19 Apr

Posted at 09:00h in DIY, How To, Looking FLY on a Dime by
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If there's one thing you'll come across in a lot of thrift stores, it's t-shirts. Some are awesome and fun and others are just odd. And I tend to find a lot of tees with fun designs or phrases but they're just too big. What's a girl to do? Grab a pair of sharp scissors and you're on your way to creating a funky piece.

The 80s baby in me loved the tee above for the Nintendo reference. It was less than a dollar at the Goodwill Outlet, but it was a size large. And this was way too cute for me to leave at Goodwill or just wear around the house or to the gym.

It only required a few snips for me to remix this baggy tee.

18 Apr

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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Ah, Target. I went there to pick up contact lens solution but I had to make a quick dip in to the clothing and accessories sections...and I'm so glad I did. I found a a lot of crave-worthy sale and clearance items.

A ton of the Go International pieces were on clearance. So if you're in the market for a flirty sheer or lace dress, now is the time to hit Target up. You can rock them now with a cardigan and all the way through summer.Directly across from the dresses, was a rack full of floppy hats. Perfect for protecting your face and pretty tresses from the intense sun. And better yet, they were all just $12.99.

14 Apr

Posted at 09:00h in Deals & Steals, Fab Under $100, Looking FLY on a Dime, trends for less by
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Ah, spring. The time of year where temps aren't as intense as summer, but the dreary winter days are gone. The season's only a few weeks old and it's time to stock up on wardrobe essentials. Whether you want to completely revamp your look or just purchase some add-ons for your fly closet, you can do so with picks all under $100.Bright Jeans: The thought of wearing bold hued denim is a bit scary for some but if you dare, try out the trend with a neutral top and pumps for a night out or simple flats for a day with the girls. 

05 Apr

Posted at 03:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Though I love national thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army, I also love finding little boutiques in the city. I find these are the best places to discover unique finds and the crowds aren't as insane. After my Salvation Army thrift haul, I headed uptown to Finderz Keeperz Vintage Boutique {121 West 116th St}. I was amazed at this place. The store's super small but packs a major vintage punch. They've been in Harlem for five years, I've been in Harlem for three years and we're just now discovering one another. Such a shame but better late than never.The owners were extremely helpful and super friendly. If you're looking for something in particular, they'll be glad to pull it off the racks or check the back {where they have even more vintage finds!}.If you're a lover of sequins, then this is the place for you. Entire racks were devoted to sequin dresses, tops and cardigans.

{the detailing on this shirt was impeccable. $35}