16 Jun

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Fresh & Fabulous: how to wear aqua this season
A few weeks ago we discussed how Yellow is the New Black, but another hot color to try is aqua. Not cobalt or sky blue, but aqua!
With the official start of summer just a few days away, aqua is the perfect hue to get into!

13 Jun

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5 Online Stores to Decorate Your Home on a Strict Budget {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} 10 Pool Party Worthy Swimsuits under $100 {CocoaFab} The Lazy Girl's Guide to Packing Like a Pro {Refinery 29} 50 Pairs of Comfy Summer Sandals under $50 {Lucky} Look for Less: Perfume Bottle Clutch {Cheapalicious} 20 Easy "It's-Almost-Summer" Dresses {Redbook} But It's a Bargain! Tips and Tricks for Not Buying What You Don't Need {Apartment Therapy}...

12 Jun

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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.
Thrift Shopping Haul: Looking Fly on a Dime guide to thrifting
Last weekend's weather was absolutely gorgeous, so that meant it was perfect for a full day of thrift shopping and brunch. Before hitting up Lido in Harlem {gotta love bottomless mimosas!}, my friend LaToya and I checked out the Goodwill in East Harlem.
Though I ended up with a cart full of clothes, I only walked away with one item. Read on to see why I passed on a few items {they were great, but they weren't great} and see how I found a ton of new Target merchandise at Goodwill.

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

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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} ...