Thrift Store Six.

Today’s post is gonna be a “most favorite finds” post.

The best place for broke bitches to shop is thrift stores. And here are my favorite picks from my thrift store finds.

Alright, first off is shoes. The pair on the left are my babies. My Jeffrey Campbell Backoffs that I bought from a Buffalo Exchange for 30 dollars. The pair on the right are a pair of velvet peep toe platforms with an ankle strap from the 70s, bought at an antique store for 10 bucks.

Last time I was in Buffalo Exchange I got this wonderful pair of high waisted shorts. They’re color blocked in black, red, yellow and green and I snatched them up for 7 dollars.

Also from Buffalo Exchange are these pair of shirts I picked up. Both are genuine. The first being a pink Wildfox Couture tee, the next being a Marc Jacobs tee from like ‘05, each for 5 dollars.

Last thing on this list from Buffalo Exchange is easily the oddest thing I own. It’s a pair of sparkly, elastic waist, rushed ankle parachute/harem pants. So fucking sweet, only 8 bucks.

These last two items are also my top closet favorites. The polka dotted button down on the left is from Goodwill for a whopping 4 dollars. It was originally long sleeved, but I just cut the sleeves off. and the bottom actually has ties on it. I feel so Minnie Mouse in it. The one on the right is a little Wrangler denim bralette I got from an antique store for 5 bucks. It’s adorable and fits a lot better than the bralettes I’ve tried.

Well, there you have it, it’s a top picks of all my thrift store finds, I hope you’ve enjoyed! Now go build your own top picks list!!

Yours Truly,
Andjelina 

No Time for Life, But Here's Some Glasses.

Hey there, bloggers!

It's your favorite foul-mouthed hippie here to say that my life is too fucking busy.

Anyway, I tried to make you an awesome how-to post,

But after my trial-and-error battle with a too-small t-shirt,
Error won.

So, now it is 8 o'clock and I have nothing.
Oh my.

Instead of leaving you empty-handed tonight,
Here's a badass idea that I can't actually show you how to do because I don't have glue.

But you'll get the picture.

(Literally.)

LACE SUNGLASSSES

You might have seen these lovely ladies wearing these fancy glasses and thought,
"Woah. I need that shit."
No?
Well, that's what I said.

So instead of spending way too much on a new set of shades,
MAKE THEM.

Here's what you need:
> Sunglasses that you think look nice on your face.

> A bit of lace

> Scissors

> Spray adhesive or some other glue-like substance.

This is so easy that you will cry.

Step one:

Cut pieces of lace that will fit over the lenses of your sunnies.
(Or you could completely cover the glasses, if you so please.)

Step two:

Depending on your adhesive,
Either put a few dots of glue on the thicker parts of the lace (that way the spots are hidden) & around the outside edge of the lenses,
Or
Spray that shit all over.
(Not too thick or you'll make a mess rather than a fashion statement.)

Step three:

Oh.. No.. That's it.
Just let 'em dry and you're good to go!

They should look a bit like so:

Ohhhh, yaahhh.
Hot.

That's all, folks!

Forever Yours,

Samantha

Online Retailers Are The Bomb

Alright so, I'm not gonna lie, I'm totally addicted to shopping online. So this post is gonna show you folks what my methods are when doing so.


Number One: Always Sign Up For The Damn Newsletter Okay so I know this is gonna sound dumb, but seriously, always put your email into the little box for newsletters on your favorite sites. You get all sorts of crazy deals and coupon codes and you'll just be saving a hell of a lot of money. Which is awesome.


Number Two: Take Advantage Of Special Offers, ONLY IF THEY ARE COST EFFECTIVE This one is tough. I know plenty of places have specials like place an order worth x and you get free shipping. Urban is the worst when it comes to this, like 10 dollars for shipping what the fuck even. Don't purposely order the x amount so you can get free shipping. Look at the rates to see how much it is beforehand, or just go back when you want x amount of things.


Number Three: Don't Buy Something Just To Have It Always buy things with the intent of wearing them multiple times with multiple things. Buy things to go with stuff you already have. Buy things that are versatile.


