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Best Thrift Style Influencer 

(55 Years & Older) 

Kittie Renee Sanders, proud owner of MaggiesKloset Live, hails from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been making waves in the resale world since 2020. After training under trailblazers Keren & Ayana, she launched her own resale community in 2021—now boasting 16K+ followers and 150+ resellers. In 2023, she hosted her first Bus Shopping Tour, drawing women from 8 states to Cincinnati. For Kittie, thrifting isn’t just about fashion—it’s about building powerful connections among like-minded women

Best Resale Boutique & Thrift Leader of the Year

Leah Yvette, founder of The Consignment Mixer, is a powerhouse in the resale community—blending creativity, authenticity, and a love for sustainable fashion since 2021. Nominated for Best Resale Boutique and Thrift Leader of the Year, Leah is known for her eye for unique finds, mentoring resellers, and teaching the power of owning a website to build lasting businesses.  Whether curating standout pieces, hosting events, or inspiring entrepreneurs, she proves that passion + purpose can spark a movement—one thrifted piece at a time.  

Best Upcycle Fashion Designer 

Kia Dean, owner & CEO of Kia D’s Closet, is bringing bold, creative energy to the resale world. Originally from Chicago and now based in Atlanta, she launched her business in 2022 and quickly gained attention for her on-trend fashion finds and signature “no-lens” fashion frames—turning simple pieces into statement accessories.  Her mission? To deliver DOPE, fashionably different experiences that empower people to express individuality with confidence. With Kia D’s Closet, fashion isn’t just resale—it’s art, perspective, and unapologetic style.

Best Upcycle Fashion Designer

Yolanda Brown, creator of Closet Collab Boutique and EarLume Ear Candy, transforms recycled fashion into bold, one-of-a-kind designs. With 20+ years of thrifting and 30 years as a designer, she blends upcycled clothing, handcrafted earrings, and pure creativity to make women feel confident and unique.  A true “jack of all trades,” Yolanda is also an event planner, cosmetic creator, and innovator—bringing fashion to life through shows and storytelling. For her, fashion isn’t just style—it’s joy, vision, and art you can wear. 

Best Thrift Style Influencer (Plus Size)

Shenika Buie, proud owner of The Real Shenika’s Curvy Closet, is a Curvy Diva on a mission! Born in Queens and now repping Bristol, CT, she knows firsthand the struggle of finding fashion that truly fits—in size, style, and confidence. That’s why she created her boutique: to help every curvy woman feel seen, celebrated, and beautiful. For Shenika, it’s not just about clothes—it’s about self-love, empowerment, and slaying unapologetically in your curves.

Best Thrift Style Influencer (Plus Size) & Thrift Leader of the Year 

The Dollface Experience is more than fashion—it’s a lifestyle. Founded by Detroit native Courtney Johns-Dunn in 2008, the brand has grown from a boutique in Metro Detroit to an online + pop-up powerhouse in Atlanta. In 2023, it leveled up with a curated thrift collection blending new and pre-loved fashion with beauty + skincare essentials.  At its core, The Dollface Experience is all about style, self-care, and sisterhood—because true beauty starts from within.

Best Thrift Style Influencer

 [Da Styling One] has earned a reputation as one of the top male thrifters in the game, celebrated for his sharp eye, unique taste, and unmatched ability to turn secondhand finds into head-turning style statements. With a true passion for sustainable fashion and a natural instinct for spotting hidden gems in even the most overlooked thrift stores, he is redefining what it means to shop smart, style bold, and stand out with confidence. 

Best New Reseller

Jaleesa Grier, founder of J’s Closet and More, launched her boutique in March 2024 with a vision to make fashion fun, affordable, and full of heart. Specializing in new and preloved clothing & accessories, Jaleesa handpicks every piece with love, bringing consistency, creativity, and confidence to her customers.  From her first live sale in June 2024, she’s built more than a business—it’s a community that celebrates style, soul, and second chances.

Best New Reseller 

Tiffany Simmons, founder of Tip Top Kloset, is a visionary thrift queen turning unique finds into a movement of style without limits. With resilience, creativity, and faith, she built a brand that empowers women of all sizes to embrace individuality, break the rules of fashion, and let their difference shine. Bold, sustainable, and affordable—Tiffany proves style isn’t just about clothes, it’s about confidence, connection, and transformation. Her motto says it best: “Be your own kind of beauty and let your difference shine.”

