be if, they come to an understanding that getting in a relationship with another isn't going to take over their life and time will be made for hanging out together.
I know the whole idea of the crush you have being taken away from you by your friend can lead to JEALOUSY. You have three options here:
1- Neither of the friends go out with the guy.
2- wait for the guy to ask either out and in mean time you can both enjoy a common interest.
3- Be happy for the one who gets with the crush. Then go find another to be your next relationship. 
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A fight/argument will finish eventually. Getting involved can sometimes make the argument go on for longer. I suggest being there for both of them and try and show them how they once were brilliant friends.
If they ask for help I think getting them to own up for their wrongs and be the bigger person before damage is done and friendship lost.
Name calling and insulting each other during a disagreement only makes the fire bigger. It's like adding another log to the fire.
I mean it will make the argument go on for longer.

In short, don't take sides, don't get involved with the facts of the argument unless you have clear evidence that one friend is wrong. Also be patient while showing your friends how they actually once got along really great. Could be by looking through old photos, reminiscing about past or going out together and trying to have a good time.  

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Hope I've helped people with this bit of writing.