The TEll// By Thrift & Tell
Welcome to THE TELL//BY THRIFT & TELL: a celebration of fashionable women who dress as smart as they shop.
This week on THE TELL// I am excited to welcome Venita Aspen: entrepreneur, model, and cast member of Bravo’s Southern Charm. If you already know Venita from your television or social media, you know that she has a beautiful sense of style that is fresh yet timeless. What you may not know is that she, like so many of us, loves consignment and thrifting. She frequently elevates her daily outfits with secondhand designer finds from Season 2 Consign and even Thrift & Tell. (As an unofficial Bravo historian, you know I will be keeping my eyes peeled for her T&T sourced pink YSL bag on this season’s Southern Charm!) If you do not yet follow Venita on Instagram, she is a great follow from her OOTDs to her Mom to her culinary creations. Warning: following Venita will make you want to move to Charleston. It is a treat to have Venita be part of the series and stay tuned for more interviews to come. Enjoy!
//Your style in 3 words: Timeless. Glam. Colorful.
//Staple Outfit: White button-up, straight leg jeans, heels
//Style Icon(s): Ralph Lauren
//Your First Big Purchase: Louis Vuitton Neverfull at a consignment store
//Do You Still Have It? Yes
//Best Fashion Advice You Ever Received: Fashion has no rules.
//Types of clothing you invest in: Shoes, Sweaters, Coats
//Types of clothing you save on: Tops
//Brands That Will Stand the Test of Time: Ralph Lauren
//Favorite High Street Brands: Abercrombie
//Favorite Designer Brands: Celine, Gucci
//Favorite Places to Shop Consignment: Season 2 Consign, Thrift & Tell
//Your Closet Tried and Trues: Nude pumps, white sneakers, straight leg jeans, bell bottoms
//Best investment you ever made in your style: The thought process of not having to wear what everyone else is wearing.
//“It seemed like a good idea at the time” a.k.a Purchase you most regret: Those items get returned or sold.
//Closet From Which You Would Like to Borrow: Winnie Harlow
//Last Time You Splurged? St. Laurent bag bought via Thrift & Tell and I still got it at a steal
//Currently Saving Your Pennies For: Vintage RRL
//A Deal for the History Books/Your T&T Personal Best: St. Laurent bag
//Advice to someone looking to define their own style: Take your time
//Trend you wish would go away? None. Fashion is a personal expression, so if a trend matches someone else who am I to stop them?
//You feel great. What are you wearing? A white tee, straight jeans, a good heel.
//Occasions when you splurge: Milestones
//Occasions when you save: Every day
//Home Decor Style: Vintage Palm Beach with a touch of all-American.
//Favorite place to hunt for home decor: Antique shops.
//Go-to for unique items, whether it be clothing, accessories, home or art: Thrift stores.
//Your fashion motto: Fashion has no rules.
//Your life motto: Be yourself.
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//A woman should invest in- herself //You’re never too old to— do anything. //A woman can never have too much- of everything. // Bury Me In: diamonds and Chanel. //True or False: More is More- True. //Fashion is- a personal experience. //Style is: whatever you make it.
Currently Loving:
//Music: Jazz Vibes on Spotify
//Print: The Cut
//Food: Chili Cheese Fries
//Drink: Coca Cola
//Film: Lovecraft Country
//TV: Southern Charm ;)
//Podcast: Bad on Paper
//Instagram Handle: @venitaaspen
ABOUT VENITA
Venita is a Charleston native. Her journey has afforded her hands on experience in the fashion, modeling and creative sectors. Her open minded approach to life has allowed her a vast array of experiences, while her infectious personality has won her many friends and connections in the Charleston area and beyond.
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Photos used courtesy of Venita Aspen.
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