Fall Colors to Covet for 2023
It’s time to say goodbye to summer and embrace the captivating colors of the fall. If you love bright, vibrant colors that infuse your wardrobe wi...
Luxury for Less: How to Score High-End Preloved Fashion at Unbeatable Prices
Are you a fashion enthusiast always looking for the next piece to add to your wardrobe? What if you could have high-end, designer pieces without s...
How Consignment Stores are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Shopping
Consignment stores are a beacon of hope for shoppers looking for high-quality fashion with much less consumption and waste. Consignment offers a u...
From Closet to Cash: How to Consign Your Clothes + Earn Extra Money
Tired of having a closet full of clothes you never wear? Turn those forgotten garments into cash with consignment. Consigning your clothes and acc...
11 Most Popular Pieces You’ll Find in Consignment Stores
Consignment stores are a fashionista’s dress-up box. You can find so many hidden gems in these treasure troves! Stores like Current Boutique offer...
Guide to the Best Consignment and Thrift Shops to Shop Secondhand in 2023
When I travel to a new destination, visiting the local consignment shops is one of my favorite ways to get a feel for the city’s vibe, culture, an...
7 Reasons We Love Designer Labels
Designer labels have been a part of worldwide culture for centuries. Even before fashion houses became popular (Hermès was one of the first in 183...
The Art of Matching Accessories
Fashion is all about self-expression, and accessories play an essential role in enhancing our creative style. The right combination of accessories...
A Beginner’s Guide to Mending Clothes
The art of mending clothes has become a lost skill. It’s not uncommon for people to just throw out worn, ripped, or stained pieces in favor of n...
How to Find Fashion Inspiration in Your Daily Life
Fashion is an artistic form of self-expression that allows you to experiment not only with different styles but also different personalities, vibe...
7 Hot Fashion Trends for Summer 2023
The trends for summer 2023 are proof that all trends are cyclical. Summer 2023 is showing the resurgence of styles you may already have at the bac...
How to Spot Quality Clothes When Shopping Secondhand
Shopping at consignment stores is a great way to find high-quality, designer clothing at affordable prices. But how do you navigate the racks and ...
6 Secrets to Shopping Consignment Like a Pro
You all loved my last article so much I had to give you more tips for shopping on consignment. Want to navigate consignment stores like a pro, eve...
What Are the Most Popular Designer Handbag Brands?
For many women, owning a designer handbag is a dream. It’s a way to make a statement, show your personality, and strut your stuff confidently. But...
21 Fun Facts about Designer Labels You’ve Never Heard Before
Designer labels are some of the most well-known and respected names in the fashion industry, but there’s probably a lot you don’t know about these...
Spring 2023 Fashion Trends: What to Expect
As the flowers bloom and the sun heats up, it’s time to update our wardrobes for spring. When it comes to fashion, spring is the perfect time for ...
How is Fashion Self-Care?
Fashion. Is. Self-care. Scream it from the rooftops, whisper it in your dog’s ear, write it in a journal. Do whatever you need to do to internaliz...
14 Cute Fashion Outfits for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate love—all kinds of love: romantic, friendly, and self-love! Whether you’re enjoying takeout at home wi...
12 Things in Your Wardrobe That Never Get Worn
Is your closet brimming with clothing and you still feel like you have nothing to wear? You might have too many pieces that are ultra-trendy, unco...
7 Cold Weather Trends You’ll Love For 2023
The frosty winter season is in full swing, and with the holidays wrapping up, it’s time to prepare your post-holiday winter wardrobe. What’s “hot”...
What to Wear to a Holiday Party in 2022
Whether you’re attending a work holiday party, a potluck with friends, or just celebrating winter festivities from your couch, here are the six to...
9 Sustainable Fashion Gifts for Holidays 2022
Sustainability is the hottest gift trend for the 2022 holiday season. Whether you’re looking for sustainable gift ideas for the fashionistas in yo...
9 Winter Essentials Every Closet Needs
I adore winter fashion. Cold weather means playing around with layers, textures, and gorgeous rich colors. As winter makes its arrival, it’s time ...
7 Influencers Who Rock Preloved Fashion
(in photo Carmen Lopez @currentboutique preloved fashion guru) Preloved fashion is quickly moving from niche to norm, thanks to the work of high-e...
11 Gorgeous Fall Fashion Trends 2022 (That You’ll Actually Wear)
Fall 2022 is all about dopamine dressing – aka wearing clothes that make you happy. In a post-lockdown world, where we were cooped up inside, fash...
22 Outfits for 2022 that are the Perfect Amount of Extra
Everyone has been talking recently about minimalism and capsule wardrobes, praising the more simplistic, classy, and timeless style. But… sometime...
How to Modernize Y2K Trends for 2022
The beauty of the fashion industry is that trends are always cycling. What was cool twenty years ago and has since fallen to the back of your clos...
DIY Season Color Analysis: Are You a Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall?
Which colors look best on you? Which colors accentuate your natural, gorgeous beauty? Figuring out your color “season” will help you find colors t...
7 Easy Tips to Sell Used Clothes Online
You’ve taken time to declutter your house and clean out your closet—but what now? Throwing out your clothes means sending them to a landfill and c...
Why Do Fashion Trends Come Back?
“I can’t believe butterfly hair clips and neon scrunchies are back in style!” “I used to wear flare jeans in the ‘70s!” “I never thought I’d see C...
