How do you create an expensive-looking wardrobe on a small budget? Alyssa of With Heart and Hands shares how she spots quality clothing, chooses timeless fabrics, and makes secondhand finds her own, including $5 cashmere and $9 Ferragamo heels!

In this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Alyssa about bringing personal style into her wardrobe and home through thrifting. From styling basics and tailoring vintage clothing to repurposing teacups into candles, Alyssa shares how creativity helps her budget go further.
 

ABOUT THE GUEST
Alyssa is the creator behind With Heart and Hands, where she shares her love of thrifting,
creative reuse, affordable fashion, and DIY home decorating. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she
inspires her audience to create beautiful wardrobes and homes on a budget through
secondhand finds and simple projects. From transforming thrifted treasures into unique home decor to finding high-end designer pieces for a fraction of their retail price, Alyssa encourages everyone to embrace creativity and develop a style that feels uniquely their own.

 

SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS

  • Alyssa shares how thrifting helped her create a beautiful home and wardrobe while living on a tight budget.
  • Favorite thrift finds, including a $5.99 Ralph Lauren linen shirt and $9 Ferragamo heels.
  • Thrifting adventures around the world, from Japan and Germany to Brooklyn and Washington, D.C.
  • Simple DIY projects, from turning a thrifted teacup into a candle to giving overlooked treasures a new purpose.
  • Tips for finding quality fabrics, timeless wardrobe staples, and elevated pieces at thrift stores.
  • How Alyssa thrifts stylish maternity clothes and finds affordable options for her growing family.
  • Building an online community, staying consistent as a content creator, and plans for long-form YouTube videos.
     

 

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