20 May

Posted at 05:00h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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Adventures in thrifting, thrift shopping tripThe weather is getting warmer and I'm bringing back my group thrift shopping tours. Though I host private tours and individual style sessions throughout the year, it's time to get a group together and hit the NYC thrift scene.On Saturday, June 1, we'll venture to East 23rd Street, which has a row of secondhand stores including Goodwill, Housing Works and Salvation Army.

29 Apr

Posted at 04:34h in shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Housing Works Buy the bag sale, thrift store warehouseThere's something so beautiful about dresses from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The silhouettes flatter a woman's figure all while being classic and refined. So I was amazed when I came across a gorgeous dress at Housing Works Buy the Bag.The print. Halter neck. Full skirt...but it wasn't vintage. It was a modern Anne Klein frock. Either way, I loved it and scooped it up {psst: Housing Works Buy the Bag offers clothes for $25 per bag, so this cost less than a buck!}.I'm not a fan of head to toe vintage {it can be too costume-y for me} and the dress was two sizes too big, but styling it was super easy.

16 Apr

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affordable nyc thrift store, cheap new york thrift stores

I tend to get the same question over and over, "Patrice, what's your favorite thrift store in NYC?" Well, I've done quite a few posts on my favorites {including thrift shopping 101}, but this post is all about my favorite, most affordable shops. These are the places I go when I want serious bang for my limited buck. Yes, New York can be expensive and some thrift stores charge $10, $15 or even $20 for a basic dress, but not these shops.Check out my top three picks for most affordable thrift stores in New York. I'm talking as low as less than $1 for vintage and designer goods.

18 Mar

Posted at 03:00h in shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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DSC_0599I can't wait for spring to arrive on Wednesday. Seriously, I'm over the cold NYC weather. Though some people tend to wear more drab colors in the fall and winter, I'm all about wearing my brightest threads any time of the year. And I think I actually wear even bolder tones during colder months just to perk my mood up.This past weekend, I threw on a ton of blue, red, pink and colors in between for a fun look. My vintage Mickey sweatshirt and Laundry by Shelli Segal trench are both from Housing Works Buy the Bag at just $1 each.Check out this week's Thrifty Threads. And I'll even show you how to give your classic trench coat a little update.

21 Feb

Posted at 03:00h in Designer on a Dime, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, trends for less by
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What I wore to fashion week, Loehmann's
I had a general idea of what I would wear during Fashion Week. When I know I have a lot of running around to do and when the temps are in the teens, I usually stick with my trusty skinny jeans and a few statement pieces. So I went for a mixture of new threads {studded top and neon and animal print shoes} from Loehmann's and some thrifted add-ons, like my Hudson jeans from the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale and vintage clip-on earrings.
But then the dilemma moved to what to wear over my outfit? A blah coat can totally ruin any look, but I knew exactly what I could rock for a standout style.