16 Mar

Posted at 10:25hin Thrift by
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The month is only half over and I’ve already gone thrifting three times. I can’t help it! I’m heading to Belize next month and luckily I’ve found a few pieces that are perfect for the island weather and nice everyday clothes and accessories for spring. In the short video below I’m sharing my thrifted finds from the Salvation Army, including the garment I hated to walk away from.

12 Mar

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I’m a thrift lover. And if you’re reading this site, you might be, too. However, for people who are new to thrifting, it can be a bit intimidating. I mean, that’s exactly why I wrote Looking Fly on a Dime: How to Find Fabulous Fashion at Any Thrift Shop & Make the Cheap Look Chic. It’s all about debunking the misconceptions people may have about thrift shopping and empowering them with easy shopping tips. I always tend to get the same questions and today’s post is all about...

05 Mar

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“Patrice, when’s the best day to thrift shop?” Well, the answer isn’t necessarily so cut and dry. The ever changing inventory at thrift shops means it’s a crap shoot any time you visit. However, I have found there are a few days I tend to strike gold. If you feel like you never find anything while thrifting, these days may just up your odds of finding a serious thrift store score.

02 Mar

Posted at 10:22hin Style Guide, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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I know so many people who still believe the outdated style advice that you can’t wear white after Labor Day. But we know that’s not true, right? Right! It’s never about what color you wear, it’s always about the material. White linen pants in the winter? No way! But white denim or a knit skirt? Yup. Here’s how I styled the white skirt I recently scored from Strawberry. I paired it with my cheap chic finds, including my thrifted Dior coat for a fun winter look.

26 Feb

Posted at 10:35hin Style Guide, Thrift by
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New York Fashion Week has come to a close and it’s become clear what we’ll be wearing this fall. Sure, you can cop these pieces in a few months at high end department stores or you can thrift them right now! Fashion is always cyclical, so the hot new styles we just saw on the runways may be at your nearest thrift shop. Here are four fall fashion trends you can thrift. Not only will you save a ton of cash, but the clothes are sure to be...