Marisa’s the kind of girl you want to have on your team.  When she says she’s going to do something, she sticks to it.  Even when it means creating 365 outfits in 365 days on a budget of $365.

Her goal is seemingly simple:

Each day for the entire year, I’m going to introduce a new piece into my existing wardrobe that I’ve found from these places.  On top of this, I’m giving myself a budget of $1 a day.

And guess what – she’s been at it for almost a year and is under budget, thanks to her ability to turn second-hand finds into chic and trendy creations.  A keen eye and snappy sewing skills have made her a media-darling and she has been featured in fashion blogs, print magazines, and radio shows.

Day 263

Her motivation? According to Marisa:

…whenever I wear my handmade pieces, I always get complimented and the best part is that I get to tell everyone that I bought it for $1 and just shortened it, dyed it or cinched it to make it chic and current.

As of November 26th, she’ll have reached her goal.  But until then – make sure her blog is in your “favorites” tab.

-B.C.Bodnar