14 Sep

Posted at 03:00hin Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, shopping by
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We all know accessories are a quick, easy way to update your style. But um, some of the hottest bags, shoes and jewelry on the market are also extremely expensive. I’m absolutely obsessed with Celine bags, but paying a few grand for a purse, is something I can’t see doing {oh, and it’s way out of my budget}. But during my Pix 11 Savvy Shopper segment, I showed a viewer how to get fly affordable accessories. Naturally we went to Loehmann’s for some economically reasonable retail therapy. They...

13 Aug

Posted at 03:00hin How To, shopping, Thrift by
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I frequently post my thrift store scores on the blog, Instagram {user: LookingFlyonaDime} and Facebook and the one statement I hear over and over again is, “you always find the best stuff” or I’m asked the question, “how do you find the best stuff?” Though I’ve done a ton of posts on thrift shopping 101, thrift shopping commandments, etc, I’ll let you in on the three secret tips I utilize to always** find great stuff. Well, they’re really not secret since I’m telling you and honestly, anyone can...

18 May

Posted at 01:00hin shopping, Thrift by
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Earlier this week I gave you guys a look at what I wore during my San Francisco trip. But you know I couldn’t venture to a new city without checking out the thrift shopping scene. Let me tell you, San Fran thrifting is amazing! I thrifted last year in L.A. but the Bay Area is by far {in my opinion} superior and more convenient. I actually had two days of secondhand shopping, but for today, let’s focus on the shopping I did in the Mission. Chandra from MoMoMod...

31 Aug

Posted at 09:00hin Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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Though you guys know I’m a thrifting queen, I love a great deal at any store I go to. So when Loehmann’s invited me to their blogger event last week, I jumped at the opportunity to attend. They offer top designer names for up to 60 percent off the original price. Stylist Felix Mercado gave us the dish on fall’s hottest trends {red, sheath dresses, oversized bags}, we met fashion icon and 90 year old fly girl Iris Apfel and they gave us $300 to shop with.

10 Aug

Posted at 09:00hin shopping, Thrift by
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Last week I received an email and the subject line read: What about plus size thrifting? The message proceeded: Patrice, I love your blog but it must be easy for you to shop since you’re so small. I’m plus size (a 16) and I want to get in to thrifting. Will I be able to find stuff? I responded to the reader’s email but I also wanted to post it on the blog since I’ve had people ask me this question before. The simple answer is yes, plus...