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...

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.

27 Feb

Posted at 09:32h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet Accessories are every girl's BFF. They're the easiest way to dress up an outfit but it can also be tricky when it comes to storing them, especially if you have loads of baubles. Necklaces can get tangled, earrings can get misplaced and your collection can start looking a bit cluttered and messy. Tons of jewelry storage solutions are on the market but some can be kinda expensive. I have my eye on the Gold & Silver Safekeeper Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet by QVC but it's almost $200. Yikes!

Instead, I've found a cheap, fun way that lets me display my jewels.

09 Dec

Posted at 09:34h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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For as long as I've been blogging {two years} and as long as I've been thrift store shopping {at least five years}, I get the same questions related to thrifting. I've done thrift shopping frequently asked questions before but I'm compiling the answers again for anyone who's new to the blog as well as adding some additional info. Q: How do I find a good thrift store in my area? A: Thrift stores aren’t created equally, so it’s really a matter of trial and error. It takes time to find the store that’s best for you. Take a drive or walk around your area to scope out secondhand shops, ask friends for referrals and visit websites for national chains like Salvation Army and Goodwill to find a location near you. And be sure to check out The Thrift Shopper, it’s a national directory of resale shops.