Thrift shopping

Do you want to spice up your wardrobe without the sticker shock of Center City stores? Stop by Temple Office of Sustainability’s Pop-up Thrift, where we will be selling gently used clothing donated during last year’s residence hall move-out, Give...

Malena Martinez, owner of Malena’s Vintage Boutique, is celebrating fifteen years of environmentally sustainable business with a two-day showroom sale! Stop by on June 1st and 2nd for storewide sales, access to thousands of pieces of antique and vintage jewelry...

Recycling clothing and furniture is just as important as recycling your bottles, cans, and cardboard. Shopping at a thrift or vintage store is a great way to jazz up your home and wardrobe. For every second-hand product bought, one less...

Do you get psyched at clearance sales and scoring that final pair of shoes in your size? Unfortunately, fashionistas like us are contributing to retail’s rank as the second most polluting industry on the planet. After squirming at the thought...

We aren't kidding with the price and found all the pieces in our own city. We'll show you how with our Mission: Local Thrift Store  With the fashion trends changing from season to season, it can be hard to maintain the look when you’re on a budget. Who doesn't want top trends without the price tag? Luckily, we have a solution without burning a hole in your pocket. Whether you're searching for a 'new' piece inspired by your Grandpa's sweater or high-waisted jeans, there's no better place to shop for vintage clothes than your local thrift store. Thrift shops hold so many unknown treasures all for an unbelievable cost. In order to stay ahead of the fall trends, we took a trip over to the Salvation Army in Manayunk and scouted clothing options. Fortunately, the thrift shop is home to many wonders just waiting for a new closet home. We found an overwhelming selection of clothes in a wide range of colors and sizes. While at Salvation Army, we pulled an outfit together that can be seen at any college campus during the fall, all for under $15.00.  Find out how, after the jump!