Ep 133 | Build an Unapologetically Thrifted Sustainable Wardrobe with Kaitlin Stewart

Kaitlin Stewart, Eco-Stylist, shares her love for secondhand fashions and helps us incorporate thrifted items into our wardrobe in a way that sparks joy.

Our guest Kaitlin Stewart is a New York transplant residing in the Windy City for the past 8 years. She is an avid thrifter and eco-stylist who helps her clients build a more sustainable and budget friendly wardrobe by styling them with secondhand pieces. She believes in being a conscious consumer and an unapologetic thrifter!

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

  • How generations of inherited vintage pieces influenced Kaitlin's passion for thrift
  • The benefits of choosing thrift/consignment/resale over fast fashion, including the environmental impact
  • The difference between thrift, consignment, vintage and resale
  • Stories behind our favorite thrift store finds
  • What's in high demand at thrift stores
  • How to decide what to take to a consignment store vs. a donation drop off based on current trends, seasons, and date of purchase
  • Kaitlin's go-to shopping strategies
  • How to set boundaries while shopping consciously

Featured stores:

  • Goodwill
  • Buffalo Exchange
  • Crossroads Trading Company
  • Brown Elephant
  • Mount Sinai Resale Shop

Featured stores (online):

Kaitlin's favorite thrift shopping tip:
"Try everything on." Wear leggings and a tank to make things easy.

What sparks joy for Kaitlin:
Planning her sustainable wedding and sourcing thrift decor

Connect with Kaitlin on Instagram or Facebook or book an eco-styling session with her at windycitythrfter@gmail.com.

Gems:
"I've always thought of thrifting as treasure hunting."
"Fast fashion is the largest form of pollution."
"Fashion is cyclical, so it's all coming back."
"If it looks cool, but isn't going to work with what you already own, it's not going to serve you."

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Kaitlin Stewart.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Spark Joy, co-hosted by certified KonMari Consultants Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci. Spark Joy is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest. Made popular by Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up, the KonMari Method is a revolutionary professional organizing technique and way of life. Join us as we explore the world of KonMari and how the method impacts your home, health, wealth, family and well being. Spark Joy engages thought leaders and innovators in the KonMari universe. We share our experiences as KonMari Consultants, working with clients from all walks of life: families, empty nesting folks downsizing, young people setting up their first homes, and others. Look forward to practical tidy tips that will help you execute your own KonMari journey with ease and joy. Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast.Thanks for tuning in, and we hope your day sparks joy! NOTE: Spark Joy the podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with KonMari Media, Inc. The opinions expressed on the show's episodes represent the views of the co-hosts and guests alone, and do not represent the corporate position of KonMari Media, Inc or the KonMari consultant community.