Answering All Your Questions About Consignment Shopping
Consignment is a different way of shopping than many women are used to, but it’s becoming increasingly popular, particularly with the increasing m...
What to Wear to a Spring Wedding in 2022
Spring weddings are full of promise, beauty, love, and fun – but deciding what to wear as a guest can feel daunting. Weddings are the perfect plac...
Florals, Pastels, and Prints, Oh My! Spring 2022 Patterns
Patterns and pastels are stepping into the spotlight to transport us out of our winter blues and into a chic, vibrant spring 2022. From classic p...
Recycling Fashion for a Better Future
You’ve been doing some spring cleaning and you’re ready to say goodbye to some of your old closet cast-offs that you haven’t worn in a while. But ...
How to Accessorize for Spring 2022
Spring 2022 is all about Y2K fashion paired with traditional and sophisticated looks, especially when it comes to accessories. We’re seeing everyt...
The Ultimate Guide to All Things Women’s Denim
It’s jeans season! Well, isn’t every season jeans season? Denim jeans are the single most important staple in everyone’s closet. A good pair of je...
French Girl Style: An Ultimate Guide
Coco Chanel said that simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. There is something about French girl style that makes all of us want to emul...
Spring Fashion Trends You Already Have In Your Closet
We love being fashionable, trendy, and in-season…But we don’t love blowing our budgets or generating lots of waste with fast fashion. At Current Bo...
Closet Spring Cleaning Tips for After You’ve Sorted Your Clothes
Spring is such a beautiful, rejuvenating time of year with the warm weather, the flowers, the rain showers – and the urge to purge! I absolutely l...
10 Smart Reasons to Shop Secondhand
Are you interested in shopping secondhand or consignment fashion but not sure if it’s something you’ll like? Or maybe you’ve been hearing a lo...
9 Go-To Outfits When You “Have Nothing to Wear”
Need some outfit inspiration? Feeling a little stagnant in your fashion routine? We got you! In this article, we’re giving you nine easy go-to out...
Winter Fashion Trends to Look Cool and Stay Warm
Winter is one of the most challenging times to stay fashion-forward, since we also have to prioritize warmth and comfort. Plus, with all of the ch...
9 Wonderful Winter Trends
Versatile and adaptable clothing pieces are the hottest (or should we say “chilliest”) winter trends. Fashion designers are focusing on looks that...
How to Buy Sustainable Outerwear That Will Last for Years
A winter coat is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make for your closet. A jacket needs to keep you warm and safe from the elements...
Why We Love and Hate Micro-Trends
The rise of Tik Tok has introduced an influx of micro-trends in fashion, technology, entertainment, and more. Micro-trends are specific trends tha...
What’s the Difference Between a Thrift Shop and a Consignment Store?
If you’re like a lot of people who have been impacted by COVID and you’re looking to clean out your closet, make extra cash, and buy new clothing ...
How to Compliment Yourself and Other Women
One of our missions at Current Boutique is to empower women in their personal and professional lives. We want women to feel beautiful on the inside...
Your Ultimate Guide to Stunning and Sustainable Bathing Suits
Let’s get ready for a gorgeous and fun summer! Although we don’t resell bikinis unless they are "new with tags" at Current Boutique, we still want...
How to Use Positive Self-Talk to Look Prettier
Do you want to improve your mental state, be happier, and look prettier by the end of this week? I'm here to spill the tea about how positive self...
Why Retro Fashion is the New Modern
The past few years have seen a major resurgence of 1900s fashion styles and, now in 2021 “retro” fashion is modern fashion. It’s no longer that ...
Trendy & Timeless Accessories for Summer 2021
Summer is approaching, which means it’s time to break out the warm-weather wardrobe. As you’re spring-cleaning your closet and shaking off the col...
The Ultimate Personal Style Quiz To Rock Your Wardrobe
This is the only personal style quiz you’ll ever need! What’s YOUR personal style? How many times have you walked into your closet and thought, “U...
How To Look Stunning In A Video Call
Want to look your best in every online conference you have? In this guide, we’re giving you the top 11 tips to look your best in an online video ca...
Look Good, Feel Great: The Psychology Of Clothing
What you wear is a message to others and to yourself about who you are. The “psychology of clothing” tells us that there’s more than meets the eye...
15 Work Wardrobe Essentials For Every Boss-Lady
You’ve heard it before: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. I’d like to add: Dress for the woman you want to be, not the woman other...
9 Amazing Ways to Style a Blazer
Blazers are one of my favorite wardrobe staples because they’re stunningly versatile and elegant. A blazer can easily dress up a casual outfit or ...
Movies for Fashion Lovers: 21 Must-Watch Titles
Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan 1985 We’re obsessed with fashion, so we’re always on the hunt for the best fashion finds, both in consignment...
How to Wear Athleisure and Still Look Chic: 10 Comfy Looks
Athleisure has been taking the fashion world by the storm (or pandemic!). If there is anything that athleisure style has taught us, it’s that comf...
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...
Global Fashion Sustainability Efforts: How We're Reducing Textile Waste
We all have the power to impact our world and environment through fashion sustainability. Did you know that the clothing and textile industry is th...
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...
Is Athleisure “Over” And Out of Style?
Athleisure has been an ongoing trend for nearly half a decade, and it’s completely changed the fashion industry. It seems that athleisure may fina...
The Rise of Cottagecore Fashion, And How You Can Get The Look
The up-and-coming “cottagecore” is becoming all the rage on social media, and we are here for it! This is an aesthetic that idealizes a simple, pa...
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...