01 Jan

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Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here.

thrifty-threads-365-thrift-shop-challenge I did it! And if you participated in Thrifty Threads 365, then you did it, too. A year ago today, January 1, 2014, I pledged to only thrift shop for clothes and accessories for an entire year. I couldn't spend a single penny on new clothes for 365 days and my monthly thrift budget was $50.So what was my experience like? Sometimes it was easy and other times I really struggled to stay on budget and not hit a department stores. See below for a tally of how much I spent on clothes and accessories throughout 2014, some of my favorite pieces I bought and what I learned.

31 Dec

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Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here.vintage-dior-double-breasted-coat-outfit-of-the-dayToday is the last day of 2014, so that means it's the final day of Thrifty Threads 365! For the entire year I've solely relied on clothes and accessories from the thrift shop, without spending a single dime on new clothing {excluding underwear, of course!}.What better way to close the challenge out than with a statement making coat? I scored this vintage Christian Dior* double breasted coat from the massive Salvation Army coat sale and I'd say it was $23 well spent!

29 Dec

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looking-fly-on-a-dime-2015 It's the last week of 2014 {where did the year go?!} and that means I'm wrapping up projects but also looking ahead. My goal has always been to be of service and make women look and feel their best through the power of dressing {on a budget}. September marked the fifth anniversary of Looking Fly on a Dime and it became clear to me that I wanted to make some serious changes to the site that serve you {the reader} and my specific goals and passions.Check out a few key ways things will be changing in the new year. I'm sure you'll like it. Also, there's a short survey where you can tell me exactly what you want.

19 Dec

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beauty-on-a-dime-olay-regenerist-luminious-facial-oil I'll let you in on a little secret: I've suffered from oily, acne prone skin for as long as I can remember. I mean, my skin isn't horrible, but I constantly envy women who have breakout-free, glowing skin. From dermatologist prescribed antibiotics {I'm so not with taking meds unless I absolutely have to!} to harsh chemicals {ouch!}, I've tried it all to combat breakouts and maintain a healthy glow, which is really important when I'm appearing on television. HDTV, yikes!But what's finally helped me achieve {mostly!} blemish-free and healthy skin is the most basic, and shall I emphasize, affordable products! I joined force with Olay to bring you a few must haves for fresh skin.