Being fashionable... without breaking the bank.

Resolution #2: Learn to love your local thrift stores! 

~The beauty of thrifting we discovered this past summer on a road trip to visit Tori's family in Carmel. We spent the entire day driving along the coast of HWY 1 and scouring different thrift stores using a hand-drawn map as a guide. This day exemplified all of the great things that can come out of thrifting regularly. 

~One positive is (obviously) the price difference. A shirt that was originally $20 has been reduced to $6. And a pair of $50 dollar jeans now hang on the rack with a price tag of $7. This is the clearest advantage to thrifting. The amount of clothing one can buy for under $20 is miraculous. Rowyn has made it a tradition to never spend more than $20 with each store visit. 

~Another bonus is the store's uncanny ability to please any shopper who walks in. In the picture above both Tori's dress and jean jacket were thrifted while my black tank top and jean vest were as well.  Tori's classic jean jacket and baby doll white dress match Rowyn's vintage jean vest and lace maxi skirt (graciously sewn by Tori's aunt). May we add the fact that this unintentionally matching happens all of the time...we secretley love it!

~Our similar sense of style allows us to match, while still incorporating our own personalities. A shopper has the capacity to tweak their style depending on what they are most comfortable wearing, and not on what is the biggest trend at the moment. 

~Lastly, thrifting is fun! It's something that requires hardly any spending and no long car rides. So call up a friend and cancel all your plans to spend the day scouring your city for all the thrift shops! You might find a few duds, but just keep looking and know that you could find THE staple item to your wardrobe somewhere in between the clothes aisles.

Have fun! 

xo,

R & T 

If you've got it, flaunt it

Resolution #1: Step outside of your comfort zone and wear something bold 

Why are women so insecure about their bodies? Though it is nearly impossible not to compare ourselves to those around us, desiring to adapt to other's characteristics, looks, and status is simply not realistic. We are individuals, and sometimes need a reminder of just what makes us unique. 

The solution to these insecurites, is confidence. Find something that makes you insecure, and make an effort to change it! There is nothing more attractive in a woman than being confident in your own skin!

Both of us are tall compared to most, and at times that can make us a little self-concious of our height. Height, for us, can be a leading factor to insecurity in our lives.We realize how silly this is now and for that reason made our resolution #1 to wear heels more often, showing off our long legs and appreciating our tall height. 

One woman who does just that is Adrienne (Tori's stepmom) who wears heels at 6'2''! If she can wear heels, anyone can! 

She's an inspiration to tall women all over, and defintely to us while we embark on this new fashion adventure!

What will you do this year to show your confidence?

xo,

R & T

(Check out others unique fashion trends at Visible Monday)

13 Ways to start the New Year off right!

It's the start of the New Year, and we all know what that means...Resolution time! Looking back on resolutions from previous years many of us find that they are monotonous, rarely changing, and sadly, rarely being achieved for more than a month's time. Nevertheless, resolutions are a great way to think about changing, and even if those changes don't last, little things will naturally change, things we may not even be conscious of. This year we decided to make our resolutions realistic and simple. That my friends is the key to success.

Over the next month or so, we will be sharing 13 of our New Year's Resolutions, because after all it is 2013! We hope that these will be inspiring, and easy to accomplish! Happy New Year everyone! Let the change begin!

xoxo,

R & T