It's safe to say that as a hardcore thrift shopper {I've been thrifting for pretty much all my life!}, I've found some serious gems. I'm talking pieces that are absolute showstoppers and have people asking, "where did you get that??" and the garments that make me smile every time I see them hanging in my closet.While it's hard to choose favorites, I thought it was time for me to round up my best thrift store scores and share the tips I used to find them...so you can find some gems as well at the thrift shop.Thrift Store Favorites: red vintage Oscar de la Renta wool and velvet trim coat

I’m pretty much all over the place. I have a million different things to do and at least a dozen deadlines at any given moment. Also, I tend to get pretty overwhelmed at the drop of a dime {I’m working on that!}. But one way I’ve been able to tackle pretty much any large task is to be conscious of my work space. I finally got out of the habit of doing work in bed, so I knew it was time to have a designated work space. But not just any space, I needed something that was functional, aided in my productivity and because I love all things fly, it needed to be fashionable and a reflection of me.And also since I do everything on a budget, I achieved the perfect desk space for just a few bucks with the help of Walmart.Chic desk space with leopard chair

How to Shop Discount Stores Like Lot-LessYup, that title says it all. I've ditched Target. Well, not really. I could never do that. But I recently became obsessed with a discount store that's new to me.Lot-Less is my latest guilty pleasure and I feel foolish that I'm just getting hip to her. If you're seeking discounts on everything from food to home decor to clothing, then you need this store in your life.

http://athomewiththebarkers.com/thrift-store-lamp-makeover/Thrift shops are a great option for so much more than clothing. From leopard chairs {I scored a pair three years ago for $15 each!} to vases to coffee table books, thrift shops are full of home decor items on the cheap. You never have to pay retail for them!
Check below to see how you can outfit your house or apartment with help from the thrift store.

green-draped-dress-asymmetrical-hem-dress-metallic-strappy-sandalsLast week I had a blast hosting my first event at Macy's Herald Square. I was introducing shoppers to Dormify, the college lifestyle brand that helps students dress up their living space with ease and on a budget. We had light bites, DIY stations, flash tattoos, a lipstick fortune teller {so awesome!} and me on the mic.If you missed it, here's a recap of the event, plus what I wore for my hosting duties.