26 Jan

Posted at 10:43h in Deals & Steals, shopping by
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sears-metaphor-collection-sears-review-whats-in-store-looking-fly-on-a-dime Last Saturday my afternoon consisted of brunch and a trip to Sears. Yes, Sears. I haven't been inside one of their stores in at least six months. But now that my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is over, I'm back to seeing what major department stores have to offer and if they're worth the price.Well, there was good and bad. From the high price and low quality of the Kardashian Kollection to the Sears line I wish more people would pay attention to, see what's in store at Sears!

10 Jul

Posted at 10:41h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime by
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target and neiman marcus holiday collection

Versace for H&M. Missoni for Target. Alberta Ferretti for Macy's. Christian Siriano for Payless. These are just a few of the collaborations between affordable retailers and top name designers. And it's a trend that's not ending anytime soon.It was just announced that Target is teaming up with Neiman Marcus and 24 designers {including Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta and Diane von Furstenberg} for a holiday collection.I'm all for the designer collabos, they can be a great way to get a taste of your favorite designer without seriously going over budget. But...

03 Oct

Posted at 08:13h in Looking FLY on a Dime by
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I wanted to share some awesome news with you guys. Well, this isn't exactly "news" to some of you who follow me on Twitter or who like the Facebook page, as I've briefly mentioned it before. But, I'm now the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX-TV in New York. I've been working with the station for a few weeks now and I love it. Of course I inform people about thrift shopping but I also offer up general budget fashion and lifestyle tips.

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Below is one of the segments I filmed last week, a review of the Kardashian Kollection for Sears. I tweeted some photos and prices and you guys were less than impressed.