21 Nov

Posted at 10:53h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Last night I attended an event I look forward to every year: Housing Works Fashion for Action. I'm a huge supporter of Housing Works and their chain of thrift stores in NYC {remember my Balenciaga booties I scored from Buy the Bag?!}. Well, I don't just love Housing Works for their fly, affordable fashion. Their mission is to help the homeless and those living with HIV/AIDS. As someone who lost her father to AIDS {you can read my store here}, I'm always advocating for any services that benefit the community.
Last night was the 10th annual Fashion for Action benefit. It's the perfect combination of fashion and philanthropy as 250 fashion brands were on hand offering their goods at up to 70 percent off. And the proceeds benefited charity.
If you missed the opening night, here's what went down. Plus, how you can still get your hands on some of the amazing pieces. And of course I have to show you what pieces I scored and what I wore.

20 Nov

Posted at 03:00h in Fab Under $50, shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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Last week I showed you my massive Salvation Army thrift store haul and now it's time to put everything together. After you thrift an amazing piece, sometimes the next battle is, how do I wear it?
Well, whether your style is more glam or casual, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to rock your thrifted clothes and accessories in a way that's perfect for any occasion.

15 Nov

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On Wednesday I did what I haven't done in about a month: I went to the Salvation Army for some serious shopping. The last time I went, the inventory was weak and I left empty handed, but this time around, the thrift gods must have been shining down on me. The Salvation Army at 46th Street is usually my go-to destination for dresses and an occasional vintage gem, especially sequin tops and button downs. And that's exactly what I found on Wednesday.* I kept pulling one amazing piece after another. *Remember, the Salvation Army has Family Day sales on Wednesday, so most clothes and accessories are 50 percent off.*My total damage was $85. Yes, $85!! But this was ok for a few reasons. 1. I haven't been thrifting in months {shocking, right?}. 2. The items were literally worth hundreds. One dress alone would have originally retailed for $300.

13 Nov

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Remember my beloved Catherine Malandrino for Kohl's pleated dress from earlier this fall? Well, I loved it two months ago and I'm still loving it now. Just because the weather has dipped {it's less than 40 degrees in NYC!!!}, that doesn't mean I put the frock away. The great thing about it is the knit material, which makes it perfect for the frigid temps.
When I previously wore the dress, I went with a bare leg and floral pumps, this time around I threw on a pair of thick tights {just a few dollars from H&M} and some thrift store finds for a cozy and chic style.

11 Nov

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As you can see from above, I've been feeling sweatshirts over the past year. From Mickey to my basic gray sweatshirt {less than $1 at Salv Army}, I love a good sweatshirt. And if you've been paying attention to what's trendy, you know sweatshirts are having a serious moment. Suddenly, they're chic and in vogue. They're no longer just the sloppy shirt you wear to the gym or on a lazy Saturday.
If you're looking to get in on the trend, here's how you can score a sweatshirt from your local secondhand shop and ways to style them, including a few DIY options.