09 Sep

Posted at 13:15hin 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...

26 Aug

Posted at 08:00hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Leather in the summer time? The two just didn’t seem to mix. However, I’ve been obsessed with leather shorts ever since my homie Danielle {aka The Style & Beauty Doctor} rocked a pair at a concert we went to last year. I’ve been on the look out for them at my fave thrift stores but never lucked up. This week Loehmann’s invited me to an event and gave all bloggers in attendance a gift card. My Thrifty Threads 365 challenge only lets me wear new, non-thrifted clothing if...

12 Aug

Posted at 09:00hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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I’ve never been a fan of cropped tops. I mean, they’re cute and everything but I always felt a little weird about exposing my stomach. However, when I found an adorable one at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale, I knew it had to come home with me. Since I’m not fully ready to show the world my belly button, I paired the top with a high waist skirt, also from Housing Works, where I walked away with clothing for 35 cents a piece. I normally don’t like...

29 Jul

Posted at 09:00hin shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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After last week’s massive Housing Works haul where I snagged 29 pieces of clothing for $10, I was dying to wear one item in particular. My favorite piece had to be the polka dot halter dress my girl Danielle found for me. Though I’m not a fan of polka dots, the dress has such a vintage-y glam feel. And I decided to go all out with the glam factor and add the wide brim hat I also got from Housing Works.