11 Sep

Posted at 03:00h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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thrift shopping tips, looking fly on a dime and thrift shopping
"Patrice, I never find anything when I go thrifting!"
I can't tell you how many times I receive emails or tweets like this. And in spite of all of the thrift shopping posts I do {thrift shopping 101, thrift shopping commandments, etc.}, there's always someone who tells me they keep walking away empty handed. Of course I don't mind the emails, you guys can always contact me, but anytime I respond to problems like this, I tell the frustrated shopper they're most likely committing typical thrift shopper sins.
If you keep striking out while thrift shopping, you're probably doing one or all of the things below wrong.

06 Sep

Posted at 10:34h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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3 fall pieces to find at any thrift store, fall fashion
Fall is unofficially here and in addition to revamping and organizing your closet for the season, it's important to know a few key pieces that will serve you well this fall.
And instead of spending a ton of money, you can hit up your local thrift store. Every secondhand shop is different and the inventory is constantly changing, but the three wardrobe staples below can be purchased at any thrift shop and for women of any size.

28 Aug

Posted at 04:00h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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how to thrift shop, looking fly on a dime
We've already established that a big part of thrift shopping involves patience {countless Thriftspiration ladies say patience is the number one thrift shopping tip}. You have to have time and energy to dig through bins and inspect numerous racks. But there's something even bigger involved in thrifting. When you're lucky enough to find an item, the next major step is how to wear and style it. This is where the importance of what you do in the fitting room comes in to play. You may be leaving behind some serious fashion gems because you're not sure how to incorporate them in your closet.
I can't tell you how many times I've pulled a questionable item off the racks, but once I take it in the fitting room, the script can be flipped and it becomes a fashion must have!

21 Aug

Posted at 03:00h in How To, shopping, Thrift by
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Thrift collage
When you head out to your favorite thrift store, you're typically thinking of all the goodies you're going to score. But you should really take a few minutes to pack your purse with essential items that can ensure you'll have an optimal shopping experience.
They're all compact and take up just a teeny bit of space in your cross body bag, but they can affect everything from the way you try on clothes to how you lug your items around the store. Below are my five pics for items you should have in your thrift shopping arsenal. You might not need all five, but you certainly need a few...

14 Aug

Posted at 03:00h in Fab Under $50, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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how to wear accessories, how to wear florals

I have a confession: I love cheap jewelry. Well, I don't specifically seek out cheap-y pieces, but when I stumble upon a hole in the wall store or random shop in SoHo, I love walking away with a ton of accessories for next to nothing. And more importantly, I love finding ways to incorporate them in my wardrobe in a fun way. Whether it's a funky hat or bold necklace, accessories can transform any and every look.
A few weeks ago I found a cute floral romper from the Salvation Army. I went there on Wednesday when most items are half off. Though this piece wasn't half off, at $6, I still felt it was necessary in my closet. Florals can come off a bit juvenile and even matronly {you don't want to look like your grandma's couch!}, but when paired with the right accessories, they're grown up and chic.