17 Jan

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, DIY, Fab Under $50, Home Decor, shopping by
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View the full Peter Pilotto for Target lookbook, including prices {Racked} The Best Budget Makeup {Real Simple}8 Bold Accessories that Will Make a Bright Statement {my Cheap & Chic column for Ebony}Fit & Fab Workout Gear under $50 {Penny Chic}Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe {Budget Bytes}Create a chic space by decorating with shopping bags {Le Zoe Musings} ...

01 Jan

Posted at 03:00h in Fab Under $50, shopping, 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 challenge, shopping challenge
Remember my last thrift store haul when I found these leather, rubber sole booties? I immediately scooped them up because I knew they'd be perfect, especially for winter. Flats are for easy walking and stilettos can be tricky, but a rubber sole bootie is stylish and easy to navigate slippery terrain.
I finally took the booties for a spin last week when the streets of NYC were slushy.

18 Dec

Posted at 03:00h in Beauty on a Dime, Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50 by
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sample website, pinchme launch

Like most people, I love free stuff and I rarely say no to anything that's free-99. It's not that I'm greedy {not really!}, I just love trying new products and possibly being turned on to something I might love.
So I was excited to hear about the launch of PinchMe. The site is straight forward: sign up by filling out a short profile, receive products for free and complete a short survey about the product after you've tried it.
The Australian company made its U.S. debut last month and it's for the consumer like me who loves to check out something new. I tried it and there are some pros and cons...

27 Nov

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, shopping by
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black friday shopping tips, how to shop black friday
If you follow me on Twitter, then you saw my tweet about people in Ohio who lined up for Black Friday sales 10 days in advance.
Well, you clearly don't have to be that crazed to score some major sales this Black Friday. From clothes and accessories that start at just $5 {thanks H&M} to beauty essentials for 10 bucks, you'll have no problem finding goods for yourself or holiday gifts for the ones you love. And since "Black Friday" sales now start on Thursday {or even earlier!} for many retailers, you can start shopping now or at least devise your game plan. There are so many deals out there and it's hard to navigate where to go {either in store or online}, so I've compiled 10 top Black Friday sales.

20 Nov

Posted at 03:00h in Fab Under $50, shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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thrift shopping tips, how to style your thrift store clothes

Last week I showed you my massive Salvation Army thrift store haul and now it's time to put everything together. After you thrift an amazing piece, sometimes the next battle is, how do I wear it?
Well, whether your style is more glam or casual, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to rock your thrifted clothes and accessories in a way that's perfect for any occasion.