04 Nov

Posted at 07:08hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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I’ve always been a fan of bright denim, even before it was trendy. Well, I’m a fan of bright anything, so when I found a pair of purple jeans at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale, I threw them in the bag. Instead of pairing with a simple black top, I threw on the vintage silk top {also from the Housing Works sale} and a canary yellow Banana Republic cardigan. The colder weather is no excuse to store away the bold colors. I realized my entire outfit,...

24 Oct

Posted at 07:11hin shopping, Thrift by
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This past Saturday was the Housing Works Buy the Bag {$25 for all you can stuff in a bag) sale and as usual, I racked up. I met a few of you there and it seems everyone walked away with a bag {or two} full of goodies. As usual, it was crowded inside, clothes were everywhere and the crowd got a bit rowdy when additional bins were put on the sales floor, but the majority of people were super sweet. I didn’t take pics inside {I was too...

19 Oct

Posted at 08:11hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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This summer I briefly introduced you guys to Esther Woo Vintage, the online shop with unique, affordable pieces. Well, I wanted to chat with the owner, Beverly Edmonds, and give you some vintage shopping tips from the woman who’s made a career out of fashion. “I’ve always loved “old stuff” and have been into fashion since I was very young. I’ve worked in retail for years and have been shopping in thrift stores for just as long,” says Beverly. So a little more than five months ago, she started...

28 Sep

Posted at 07:37hin Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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{with Nate and fashion expert Dannielle Kyrillos} By now I’m hoping you guys saw my appearance on last week’s Nate Berkus Show. I gave you the behind the scenes look two weeks ago and I can’t tell you how awesome but kinda weird it was seeing myself on television. I was nervous watching the show but pretty calm while I filmed. Strange, huh? On the show, I matched high end designer looks with finds from my favorite thrift stores in NYC {Salvation Army on 46th St and Goodwill and Housing Works on East...

21 Sep

Posted at 12:52hin Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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From emails to tweets to comments, I tend to get the same questions related to thrift shopping. I’ve done posts on most of these questions but I wanted to compile a FAQ {frequently asked questions} post for you guys. Here are my top five frequently asked questions related to thrift shopping. 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 to find the store that’s best for...