16 Sep

Posted at 09:36h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Hey fellow budget and thrift lovers, Some of you are regular readers and many of you just discovered me due to my Nate Berkus Show appearance yesterday. I'll be resuming regular posts on Monday, but I just wanted to give you an official introduction to the blog.I mostly post about thrift shopping and thrifting tips but I also cover other budget fashion news. Last year I started a Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I didn't purchase any new clothing, I just thrifted} and I completed the...

12 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in shopping, Thrift by
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Last year I told you guys about the new Goodwill Customer Rewards Card. It's an awesome piece of plastic that allows you to earn while you shop. All branches of Goodwill are different so the actual rewards may vary, but here in the New York, New Jersey area, when you rack up 100 points {i.e. spend $100}, you earn a $10 off coupon. You simply hand the card to the cashier every time you shop and your points are tallied.I recently redeemed my $10 off coupon and snagged a great pair of flats from one of my favorite Goodwill locations {220 East 23rd St.}. They were only $10 so I walked away with a pair of Sam Edelman flats for free, these clive ballerina flats originally retailed for $134.

09 Sep

Posted at 13:15h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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Sigh, it's Fashion Week in NYC. Although I have a style blog and my background is in fashion, I kinda sorta hate Fashion Week. There, I finally admitted it. But, I still have to attend some shows and events so the inevitable question becomes what to wear. I love a girly dress, but I tend to go casual chic during Fashion Week, especially when Fall gives us chilly, rainy weather.Instead of an over the top outfit, I usually stick with one statement piece, typically a pair of heels.

05 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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I frequently have people tell me that only major cities have great thrift stores. This is one of the biggest thrift myths I've  encountered. I constantly reassure people great secondhand shops can be found throughout the country or the world, it's just a matter of finding a gem. Though I'm in NYC, trust me, I've run in to some crappy thrift stores in the Big Apple.

Last week I was visiting family in Ohio and I found two supersized thrift stores, a Salvation Army and Goodwill. The fam and I made a trip to the Salv {7000 Heisler Road, Mentor Ohio} and I was amazed.

Though we were in the middle of a small town, the store was massive and had a great selection.

24 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in Deals & Steals, shopping, Thrift by
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Housing Works is back at it again. You know I love their Buy the Bag sale {you can purchase an entire bag of clothing for just $25} but now the thrift store chain returns with their "Best of" sales. Formerly known as Previews, it's the annual event where clothing, furniture and artwork is just a fraction of the original cost. The already affordable pieces are marked down even more! Starting on August 30, each location will have a specific sale day.

Below are a few of my favorite Housing Works locations along with sale dates.SoHo {130 Crosby St.} This location isn't that big on square footage but it's packed full of high end shoes and dresses. Sale date: August 30, 5pm-8pm