Now, seeing as we love you so much I'm gonna give you the best retailers online for broke bitches...
urbanoutfitters.com - I would stick to the sale section though
karmaloop.com - Sale section is the bomb, they always have awesome codes, AND if you use my rep code (andjeb) you can get some money off your order ;)
urbanog.com - I mostly use this for shoes, good lord it's amazing.
missguided.co.uk - UK Based, but they have amazing deals on adorable clothing and keep up with trends pretty well, you can change the currency on the site
asos.com - Also UK based with a currency switch option. Good lord do I love Asos. Sale section or not, all their things are priced wonderfully. The other awesome thing about Asos is they have something called the Asos Marketplace (which you can find on their site) and it's like, you can open up your own "shop" and sell and buy vintage and handmade/original pieces.
Okay I know this is gonna sound dumb but my favorite of all is ebay.com. I have had some amazing finds on ebay. Some people just want to get rid of things so you'll find some things dirt cheap on there. I bought a beautiful pair of Jeffery Campbell El Carmen shoes on there for 60 dollars. It was wonderful. It just takes some keeping up with.
Alright, well, that's the list. Happy hunting!!


Yours Truly, Andjelina 

Are Pantyhose Pants??

No.
And neither are leggings.

No matter how broke you are, leggings will never be considered pants.
Capisci??

I have too much homework to do tonight to make you a how-to or to give you tips and tricks about your buying habbits, so here is the first PLBG rant post.

You think this is cute??
Wrong-o!

Get that shit out of here.

You wouldn't run around in pantyhose, you shouldn't run around in leggings.

Unless the top you are wearing is long enough to cover your ass,
WEAR REAL PANTS.
You know, the kind with zippers and pockets and such?
The one's that are thick enough to hide your vajine from the rest of the population??
Yah, those.

No one wants to see that.
Trust me.
I wouldn't tell you lies.

Need another picture to prove it?
Here ya' go:

Fucking EW.

Oh, and by the way,
It does not matter what size you are.
So, skinny girls who think this doesn't apply to them, it does.
Really.

Please, ladies, let's put an end to this awful trend.
Myself and the rest of the world will thank you.

Forever Yours,

Samantha

Urban My Ass.

Alright. This is our first diy video.

I'm showing you how to make a sweet jacket from Urban Ourfitters (retail $60) for 12 bucks from a thrift store and things you have around the house.

Enjoy.

Yours Truly,

Andjelina 

Shopaholics Anonymous

My name is Samantha and I am addicted to shopping.

(*Hi, Samantha.*)
Unfortunately, I am a broke joke.

(*Awww! :(*)


If you are anything like me, you probably do not want to give up your addiction.
Well, I'm here for you.

I've come up with a few simple tricks to shopping on a budget.

Number one rule:

ONLY BUY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD.

(Pretty obvious, yah?)

It's an easy thing to forget when you are an addict.

A few other tips:

1. Use your shopping as a reward!
Today I bought myself some pants for finishing my midterm before the rest of the class.
(You sould probably find better reasons than being a speedy test taker.)

Maybe if you actually pass your test, or overcome a fear, or try something new, etc.

2. You do not have to be a hipster to shop at thrift stores.

The best clothes are the one's with a bit of character!
"One man's trash is another man's treasure," I always say.

Which brings me to my third tip:

3. Set a price ceiling for yourself. 

I never spend more than $30 on any one item.
(Shoes not included.)

That way, you don't have to feel bad about your purchases!
I mean, who can be upset over a $5 pair of pants?!

Plus, you'll be happier about the things you actually save to buy.

4. If you are not sure, don't buy it.

What happens when you get home and never wear it again?
Wasted cash, that's what.

Think of it this way:
If this item continues to eat at you, go back and buy it later.
If it's not there, it wasn't meant to be.

5. Remember that you don't need new things to make a new outfit.

It's called mixin' and matchin', bitches!

Those shorts don't only go with that one top and I'm SURE you have enough accessories to make that dress look completely different than it did the last time you wore it.

So to finish up here, remember these words of wisdom and maybe your shopping addiction will become less of a problem and more of a benefit.

Maybe.

Also,

"Shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist."

Forever Yours,

Samantha

I Can't Pay My Rent, But I'm Fucking Gorgeous.

Hello fashion blog world.

So I guess this is the first post. Basically, this blog is gonna be a how to guide. We're gonna show you how to be fashionable and broke. We're pretty good at it.

There will be diy posts, there will be outfits and where to buy them, there will be general ramblings and updates from us both.

Every other day, the other person posts.

The awesome thing about Samantha and I are that we have different styles.
Samantha being a dirty hippie and I looking like I dress in the dark.

However, just because we're partial to certain styles doesn't mean you won't see variety.

Well then, to wrap this up, we welcome you to Poor Little Bitch Girls.


"One big room, full of broke bitches."


Yours Truly,
Andjelina