01 Feb

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I wasn't able to make the Housing Works $20 sale, partially because I overslept {doh!} but also because I had a sizable thrifting haul a few days before. If you follow me on Twitter, you already saw a few Twitpics. It had been way too long since I'd made a trip to the Goodwill Outlet and I'm so glad I went.If you're new to Living Fly on a Dime, the Outlet I go to is in Long Island City and clothing is priced by the pound. $1.69 per pound to be exact. See if there's a Goodwill Outlet in your area.I walked away with 16 pieces for $15.21 price, which averages out to less than $1 per item. I found some really great, colorful pieces to add to my wardrobe, including an Angora sweater from Express, Nicole Miller top with an embellished neckline, Topshop vest and more.Check out some of my favorite picks as well as a tip for thrift shopping when the weather's bad.

31 Jan

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Fly Finds of the Week: these are pieces that add instant flair to your existing wardrobe. And best yet? Everything’s affordable.If you’re in the market for a new “it” item, look no further. You don’t need to drop a load of cash to update your wardrobe. Just adding one of these pieces is enough. Below are four of my favorite items less than $100 {under $25, $25-$50, $50-$75 and $75-$100}.

Avon Peep-Toe Mini Wedge, $19.99 Um, am I the only one who didn't realize Avon makes clothing and accessories? Well, they do! And these t-strap wedges are a perfect transitional footwear piece. Rock them now with tights and keep wearing them through summer with your favorite babydoll dress.

25 Jan

Posted at 03:00h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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I've mentioned the Housing Works $20 All You Can Stuff sale before {check out what I snagged on my last visit: I stuffed 38 items in my bag for $20}. And it's here again. If you're in NYC, Housing Works is having another sale on Saturday, 1/29.A little background on the sale: you enter a large room full of thrifted treasures, dig through bins and whatever you can stuff in a brown paper bag {the kind you'd get at the grocery store} is yours for just $20. And there's no limit to the number of bags you can buy.Amazing, right? I've walked away from these sales with a Theory military jacket, Chanel pumps and Prada bag.Click more to read up on some tips for shopping the massive sale.