19 Mar

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Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here. 
Thrifty Threads 365: Casual Weekend Wear
Last week's Thrifty Threads was all about adding a touch of glam to everyday life {remember the $8 vintage dress}? Well, this week I took a total 180 and went super casual.
Though I adore a pair of stilettos and a flirty frock, some days require leggings and the most comfortable pair of shoes in your closet. But of course keeping it easy and breezy doesn't mean being devoid of any style. It's all about adding a few elements to keep it haute and interesting.

14 Mar

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Get Your Tickets for My Ready, Set, Thrift! Shopping Event {Housing Works}DIY Thrift Store Desk Makeover {Live Love DIY}See the Peter Som for Kohl's Lookbook Before it Launches {The Budget Babe}50 Pretty Pastels Under $50 {Lucky}Major Changes to the Target Beauty Department {Nouveau Cheap}5 Ways to Style the IKEA Expedit Shelving Unit {Glitter Guide}Fashionable, Affordable Websites for Tall Women to Shop {my Ebony.com Cheap & Chic column}...

30 Jan

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Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details check the original post here. 
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To say that it's been cold would be a serious understatement. With temperatures below zero and snow that never seems to cease, the last thing on my mind was wearing something cute or teetering around in heels, but...I found an outfit that was fashionable and functional.
My cold days aren't complete without my Ellen Tracy cape {get it here in black} I scored from Loehmann's two years ago. Seriously, investing in outerwear is a must, especially if you live in a colder climate.
Every other garment I rocked was straight from my favorite thrift stores: vintage Balenciaga booties {less than $1 from Housing Works Buy the Bag}, purse, vintage blouse, beaded jacket and Uniqlo jumpsuit from the Salvation Army. They all came together for a look that combined fashion and function.

21 Nov

Posted at 10:53h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by
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Last night I attended an event I look forward to every year: Housing Works Fashion for Action. I'm a huge supporter of Housing Works and their chain of thrift stores in NYC {remember my Balenciaga booties I scored from Buy the Bag?!}. Well, I don't just love Housing Works for their fly, affordable fashion. Their mission is to help the homeless and those living with HIV/AIDS. As someone who lost her father to AIDS {you can read my store here}, I'm always advocating for any services that benefit the community.
Last night was the 10th annual Fashion for Action benefit. It's the perfect combination of fashion and philanthropy as 250 fashion brands were on hand offering their goods at up to 70 percent off. And the proceeds benefited charity.
If you missed the opening night, here's what went down. Plus, how you can still get your hands on some of the amazing pieces. And of course I have to show you what pieces I scored and what I wore.