23 Apr

Posted at 01:12h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Over the past two years, some of you have asked me about opening an online shop. While I'm out thrifting I tend to post photos on Twitter or Facebook of great thrift store finds. But if they don't fit me or they're not my style, I end up leaving them at the store. Well, now that's about to change.

I just opened the Looking Fly on a Dime Shop. You can snag some designer and statement thrifted and vintage pieces at a fraction of what they'd originally cost.Right now I have a half dozen pieces for sale, including: Dolce Vita dress

09 Apr

Posted at 07:53h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Fashion trends come and go but one thing is constant: no matter what the trend, you can find it at a thrift store. Some people still think of thrift stores as having crappy leftovers other people no longer see fit to wear. Sometimes that's true but other times, you find awesome, current threads. And because fashion is so cyclical, what was hot years ago is once again in style. While thrifting last week, I came across a few trends that I've seen on the runway. Instead of dropping major cash on an "it" item of the moment, you can save a ton by thrifting the trends.

Florals were seen in collections by Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, and countless others and I found a ton of them at the Salvation Army, from blazers to dresses to skirts. It was an absolute explosion of flower power.I scoped out a Diane von Furstenberg blouse for $7...

02 Apr

Posted at 08:13h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Another month down {seriously, how is it April already?} and another month of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge. If you're new to the site and don't know about TT365 {read up about it here}, it's a year long quest where I can only purchase thrifted clothes and accessories. The only new items I can wear are undergarments {obviously, I'm not going to buy secondhand undies} and any gifted clothing I may receive. Oh, and did I mention I can only spend $50 a month? Yeah, only 50 bucks. Though I went over my clothing budget in January, I've been under budget every other month.

For March, I spent...$40. Yay, I didn't go over budget and I managed to snag 10 items. Here are my thrift store scores for the month of March...

Goodwill Purse

I found a hieroglyphics style purse at Goodwill for $5, which I showed off in a what I wore post a few weeks ago. The bag doesn't hold much but the design and gold clasp is simply gorgeous.

26 Mar

Posted at 08:46h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Thrift Shopping Commandments Last week I gave you the first part of my 10 Thrift Shopping Commandments and here's the final five. They're in no particular order as they're all crucial to ensure a happy, productive thrifting experience.

Would I Buy It At Full Price? This is the question you need to ask yourself before buying anything. Cheap prices can be mighty alluring so you want to be sure you're not solely buying something because it's a steal. Though a dress may be $2, it'll be a total waste of cash if you never wear it.

19 Mar

Posted at 08:22h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Thrift Shopping Commandments

Every thrifter I've come across has different techniques they employ to find serious thrift store scores. There's no one way to thrift, but there are a few tips and tricks that make the experience a bit easier. I guess you could call them the Thrift Shopping Commandments. These are the rules you want to adhere to before, during and after thrifting so you can walk away a happy shopper. So without further ado, here are the 10 Thrift Shopping Commandments:

Know Where You're Going: The one question I'm constantly, constantly asked is "how do I find a good thrift store?" It's really trial and error, regardless of where you live. Though NYC has a ton of options, not all of the stores are that awesome. Trust me. Start by checking with national chains like Goodwill and Salvation Army to see if one's in your area. And I really love the site TheThriftShopper.com, where you enter your zip code to find secondhand shops near you.