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holiday trends

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Nichole Day

Tis the season for fashion! Are you looking for a present for the fashionista in your life or something for yourself to dazzle the crowd at the New Year’s Eve party? At Uptown Cheapskate, we have all the clothing, shoes, and accessories you need to make the holiday sparkle! Here are this year’s latest trends to keep you looking fabulous for less!

so faux fur

Faux Fur isn’t going anywhere. It’s cozy, soft, and makes a statement wherever you go! Try finding it slightly oversized in these trending colors of royal blue, bright orange, and acid green!

denim for days

Denim isn’t for pants anymore! Try finding a bedazzled jacket, patchwork skirt, or vest and pair it with your favorite tee. For an extra touch of class, try pairing denim with a satin button up blouse or skirt.

age of leather

Like denim, leather and pleather has made a huge comeback, especially if it has a high gloss finish! Look for leather dresses, pants, jackets, trench coats, skirts, and blazers to add a little edge into your style. The big colors this year are the ever classic black, rust red, metallic gold, and metallic silver.

roaring prints

Have you spotted this trend yet? Animal prints are everywhere this season! Leopard, cheetah, cow, and zebra are the talk of the town! Don’t be afraid to dress this look from head to toe in your favorite print. Remember to stick to one animal print for a cohesive look and lean on neutral colors, denim, and chunky jewelry for an extra touch!

red highlight

Burgundy and reds in general are the colors of the season this year! Burgundy is a deep vibrant color that makes anyone who wears it stand out in a crowd. It goes great with both silver and gold jewelry and looks great in satin, velvet, and leather!

check yes

If you’re looking for another bold print to add to your wardrobe, checks are a must have! Whether they’re classic plaid, sophisticated houndstooth, or regular checkered squares, this trend elevates any wardrobe for a classy bold look.

So where can you find amazing items to add to your wardrobe? Look no further than Uptown Cheapskate. We buy and sell clothing, shoes, and accessories at prices that will help your wallet so you can plan your holiday parties! What are you waiting for, visit your local store today and see what amazing things you can find!

FROM ALL OF US AT UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ✨🎁✨

deep dive: academia style

Posted on August 16, 2024August 15, 2024 by Nichole Day

It’s almost time for back to school! What better way to celebrate than by shopping for a new look? This time we are going to explore the classic but never boring Academia Style! Here’s why at Uptown Cheapskate we love this style, and you can hit the books with sustainable looks for less!

what is it

Academia has it’s origins literally in its name. It is deeply influenced by the vintage 30s and 40s fashion and the deep compendium of scholarly tomes in European colleges and universities. This style is made to look as if you walked right out of a library, classroom, or museum. The wardrobe of Academia has a few types but as a base consists of cardigans, sweater vests, loafers, mary janes, tapered trousers, pleated skirts, button-ups, turtle necks, leather satchels, simple jewelry, and berets. This style is normally steeped in plaids, houndstooth, tweeds, corduroy, velvets, and muted colors.

Plaid red fabric with chunky gold jewelry from Uptown Cheapskate that highlights Academia Style.

Gold jewelry with a white jacket from Uptown Cheapskate that highlights Light Academia Style.

dark academia

Dark Academia is definitely for dark and moody like the familiar goth style but with a bit more sophistication. It is inspired by gothic literature, foggy campus grounds, and huge old libraries. This style would go great with reading a classic mystery such as Agatha Christie or Edgar Allen Poe! This color palette has dark muted colors such as deep greens, dark browns, tans, black, and greys.

light academia

Light Academia is the counterpart to Dark Academia and is steeped in joy and positive energy. This style is inspired by sunshine filtering through classroom windows, operas, poetry, and hanging out at local cafes with friends. The color palette is full of lighter muted colors like creams, beige, mustard, light browns, and light greys.

romantic academia

For those who love a great Shakespearean play along with the classic written works of authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and the Brontë sisters this style is for you! This color palette not only has dainty simple florals but also encourages quiet pastel and deep shades such as rosy pink and cranberry red as well as powder or royal blues.

arts academia

This style is for those who love theatre, sculpture, painting, architecture, and art history. This style is practical with a color palette that can be light or dark and allows for some brighter colors and big floral prints. A good pair of black or brown overalls is great to have in your closet when inspiration strikes!

What Academia Style Are You?

Which style are you? Are you a hopeless romantic reader, an artist, a dark and brooding scholar in the back of a library, or do you find joy in studying? Click the link above and find out what style suits you best!

