05 Mar

Posted at 09:45hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Another month gone and another month that I can only thrift shop and spend a max of $50 on secondhand clothes and accessories. My Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is at the five month mark and for February, I stuck to my budget. Yay for me, since last month I went over budget by $23. I haven’t had too much time to shop but over the past two weeks I snagged a few goodies and I have to say I absolutely love everything I purchased. Since I can only...

27 Feb

Posted at 09:32hin How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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Accessories are every girl’s BFF. They’re the easiest way to dress up an outfit but it can also be tricky when it comes to storing them, especially if you have loads of baubles. Necklaces can get tangled, earrings can get misplaced and your collection can start looking a bit cluttered and messy. Tons of jewelry storage solutions are on the market but some can be kinda expensive. I have my eye on the Gold & Silver Safekeeper Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet by QVC but it’s almost $200. Yikes! Instead,...

07 Feb

Posted at 08:21hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Last week I showed you guys my thrifted finds for the month of January and I mentioned that I had to barter in order to snag two pieces. Well, learning the art of bartering is a great thrift shopping tip. While shopping at the Salvation Army, I found a feathered vintage robe that immediately caught my eye. It was only $13 and had such a glam feel to it. I loved it but wasn’t really sure if I’d actually wear it, but I threw it in my cart anyway....

30 Jan

Posted at 10:30hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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A few months ago I told you guys about my awesome gig at WPIX-TV in New York as the Savvy Shopper reporter. If you’re in the New York area, you can catch my fashion, beauty and lifestyle segments two to three days a week on the 5pm show. Normally it’s just little ‘ol me on the segments, but now I’m inviting a lucky NY-based reader or viewer to join me on-air. I’m doing a Savvy Shopper Challenge next week and if you have a fashion dilema, I’m going...

16 Jan

Posted at 09:10hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift by
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I love Goodwill. I really do. I love it so much that I racked up more than 300 points on my Goodwill Rewards Card {read up on the card HERE}, which meant I have a total of $30 in coupons. I popped in to the Goodwill in Harlem {2196 Fifth Ave} and was on the hunt for an awesome dress, but I kept striking out. I found a few pieces but I wasn’t exactly happy with the prices. A Donna Morgan dress was $10 {original price tag was...