16 Jan

Posted at 09:07h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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I've had a colorful vintage suit on my thrift wish list for a while and my prayers were answered during a thrift shopping trip to Goodwill last month. Well, they were kinda sorta answered. I had a vision for a colorful vintage suit: a citrus or coral color with a structured jacket and wide leg trousers. That's the image I had in my head.However, the suit I found look a liiiiiitle bit different. It was a mixture of bright colors, had massive shoulder pads, and the skirt was an awkward length.But you know what, for $7, I bought it anyway and styled it seven different ways.How to Style a Vintage Suit in Flattering Ways

27 Sep

Posted at 10:45h in Thrift by
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I love traveling and I love hitting the thrift store, so when I can combine the two? That's just a double score. While in Nashville earlier this summer, I made it a point to hit up a Goodwill Outlet and thrifted a few vintage gems. However, when I made a trip to Alberta, Canada, I wasn't so sure I'd have time to thrift shop. But luckily, the thrifting gods were shining down and my final day in Edmonton, I hit the secondhand stores.I was curious: would the stores be as big? Organized? What would the prices be like? Safe to say, I scored. Big. Here's what I found while thrift shopping in Canada.Looking Fly on a Dime: Thrift Shopping in Edmonton at Goodwill

15 Aug

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Does August 17 mean anything to you?! Any special meaning? It's National Thrift Shop Day. Yes, that's actually a thing and it's pretty awesome. It's been almost eight years since I started blogging {sheesh!} and since then, the thrift shopping scene has certainly changed. It's no longer taboo or "dirty" for people to shop secondhand. Instead, thrift shopping is now seen as an affordable, eco-chic way to upgrade your style.Yes, some thrift store prices are getting a bit expensive. And that's pretty annoying. But I'm happy to see people using thrift shops as a way to learn about their individual sense of style and embrace new-to-you garments.Because it's National Thrift Shop Day, that means you can find tons of savings at your local stores. Here's what you need to know.Goodwill shopping with Looking Fly on a Dime - National Thrift Shop Day

06 Aug

Posted at 02:43h in Thrift, Travel by
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I try to thrift shop in every city and country I visit. Besides finding unique pieces, it's also nice to see the different looks and feels of thrift stores. So when I had a few days in Nashville, inevitably thrifting was on the menu. Since I didn't have much time, I knew getting major bang for my thrift buck was the key. After quick research I was so happy to find that a Goodwill Outlet was just a short ride away.If you've never been to an outlet, then you need to visit. Unlike your average thrift shop, the outlets price items by the pound versus individual pieces. But that also means the crowd can be a bit competitive.But I was ready to see what the Nashville Goodwill Outlet had to offer.Goodwill Nashville Goodwill outlet store

05 Apr

Posted at 10:23h in Thrift by
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It's been forever since I did a thrift store haul. Like seriously, for-eva! That's because I've been busy, but more importantly, I stopped thrifting for a while. After doing my mega closet clean out and purge, I became insanely picky about what I'd buy and add to my closet. That's a good thing!But once I felt the need to shop {versus simply wanting to!}, I hit up L Train Vintage in Brooklyn and found tons of goods. So of course I had to make a video dedicated to everything I found...including the most awesome vintage jacket I'm officially obsessed with.Looking Fly on a Dime thrift store haul, styled mom jeans and crop top