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Is ThredUP legit? (try on thrift haul)

August 31, 2023 by CORINNA HENDERSON

I love how accessible thrift shopping has become. No longer does one need to live near the “good” thrift stores. Wanting to fill out my wardrobe, I recently took the plunge and placed a ThredUP order. I’ve bought used clothing online and in person before and have no reservations with it. In fact, I love shopping secondhand fashion. I’ve never used ThredUP before though and so I asked myself, is ThredUP legit?

Photo by Irina Iriser

Try ThredUP and claim 45% off and free shipping on your first order by using my special link. Good for a limited time only!

There’s a lot to like about shopping with ThredUP. I find it useful that sizing can be saved to your profile. This makes it easier to browse clothing without having to change filters for every search. Furthermore, You can save sizing for everything from letter sizes, number sizes, waist, shoe size and petite and tall options to auto apply to results. The filters are great too. Being able to focus on specific styles, cuts, etc. is really useful when there’s so much to look at. Additionally, If the facts behind your sustainability are of interest, there’s an option to view your eco-impact, too.

My reasons for placing an order

  • To try different brands
  • To try different fabrics
  • To add basics to wardrobe
  • To reduce my consumption of new

Is ThredUP Legit?

All in all, everything went smoothly. Shipping takes a bit longer, especially if you buy from multiple warehouses. They’ll ship items to the closest warehouse and then ship it to you. That process can take about a week or two before it’s at your home.

Packaging is minimal and recyclable, bonus appreciation there.

The clothes themselves can vary in condition. Always check the description to see if anything is noted. I had one item come with a mark on it and customer service refunded the item without question.

There’s always a lot of good promo codes going on. Right now you can get 45% off and free shipping if you use my special secondhand month link.

Minimum order for free shipping is a little higher than what I’m used to. But, that’s better than no free shipping.

I’m satisfied.

Photo by Dapo Abideen

I hope more people will try second hand and thrift clothing. In person shopping is always peak sustainability. Less transportation costs and emissions and keeping money in the local economy, of course are great. There’s loads of great reasons to support online platforms, too. Anyways, I love it I love it I love it.

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Celebrating Pride Month With LGBT Businesses

June 30, 2023 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Part of mindful consumerism, for me at least, is intentionally seeking out companies founded and owned by marginalized communities. Heritage and pride months are the perfect reminder to seek out alternative sources for goods and services. Join me in celebrating pride month with LGBT businesses below.

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Steel Gift Ideas For 11th Anniversary

July 9, 2022 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Coming up on my own 11th anniversary, I’ve been looking into what the theme for the year is and I found it was “Steel.” Browsing steel gift guides returned a lot of ideas that I am just not into. So I curated my own. These steel gift ideas are genuinely awesome gifts for anyone in general. But these steel gift ideas for 11th anniversary are especially great gifts for your special partner!

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Sustainably furnish a home

May 21, 2022 by CORINNA HENDERSON

There are so many different ways of reducing our impact on the planet. And all of them are valid. Furniture seems to be one of those polarizing things. Some people love to buy second hand furniture. There’s the thrill of the bargain. The thrill of the hunt for treasure. Best of all though, it’s the way to most sustainably furnish a home.

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How to be earth friendly all year

May 17, 2022 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Whenever Earth Day rolls around, I like to reflect on what changes I’ve made and what changes I’d like to make. I consider if I’ve stuck with it and how easily it integrates into life as it usually runs. I’ve found many items that are second nature. I don’t even think about them or remember them right away. Those are the perfect changes. If I can do it, so could others. So today I wanted to share how to be earth friendly all year.

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Master List of Women Owned Products

March 29, 2022 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels

In honor of Women’s History Month, I have been searching through everything I own and don’t yet own that are owned by women. I love that I get to exist in a time where women can do these things. And they do these things exemplary. Making history, right here, right now. I need everything on this master list of women owned products.

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My name is Corinna and I'm a Gemini. Enamored with the architecture and textiles of South Asia. Lover of incense, the color teal and thrifting. Supporter of small businesses and fair trade. Self proclaimed crazy plant lady. Aiming to live a more natural, vegan life day by day. I read, hike and drink coffee in my spare time. I have 2 cats, a dog and a 4 year old.

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