10 Reasons You Should Clean Out Your Closet This Winter
The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start – and the closet is the first place we’re looking to clean and upgrade! Your wardrobe isn’t jus...
Bundle Up with These 7 Scarf Trends for Winter 2025
Scarves aren’t just for keeping warm—they're the ultimate winter accessory to infuse style and personality into any outfit. From bold statement pi...
Recreate These 18 Boo-tiful Costumes for Halloween 2024
Halloween is the best time of year to let your fashion creativity run wild – and what better way to do that than by crafting a standout costume wi...
9 Fashion Lessons We Can Learn from Emily in Paris
Emily Cooper, the charming and vibrant protagonist of Emily in Paris, has captivated audiences with her bold fashion choices. Her colorful and fun...
Fashion and Film: Iconic Outfits from the Big Screen
Fashion and film are intertwined in a symbiotic relationship. Movies use clothing design to set the stage, revealing a character’s personality and...
14 Fashion Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
From the quirky origins of your favorite wardrobe staples to the bizarre histories of the world’s most famous fashion designers, we’ve gathered so...
The Journey of Consignment from Seller to Buyer
Have you ever wondered what the consignment process really looks like from start to finish? At Current Boutique, we rigorously assess and carefull...
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
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...
10 Stunning Date Night Outfits For 2023
2023 is the year of passion, romance, and love – including self-love! Whether you’re going on a first date, a date with a partner of twenty years,...
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
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...
8 expert tips for making money reselling your clothes
With rising inflation costs and a shift in working situations, many Americans are looking for ways to make some extra cash. Reselling your clothes...
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
Big box stores are out, and small businesses are in. Mainstream fast fashion isn’t so mainstream anymore. Unique items from local retailers and th...
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
I love putting quotes on my mirror, in my purse, or on my phone to keep me focused, inspired, and energized throughout the day – and I know my empo...
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
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...
19 Designers We Are Loving Now (And Always)
We resell a lot of incredible designers at Current Boutique and each is unique in its own way! A lot of customers will ask us which designers are ...
How to Gorgeously Glow Up From The Inside Out
“Glow up” has become a popular trend for gurus and influencers. So I wanted to jump on board to see what the hype was all about. And after my own...
9 Fascinating Facts about Fashion Psychology
What you wear has a direct impact on how you perceive yourself, how others perceive you, and how you relate to the world. Clothes are an indicator...
20 Best Fashion Movies and TV on Netflix Right Now
If you can’t get enough fashion in your life and want to escape into a Netflix show that’s brimming with style, elegance, and fun, we’ve got you c...
What is Sustainable Fashion?
Sustainable fashion isn’t just a new and hot trend… Sustainable fashion is the future of the fashion industry. More and more people are making an ...
The Highs And Lows Of Owning A Small Business
Small Business Saturday was designed to celebrate small businesses and their owners. So I’m doing the same at Craving Current! Owning a small busi...
15 Winter Fashion Hacks For A Gorgeous Cold-Weather Ensemble
Dressing for winter can be a chilly challenge. You need some winter fashion hacks to get through it all! You want to bundle up for the cold, but ...
11 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas
Not sure what to wear to Thanksgiving this year? Whether you’ll be dining at home, attending a Friendsgiving, going to a fancy party, or volunteer...
5 Reasons Why Secondhand Items Make The Best Gifts
Still searching high and low for the perfect gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? That’s because you’re looking in all the wrong places!...
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...
8 Fashion Trends as Told by Tim Burton’s Cult Characters
What do Tim Burton’s artwork and characters teach us about fashion? Who doesn’t love spooky season? There’s something so special about putting on c...
Fashion as Meditation: How to Relax Through Fashion
Did you know that what you wear has a direct impact on your mood? That means fashion can actually function as a sort of meditation! With the right...
12 Fall 2021 Trends (and 4 Flops)
What are the hottest fall trends for 2021 that are also sustainable and investment-worthy? At Current Boutique, we love considering current fash...
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...
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 Sustainable Fashion Is Changing The World
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
The quarantine has us all spending a lot more time around the house. It’s been a blessing for me that I’ve been able to spend more time with my fa...
2021 Fashion Trends We're Obsessed With
Despite (and maybe because of) the COVID-19 era, we’ve seen massive shifts in 2021 fashion trends. What’s exciting for us at Current Boutique ...
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
Filling up your closet with high-end designer goods feels like an incredible indulgence…But it doesn’t have to be expensive! The secondhand clothi...
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 Ways To Look Chic And Stay Motivated At Home
If you want to shake the quarantine blues, it’s time to get up and get dressed. Look great, feel great is the rule to live by this 2020. In this gu...
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
Time for a closet clean out! There will always be a lot of uncertainty in our world. But one thing we have total control over is how we look and f...
How to Be a Considerate Shopper During COVID-19
How can you be a considerate shopper and make your local community brighter, happier, and more successful? Times are tough for us all right now. C...
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 ...
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
Bricia Lopez is co-founder of Super Mamas the popular parenting podcast with thousands of subscribers. She was an avid podcast listener and felt s...
Carmen Lopez, President & CEO www.www.currentboutiqueshop.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
