23 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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This weekend I did something I normally don't do: I went thrifting in Brooklyn. I lived in Manhattan for three years so I typically stayed on the island for my thrifting adventures, except for my Goodwill Outlet trips in Long Island City.It was a sunny Sunday afternoon and the Goodwill on Fulton Street was my intended destination {more on that Monday} but the highlight of the afternoon was a little shop called Not Just Vintage.Located at 1260 Bedford Avenue, it was originally recommended to me by my friend Starr aka Gangstarr Girl.Not Just Vintage has such a quaint mom and pop feel, but with better fashion. Bright colors, funky patterns and statement accessories were in abundance. And the prices were super affordable. The owner immediately alerted me that items outside were $2-$3, garments with an orange dot on the tag were half off and other items were 25 percent off. Music to my cheap ears!

{bold print skirts}

21 Jun

Posted at 14:15h in Designer on a Dime, Looking FLY on a Dime by
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{sneak peek at the Versace for H&M collection, via Racked} It's the first day of summer and the longest day of the year but you know what today really is? It's the day Versace and H&M announced their collaboration.Versace for H&M debuts on November 19 and will include 30 pieces for women and 20 pieces for me. The line will arrive in 300 stores and fashionistas everywhere are sure to go crazy.Peep the video below to hear Donatella Versace announce the collaboration as well as a few other details...

20 Jun

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Last week I had some time to kill before heading to a Meshell Ndegeocello concert so I did what I do best...went thrifting! I made my way to the Salvation Army on 46th St. where most items are 50 percent off on Wednesdays.

I love wearing dresses year round but especially in the summer so I was on the lookout for girly dresses and skirts. And apparently it was my lucky day because I walked away with some flirty, colorful pieces for the warm days.

Every item I purchased was half off and the most expensive piece was $7.50. I ended up with 10 items for $32. Check out my favorite ones below.

This dress speaks to my sartorial spirit. The A-line style, crisp white hue and cute details immediately caught my eye. It even has a bit of tulle underneath.

{$7.50}

17 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in DIY, Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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Save the Date: I <3 Thrifting on July 9: nationwide thrift shopping event {details about a NYC outing next week} The Budget Babe: Get the look for less: Azzedine Alaia cut out wedgesDime on a Dime: Inexpensive storage solutions for your accessoriesThe Cut: Giambattista Valli to design a line for Macy's? Beautylish: Got a few bucks and some time? Make a DIY makeup magnet board ...

15 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, Looking FLY on a Dime by
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Ah, shoes. What girl doesn't love them? Can you guess how much the average woman spends on a pair of shoes? A. $99 B. $75 C. $49 D. $35 If you guessed C, then you're right! The average woman spends $49 on shoes. For some reason I thought most women would be in the $100 range when it comes to footwear. But apparently everyone wants to be fly on a dime. The "average" woman isn't dropping stacks on Louboutins, Choos or Stuart Weitzman. I know a lot of frugal fashionistas who'll save on clothing but...