20 Dec

Posted at 03:00hin shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Remember a few weeks ago when I asked you gals if I should continue my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge? Well, it was clear that it’s time for me to resurrect the no-new-clothes-for-a-year challenge. I did it back in 2010 and 2011 {check out the final results here},and this is the first time I’ll do the challenge from January through December. Just like the previous times, I can only purchase secondhand clothes for a year, but this time around, you can get involved.

09 Dec

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One of the most antiquated fashion myths is the idea that you should never wear white after Labor Day. Yes, you can {and should!} wear white this winter season. It’s crisp, clean and has an automatic chic-ness to it. Of course it’s all about the material. White linen pants would be a no-no in winter, but a sharp white/cream/off white coat is a definite yes. Winter is rearing her frigid, ugly head so that means it’s time for me to whip out my trusty fur collar Zara coat...

02 Dec

Posted at 03:00hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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If you’re not new to Looking Fly on a Dime, then you may remember my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge. And if you’re not familiar, let me give you a quick refresher… Thrifty Threads 365 was a year long thrift shopping challenge I originally started in September 2010. I only purchased secondhand clothing for 365 days {the only new clothing I could buy was undergarments}. Well, I successfully completed two separate cycles of Thrifty Threads 365 {first in September 2010-September 2011 and then October 2011-October 2012}. Both times I...

13 Nov

Posted at 03:00hin How To, Style Guide, Thrift by
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Remember my beloved Catherine Malandrino for Kohl’s pleated dress from earlier this fall? Well, I loved it two months ago and I’m still loving it now. Just because the weather has dipped {it’s less than 40 degrees in NYC!!!}, that doesn’t mean I put the frock away. The great thing about it is the knit material, which makes it perfect for the frigid temps. When I previously wore the dress, I went with a bare leg and floral pumps, this time around I threw on a pair of thick...

06 Nov

Posted at 03:00hin Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, shopping, Thrift, Thriftspiration by
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It’s no secret that I love anything fun, flirty and feminine. But the tricky part about wearing a super feminine piece, particularly tulle, is making sure you don’t look like a four year old playing dress up. So when Kohl’s sent over this LC Lauren Conrad Tulle Maxi Skirt {available mid November}, I had two thoughts. 1. I’m in love!!!! 2. What am I going to wear it with?! It was actually quite easy to style this piece. I just whipped out a few wardrobe staples {blouse, chic...