22 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Deals & Steals, shopping, Style Guide by
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cubicle-chic-what-to-wear-to-work-how-to-wear-a-sweater-dressI have two words that will make dressing for the Fall so much easier: sweater dress. This one piece provides effortless style, comfort and warmth. Available in nearly every cut, color and fabrics, the sweater dress is a blank canvas you can dress up or down.

This week, I’ll show you three different ways to style a sweater dress. It's a must have affordable fashion staple.

21 Oct

Posted at 08:34h in DIY, shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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I have to admit I'm not much of a Halloween person, but I do appreciate the creativity that people put into their costumes! But let's face it, there's some serious pressure when it comes to finding the perfect getup. Instead of buying a packaged Halloween costume, why not hit the thrift shop? While my everyday looks come from the thrift shop {I'm still doing my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge and ONLY thrifting for a full year}, secondhand stores are also the perfect resource for any homemade costume due to the unique items you can find.
Check out 5 thrift store Halloween costumes that are affordable, unique and when October 31 is over, you can still wear these pieces! Each costume requires less than five items and you can find them at any thrift shop.

20 Oct

Posted at 10:04h in Home Decor, Thrift by
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You remember those vintage suitcases I bought for $5 at a garage sale this summer?
Until now I've used them to prop up my book cover frame, but this weekend I decided to switch it up a bit. In last week's Links to Save By, I showed you decorating ideas using suitcases and I was inspired by one of the projects.
My new way of decorating with my vintage cases takes up minimal space and even doubles as storage. Oh, and it took just minutes to do.

17 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Deals & Steals by
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24 Secrets Every Bargain Shopper Needs to Know {BuzzFeed} 20 DIY Vintage Suitcase Decorating Ideas {Oh My! Creative} 5 Beauty Buys Under $20 that Bring the Spa Home {Huffington Post} DIY Jewelry Organizer {Smart n Snazzy} Thrifty Friend: Interview with Jen from Fashionably Employed {Whitney Nic James} NYC: Don't Miss the Stylish Curves Pop Up Shop {Stylish Curves} ...

16 Oct

Posted at 09:43h in Style Guide, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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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.

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When it's chilly out, but I still want to wear a dress and no tights, a long skirt is my go-to fashion choice. I purchased this Calvin Klein skirt a few months ago for less than $10 and it's safe to say I'm in love with her. I first wore the skirt during Fashion Week. Back then I paired it with a vintage crop top, but this time around I wanted a more conservative look for church. But of course I had to throw in a sporty jacket to mix it up.