Tag: fashion

How does Poshmark Work?

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Poshmark is an incredible app that lets users sell and buy second hand clothing, shoes, accessories, and even home decor. Not everything is “second hand” as a lot of items are new with tags (NWT). New to Poshmark? Use referral code luckythreds to get $$ off your first purchase! Sounds too good to be true right? Let’s get into the details.

Most users fall into these two categories: people who use Poshmark to make extra cash while cleaning out their closets and people like me that use Poshmark as a business. Either way, you can rest easy purchasing on this platform.

How to know if you are purchasing from a reputable seller? Click on the about tab in the sellers closet. It will tell you how many days it takes them to ship as well as any “love notes” (reviews) they have gotten. There is also a program called Poshmark Ambassador. To be in the program you have to have stellar reviews, lots of community involvement, and a certain number of pieces sold. So, you can safely bet that all of these sellers are very reputable.

What is make an offer? Poshmark has this amazing feature which allows the buyer to offer a lesser price for the item. Won’t the seller get offended? No, as long as you don’t offer WAY less than the item is worth. Worst case they will send you a counter offer or just decline the offer. Also, check out pinkstylehub. They have so many items at great prices!

I purchased, now what? Once your item ships you will receive a notification as well as the tracking number.

What if my item doesn’t ship in time? No worries. If your item does not ship within seven days you can cancel your order and get a full refund.

What if there is something wrong with my order? Again, no worries. If you receive an item that is not as described or just received the wrong item, you can report it to Poshmark. You must report it within three days of receiving the item. This happened to me when a seller mixed up two orders. I was asked to send pictures, then shortly Poshmark gave me a shipping label to send the order back and issued me a full refund. I also had a pair of shoes that became lost in the mail. After reaching out to Poshmark and the post office, we decided they wouldn’t be found. Again, I was offered a full refund. I have had nothing but great experiences with their customer support!!

I got my package (woop woop)! Now what? After you receive your items give them a good look over to make sure they are as described. If so, give your seller a rating and leave them a love note! If not, then refer to the paragraph above.

How can I sell my own clothing? You guys its so easy! Just take some pictures of the item in good lighting. I usually include front, back, tag, any imperfections, and up close of any patterns/detail. Then, describe your item accurately. The last thing to do is to set a price. Make sure you price fairly, but also remember that buyers have the option to send you offers. Once you have posted your item, make sure to share your it at least once a day. I usually share at night because a lot of people online shop before bed. The Poshmark feed doesn’t work like Instagram, it is time based. So, the more you share your items, the closer they will stay to the top of the feed.

Doesn’t Poshmark take a portion of my earnings? Yes. They take 20% OR $2.95, whichever is greater. This is more compared to some sites, but is worth it to me. They are a good company and make it super easy to sell, so 20% is fine with me! Also, they make it easy to see how much you earn based on your price (as seen in the gallery above and below).

What about shipping? The buyer always pays shipping. When sending an offer you will give discounted shipping (which comes out of earnings). Once someone buys your item, Poshmark emails you the shipping label. All you have to do is print it!

What do you ship your items in? Since Poshmark uses priority mail shipping, AWLAYS use a priority mail shipping box. I order all my boxes from the Post Office. They are free and make it super simple! I order them online and they deliver to my house free of charge. Or you can pack it up in store. I just find that packing items at home is much easier.

I know this is a long post, but I wanted to answer all your questions! I LOVE Poshmark and I hope this post helps you enjoy it as well.

So now here is my own little plug. I source my listings from outlets, thrift stores, and even yard sales. I try to have a wide range of sizes and items that are new with tags! So check out my closet here! I am also a Poshmark Ambassador, so you can feel confident shopping from my closet.

If you don’t have a Poshmark yet sign up with code luckythreds to get $10 off your purchase (usually its $5 so run now!!).

