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REASONS I THRIFT,

1. MY MOMMY DID.

From the pages of SUPERTAB, my autobiographical comic

Thrifting has become a part of my lifestyle because it was part of my mom's. 

Although I was embarrassed about her thrifty lifestyle during childhood, 

I began to claim it in high school.

2. IT'S SPIRITUAL

Okay, before you roll your eyes and scroll past this one, hear me out. 

I LOVE FASHION!

But it is NOT my first love.

I love God more. 

It is hard for me to not get carried away with vanity and earthly consumption.

I want more more more! That is my earthly desire and it will never be totally fulfilled with whatever I purchase. I do this thing where I obsess over a piece of clothing that I want. It consumes my mind until I consume it! I think it will make me cool and happy forever. So, I buy it!

A year later, It did not do as i thought it would and i haven't worn it in months. 

Isn't that life? To be hungry for more STUFF all the time?

We desire to consume and our appetite is insatiable. 

His Word says... 

Matthew 6:25-34
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life... about your body, what you will wear. Is not life and the body more important than clothes?  ...And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ... ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has

enough trouble of its own.

'The grass withers, the flower fades,

Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it;
Surely the people are grass.The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever.”

Isaiah 40:7-8

I know that everything I possess there physically will eventually wither away and waste. 

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Matthew 6:19-21

When I find myself obsessing about clothes, i take a step back. I change my perspective and look at what I DO HAVE instead of wanting more. I shop my closet, get rid of things that don't work anymore for me. 

I thank God for all the beautiful clothes I own, give back to the store what I no longer need, and support them when I need more.

Matthew 6:33 Seek God first, He will give you your desires.

Phillipians 4:11-12- learn to be content and tankful in all circumstances.

Hebrew 13:5- Do not love money, be content. God is always there. 

1 Timothy 6:6-8 be content with clothes and food. You will leave here with nothing.

If I do find myself REALLY wanting something, I pray that God will make it happen while thrifting. You know it is a HUNT when you go there, so I just believe I will receive if He wants me to have it. 

If I do find it, I THANK GOD for putting it there!

Just like a parent likes to buy things for their children, God likes to give us things we want.

Mathew 7:11 "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" 

James 1:7 "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

3. LOW COMMITMENT

When it comes to making decisions, I am pretty indecisive. 

I annoy myself with it. So, If i really want something, I pray and think about it. 

4. SELF EXPRESSION

My Style, Tabby Style

As an ARTIST, I feel the need to express myself always.

I am a visual person.

If I had to define my style, it would be eclectic.

It is a mix of bohemian, artsy, retro, 70's, collegiate, nautical (sailor/pirate), grandma chic.

I enjoy mixing and matching textures and patterns, like polka dot and plaid.

I also like juxtaposition of fancy and casual, like heels and a t-shirt or tennis shoes and a blazer.

I dress the way I feel inside and at times dress the way I want to feel.

For example, if I am feeling weak, but want to appear strong, I will dress is something

sharp, classy, and professional even though I do not feel it.  It is like armor to psyche myself out.

This song, "Doing ME" by Ray BLK expresses how I feel about clothing.

Listen...

Although I can sorta define my style, it

Changes over the Years.

I like to document days when I feel good about my style.

2025(above)

2022-23 (above)

2012 (above)

Looking back, Lots of these clothes I do not even own anymore 

because I would never want to wear that outfit again. 

At the time, it was "ME", but the fun thing is, we grow and change.

Thrifting makes it easy to rotate your wardrobe without feeling guilty. 

One of the only thrift vlogs I made from Mineola shops.

I am inspired to do many more, but fear the cringe of myself.

My Favorite Thrift Vlogers on YouTube:

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Fashion Icons & Inspiration

Iris Apfel for her colorful, playful, youthful, independent, artisitc style.

She is infinite in her Fashion Wisdom. 

Denises Huxtable from "Different World"

Ms. Hannigan from original "Annie" movie.

Fur, lace, robes, jeweltones.

Doris, from "Hello, My Name is Doris"

I love anything 70's! 

Mostly because of the shapes and colors of the Era.

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THE ART OF SMART THRIFTING