NYE into the NEW YEAR
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

NYE into the NEW YEAR

The confetti’s been swept up, the group chats have gone quiet…and now you’re giving that NYE piece a little side-eye. Like..”Too sparkly?” “Too much?” Too “one-night-only”? Or worse, “when am I ever wearing this again?”

This Secondhand Scoop is all about turning your holiday standouts into real-life fits. I hunted down resale jackpot finds with $50 as the goal price — always aiming for the best value on standout pieces. Knowing my designers (and a great deal when I see one), these are the kind of special scores that feel smart and lasting.

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SKIRTS + Winter = Style MAGIC
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

SKIRTS + Winter = Style MAGIC

Skirts + winter = a total style moment (yes, even when it’s freezing!). It’s all about layering smart and styling with intention. Think cozy knits, tights & leg warmers, knee-high boots, and a great coat to balance the look. Whether it’s a wool midi with an asymmetrical hem or a pleated maxi that moves with you, skirts in winter are not impractical! Skirts are the unexpected winter go-to, breaking up the style routine (or rut!) and bringing a fresh take to your cold-weather looks. And because I love a good find, you know I rounded up some fab designer secondhand skirts—starting at $54 :)))

Check out my latest YouTube video here on how I refresh my winter outerwear with fun skirts along with four other easy ways.

Happy secondhand scrolling!

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Everyone, Ms MOCHA MOUSSE
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

Everyone, Ms MOCHA MOUSSE

Sophisticated, unexpected & rich in character…Ms Mocha Mousse, Pantone Color of The Year 2025. How exciting (for me :)) ) This past fall & winter, I’ve been obsessed with rediscovering and styling all the brown pieces in my wardrobe. Moreover, I scored the {brown} haul of all {brown} hauls…check it here! I ❤️ U Denver thrift shops!

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It’s all about the OUTERWEAR
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It’s all about the OUTERWEAR

Whelp it’s that time of year…the unearthing of our outerwear and those dang canada goose puffers on every human including the kids. In this week’s post, a winter wonderland secondhand scoop of some of the choicest outerwear ALL UNDER $100!! And that’s everything BUT a black puffer, cause do you really want to add another black puffer to the sea of black puffers?? Enjoy!!

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Style Notes #2 : Ana Gimeno Brugada
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

Style Notes #2 : Ana Gimeno Brugada

Oh my heart can barely handle it. As a menswear lover from the tender ages of middle school, the menswear magic is real with Ana Gimeno Brugada. Hailed as 'the human being putting the freshest, most modern twists on traditional menswear'—is everything I aspire to in style. The layering, the pattern mixing, the effortless vibe, tell me if your heart is not skipping a beat y’all!

In this post, breaking down Ana Gimeno Brugada looks, the three key componenets and where to find in the secondhand space. Let’s gooooo….

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