looking fly on a dime vintage dressLast week was my Best Dressed Madame event that I hosted during Essence Music Festival and we had an amazing time. Along with my co-hosts Carmen from Lipstick Fashion Mascara and Tiffini of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, the night was full of drinks, light bites and fashionable fun. I'll have a full recap for you next week, but for now, let's just focus on what I wore.

Our event was held at May Baily's Place at the Dauphine Orleans Hotel. The bar used to be a brothel {cheeky!}, so our theme was all about dressing up in an over the top, sassy, fun way. I kept my look fairly subdued since I'd be hosting, but I didn't hold out on the glamour.

Adventures in thrifting, thrift shopping tripThe weather is getting warmer and I'm bringing back my group thrift shopping tours. Though I host private tours and individual style sessions throughout the year, it's time to get a group together and hit the NYC thrift scene.On Saturday, June 1, we'll venture to East 23rd Street, which has a row of secondhand stores including Goodwill, Housing Works and Salvation Army.

how to thrift shop, where to thrift shop

You guys have been asking and I'm finally {sorry for the delay!} answering. I've scheduled my first Adventures in Thrifting Tour of the year.If you've never been thrift shopping or thrifting in New York City and are unsure of where to go, then this tour is for you. If you want to get personalized shopping tips and fashion advice from yours truly, then this tour is really for you.

Over the past two years, some of you have asked me about opening an online shop. While I'm out thrifting I tend to post photos on Twitter or Facebook of great thrift store finds. But if they don't fit me or they're not my style, I end up leaving them at the store. Well, now that's about to change.

I just opened the Looking Fly on a Dime Shop. You can snag some designer and statement thrifted and vintage pieces at a fraction of what they'd originally cost.Right now I have a half dozen pieces for sale, including: Dolce Vita dress