Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here. Last weekend’s weather was absolutely gorgeous, so that meant it was perfect for a full day of thrift shopping and brunch. Before hitting up Lido in Harlem {gotta love bottomless mimosas!}, my friend LaToya and I checked out the Goodwill in East Harlem. Though I ended up...

Do you know what I did last weekend? If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, then yeah, you already know. I hit up the thrift mecca of Udelco warehouse for some serious vintage shopping. I previously posted about Udelco about two years ago, but it was time I paid them a visit again and this time my aunt and cousin joined me. For those who attended my last Ready, Set, Thrift! event, you may have seen my aunt. The thrift shopping party was her first time thrifting and I...

Vacation season is upon us and whether you’re headed for a weekend getaway or a Caribbean cruise, staying comfy and chic is a challenge when deciding what to wear while traveling. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice your style just because you’re on the go. From comfortable maxis to the perfect layering pieces and easy accessories, here are the clothes you need to jet set in style. It’s time to ditch the sweats and flip flops!

8 Sheer and Cut Out Options for the Office {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} DIY Metallic End Table – Ikea Hack {Smart n Snazzy} 9 MAC Lipstick Dupes…and They’re Cheaper {Gorgeous in Grey} Edgy DIY Clear Clutch {Beauty with Brains} Thrifty Threads: Louis Vuitton for Half Off {Two Stylish Kays} Easy Ways to Revive Old Furniture {PureWow} 20 Life-Changing Hacks for Doing Your Nails {Cosmopolitan}

This weekend I took a trip to TJ Maxx with my cousin and while she was looking at shoes and handbags {her weaknesses!}, I hit the beauty aisle. Besides the fact that I can’t buy new clothes and accessories due to my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, I know the beauty options at TJ Maxx are everything! Though TJ Maxx is known for affordable fashion, here’s why you should check out their beauty selection.