05 May

Posted at 03:00hin Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, Style Guide by
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Though I’m usually a dress kinda girl {did you see my last Thrifty Threads bodycon dress post!?}, I also love a good skinny jean. They’re super comfortable and easily dress up or down. I’ve thrifted a few pairs of great jeans, but I always have an issue with finding quality denim that fits. I’m petite {only 5’2″} but I’ve got a little booty and some thighs, so avoiding the dreaded waist gap is an issue. Oh, and you know when you’ve been rocking a pair of jeans for...

02 May

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9 Shoes You Can Wear Now and Throughout Summer {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} 7 Awesome Organizing Hacks for Your Closet {O Magazine} Thrifty Threads 365 Thrift Shopping Haul {Cheapalicious} 25 Life-Changing Ways to Use Q-Tips {Cosmopolitan} 33 Irresistible Spring DIYs {Buzzfeed} C. Wonder Mother’s Day Giveaway {I Have a Degree in This}

27 Mar

Posted at 09:52hin Deals & Steals, shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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Spring is officially here and if there’s one trend that’s haute, it would have to be pastels. From soft lilac to minty green to baby pink to powder blue, pastels are having a serious moment. Fashion is so cyclical, so what’s hot now was hot years and decades ago. That cycle means your local thrift store can fulfill this trend. Sure you could splurge, but why would you? Here are tips to find pastels at your local thrift store.

17 Mar

Posted at 12:59hin Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50 by
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What: Statement making umbrellas for spring showers Why: Spring officially arrives this week and along with the new season comes spring showers. In a previous Thrifty Threads post, I showed you how I keep it chic on a rainy day. But besides a great jacket and footwear, a stylish umbrella is so essential. And I’ve rounded up six fashionable and functional umbrellas for the impending precipitation.