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Revamp Your Closet: Film a Channel 11 Segment with Me

Posted On Thursday, May 17th, 2012

You guys may know that I’m the Savvy Shopper reporter for Pix 11 News in NYC. And I’ve got a great opportunity for one lucky reader/viewer to appear on camera with me for an upcoming segment.

If you have a closet full of clothes that are just collecting dust and taking up space, why not revamp your wardrobe? I’m looking for a woman who will let me go through her closet and tell her how she can cash in on those old clothes. During the Pix 11 segment, we’ll find creative ways so you can get rid of the old and free up some cash for a new wardrobe! Updating your style on a budget is something we can all use, especially with the upcoming summer months.

You should:

  • Live in NYC
  • Be available to film Tuesday {5/22} morning and afternoon
  • Allow myself and the camera person access to your home and closet
  • Have awesome, gently worn clothes you need to get rid of
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Thrifty Threads: California Chic

Posted On Monday, May 14th, 2012

If you guys follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you know I spent last week in San Francisco. Besides enjoying some serious thrifting {more on that later this week}, I took in the sights, as this was my first time in the Bay Area. And of course, I rocked head to toe thrifted looks. I never intentionally wear head to toe thrift store finds, but because the majority of my wardrobe is secondhand, that’s just how it works out!

During my first day in the city I went for a denim top {Salvation Army} and cobalt blue maxi skirt {Goodwill}. The skirt was actually free because I redeemed my Goodwill Rewards Card points. If you’re a serious Goodwill thrift shopper, check with your local store to see if they have one of these cards, you won’t regret it.

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How to Thrift Shop the Trends

Posted On Monday, April 9th, 2012

Fashion trends come and go but one thing is constant: no matter what the trend, you can find it at a thrift store. Some people still think of thrift stores as having crappy leftovers other people no longer see fit to wear. Sometimes that’s true but other times, you find awesome, current threads. And because fashion is so cyclical, what was hot years ago is once again in style. While thrifting last week, I came across a few trends that I’ve seen on the runway. Instead of dropping major cash on an “it” item of the moment, you can save a ton by thrifting the trends.

Florals were seen in collections by Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, and countless others and I found a ton of them at the Salvation Army, from blazers to dresses to skirts. It was an absolute explosion of flower power.

I scoped out a Diane von Furstenberg blouse for $7…

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10 Thrift Shopping Commandments, Part Two

Posted On Monday, March 26th, 2012

Thrift Shopping Commandments
Last week I gave you the first part of my 10 Thrift Shopping Commandments and here’s the final five. They’re in no particular order as they’re all crucial to ensure a happy, productive thrifting experience.


Would I Buy It At Full Price?
This is the question you need to ask yourself before buying anything. Cheap prices can be mighty alluring so you want to be sure you’re not solely buying something because it’s a steal. Though a dress may be $2, it’ll be a total waste of cash if you never wear it.

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10 Thrift Shopping Commandments, Part One

Posted On Monday, March 19th, 2012

Thrift Shopping Commandments

Every thrifter I’ve come across has different techniques they employ to find serious thrift store scores. There’s no one way to thrift, but there are a few tips and tricks that make the experience a bit easier. I guess you could call them the Thrift Shopping Commandments. These are the rules you want to adhere to before, during and after thrifting so you can walk away a happy shopper. So without further ado, here are the 10 Thrift Shopping Commandments:

Know Where You’re Going:
The one question I’m constantly, constantly asked is “how do I find a good thrift store?” It’s really trial and error, regardless of where you live. Though NYC has a ton of options, not all of the stores are that awesome. Trust me. Start by checking with national chains like Goodwill and Salvation Army to see if one’s in your area. And I really love the site TheThriftShopper.com, where you enter your zip code to find secondhand shops near you.

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