The Journey of Consignment from Seller to Buyer
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5 Thoughtful + Sustainable Gift Ideas for The Holiday Season
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Winter Vibes: How to Style a Little Black Dress
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9 Books to Inspire Your Inner Fashionista This Fall
Picture this: you’re snuggled in a warm blanket with a cup of tea or hot cocoa, reading a great book about fashion that inspires your sense of sty...
How Modern Technology Influences the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry has undergone a profound transformation in the last decade, largely due to technological advances. New technologies like soci...
Are Fashion Trends Killing Individuality?
Fashion trends change and evolve at an increasingly rapid pace, and some people argue that these fast trends stifle individuality in the name of r...
The Rise of Online Consignment and Thrift Shopping
Online consignment and thrift shopping is the hottest shopping trend taking the fashion world by storm. It’s an eco-conscious, budget-friendly way...
Pros and Cons of Buying Jewelry on Consignment
If you want designer jewelry at a more affordable price, shopping on consignment is the best option. Consignment stores sell fine jewelry and high...
How Social Media is Making Fashion More Accessible and Inclusive
Social media has changed the way the world interacts with fashion. Social media has become such a big player in fashion that many prominent design...
5 Ways To Find Success For Working Mothers
Happy Mother’s Day to all you incredible, awe-inspiring, dedicated working mothers and stay-at-home moms out there! Thank you for everything you d...
11 Consignment Shopping Hacks You Need to Know
Shopping on consignment is a fun treasure hunt filled with unique finds and gorgeous goodies. For some women, starting out shopping consignment ca...
7 Trends in Sustainable Fashion 2023
Sustainability is finding its footing in the fashion world, a hot trend that’s quickly becoming a new way of living and shopping. A few designers,...
8 Ways To Look Great For Less!
Here comes the newest wave in the fashion industry: 1.) Comfort is critical. 2.) Price and longevity of clothing are more important than ever befo...
21 Fun Facts about Designer Labels You’ve Never Heard Before
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10 Stunning Date Night Outfits For 2023
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10 Easy Hacks To Make Your Clothes Last Longer
You want your clothing to last longer. You don’t want your favorite clothes to fade, rip, shrink, or wear out. You want every garment in your clo...
The Ultimate Closet Clean Out Guide + Checklist
The rain is washing away the cold, the wind is ushering in the warmth, and the flowers are blooming in all their beauty. It’s spring! That means ...
How To Put Together The Perfect Valentine’s Day Outfit
Get the scoop….How To Put Together The Perfect Valentine’s Day Outfit! “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” – Pa...
14 Cute Fashion Outfits for Valentine’s Day
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8 expert tips for making money reselling your clothes
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How to Spot Fine Jewelry When Shopping Consignment
Are you thinking of upgrading your jewelry collection? Are you looking to add a touch of refinement and elegance to your everyday outfits? Fine je...
How to Support Small Business this Holiday Season
Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season and keep them thriving! It’s no surprise that small businesses have been facing phenomenal challenge...
How To Wear Winter White
Honor the beauty of the snowfall with a wardrobe of winter white. You don’t need to put your white clothing into hibernation for the winter. Stop ...
7 Reasons Cool Girls are Shopping Small in 2022
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9 Celebs Who Repeat Outfits
Have you read the tabloids? It’s chic to repeat! Wearing an outfit twice used to be considered a fashion “faux pas,” but we’re quickly seeing a sh...
8 Spooky Wardrobe Essentials You Need for Fall 2022
I love dressing for different holidays, but I don’t like spending hundreds of dollars buying holiday-themed clothes that I can only wear a few wee...
22 Fashion Quotes to Inspire You This 2022
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The One & Only Guide You Need for Selling Your Used Clothes Online
Want to clean out your closet and get rid of some of your used clothes? Selling your used clothes online has never been easier – and more profitab...
The Ultimate Guide to All Things Women’s Denim
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19 Designers We Are Loving Now (And Always)
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How to Gorgeously Glow Up From The Inside Out
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9 Fascinating Facts about Fashion Psychology
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20 Best Fashion Movies and TV on Netflix Right Now
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What is Sustainable Fashion?
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The Highs And Lows Of Owning A Small Business
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15 Winter Fashion Hacks For A Gorgeous Cold-Weather Ensemble
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11 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas
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5 Reasons Why Secondhand Items Make The Best Gifts
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9 Wonderful Winter Trends
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8 Fashion Trends as Told by Tim Burton’s Cult Characters
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Fashion as Meditation: How to Relax Through Fashion
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12 Fall 2021 Trends (and 4 Flops)
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9 Amazing Ways to Style a Blazer
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Fashion is, and always has been, a cornerstone of our society and economy. For centuries, people have been using fashion to demonstrate their stat...
10 DIY Ways to Revamp Your Clothes + Closet
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2021 Fashion Trends We're Obsessed With
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The 5 Best Websites to Sell Designer Clothes Online
More and more ladies are starting to sell designer clothes for cash while simultaneously promoting sustainability, cleaning out the closet.! But t...
7 Websites To Shop Secondhand Designer Clothing
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Global Fashion Sustainability Efforts: How We're Reducing Textile Waste
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11 Ways To Look Chic And Stay Motivated At Home
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11 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Consignment Stores
Our goal at Current Boutique is to provide a fun, inviting environment for customers to fall in love with the consignment process. So today I’m he...
How to Clean out Your Closet
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How to Be a Considerate Shopper During COVID-19
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My Mom and Her Love of 1970's Fashion
My mom’s fashion heydey was in the 70’s. As I flip through old photos I see how she rocked floral boho maxi dresses, figure flattering jumpsuits an...
What Has Been The COVID-19 Fashion Impact For Consumers and Brands?
What’s been the COVID-19 fashion impact? COVID-19 has impacted every area of our lives—even our closets! Fashion is always influenced after major ...
3 Amazing Reasons To Love The Little White Dress
Move over Little Black Dress the Little White Dress takes the spotlight for the next few months. The Little White dress is the perfect Summer ess...
How to Find Your Personal Style: 5 Tips to Get Started
According to Business Insider we only use 20% of the clothes in our closet. Isn’t that crazy? So don’t feel bad. You aren’t the only one screaming...
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting A Fashion Business
Thank you Arlington Magazine for the cover feature! When I was starting a fashion business and consignment shop back in 2007, I expected to run i...
Woman We Love-Meet Bricia Lopez
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Carmen Lopez, President & CEO www.currentboutique.com
Hello Fashion Lovers! I've been in the fashion industry for over 15 years.
I started Current Boutique with the desire to recycle amazing pre-loved designer gems for others to enjoy! I value quality, unique craftsmanship, sustainability & saving money.
I am a fashion lover who is energized by the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. I'm here to share tips on fashion, style, bargain shopping and business.
I hope you enjoy!
XOXO, Carmen
