thriftymango – Thrifty Mango

May 18, 2021July 15, 2021

Behind the Scenes of Blog Writing

The blog-writing process can be super fun but also a bit exhausting. I find myself having bursts of motivation that last a couple of weeks, followed by an extended period of the dreaded writer's block. I know how intimidating starting a blog can be, so I decided to write a post about writing posts. I started my blog almost two years ago but, I posted inconsistently when I first started. This was due to a lack of motivation and direction. Now that I've been blogging consistently for a year now, I know my way around a bit more. So, for my 50th blog post, I thought a look behind the scenes could be a great insight into the work that goes behind my blog and a celebration of everything I've learned while writing for the blog...

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Taking a Break

It's that chaotic time of year when university deadlines are due and Christmas shopping must be done. With four uni projects to do- three essays and a group project- and only a few weeks to complete them, I've decided to take a temporary break from the blog. After the semester is over and all my work is done, I will come back with fresh ideas and more motivation...

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

My Nail-biting Transformation

For as long as I can remember I've always bitten my nails. It was something my mum and brothers always did so I developed the nasty habit too. Mainly stemming from nerves, anxiety and even boredom, I would subconsciously bite them until they started bleeding. I always felt self-conscious about the way my hands looked, I used to curl them up so you couldn't see my fingers in school photos. I pulled the sleeves of my jumpers over my hands so you couldn't see my raggedy, short nails. I never wore rings and I couldn't wear nail polish...

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020

My Best Thrifty Finds

As some of you may already know, I love a good rummage in a secondhand shop. I love the unique nature of charity shops, every thrift shop is different each time you visit. I find it much more interesting than regular shopping as you can find retro and limited edition pieces. Now you may be wondering about some of the hidden treasures I've found while thrifting, so I've compiled some of my best secondhand finds for you...

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Be Adventurous: Boho Chic

Bohemian fashion is one of the many styles I haven't explored or experienced before. I love scrolling through boho outfit inspiration on Pinterest but I have never attempted the style for myself. Knowing very little about it and it's history, I decided to research it and explore it for the first time...

July 28, 2020

How to Become a Spectacular Secondhand Shopper

With the treatment of staff and working conditions in Boohoo's factory in Leicester being revealed recently, many people are looking for more ethical clothing companies. Shopping secondhand is also a good way to avoid fast fashion and shop ethically. You can do this in charity/thrift shops or online using websites like Depop and eBay. "Thifting" AKA secondhand shopping isn't something that people are born good at, it takes patience and practice like all things do. So here's a few tips to get you started...

July 28, 2020August 7, 2020

Learning How to Skateboard

After returning from a much-needed two-week-long trip home to see my family, my boyfriend found two secondhand cruiser skateboards on Facebook marketplace. He had mentioned to me before that he had always wanted to learn but didn't want people to see him fall over in public. So, I volunteered to learn with him so he wouldn't have to embarrass himself alone.