By now I hope you’ve had a chance to catch my most recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. I gave holiday makeovers to two women using thrifted clothes and accessories. Some people tend to think only basic pieces {jeans, tees, etc.} can be found at secondhand stores, but that’s so not true. You can find everything from the basics to formal wear. For the taping, I rocked a sweetheart neckline cocktail dress that I found for $1 at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale {the woman...

Capes are pretty trendy. But capes can also be pretty tricky to wear. Depending on the shape and length, it can swallow up your figure and be anything but flattering. But when I was invited to the Loehmann’s fall preview a few months ago, one of the items I found was an awesome Ellen Tracy cape. I wasn’t sure what I’d wear it with but I was willing to try the trend. And I’m so glad I did. The camel color compliments everything in my wardrobe and the...

Last month I told you guys how month one of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge went {I only spent $48 for the month of October} and I spent even less for November. I haven’t really had time to go thrift shopping but I did hit up Target. I know you’re thinking, “but wait, I thought you’re not buying any new clothing for a year?” True, but I am allowed to buy undergarments. One of the quickest ways to update your wardrobe is with a pair of tights so...

Fall can be a tricky time to dress. Or at least it has been as of lately. One day it’s a brisk 45 degrees and you’re bundled up and the next it’s in the low 60s and you only have to step out of the house wearing a blazer. And this week has been no different. Though the weather didn’t require a heavy coat, it was a little too chilly for a bear leg. So I whipped out the wardrobe staples ever woman needs: leather coat and tights. Everything...

Hopefully by now you guys caught my second appearance on The Nate Berkus Show {I’ll post a link soon for those who may have missed it}. For those who saw the program, you asked what stores I went to for the $25 makeovers and the thrifted designer looks. Of course I went to my favorite stores in NYC: Salvation Army on West 46th St, Goodwill on East 23rd St. and Buffalo Exchange on West 26th St. The $1 Gucci top I found was from the Goodwill Outlet where...