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13 May Thrifty Threads – High & Bright

Posted at 14:07hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by LookingFly 17 Comments

Ah, red. That oh so bright hue that you either love to rock or it’s just too bright for your taste. I’m one who fully embraces color so when I found a pair of red pants at the Goodwill Outlet {clothing is priced at $1.69/lb}, I grabbed them with a quickness. Even in a bin full of clothing it was hard to miss them! I threw them in my basket unsure if I’d actually purchase them. As much as I love color, red pants are a bit much. And could I pull off high...

29 Apr Thrifty Threads: Is that Velvet?

Posted at 16:12hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by LookingFly 10 Comments

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Spring has finally reared her head in NYC and I’m loving it. The past week we’ve seen temps in the upper 60s, 70s and I’ve taken the opportunity to put away my tights and show some leg. I tend to plan an outfit around one item {statement shoes, a dress, bold top, etc} and I knew I wanted to rock a cute skirt. I’m normally not a fan of velvet, but I found a number from the Salvation Army that I couldn’t refuse. The satin and velvet embroidered...

15 Apr Thrifty Threads – Body Con Skirt

Posted at 11:00hin Thrifty Threads 365 by LookingFly 10 Comments

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Have you ever had an outfit that you planned around an amazing pair of shoes? Well, that’s what I did with my most recent thrifty threads look. The weather in NYC was a bit mild and I wanted to whip out my Betsey Johnson sequin pumps from Marshall’s. I’m a lover of all things sequins, so these shoes are my babies. I paired them with a few other cheap chic finds for a perfect spring look. This is a pretty plain body con dress, but the detailing at...