05 Mar

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Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dime

Another month gone and another month that I can only thrift shop and spend a max of $50 on secondhand clothes and accessories. My Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is at the five month mark and for February, I stuck to my budget. Yay for me, since last month I went over budget by $23.I haven't had too much time to shop but over the past two weeks I snagged a few goodies and I have to say I absolutely love everything I purchased. Since I can only spend $50, that forces me to only buy things I would regret leaving at the store. Fun, statement pieces that help elevate my wardrobe.I'm a serious heels and stiletto lover but I've been on the hunt for a pair of flat boots and luckily I found them at the Salvation Army {46th St. between 10th and 11th in NYC}. These zig zag boots are just everything to me and the $10 price tag made me do a happy dance.

Thrifty Threads, flat boots

07 Feb

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Thrift Shopping Tips, looking fly on a dime

Last week I showed you guys my thrifted finds for the month of January and I mentioned that I had to barter in order to snag two pieces. Well, learning the art of bartering is a great thrift shopping tip.While shopping at the Salvation Army, I found a feathered vintage robe that immediately caught my eye. It was only $13 and had such a glam feel to it. I loved it but wasn't really sure if I'd actually wear it, but I threw it in my cart anyway.

Vintage robe, looking fly on a dime

Not long after, I encountered Jasmin from Vintage Vandalizm. She was gushing over the robe, which is just her style, and I noticed she had some pieces in her cart that looked like they could use a good home in my closet.So, it only made sense for us to make a friendly exchange.

03 Feb

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Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dime

It's the monthly review of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, a full year where I only purchase a maximum of $50 in thrifted clothes and accessories.  I'm four months in to the challenge and this month, I went a little overboard.I spent $73! Yeah, I went way over. But last month I only spent $10 so I like to rationalize that this was kinda like I spent in January what I didn't spend last month. Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.Though I went over my allotted amount, I scored a ton of great pieces I really love.

Stuart Weitzman booties, Goodwill

30 Jan

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Looking Fly on a Dime, Savvy Shopper

A few months ago I told you guys about my awesome gig at WPIX-TV in New York as the Savvy Shopper reporter. If you're in the New York area, you can catch my fashion, beauty and lifestyle segments two to three days a week on the 5pm show.Normally it's just little 'ol me on the segments, but now I'm inviting a lucky NY-based reader or viewer to join me on-air. I'm doing a Savvy Shopper Challenge next week and if you have a fashion dilema, I'm going to solve it.Have a party to attend and unsure of what to wear? Want to jazz up your boring work wardrobe? Are you trying to revamp your wardrobe without spending any money? Did you just start a new job/school and want to turn heads?

24 Jan

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A few months ago I introduced you guys to Brooklyn Bleu, a by appointment only vintage boutique. I thought the shop would be a little too expensive for my taste but I was amazed how affordable the one of a kind pieces were. And the owner, Tenisha, was super attentive and knows her vintage pieces inside and out.If you're in NYC, Brooklyn Bleu is having a massive winter sale this Thursday {1/26} with 30 percent off vintage garments and they'll be unveiling a ton of accessories. Tenisha will also have some giveaways throughout the night for those who attend.Some of the giveaways include:

Doorkocker Necklace, Brooklyn Bleu giveaway