Event Wear!

Hi everyone! Melissa here. Some of you may know me because I’m 1 of 3 personal shoppers for the Thrift Stylist program here at Arc’s Value Village! OR, maybe you have just seen me around because I’m there during the day almost every weekday. OR maybe my face looks familiar because I’ve been reposted on […]

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Stylist Spotlight: Melissa

Follow our team of stylists on Instagram  @ThriftStylists  (plural because we are a team!)     Today we are delighted to feature our thrift stylist Melissa, who believes working for The Arc is rewarding. She gets to help people inside and out with their style, and finds the charitable aspect motivating. Melissa is local from […]

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You Are What You Wear

Responsible fashion is so in right now. By Laura Madden Sustainable fashion. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Eco-friendly? Ethical? Fair Trade? Often, people paint a visual of hippy-style 1970s garb, or something that lacks style and sass – the furthest thing from fashionable. Choosing sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing style. If you […]

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Style Stars!

Are you following our Lead Stylist Michelle Raven (@thriftstylist) on Instagram?  If not, you’re missing out! Here’s why she’s a must-follow: • Real-time scoop on awesome finds at Arc’s Value Village stores – When our stylist shares a post featuring a great pair of vintage Frye boots in your size for just $24.99, you hurry over […]

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Villager for a Day

Are you following our Lead Stylist Michelle Raven (@thriftstylist) on Instagram? If not, you’re missing out! Here’s why she’s a must-follow: Real-time scoop on awesome finds at Arc’s Value Village stores – When our stylist shares a post featuring a great pair of vintage Frye boots in your size for just $24.99, you hurry over […]

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Top 5 Thriftable Spring Trends

It’s no secret you can save a lot of money shopping at thrift stores. It can be overwhelming browsing through all of the clothes, but if you go into it knowing what you want, you’ll be sure to find that perfect outfit. There are a few Spring trends you may want to keep in mind […]

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10 reasons Arc’s Value Village Bloomington’s grand opening should go on your calendar NOW

If you go: Location: Valley West Shopping Center, 10546 France Ave. South in Bloomington (France Ave & Old Shakopee Rd, by Cub Foods) Time: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. December 6 with scheduled events throughout the day Event website We’ve been working hard to prepare our fifth store location for our grand opening celebration happening […]

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Easing Into Thrifting

by Sally McGraw, Guest Stylist at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers I’ve been thrifting since I was 12 and I’ll be thrifting until I’m 112. I’m the type of person who sets her mind to a task and doesn’t stop until the task has been completed, which makes me an ideal thrift […]

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