Academia also makes a great candidate for shopping resale! Because many of the essentials look great vintage that means you can find all you need for less than you would pay brand new! At Uptown we buy and sell clothing shoes and accessories which means we have a greater variety to choose from and you can earn cash for what you need! We highly encourage you to stop into your local store today and make this style your own!

deep dive: eco-friendly styles

Posted on April 2, 2024March 28, 2024 by Nichole Day

Welcome to our deep dive into eco-friendly and sustainable fashion! These trending styles prioritize nature, environmentally friendly brands, clothing, and conservation. At Uptown Cheapskate, we believe that choosing resale is one way we can help save the environment. Let’s explore why these eco-friendly styles are so popular!

granola girl

This style is perfect for those who love outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, or rock climbing. It is practical, comfortable, and interchangeable depending on the weather. Look for muted color palettes that complement your earthy activities. You can choose from a variety of clothing such as hiking boots, sneakers, cotton t-shirts, tank tops, flannel, sweatshirts, puffy coats and vests, comfortable jeans, shorts, cargo pants, baseball caps, bucket hats, backpacks, and cross-body bags.

minimalism

This style is all about being mindful of the planet and having less. Capsule wardrobes consist of essentials that are versatile and last for multiple seasons. The color palettes for this style are typically muted and neutral colors, but you can add some bright tones to the mix too! Try looking for natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, hemp, and bamboo for a more sustainable wardrobe.

tomato girl

Despite its name, this style is all about the love of the European and Mediterranean coastlines, as well as the rich life, culture, and food found there! Think breezy styles with flowy organic white cotton and linen, sundresses, espadrilles, straw sunhats, and woven handbags. You can look for pops of bright red, blue, and green, as well as gingham, pinstripes, florals, and cute food prints, for a fun and vibrant look.

coconut girl

Summer never ends with this style! Think of beachy island and vacation vibes in bright and pastel colors. You can try crochet halter tops, bead and shell jewelry, tropical prints, save the turtles and other marine life on tees and sweatshirts, swimwear, flowy dresses, sandals, and comfy shorts! Although this style is typically saved for coastal, summer, and vacation outfits, don’t be afraid to incorporate this laid-back style into your year-round wardrobe.

choosing sustainability

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle involves making sustainable choices. Uptown Cheapskate is a store that buys and sells gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories. We strongly believe that by choosing secondhand clothing or shopping from environmentally friendly brands, you can help reduce waste and support sustainable practices. Regardless of your style, be it granola, minimalist, tomato girl, coconut girl, or a mix of everything, there are plenty of eco-friendly fashion options available that can help you look and feel your best while also contributing to a healthier planet. Visit your nearest store today and explore our curated collection of pre-loved fashion, where sustainability meets style!

why support local

Posted on June 26, 2023July 22, 2023 by Nichole Day

Shopping locally has a positive impact on your community in so many ways. Uptown Cheapskate stores are locally owned small businesses that buy and sell gently used brand name clothes, shoes, and accessories. Here are some reasons why you should support your community by shopping local and shopping resale!

Supporting small businesses

When you shop locally, you support the local economy by keeping money within the community. Small businesses are often the backbone of a community and many are owned by women, minorities, and veterans and provide jobs to local people. All Uptown Cheapskate stores are locally owned and operated and by shopping here you’re supporting small business owners in your community.

Sustainability

Shopping at Uptown Cheapskate is a sustainable option that reduces fashion’s carbon footprint and minimizes the environmental impact by buying and selling items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Selling your fashions to Uptown Cheapskate is a fast and easy way to upcycle your clothes- and it’s good for the environment too! When you buy and sell at Uptown you’re reducing your carbon footprint by as much as 70%.

Finding unique items

When you shop at Uptown Cheapskate, you’re sure to find unique items that you may not find anywhere else. Many of these items are from brand name companies that no longer sell those items. This means it’s much more likely that you are wearing an excellent piece of clothing that no one else is wearing.

Sense of community

Shopping locally allows you to build relationships with local business owners and their employees who are typically neighbors in your community. These connections can lead to a greater sense of community, inclusiveness, and a stronger connection to the place where you live.

Supporting charitable causes

Uptown Cheapskate stores participate raising money for charities. Specifically, Uptown Cheapskate partners with buildOn, a nonprofit organization that raises money to fund building schools in underprivileged communities. Twice a year, Uptown stores have th opportunity to host an event called Charity Fill-A-Bag where all proceeds from the event go towards building schools and empowering underserved communities. For more information about our partnership with buildOn, you can read our Giving Back page.

By shopping local and at Uptown Cheapskate, you are creating a positive impact on your community. You’re supporting small businesses and reducing environmental impact by extending the lifespan of clothes. You can also find unique items, build relationships, and support charitable causes like buildOn. Next time, consider shopping locally at Uptown Cheapskate and see the positive impact it can have on your community.