30 Jan

Posted at 10:30h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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Looking Fly on a Dime, Savvy Shopper

A few months ago I told you guys about my awesome gig at WPIX-TV in New York as the Savvy Shopper reporter. If you're in the New York area, you can catch my fashion, beauty and lifestyle segments two to three days a week on the 5pm show. Normally it's just little 'ol me on the segments, but now I'm inviting a lucky NY-based reader or viewer to join me on-air. I'm doing a Savvy Shopper Challenge next week and if you have a fashion dilema, I'm going to solve it. Have a party to attend and unsure of what to wear? Want to jazz up your boring work wardrobe? Are you trying to revamp your wardrobe without spending any money? Did you just start a new job/school and want to turn heads?

24 Jan

Posted at 08:55h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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A few months ago I introduced you guys to Brooklyn Bleu, a by appointment only vintage boutique. I thought the shop would be a little too expensive for my taste but I was amazed how affordable the one of a kind pieces were. And the owner, Tenisha, was super attentive and knows her vintage pieces inside and out. If you're in NYC, Brooklyn Bleu is having a massive winter sale this Thursday {1/26} with 30 percent off vintage garments and they'll be unveiling a ton of accessories. Tenisha will also have some giveaways throughout the night for those who attend. Some of the giveaways include:

Doorkocker Necklace, Brooklyn Bleu giveaway

20 Jan

Posted at 09:53h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Winter's finally arrived and it's absolutely freezing on the East Coast. Besides being uncomfortable, the colder temps can make dressing a bit tricky, especially if you want to dress up for a night out...and you're relying on public transportation. Last weekend I attended a post-wedding toast for some colleagues and I was determined not to let the weather cramp my style.

So I grabbed my favorite winter coat {faux fur collar LOFT coat from the Salvation Army coat sale}, bright tights and brocade style pumps. I had a lace dress underneath but it was the coat, tights and shoes that really kept my look fun and playful. And I was actually warm.

16 Jan

Posted at 09:10h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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Goodwill Rewards Card

I love Goodwill. I really do. I love it so much that I racked up more than 300 points on my Goodwill Rewards Card {read up on the card HERE}, which meant I have a total of $30 in coupons. I popped in to the Goodwill in Harlem {2196 Fifth Ave} and was on the hunt for an awesome dress, but I kept striking out. I found a few pieces but I wasn't exactly happy with the prices. A Donna Morgan dress was $10 {original price tag was still on, $178}.

Donna Morgan houndstooth dress

That wasn't a bad deal compared to the original price but I kinda had my heart set on a dress under 10 bucks and the piece didn't fit me perfectly. And then I found a Bebe sweater dress for $15.

03 Jan

Posted at 09:50h in Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dimeJanuary 1 didn't just mark the start of the new year but also the three month mark of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I only purchase thrifted clothing, no new clothes or accessories}. In October I spent $48, $25 in November and for December...I only spent $10! Yup, just $10. I've been so busy that I haven't had time to thrift. I planned on going to one of the Housing Works Buy the Bag sales but that didn't happen. However, all winter I've been on the hunt for some high heel boots. I didn't have much time to shop so I ventured to East 23rd Street {between 2nd and 3rd Avenues} where there are multiple thrift stores on the same block so if it was a bust a one store, I could quickly move on to the next.