Category Archives: fashion advice

Friends, Fashion and Fun!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by thriftshopperforpeace

Fronya’s Thrift Boutique Store in Mission BC is a social enterprise project of the Women’s Resources Society of the Fraser Valley. The store provides a training ground for women looking for work in the retail industry and proceeds from the … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Genes

Posted on December 1, 2013 by thriftshopperforpeace

I’ve often shared how much I enjoy thrift shopping with my sister and my mom. I’ve also shared my son’s penchant for finding great deals at thrift shops. Well, my nieces are also thrift-minded and my youngest niece, Alivia, has … Continue reading →

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Second Hand Sermon

Posted on December 30, 2012 by thriftshopperforpeace

I know I’ve blogged a lot about my church lately but today I have to do it again because the message was about second hand clothing. Also, my blog was referenced by the preacher and that doesn’t happen every Sunday! … Continue reading →

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Practical Proms – Meet Mike Warkentin

Posted on July 6, 2012 by thriftshopperforpeace

Mike and his family live in Oyama, BC, part of the beautiful Okanagan. When Mike graduated from high school, he chose to purchase his suit at a thrift shop – shoes and tie too. I had a chance to have … Continue reading →

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Size Matters

Posted on May 19, 2011 by thriftshopperforpeace

I read recently that Marilyn Monroe was a size 12, which made me very happy until I read this blog which debunked that myth but what was interesting to me were the facts about her weight and size changes over … Continue reading →

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To alter or not to alter, that is the question…

Posted on May 13, 2011 by thriftshopperforpeace

I bought these great Bluenote jeans at Above the Underground in Abbotsford last week.  For various reasons, this cool little thrift shop/retail training store is going to be closing on May 25th. (I’ll update this blog with a link to … Continue reading →

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