09 Jun

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New York Live segment: how to upgrade spring basics

A few weeks ago I filmed a style segment for NBC's New York Live and it finally aired last week. It was all about how to spice up your spring essentials, particularly a little black dress, denim jacket and pencil skirt. Though summer is officially just a few weeks away, your spring threads are most likely still in heavy rotation.Check out how to make these basics look anything but basic.

06 Jun

Posted at 06:00h in Deals & Steals, DIY, shopping, Thrift by
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Thrifting on the Web: Where to Sell (and Buy!) Clothes Online {BET Style} 10 Haute Pairs of Sandals for Day or Night {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} How to Organize Your Scarves using a Tension Rod {Thrifty & Chic Mom} 5 Plus Size Two Piece Swimsuits under $50 {The Curvy Fashionista} Better than New: Brilliant DIYs to Refresh Your Wardrobe {Lucky} DIY Tricks to Master Your Kitchen {Mashable} 16 Secrets for Shopping at Target That Will Blow Your Mind {Buzzfeed} ...

05 Jun

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Looking Fly on a Dime: Affordable Vintage Warehouse

Do you know what I did last weekend? If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, then yeah, you already know. I hit up the thrift mecca of Udelco warehouse for some serious vintage shopping.I previously posted about Udelco about two years ago, but it was time I paid them a visit again and this time my aunt and cousin joined me. For those who attended my last Ready, Set, Thrift! event, you may have seen my aunt. The thrift shopping party was her first time thrifting and I was happy that she and my cousin joined me for another round of thrift therapy.Based in northern New Jersey, Hawthorne to be exact, Udelco vintage warehouse has affordable, one-of-a-kind clothes. While most vintage wholesalers aren't open to the public, Udelco opens their doors to anyone looking for a treasure hunt. See what I found, plus a few tips if you ever plan to visit a thrift warehouse.

04 Jun

Posted at 05:00h in Cubicle Chic, Fab Under $50, shopping, Style Guide by
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Cubicle Chic: Looking Fly on a Dime style guide

Whether for a conference, meeting or a big presentation, we are often called out of our cubicles to go on a business trip. But this is no time to let your style suffer as you're moving through the airport or once you land. You want to look polished as you're repping your company, right? Plus, you never know what kind of connections you can make at an airport!In this week's Cubicle Chic, I'll give you two options for what to wear while traveling and an alternative outfit to store in your carry-on.

03 Jun

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Dime Find of the Week: Tees in the Trap

What: Tees in the Trap pop culture t-shirtsWhy: A little known secret: I'm a pop culture junky. Well, it's not much of a secret to anyone who knows me and even if you follow me on Twitter, you know I love tweeting my trashy reality TV shows {hello, Catfish and Love and Hip Hop Atlanta!}. So I was stoked when Claire over at Fashion Bomb posted about Tees in the Trap. The affordable t-shirts are a must for any pop culture lover.