05 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Cubicle Chic, Style Guide by
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Cubicle- Chic-how-to-wear-bright-tights-how-to-wear-colorful-tightsAs the temperature continues to drop and our wardrobes are now in full fledge fall mode, tights are in heavy rotation. A safe go-to is simple black. They're neutral and go with everything.But for this week's Cubicle Chic, I’m going to challenge you {as I do every week!} to step juuuust a bit out of your comfort zone, and switch out your black tights for a colored pair. While the image of bright tights might make you think of your childhood, with these style tips I promise you'll look chic and mature.

04 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Beauty on a Dime by
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Fall doesn't just mean chunky knits and cute outerwear. Between the colder temps and blistering wind, your body's largest organ can take a serious beating and result in dry, chapped skin. That's where a rich moisturizing lotion comes in. Instead of expensive lotions and potions, it's possible to find an affordable body lotion that's friendly on the wallet and good for your skin.
The new Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion is a must have to keep your skin in peak condition and Family Dollar sells it for less than 5 bucks!
Keep on reading to see how you can get a coupon for the lotion {savings on savings!} and even enter to win a $50 Family Dollar coupon.

03 Nov

Posted at 10:31h in 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.

thrifty-threads-365-thrift-store-style-looking-fly-on-a-dime Can you believe it's already November? That means two things: 1. Time for chunky knits and fly outerwear. 2. My Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is 10 months down with two more months to go.For all of 2014, I've solely relied on clothes and accessories from the thrift shop. I haven't spent a single penny on new threads. Oh, and I have a $50 thrift shopping budget each month.

Check out what I bought this month from the thrift store and the total for how much I've spent on clothes so far this year.

31 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Deals & Steals, DIY, Thrift by
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How to Remove that Thrift Store Smell, and Other Vintage Cleaning Tips {Racked} 16 Clever Pun-Based Halloween Costumes You Can DIY In No Time {Lucky} 5 Travel Hacks for the Holidays {Divas & Dorks} Fall's Best Coats and Jackets for Every Budget {Glamour} 20 DIY Projects to Revamp Your Old Sweaters {Mashable} Join the Google Hangout on What I Wish I Knew, Before I Started Thrifting {Thrift Sisters} ...

30 Oct

Posted at 10:35h in Style Guide, 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. style-equation-what-to-wear-get-dressed-in-10-minutes

As much as I have a "passion for fashion," sometimes I just don't know what to wear and hate getting dressed. No seriously, when I'm working from home, I'm in leggings and a t-shirt. But on days when I actually have to leave the house, I rely on my go-to style combos. These are the pieces I know I can throw together in minutes and they'll look great. It's as simple as 1 + 2 + 3 = chic, effortless and fun.Below check out the first installment of Style Equation to see the pieces that keep you warm and stylish on a chilly day.