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Shave and a Haircut…Part 2
In our last episode, the hero’s trusty one-dollar vintage electric hair clipper had just bit the big one right at the onset of a DIY haircut, leaving behind some unfinished business- a mop of locks about to spin out of … Continue reading
Ethical Style: D.I.Y Clothing Mods
The Research Department (a.k.a. my brilliant and lovely wife) shipped me this article thru the ether the other day: Ethical Style: Don’t Donate Clothes, Repurpose Them – Lifestyle – GOOD. Now, I haven’t delved too deeply into the whole thrift shop-clothing-rags-overseas … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, Project, thrift
Tagged clothing, conspicuous consumption, D.I.Y., goodwill, sewing, sewing machine, shopping, style, thrift
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Frugal Fashion for the Fellows
Living decently at a low income level takes a certain attitude and skill set, both of which can take years to develop. Sadly, many folks nowadays don’t have that kind of time. Downsizing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy have upended millions of … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, Project, shopping, thrift
Tagged budget, cheap clothing, clothing, local, low-income, nouveau poor, shopping, style, thrift, thrift shops
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