“Sometimes if it’s not a ‘Hell, YES!’ then it’s a ‘No!’”

Adina (@bcrladinaj) is a lawyer by profession and a writer and mixed media artist by calling. She has been blogging about personal style since 2010 and is deeply committed to pursuing her interest in fashion as a form of creative self-expression through a secondhand, mostly thrifted wardrobe. Adina lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her husband and two kids, who have also been converted to the benefits and fun of thrifting.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

  • Art, fashion, home décor, and celebrating your own personal style.
  • Giving thrifted items as gifts.
  • The impact of the thrifter economy and the popularity and cool factor of secondhand.
  • Why thrift stores are the perfect place to experiment and find your own personal style!
  • The chaotic and the curated.
  • Finding items that become the foundational building blocks of your style.
  • The fun of small-town thrifting.
  • How to be a “fearless gambler” and take leaps of faith to find your personal style.