"When I like the aesthetic of something and see its potential, I love using DIY techniques to bring it back to life.”

Ashley, @secondhandsavvy_ , is a children's librarian, curvy style enthusiast, and easy DIY fan who shares her best tips to shop secondhand first and always savvy. With quality in mind, she likes to thrift pieces for her home and closet that match her aesthetic AND her budget. She encourages followers to incorporate secondhand into their daily lives, no matter their size, and shares ways to make it easy and accessible. Follow Ashley over @secondhandsavvy_ to see more of her thrifty outfits and home decor projects.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

  • Tips for shopping for size inclusivity in thrift stores and online.
  • Simple DIYs to adapt clothes to fit any size.
  • From frames to clothes, finding the beauty and seeing the potential in different items.
  • Big impact with little effort!
  • Her “Spotted, Not Thrifted,” segments on her page.
  • Her favorite thrifted books and inspirational guides.
  • Making sure that things live on, whether through reselling or donating.
  • How she uses the “Like to Know It” platform.