23 Dec

Posted at 09:10hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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By now I hope you’ve had a chance to catch my most recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. I gave holiday makeovers to two women using thrifted clothes and accessories. Some people tend to think only basic pieces {jeans, tees, etc.} can be found at secondhand stores, but that’s so not true. You can find everything from the basics to formal wear. For the taping, I rocked a sweetheart neckline cocktail dress that I found for $1 at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale {the woman...

09 Dec

Posted at 09:34hin How To, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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For as long as I’ve been blogging {two years} and as long as I’ve been thrift store shopping {at least five years}, I get the same questions related to thrifting. I’ve done thrift shopping frequently asked questions before but I’m compiling the answers again for anyone who’s new to the blog as well as adding some additional info. Q: How do I find a good thrift store in my area? A: Thrift stores aren’t created equally, so it’s really a matter of trial and error. It takes time...

28 Nov

Posted at 08:33hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Fall can be a tricky time to dress. Or at least it has been as of lately. One day it’s a brisk 45 degrees and you’re bundled up and the next it’s in the low 60s and you only have to step out of the house wearing a blazer. And this week has been no different. Though the weather didn’t require a heavy coat, it was a little too chilly for a bear leg. So I whipped out the wardrobe staples ever woman needs: leather coat and tights. Everything...

22 Nov

Posted at 11:05hin Deals & Steals, How To, shopping by
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In addition to blogging here for Looking Fly on a Dime, I’m a contributing writer for the fashion site, StyleBlazer. Of course I had to share a piece I wrote for them on Black Friday. Black Friday is almost here. You’ve been gearing up for this all year and reading up on the stores you want to attack {check out BlackFriday.com for the major retailers’ sales}. That’s great but now you need a survival guide for the big day. Having a game plan can mean the difference between snagging...

09 Nov

Posted at 23:07hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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A few weeks ago I announced on Twitter and Facebook that I was asked to come back to The Nate Berkus Show. Well, the show airs this Friday, November 11. I was beyond excited when the producers asked me to return. When I first appeared on the show in September {view a clip from my first appearance here}, I recreated designer looks with thrifted finds and gave three women a $25 fashion makeover. And this time around…I’m doing the same thing! And this time around…I stumped the audience again....