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{Angelina Jolie in a $26 vintage dress from Wasteland} Last week I had a reader hit me up on a Twitter and she asked about vintage shopping tips. I've done posts on thrifting tips {like here and here} but vintage shopping is a bit different. {Jessica Alba in a vintage A-line dress from The Way We Wore} Vintage clothing is typically defined as garments at least 20 years or older so you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to condition of the pieces and sizing can also be a...

Last week I gave you guys a full recap of Looking Fly on a Dime's first Adventures in Thrifting where I met up with a few readers for a full day of thrift shopping on East 23rd street. Well, the next outing is planned for Saturday, June 4 at 11am and the theme is Thrift Shopping 101. Are you new to thrift shopping and don't know where to start? Do you always encounter the same problem when thrifting and leave frustrated?Whatever your dilemma is, let's remove the intimidation factor...

Last weekend I dipped in to Payless to see what the budget chain shoe store had to offer. I've been impressed with their selection as of late, especially the designer collaborations, but it's always nice to see everything up close. How do they feel? What's the material like? Is the heel sturdy? See what I found!

If you're a girl who wants added height without teetering in a stiletto, then you definitely want to check out the massive selection of wedges. American Eagle had options in a range of colors and patterns, from the nautical inspired to gingham.

{the bow and flower details add a girly touch}

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.