14 Nov

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I previously wrote about ways you can thrift shop online and recently, some new sites have popped up that make thrifting from the comfort of your home as easy as can be.
For new thrifters, they associate secondhand shopping with digging through piles of clothes for endless hours and walking away empty handed. Well, sometimes that's the case, but if you're low on patience and time, thrift shopping online is a great option.
A national chain like Goodwill has an online shop, but there are two fairly new sites I really love, due to their affordability and focus on philanthropy.

12 Nov

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, shopping by
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wool coat, affordable winter coat

The holiday season is quickly approaching {seriously, Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away}, so that means your favorite stores are rolling out their winter/holiday gear. And one store that just revealed their festive pieces is Mandee. I used to shop at Mandee years ago and finally made me way back to them when I was finding pieces for my Today Show fashion segment. Though many of the clothes and accessories skew towards a younger woman's style, they have tons of basics for women of all ages. And the new holiday pieces are just as eclectic.

08 Nov

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Shopping event, looking fly on a dime

If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook and/or Instagram, then you know what's coming up on Saturday, November 17. I'm hosting Swap Your Closet at ClosetDash Shop in NYC.
If you're like me, you have a ton of clothes and accessories you love but haven't worn in forever. They're just taking up space and you've never gotten around to selling, tossing or donating them. Well, then Swap Your Closet is for you! And if you specifically have a ton of accessories, then it's really for you.

05 Nov

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Though most of my wardrobe is secondhand, I love adding in a few new pieces. So when the folks over a ModDeals, a new affordable online store for clothes and accessories, contacted me, I was anxious to see what their pieces looked and felt like. I'm all about affordability but quality always reigns supreme.I ordered a few pieces using the $40 gift card they provided and was so glad I did so. From jeans to dresses to shoes, everything on the ModDeals' site is less than $15 and I've worn the clothes for over a month now and I love the quality.I'm all about fun, flirty dresses, so naturally I ordered the Coco Love Voile Dress, which has a pussy bow and pleats. Just my style! Though I love dresses, sometimes they feel a bit too dressy, especially when I'm not doing anything all that fancy.

02 Nov

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investment pieces

When it comes to clothing, you know I'm all about saving a buck when I can. I refuse to pay full price for anything and thrift stores are my preferred method of shopping. But some pieces are worth the investment. I've never been one to spend a ton on trends {they come and go so quickly!}, but classic pieces that can be worn for years to come are deserving of a few extra pennies.
But how do you know what classifies as a classic? They're the clothes and accessories that play well with everything in your closet and are appropriate for most, if not all, occasions. And even if you choose to spend more cash than usual on these pieces, that doesn't mean you have to break the bank.
Check out five wardrobe staples worth investing in.