How to Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Christmas Gifts {Premeditated Leftovers} 10 Winter Coats for Every Budget {BReal} 44 Lazy Girl Beauty Hacks to Try Right Now {BuzzFeed} How to Trick Yourself Into Saving Major Cash {Refinery} 12 Amazing Dollar Store Beauty Treasures {Fashionista} Tips for Keeping Your Fresh Fruit and Vegetables from Spoiling & Wasting Money {Frugal Feminista}...

50 Ways to Dress Like a Fashion Editor on a Student's Budget {StyleCaster} 20 of the Best Drugstore Beauty Buys {Racked} The Best Fall Denim for Less {StyleList} 10 Tools for Thrift Shopping Success {The Krazy Coupon Lady} 35 Awesome Ways to Give New Life to Old Furniture {BuzzFeed} Looking Fly on a Dime: How to Find Fabulous Fashion at Any Thrift Shop & Make the Cheap Look Chic {Don't forget to buy a copy of my book. No Kindle? No problem! You can just download the free Kindle reader app to view...

motion-hair-product-achieve-your-style-beauty-on-a-dimeOne of the brands I've used for years {when I had relaxed hair and now as a natural} has been Motions. It's affordable and can be purchased practically anywhere. And seriously, there's a line and product for all textures.If there's one thing I love, it's an effortless go-to hairstyle I can whip up when I'm running late. I always seem to find myself with just 10 or 15 minutes to do something to my hair. Stylist to the stars and Motions global ambassador, Ursula Stephen, knows women are on the go and breaks down the looks we can all achieve on a dime and on limited time.

5 Year Blogiversary-looking-fly-on-a-dime
5 years. Yes. Five. Whole. Years. I can't believe Looking Fly on a Dime® celebrates its fifth blogiversary today. I started the site after being laid off from my job at a fashion magazine and I had no idea this little website would lead to repeat appearances on the Today Show, Nate Berkus Show and a correspondent gig for a local NYC station.
It's been a great five years and I'm excited for what's to come. Besides my thrift shopping ebook that's being released next week, you'll see some new and revamped "old" features coming to the site.

Affordable Nail Polish: best beauty brands under $5Yesterday the beauty world took an audible gasp as Christian Louboutin entered the world of beauty. The brand, known for its iconic red bottom shoes, launched a line of nail polish {additional beauty products are on the way}. Oh, but did I mention the polish retails for $50? Yup, 50 bucks for a teeny bottle of Louboutin nail polish.
If you're not into spending a ton of money on nail polish, check out affordable beauty brands that feature amazing polish that stands the test of time.