Photo Creds: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

Essential Beach Outfits

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Welcome back to part two of my beach essentials post! Today we are going to look at some of my favorite and most comfortable clothing items for the beach. Let’s jump right in!

This little outfit is PERFECT for a beach trip. I already see myself riding my bike to the ice cream shop in this outfit. It would also look super cute paired with a small brim straw hat like this one! It is super comfy and not see through! This was an awesome Amazon find!

The beach can be so hot and sticky so, I like to wear loose fitting clothing. This polka dot skirt is adorable. It is really comfortable and fits perfectly. The brand (Relipop) also sent me a few free bracelets when I made the purchase. 10/10 will be repurchasing from this brand. Who knew Amazon had such great clothing?!

I am obsessed with this tank from Relipop. It is a lightweight material and it has adjustable straps. It comes in navy as well. I paired it with an old pair of high waisted shorts similar to these. I wanted to pair these with shorts to minimize the items I packed. I am bringing several tops to go with these shorts. One of my favorite packing tips is to bring items you can mix and match to maximize your outfit possibilities!

Meet Bane. He wants to be in all of my pictures, so I figured he deserved a feature. One of a kind. Stubborn. Not for sale! Moving on to the dress. This Forever 21 dress is a staple item of mine. It is so casual and comfortable. You can use it as a beach cover up or with some cute sandals for a dinner outfit. Again, loose fitting and flowy clothing items are a must for me at the beach!

I love this button down! The metallic stripes add a little pop. I paired them with the same denim shorts, but I also have a white mini skirt I can pair it with as well. I have had those sunglasses forever and I am obsessed. Here is a similar pair that is still avaliable for purchase.

Introducing my all time favorite swimsuit. It is a one piece, but the front cut out makes not so grandma if you will. I always wear a hat to the beach to protect my face from the sun. Here is a similar hat. (The hat in the picture has tassels, but after seeing the one I linked that has pom poms…. I may need to purchase that. HA!)

I will also be bringing my animal print swim suits from a previous blog post.

I am so excited to be hanging out at the beach with my family! After I get home from vacation I will have a more regular posting schedule. You can still expect another post next week, so stay tuned!!

Cheetah Obsessed

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Has anyone else noticed that animal print is coming back? Every time I pull up my feed I see Dalmatian print, snake skin print, and cheetah print. I’m not complaining, but I have always been a little nervous to wear these prints. So, I went on a mission to find the best animal print items at Target. Let me show you what I found.

This pleated cheetah A Line skirt is EVERYTHING. I’m in size x-small. This playful piece can add a little sass into anyone’s wardrobe. It is super light weight and comfortable. I paired it with these black faux leather sandals. They are also available in brown. These sandals are very comfortable. I wore them out on the town and my feet didn’t hurt at all. They conveniently add a little height for us short gals!!

This babydoll dress is so perfect for summer. It feels like t-shirt material and is loose fitting. I love how casual this dress is, but the print makes it such a statement. I paired it with the same black sandals above.

The leopard booties everyone needs. Perfect with dresses in the summer. Perfect with jeans in the winter. They are my new favorite year round booties. I am in size 7 1/2. They are true to size. I paired these boots with a dress I bought second hand from ThredUP. The dress is by the brand LAmade. However, I could not find it up for sale anymore. Here is a similar dress from a different brand.

I found my beach swimsuits for this year. Same swimsuits. Different patterns. I love how the bottoms are high waisted, but the hip is high cut. These are a little cheeky, but nothing too crazy. I have never been so impressed with how flattering a swimsuit is. I am a size small in the bottom and a medium in the top. Get the cheetah print top here and the bottoms here. However, I cannot find the snakeskin print online. I searched the barcode as well. I’m assuming it is in-store only.

Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with my Target haul. All of these pieces put a little pep in my step and gave me some added confidence. If you are nervous to try animal print, don’t be!! It’s sassy, flirty, and fun. You will be so surprised at how fearless these bold prints make you feel!