11 Mar

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How to Rock the Hottest Color of the Season
Last week's Oscars meant the end to red carpet season and if there's one thing we know for sure {besides the fact that Lupita Nyong'o is a goddess!}, it's that emerald green is a hue for all complexions.
I have to admit, I wasn't always a big fan of green. I don't hate it, but I can count the number of green items in my closet on one hand and still have two fingers left over.
But this season we saw women of every color showing love to the deep green. From Lupita's deep complexion to Sandra Bullock's fair skin, every woman can go green. And I found some affordable pieces to make it easy and offer inspiration.

06 Mar

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Thrifty Threads 365: See how readers scored statement making piecesI seriously can't believe it's already March and I really can't believe Thrifty Threads 365 is heading into its third month. Though I love showing you guys my Thrifty Threads outfit posts, I really love seeing how you guys are surviving TT365. Because let's be honest, it's not easy giving up shopping for new clothes for a year. While some of you are doing the full year of thrifty threads, others are doing a few months.
And you've been great about tagging your photos with #ThriftyThreads365 and I love what I'm seeing. Last month I showed you how one reader transformed her thrifted palazzo pants in to three different dresses. And for this month, here are a few of my favorite photos from readers who are participating in Thrifty Threads 365.

03 Mar

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Top 10 Stores: Luxe for Less Accessories

Did you catch Rihanna's interview with Vogue? In case you missed it, Rihanna mentions she gets her jewelry from... Claire's! Yes, that teenybopper store that pierced your ears back in the day.
I've gushed about Rihanna's jewelry for years, only to find out it's affordable. In honor of her Vogue interview, here's a compilation of some fabulous stores to score luxe for less jewelry.

19 Feb

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5 Tips to Score Quality Thrift Store Furniture

Did you know you can save hundreds on thrift furniture and it's also environmentally conscious? Purchasing used furniture is an amazing way to decorate your home and save a unique piece from the dumpster.Check out the table above. My mom bought two side tables for $30 each and painted them yellow. She researched the furniture designer and found out the tables were individually worth about 3 times as much. Thrift store score!Ready to start furniture thrifting? When you're on the hunt for used furniture keep these quick tips in mind to help you choose quality thrift store furniture.