Hi everyone, Dana here! I’m the founder of the style blog, The Closet Confessional as well as the daughter of Lisa Jackson (founder of this spectacular blog). As anyone who has been following Carpe Diem Wellness knows, my mom is all about feeling good (which leads to looking good!) and following your passion.

I’ve spent the last several years doing both.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I learned to stop regularly destroying my body with crap (I say regularly because I’m not about to completely give up dark chocolate or red wine. Life’s about balance, right?) and start focusing on the things in life that bring me joy.

For me, that joy is fashion.

And seeing how I’m on a strict budget – like most people I know – I get very excited over bargain finds. Probably a little too excited. To the point where someone will compliment me on an article of clothing and my first response is not “thank you,” but “I got it for 7 dollars at fill-in-the-blank store!” But I can’t help it. I have champagne tastes on a beer budget. Or organic fruit tastes on a conventional fruit budget.

But just because I shop for affordable items, doesn’t mean I’m filling my closet with cheap, mass produced clothes. The older I get, the more I realize the value in quality over quantity. This is why stores like Havana Vintage Boutique totally rock. They specialize in unique, quality items from all over the world at affordable costs. 

This dress I’m wearing here? A brand new Diane Von Furstenberg – with the tags still on – that I scored there at a fraction of the retail price.

A bargain like that? Makes me feel good and look good.

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