Valentine’s Day Shopping with Local Style Influencer, Emily Soto
I am so excited for today’s post! Back in December I partnered with Triad Goodwill to share some festive, holiday style ideas and I’m thrilled to be partnering with them again. This time, it’s all about Valentine’s Style! Heart shaped everything, pink, and flowers are my favorite… all year round. So a holiday that incorporates my favorite things is definitely worth celebrating! I love the challenge of searching for holiday items secondhand. I have been pushing myself to thrift before I buy retail when it comes to clothing for the whole family, home goods, and even gifts. Goodwill is my first stop for the holidays and everyday!
I shopped in three of my favorite local Triad Goodwill stores to find all of the Valentine’s themed goodies! You can check out my “GOODWILL VDAY” story highlight over on my Instagram account to see all of my festive finds. I found so many cute things for me, my home, and my girls! My main focus during my shopping trips was to create some Valentine’s themed outfits that would work for a date night, everyday casual, and girls night out. Goodwill did not disappoint and I’m so excited to share the looks that I was able to create with my thrift finds!
I’ve labeled these looks in date night, casual day, and girls night categories but honestly, I would wear any of them for any of these occasions. Switch up the accessories to dress any of these style up or down! But this first look will most likely be exactly what I wear for a date night this Friday! How gorgeous is this top?! I spotted it at the end of a clothing rack and scrambled to see what size it was… as I was hoping it would fit me. I was so excited to find that it was my size! I love everything about it… the flower print, the sleeves, the style. Just everything! I also found a black satin cami during this thrift trip that I ended up making work for all of my looks. It’s the perfect base layer and it was great for layering underneath this gorgeous top! I paired it with faded black denim, clogs, and my vintage bag (I also styled this one for the holidays back in December). I absolutely love how this date night look came together! That top is absolutely the star of the show. This is such a gorgeous statement piece and on a budget!
This fun look is perfect for a night out with your girls! For this look, I reused this incredible jacket that I found at Triad Goodwill in December but it felt new when I paired it with the satin cami. I love the mix of tweed and satin! The colors in this jacket make me think of Valentine’s Day. I kept the jeans (because they are so versatile) then added boots and a neutral bag to complete the look. I love finding and thrifting basics, like this black cami, to add to my wardrobe because I always get so much use out of them. I was able to wear it with three completely different looks!
I hope this post has inspired you to check out Goodwill for your next holiday (or everyday) outfit! You never know what you might discover when you shop secondhand. Have a great day and happy thrifting!
Meet Our Influencer:
Emily Soto is a local lifestyle blogger in North Carolina.
Since 2009 she has been blogging about all the things she loves, especially style & travel on her blog, With Style & Grace. Emily has a passion for sharing style and beauty inspirations on a budget!
Follow her on Instagram: @emily_soto
Read her blog here: With Style & Grace