07 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime by
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A few weeks ago I let you guys in on my big news, I'll be appearing on The Nate Berkus Show. Well, now I have an air date for the show: Thursday, September 15. So of course I hope you'll tune in, tell a friend, tell your mama and set your DVR.

I can't tell you how exciting and humbling it was to be a part of the show. Nate was as sweet {and cute!} as he appears on television and the team of producers and assistants were absolutely amazing to work with. Like seriously, I  didn't encounter a single person who wasn't a pleasure.While you're waiting for the show to air, check out behind the scenes pics snapped by my homie Danielle {aka The Style & Beauty Doctor}. She was on hand as my moral support, photographer, lipstick applier and all around calming spirit who kept me from freaking out at my first television appearance.

05 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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I frequently have people tell me that only major cities have great thrift stores. This is one of the biggest thrift myths I've  encountered. I constantly reassure people great secondhand shops can be found throughout the country or the world, it's just a matter of finding a gem. Though I'm in NYC, trust me, I've run in to some crappy thrift stores in the Big Apple.

Last week I was visiting family in Ohio and I found two supersized thrift stores, a Salvation Army and Goodwill. The fam and I made a trip to the Salv {7000 Heisler Road, Mentor Ohio} and I was amazed.

Though we were in the middle of a small town, the store was massive and had a great selection.

02 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Fridays are usually my Thrifty Threads posts where I show you guys how I put together outfits using my thrift store finds, but you'll notice there's no photo of my fly threads. That's because my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a year of only purchasing thrift store clothing} officially ended yesterday. Yes, I made it through an entire year of only relying on thrift stores for my "new" clothes. I can honestly say I've had a blast on this challenge that was anything but challenging. I hope I've showed you guys...

01 Sep

Posted at 04:32h in Looking FLY on a Dime by
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Can you believe it's already September? Yup, another summer flew right by. Oh, and September 1 is also the two year blogiversary of Looking Fly on a Dime. Of course I want to say thanks to all of my awesome readers. Whether you've been down with the blog for a few years or just discovered it, you're appreciated more than you know. I started the blog without any clear intentions but it's evolved in to something I'm so proud of. I truly enjoy sharing my love of thrifting and...

31 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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Though you guys know I'm a thrifting queen, I love a great deal at any store I go to. So when Loehmann's invited me to their blogger event last week, I jumped at the opportunity to attend. They offer top designer names for up to 60 percent off the original price.

Stylist Felix Mercado gave us the dish on fall's hottest trends {red, sheath dresses, oversized bags}, we met fashion icon and 90 year old fly girl Iris Apfel and they gave us $300 to shop with.