Lost Sock Thrift Fahion

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. 

I believe in my own "Lost Sock" philosophy. 

This is where you use you imagination and creativity to find things that seem "trash" to the world.

From the eyes of an imaginative child, you can seek for "treasure" in things discarded. 

I believe it so much, I wrote a book about it called, "The Lost Sock". 

There's more to it than that though...

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.

Summer 2026

DIY betty Boop studded T

Winter/Spring 2026

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. 

VLOGS

Lost Sock LIfe Thrift Adventure

Small Town Thrifting in July

Thrifting in Lindale, TX

Thrifting on my Lunch Break

Snow Day Thrifting

Thrifted Closet Clean Out

Thrifted Bad Swag

My Top 10 Favorite Thrift Vlogers on YouTube:

*Laundry Chat with Molloy

Ally Purugganan

Tory Midkiff

Lilian Kay

Twinelle

Marita Joyce

Siena Filippi

Amanda Symonds

Nikkii Rutherford

Anna Green

Ryanne Darr

Lisa Mae

Jo DedesAesthetic

Rebecca Woods

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.

Pinterest Board for Fashion

Read more here...

THE ART OF SMART THRIFTING

 

Power of Music

Isn't it so cool what music can do to your emotions? 

It can motivate you, change your spirit, make you fall in love, make you feel understood, and make you feel alive. 

Even the most monotonous chore can be so much bearable with music. 

Collisions 3:16 "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, 

singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

Ephesians 5:19

"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord.”

James 5:13

"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.”

Psalm 150

"Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord

 

1Samuel 16:23  Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would go away.

 

Self Control

You have control to be who you want to be. 

The answer is in AcTiON! 

Have self control. You can control where you go,

 what you say, who you are with, what you eat,

 what you drink, what you read, what you watch! 

If the spirit of God is in you, 

You have access to self-control. 

Pray & believe. 

Galatians 5:22–24

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 

 

Look for the Beauty in your season

My Quote for the Day

If you are wise and strong; 

encourage others, inspire others, grow others. 

I knew bullies as strong and powerful people when I was little. They were the popular kids that everyone was mysteriously attracted to. There was something about them that they were born with that made them leaders. 

But they were not wise. People that followed them were even more foolish. 

I knew people that were weak and powerless. Nobody wanted to sit with them or be seen with them. but they were wise.

Imagine a wise and strong person. 

Imagine what they could do.  

Beautiful day in Mineola for a walk!!! I like to look for pretty things while I’m walking. It was harder today than a month ago when the colors were everywhere! Seasons don’t last long. Soak them up while you are in them. Find the beauty there before it’s gone. Some seasons are harder to find beauty in, but it’s always there. 

Challenge: Go for a walk today. Enjoy the season. Look for beautiful stuff. Take a photo and share it with me. 😄

 

Jesus is my True Love

The Tattoo I Designed 

Size Imagined: 

 4 inches tall, 5 inches wide on upper left outer arm. 

Sailor, Classic American style:

My Pinterest board: 

 Colors needed - bold black lines, white highlights, yellow, robins egg blue, red. Blended to make greens and neutrals. 

Symbols

Heart- passion, relation, center 

moth- all physical will crumble, 

weakness of human love, earth is temporary

yellow rose- beauty, growth, strength, 

fragrance of worship,  Texas 

Jesus banner ribbon- never going back, true love, unashamed

Jonah and the Whale

Are you running from God?

Are you too busy with your own life 

to wonder if it is what God wants? 

Are you avoiding another path because it doesn't sound easy?

We run around like hamsters on a wheel going and going, but where?

Is what we are doing really making us better and stronger people? 

Is it something that will last? 

God has something everlasting that will give you s strength and peace. 

It may require you to go a different direction. 

It may require you to slow down, be quiet and listen. 

I know that's inconvenient at times, but in the end it is what's best. 

We are in quarantine now. No more excuses. Sit. Be Still. Listen. 

What do you hear? Your own conscious? 

Say His name, yes... that name... "Jesus". 

The world seems to cringe at the sound of it. 

Just try saying it. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. 

Be still, listen, hear, trust... and obey. Yes, obey. 

This is where you may squirm away. 

If you want to squirm, read the story of Jonah. 

He squirmed. He loved God. 

He was willing to DIE for Him. He offered over and over to die for Him. 

But when asked to LIVE for God, He squirmed. He ran and tried to hide. 

God loved Noah enough to grab him and sweep him away to solitude so that he had no choice but to listen. Has that happened to you? Maybe God is trying to sweep you away to talk to you. 

Quit squirming like a toddler worm and listen. Be still. Your life depends on it. 

Your life can have purpose. You can have a great commission. 

You can have everlasting treasures beyond the reach of rust, moths and thieves (Matthew 6:19-20).