Last weekend I made my way to Brooklyn for the Score! Pop-Up Swap. I had never heard of this event but apparently (almost) everyone else has and I was psyched to go.The idea behind the swap is pretty simple: bring your unwanted items, other people bring their unwanted items, then you take whatever you want. However, unlike most swaps between friends, this one had an entry fee of $3 (or $5 without RSVP).

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You guys remember my friend Jessica? We went Goodwill shopping a few months ago (peep the video here). She was looking for cute additions to her closet but was worried about finding pieces for her petite frame. However, we walked away with a handful of great items. Recently she wore a look that incorporated one of her thrifted picks.I found this black lace dress and she didn't initially seem thrilled about it and was convinced it wouldn't fit. I assured her it would look great belted. And of...

Last weekend I attended a concert in tribute to jazz great Roy Ayers. Of course I turned to my thrift store finds (and other cheap, chic picks) for a dressy, yet casual look.Blazer: Banana Republic (thrifted) Top: no label (thrifted) Jeans: Strawberry (about $15) Heels: Payless (about $20) Earrings: Forever 21 (about $4) Necklace: don't remember (about $5)...