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Fall for Fashion with these Thrifty Autumn Picks

By Tianna Edwards

There is nothing quite like the thrill of thrift shopping!

 

Searching for hidden gems and finding nostalgia in a pile of cozy sweaters. The best part of shopping vintage and thrift finds is that it’s a beautiful eco-friendly way to reduce landfills and support the community. Now that we are in the middle of a season change it’s a perfect time to refresh the wardrobe in a sustainable way and downtown Kingston is the perfect place to fill your sartorial void! I checked in with owners of consignment shops, ClosettCandyy, Montreal Street Collective and Moxie and Mine to see how they can help you build your fall wardrobe with thrifted finds:

ClosettCandyy’s Consigment Shop  

Jesse Whale of ClosettCandyy’s Consigment Shop has curated a very femme a fresh look to shine in this fall season. These are her picks:

  • "Classic white blouse in a vintage and elevated style that can be worn and layered multiple ways”
  • “Lightweight cardigan style fuzzy jacket in a beautiful fall colour that adds interest to every outfit
  • Vintage plaid knife pleat skirt - speaks for itself!”
  • “A tall black leather boot with interesting detail”
  • “Vintage black textured crossbody purse to top it all off”

Shop the full look and find more items at her shop at 94 Brock Street.

The whole look
Lightweight cardigan style fuzzy jacket
Textured crossbody purse
Vintage plaid knife pleat skirt

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Montreal Street Collective

Vanessa Martin of Montreal Street Collective is leaning warm and cozy for those crisp autumn walks - here are her picks!:

  •  Montreal Street Collective picks:
  • Sherpa coats
  • Grandpa sweaters

These cozy items and items like these can be found at her shop at 39 Montreal Street.   

Sherpa coat
 Grandpa sweaters

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Thrifty Girl X Moxie & Mine Boutique

Kendra Allen, owner of Moxie & Mine Boutique, gives us a polished yet casual wear while picking fresh apples and strolling through pumpkin patches.

Here are her picks:

  • Moxie & Mine Suede Vintage Trench in Rose ...........................................................$85
  • Moxie & Mine Urban Outfitters Knit Sweater Dress ................................................$48
  • Thrifty Girl 90s Vintage Denim Maxi ...........................................................................$70
  • Thrifty Girl Vintage Scarf ..............................................................................................$15
  • Sweet Butterfly Co Handmade Clay Earrings ............................................................$25
  •  The Crown Co Eco-Friendly Claw Clip.........................................................................$8

Find all these cute and cozy fall items available at Thrifty Girl X Moxie & Mine Boutique at 95 Clarence Street.

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Tianna Edwards

Tianna is a wife and mom of two young kids with a day job as an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Coordinator at Queen's. She takes pride in living in Kingston and loves celebrating all things local (mostly food related!) through her blog, Keep up with Kingston. Follow Tianna's blog for more local food, culture and shop inspo. Get the latest from her over on instagram.


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