20 Jan

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, Fab, Fit and Frugal, shopping by
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affordable activewear, JCPenney activewearThough I enjoy a good workout and love an early morning run, I tend to fall off at times when it comes to consistently working out. But I absolutely jumped at the chance when I was invited to the New Year, New You event by JCPenney. Dancing with the Stars champ Karina Smirnoff would be on hand leading a dance class, so I knew I had to attend.
But besides the opportunity to be whipped in to shape by a DWTS pro, I loved the JCPenney Xersion and CityStreets activewear lines. They're chic {you won't be embarrassed to be seen in these gym clothes!} and super affordable.

17 Jan

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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} ...

16 Jan

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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. 
My latest thrift shopping haul for the month of January
Yesterday I hit up my fave midtown thrift store, Salvation Army on 46th St, and struck thrift gold after less than an hour. I wasn't exactly looking for anything in particular, but I'm always on the look out for more dresses. Also, Wednesday is Family Day, so most clothes and accessories are half off.
My final bill was just under 10 bucks and I walked away with great pieces I can wear now and easily transition in to spring.

10 Jan

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Keep Calm and Stay Warm: 12 Coats for Winter {Frugal Shopaholics} Expert Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your Beauty Products {Spa Week} Why January is One of the Best Times to Thrift Shop {Goodwill NY/NJ} How to Get a Refund on a Non-Refundable Flight {Smart Travel} By-the-Month Guide to Shopping Like an Editor: the best months to buy certain products {Elle} Recycled Beauty: DIY Door Knob Beauty Jars {Glitter n Glue}...

09 Jan

Posted at 03:00h in How To, 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 {plus how you can get involved} check the original post here. 

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We're a week in to the Thrifty Threads 365 challenge and it's off to an amazing start. Last week I showed you my outfit post {less than $20 for a head to toe look} and this week it's all about how to survive the challenge, because let's face it, giving up new clothes for a full year can be kinda tough.
This is my third time doing Thrifty Threads 365, so here are a few tips and tricks to keep your sanity while giving up clothes for an extended period of time.
Check out the short video below for 3 tips to survive Thrifty Threads 365. Yup, I made a video {finally!}.