HOW TO Re-Fresh Your Spring Wardrobe at Deseret Industries In Las Vegas

Do you know what time it is? It's about that time to rearrange your closets to make way for Spring fashions. So, Edwina and I decided after going through our own closets, we needed a couple "new" items to spruce up our our current gear- Thrifters Anonymous Style.

So we decided to head over to one of our favorite thrift stores, Deseret Industries (located on Craig & Allen), to find some new pieces for the low low. But before we can walk in, we have a routine that keeps us on track.  We have to get inspired! Trust us when we say it is so necessary before you walk in, especially if you are new to thrifting. 

Check out Part 1, 2, 3 and Part 4 of our trip! Make sure you are subscribed for more styling of our latest pieces, a special announcement and Giveaway Winners!

So what we did this particular trip was check out photos from recent high end designer Spring Runways  released just in the parking lot on our smart phones. You can check out our Pinterest Board HERE! Surprisingly we find that this technique works well to quickly inspire and keep you focused. The best part is that most of the looks and colors stay fresh on the brain. And it helps to inspire ideas with your current wardrobe and possible DIY ideas as well!
So, here is a break down of how we handle each thrift store hunt, in this particular order:

STEP 1: Scour fashion and beauty magazines (new or old), social media, and Pinterest for anything that inspires you right away. Whether it is from 2016 spring runways or 2010....the good news is it doesn't matter! The key is  just finding anything that inspires you! Look at it before you go, tear it out of the magazine, take a picture of it, or pin it.

• Here is an idea of what we stuck out to us when checking out fashions for 2016:A twist on our favorite spring colors: expanding of the bold shades typical of spring 
•  The huge color palette of tangerine, thick stripes, cut outs on different areas of sweaters, nautical vibes, and lingerie inspired "pajama chic", and new twists on our favorite trend- athleisure wear.
• We also were drawn to:exposed backs, shoulders, fringe on everything! Chokers, chunky jewelry non-traditional necklines

STEP 2: Next, if you see something that inspires you, GRAB it! You have to get in the habit of simply throwing everything you love initially into the cart and analyze it later! Because it will not be there if you circle back for it. 

• Deseret Industries is COLOR CODED...so you have no excuses to step outside your box. Even though it's easy to be drawn to  black, white, and grey pieces, try to grab those colors you never thought you can wear! 
• The thrift store has no judgement! Be a little adventurous! And remember no one will know and you are bound to find a great deal. 

STEP 3: Lastly, you must try on ALL the items you have thrown in the cart.  The key is to try and visualize how you can add this to your current staples you already own. 

Here are some tips we found on this trip:

• Light layers- whether it is a light vintage blazer or a fun button down you can wear with jeans and a t-shirt, or thrown it over a vintage dress
• You can even DIY to create that runway inspired looks ( some alterations are very affordable or check YouTube for DIY ideas
• Belts around the neck is a fun twist on the choker trend 
• Sequin vests are the easiest way to wake up an outfit
• And don't forget about bold colors with neutrals!
• SO many vintage items as well!

The most important thing to remember is it is about being inspired and wearing what you love and feel good in. Don't pay attention to the size or even the brand! Try to step outside your norm, and go for fun colors, fun shapes, different textiles or, simply something unique. Desert Industries is filled with treasures. And vintage goodies.  All you need your best friend, a cart, and an open mind!

Here is a quick snapshot of all the pieces that we each found and tried on! We had so much fun make sure you check out the video to see how we feel about each piece!!! 

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BRUNCH IT UP MEET UP, Pop Up benefiting Shade Tree of Las Vegas!

Thrifters Anonymous has a special announcement we've been waiting to tell you. 

Edwina and I will be hosting an upcoming Brunch it Up event here in Las Vegas on May 1st, 2016.  We will be enjoying Mimosas, brunch, and an amazing pop up shop, Harper Trends, all for a good cause. We are even going to be raffling off 5 #ThriftersAnonymous Starter KIT ThriftBOXES If you don't know what that is then you late...just kidding...go check out our videos to see HERE!

EVENT INFORMATION

• The event begins at 11am to 3pm at the Heartstone Kitchen and Cellar, located at the Red Rock Hotel Casino
• Tickets are FREE
• First 25 ladies to RSVP will get free bottomless mimosas
• Please RSVP within the following link: http://bit.ly/Brunch-It-Up-For-A-Cause 
• The pop-up shop will be in the lounge area of the restaurant with items up to 60% off. There will be a couple other pop up shops there too! 
• After the the event everyone can use use CODE: TAAPPROVED for 25% off when shopping online at www.shopharpertrends.com. 

We would love to see what you got by tagging @HarperTrends and @TAApproved on Instagram and @TAAPPROVEDTWEET on Twitter!

So we know you are wondering what this special occasion is that will be bringing us together? Well we're happy to be able to help to raise proceeds for the Shade Tree here in Las Vegas.  

Here is a little information about the organization and the venue:

The Shade Tree is an Organization that assists with family instability, joblessness, domestic violence, homelessness – common social problems that are all around us. When you walk down the street, stop, and chances are you will see someone who is experiencing one of these challenges. A mom who has lost her job and is struggling to feed the family. Sisters. Brothers. Friends. Someone you may know is struggling in silence. 

The Hearthstone Kitchen and Cellar is a Stylishly rustic American eatery serving charcuterie, flatbreads & inventive comfort foods. It's a popular spot for dinner that has a cool romantic feel and has some of the best beers in town! We can not wait to try it out!

HarperTrends is an online boutique hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada. We love her motto and mission which lends true to what Edwina & I constantly tell ourselves! It is about being confident in who you are and wearing what inspires you most! 

So are you ready to hang out, shop, drink, and dine with proceeds going to Shade Tree? Well we are excited to meet up, have some fun, all while we help those in our community that need assistance with issues that occur more than we realize. 

In case you want to get a little feel of the upcoming event, check out an event we attended where we first became exposed to Harper Trends. You can see how easy it is to get sucked in that hot clothes rack of goodies and it helps a good cause. 

                       Thrifters Anonymous YouTube: http://youtu.be/A4YgjHnPg3Q

We can't wait to meet up with all of you!! Thank you for your RSVP! See you soon!