26 Aug

Posted at 09:59hin Deals & Steals, shopping by
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I first learned about Threadflip last year when I wrote a piece for The New York Times on them as well as other online consignment sites. Threadflip has a premium White Glove Service where the company professionally photographs your clothes and accessories before listing them on the site to be sold. But their peer-to-peer service is where it’s at if you want to unload your fly threads you no longer wear or score some new-to-you pieces at highly discounted prices. And now, the site has been revamped so the process...

10 Jun

Posted at 05:00hin shopping, Style Guide, Thrift, Thriftspiration by
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Last weekend was my first group thrift shopping tour of the season and we had a great time. In between helping shoppers score some cheap chic finds, I was able to snag a few items for myself. And of course I want to share what I bought as well as some tips I gave the thrifters on the tour. One recurring theme was how to step out of your style comfort zone, particularly when it comes to ditching a neutral heavy wardrobe and embracing color.

05 Jun

Posted at 03:00hin shopping, Thrift by
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Last weekend I hosted my first Adventures in Thrifting thrift shopping tour of the season and it was a blast. While helping a few readers update their wardrobe and inject some serious color in their closet, I managed to snag a few pieces for myself from Goodwill and Salvation Army. *check back next week for my small thrift shopping haul* As I reached the register at Goodwill, I realized I didn’t set a budget for myself. Though I spent less than 30 bucks, I could have done major...

20 May

Posted at 05:00hin shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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The weather is getting warmer and I’m bringing back my group thrift shopping tours. Though I host private tours and individual style sessions throughout the year, it’s time to get a group together and hit the NYC thrift scene. On Saturday, June 1, we’ll venture to East 23rd Street, which has a row of secondhand stores including Goodwill, Housing Works and Salvation Army.