thrift-shop-coats-union-square-nyc-thrift-shopping-goes-upscaleThere's been something interesting/weird happening at some thrift stores lately. They're going a bit upscale. Most notably is Goodwill, which has opened about 60 boutiques nationwide. These locations have more curated designer pieces, are more organized and have a feel of a department store to attract the desired millennial crowd.I'm all about making thrifting easier and more accessible {so much so that I wrote a book on how to thrift shop!}, so I checked out the Goodwill boutique that recently opened in NYC's Union Square. I wasn't impressed.

looking-fly-on-a-dime-thrift-shopping-haul-thrift-haul I've been mentioning my awesome, epic thrift shopping trip for the past two weeks and promising a haul video. Well, here she is!You've already seen how I styled a few of the pieces {like yesterday's Old Navy skirt and last week's sheer black maxi from Zara}. But here are the other items I found during my recent trip to the Salvation Army, including a statement making LBD, chunky fall sweaters and vintage gems for less than $10.

looking-fly-on-a-dime-thrifty-threads-zara-maxi-skirt It's officially fall and while I may be rocking layers and chunky sweaters in a few weeks, for now I'm still hanging on to my summer threads. Well, with the addition of a fall wardrobe staple.During my Salvation Army thrift shopping trip two weeks ago {I shop on Wednesdays when most items are half off!}, I scored big! And a few of the pieces I bought included an embellished crop top from H&M and a sheer maxi skirt from Zara. They were the perfect pieces for my latest Thrifty Threads outfit.

new-york-fashion-week-trend-nyfw-spring-2016-trend-lingerie-trend New York Fashion Week came to a close yesterday and a few trends are already clear {crochet, fringe, tie dye}, but there's one interesting, lounge-y style I came across last week at the Salvation Army and it was just seen on the runway. Lingerie!Yup, pajamas and lingerie as outerwear is what's trending for spring 2016, but you can get the trend now at your local thrift shop. Check out a few tips below, plus how to wear this tricky trend.

how-to-thrift-shop-thrift-shopping-strategy-vintage-christian-dior-coat When it comes to thrift shopping, there's always this urge to be the first in line and at the store. I totally get it. The inventory is limited and it's not like the same garment is available in a ton of sizes {like at traditional department stores}, but I've found some serious value in being one of the last people to shop the store or a major warehouse sale.Here's why...