Finding Your Good

We know you’ll chair-ish these tips and tricks for years to come. On this podcast episode, Staged for Success, three professional DC-area interior stylists and home stagers share details about the items that one MUST bring to Goodwill for optimal thrift shopping success, information on why home décor thrifting in the nation’s capital is the best of the best, and tips for styling a room using quirky, brain-teasing accent pieces.

Sweater bumps, toxic laundry detergent, the fear of mending socks, and organic cotton's dark side: In this episode, Sarah sits down with a panel of local fashion, home organization, and clothing repair experts to explore why sustainable style doesn't just apply to what we buy, it's about what we know about our favorite clothing pieces and how we take care of them so that they last the test of time.

No matter who you are or what you do, personal style is shaped by confidence-boosting clothing that you love. Tailoring can be a key tool in achieving your desired individual aesthetic.

On this episode, we're joined by Casey Sibley of Pattern Scout and Burrell Brown of StreetSmart Tailoring to discuss why thrifters especially need tailoring to transform secondhand finds into long-lasting chic wardrobe staples that will leave one feeling good, without breaking the bank. Alterations are truly worth the investment. Even if a thrift find was under $10.

Do they teach you the importance of secondhand and upcycling in fashion school? What's it like to thrift and use DIY skills while competing on Bravo's, Project Runway? Chelsea Carter, Founder/CEO at Alex Carter, is the go-to expert to answer these unique questions.

On this episode of Finding Your Good, Chelsea shares her thrift story, explores what it's like to upcycle a two-piece look for Karlie Kloss using Goodwill denim, and provides insight into fashion school's emphasis on sustainability.

A week after listening to this chat, we were able to thrift a REAL 70’s leather Gucci bag for $6! Now we know what to look for when seeking vintage designer bags at Goodwill. Alison, Jason, and Joelle dive into all things authentication, designer, and vintage. They break down how to authenticate thrifted designer fashions (both handbags and clothing), methods of dating luxury vintage pieces, and ways to value hard-to-find secondhand treasures. May this episode be your pocket designer authentication guide!

Yes, your favorite summer romper CAN be worn in the winter. It's all about styling, baby! If you're looking for inspo on ways to make summer fashion staples work for any season, or just some handy tips about thrifting at Goodwill for warm-weather pieces, join us for our first episode of Season 2! We're sitting down with five thrift pros to discuss how one can thrift for summer treasures, where to find the best of the best, and ways to compose looks that incorporate summer items year-round.

Arielle Lewis is a mega photographer to DC’s most popular style influencers. A self-taught lady boss who now photograph’s the district’s most fashionable full-time, Arielle shares her pro tips on taking pictures of street, luxe, and thrift style. She provides suggestions on everything from what patterns to consider when photographing vibrant outfits to where you should source props for desired backgrounds.

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The workplace fashion police have laws that are always changing. What colors can be worn at work? Skirts or pants? Will I be arrested for this dress? It all can be very hard to keep up with - making dressing for success difficult to navigate. But with the expertise of local fashion and lifestyle influencer, Tiffany of Policy and Fashion, we can explore the creativity and affordability of work attire and what it means to work it at work.

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How can you tell if it's vintage through a simple zipper? What are the best times to shop vintage at Goodwill? Sheena Ozzella, owner/curator of Ruby Threads Vintage, discusses starting an online vintage store, the state of vintage secondhand fashion, ways to identify vintage items through certain characteristics, and why thrift stores are to thank for her business.

About Sheena

Sheena grew up close to Buffalo,NY. There, she went to punk shows, learned how to bake her first cake, and fell in love with all things vintage.

When she's not searching for vintage, Sheena plays guitar and sings in an indie rock band and tours the world.

Sheena is the owner of Ruby Threads Vintage, an Etsy vintage store that offers items of all sizes and decades.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/the-vintage-vault/

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We want to start new creative projects and experiment with crafting, but have no idea where to begin, what to paint and how to source materials. We want to make more handmade items and gifts but are afraid to fail. To mess up.

Three makers in DC's DIY community, Tim Kime of Transformation Junkies, fashion designer Evan Ibrahim, and Elle VanDyne of CollabCreateDC join us this week to take you inside their creative minds to explore ways to find your own unique inspiration. They're providing tips on how to navigate creative process, how to find canvases at Goodwill and words of wisdom on what to do when you're not an artist but want to dabble into crafting.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/capital-city-upcyclers/

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