Best Live Seller, Best Thrift Style Influencer (Female) & Thrift Leader of the Year 

Angela “Angie B”, founder of Wear It Fashion Lounge (WIFL), has been turning thrift into empowerment since 2010 and became a full-time reseller in 2014. Known for her fearless mix of bold colors, prints, and patterns, she creates polished, trend-forward looks that inspire confidence and individuality. More than fashion, WIFL is a safe space where women can reset, refuel, and reconnect with their magic. With every curated piece, Angie B delivers not just style, but energy, community, and inspiration.

Best Live Selller

From childhood thrift trips with her mom to building a purpose-driven business, Pauletta Perez has turned a love for secondhand treasures into a mission. What started with a closet full of clothes and one live sale grew into a platform for sustainable style, confidence, and impact. Every sale not only delivers fabulous fashion finds, but also supports domestic violence survivors and women rebuilding their lives.  A true survivor and thrifting queen, she sells with purpose—because every sale makes a difference!

Best Resale Boutique (Online & Storefront)

Shana Lyles, wife, mom, creator, and Thrifty Fashion Slayer, is the force behind Dirty Dye Ana Closet. With her signature “Hey girl Heeey!!!” vibe, she proves that fabulous fashion doesn’t require a fortune. Her boutique is all about fashion, flava, and fun, inspiring women to feel bold, beautiful, and unapologetically themselves—while slaying on a budget.

Best Upcycle Fashion Designer

Meet Joyce Loures-Jackson—Burkina Faso roots, Greenville, SC raised, and the creative force behind Sloppee SeKundz. A fashion reseller, stylist, and designer, Joyce turns unmatched fabrics and bold embellishments into one-of-a-kind upcycled creations. Her signature vibe? Street funk with a twist of glam and Afro Funk. As the Mistress of Upcycling, she empowers women of all sizes to stand out, feel confident, and own their individuality—because with Sloppee SeKundz Street Funk, no two slays are ever the same.

Best Resale Boutique (Online or Storefront).

 Misty Audell, owner of House of Thrift Boutique, proves you can run a boutique, raise four kids, and still slay on two hours of sleep! From styling movie casts to building a five-year-strong thrift community, she turns chaos into couture and thrifted finds into straight-up fashion slays. Finalist for The Thrift Ball’s Best Resale Boutique 2025, Misty is just getting started. 

Best New Seller, Thrift Leader and Best Thrift Style Influencer (55 Years & Older ) 

Minister Bobbie Benton Ogletree, proud owner of Samaritan Kloset, is a woman of God on a mission to make every woman feel worthy, confident, and beautiful. Since launching her thrift journey in 2023, she’s been serving up designer and high-end fashion at prices that fit every size and budget. At Samaritan Kloset, it’s all about slaying without breaking the bank—helping women find their crown jewels, walk in confidence, and shine like the queens they are.

Best Live Seller

Andrea Franklin, owner of Hashtag Cute Items (HCI), launched her brand during COVID to bring style, confidence, and community together. Specializing in clothing, accessories, and fashion for all, HCI goes beyond live sales—partnering with schools, museums, theaters, and organizations nationwide. From curating eye-catching pieces at affordable prices to providing free prom dresses for high school seniors, Andrea blends her love for fashion with her passion for service. A proud mom and career professional in medicine, she proves that while medicine is her career, fashion and community are her joy. 

 Best Thrift Style Influencer (Female)  

Meet Lameka “Meme” White, founder of Posh by Meme, where fashion, affordability, and confidence collide! Since launching in 2021, she’s built a vibrant boutique and live sale community of over 4,600 followers, curating everything from handbags and shoes to bold outfits that help women look and feel their best. Crowned Best Live Reseller 2024 at the Thrift FAB Awards, Meme proves fashion is more than clothes—it’s self-expression, fun, and a whole vibe.

 Best Thrift Style Influencer (Female)

Shanta Penn, proud owner of Slay4Less, turned faith, resilience, and a love for fashion into a thriving family-run brand. Born in North Central Florida during the pandemic, Slay4Less has grown from a den to a global online platform, shipping plus-size fashion, jewelry, shoes, purses, and accessories worldwide.  With the motto “Let Us Help You Slay Your Looks for Less,” Shanta empowers women everywhere to look good, feel confident, and slay without breaking the bank.