Closet Raid: Tiffany Ortez Parish

When the owner of a secondhand clothing store invites you to check out the digs in her closet, you RSVP immediately.

April 5, 2023

11:28 AM

Crystal Wise

I remember once lamenting that some people are just really good at finding things, and I’m not one of them. Some people just have a knack for discovering all of the gems in the world. Whomever I was speaking to shot back, “I think those people are just always on the lookout.” When it comes to sourcing and curating vintage clothing, this describes Tiffany Ortez Parish, owner of Honeysuckle Rose Vintage, to a T. With a well-curated secondhand store and closet full of jaw-droppingly stylish threads, one could easily assume she has the combination to that locker where everything cool exists. But, really, she’s just always on the lookout.

“I was raised in the business [thrifting and antiquing],” Parish says. “So, I think that helped with that eye. I learned a lot of tricks of the trade.”

Growing up in small-town Azle, Tiffany cites her grandmother showing her classic films and being an admirer of Broadway and magazines (back in their heyday) as inspiration for getting her involved in fashion.

“When I was younger, I feel like I was trying to wear the trend,” Parish says. “But when I’d run into old friends who see me now, they’ll say, ‘You always were different and standing out from the crowd.’ But the whole time I thought I was conforming.”

Anyone who’s visited Parish’s secondhand clothing store, Honeysuckle Rose Vintage, would immediately sniff this out as a case of someone being their own harshest critic. Parish’s fashion took a lifetime to perfect.

You can check out Tiffany’s shop online at honeysucklerosevintage.com or visit her brick-and-mortar at 5112 White Settlement Road.

Fashion Tips:

Break the mold and don’t follow the latest trends to a T. You can take what’s fashionable right now and still make it your own.

Wear that amazing outfit even to the grocery store! Who cares if it’s the right time or place. You do not have to have an excuse to wear those fabulous garments in your closet.

Try to buy vintage and secondhand first; this way you are shopping sustainably and take out the risk of looking just like everyone else.

Style Tips:

Stay true to yourself and dress in a way that represents who you are. Stray away from the “perfect outfit.” Wear what makes you comfortable and happy.

Don’t be afraid of what others may think of you. If you want to mix and match your decades, colors, or patterns, then go for it. There are no rules when it comes to your personal style.

When in doubt, try belting it or add a hat.

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