08 May

Posted at 03:00h in Travel by
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travel guide, traveling on a dime{my trust Target carry-on I've had for eight years}

I have a confession to make: I've never checked a bag while flying. Besides not wanting to deal with the hassle of retrieving my luggage and paying ridiculous fees, I have fears of an airline losing my beloved property. This means that I'm a bit of a pro when it comes to packing a carry on bag. Of course we all know to roll and tuck clothes tightly so you can fit more, but what to bring is just as important.All clothes, accessories and even beauty products should pull double or even triple duty so you can switch up your look without overloading your bag.

06 May

Posted at 05:00h in How To, Style Guide by
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how to make clothes look expensiveI hate the word "cheap," but let's face it, some wallet-friendly clothes can look, well, cheap! The material is a bit flimsy, the embellishments are falling off and overall they do little for your wardrobe. But of course affordable clothes and accessories don't have to look like you found them in the clearance bin. And there are ways to turn an otherwise cheap chic find in to something that has a luxe feel.Whether you're thrifting or shopping at an affordable chain, below are five easy ways to make the cheap look chic and even give them a more personalized feel.

08 Apr

Posted at 03:00h in Designer on a Dime, shopping by
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Last week I had the opportunity to work with Loehmann's again {I was their Fashion Week blog ambassador} and I jumped at the chance. When I'm not thrifting, I refuse to pay full retail so Loehmann's is a perfect fit, as they offer up to 65 percent off department store prices.They selected a few bloggers and style experts to participate in their private Friends and Family events throughout the NYC store. The shops shut down early for select customers to enjoy additional discounts and a fun party atmosphere.I was joined by Misha of The Fab Chick and Annika of Leather & Lacquer. We made our way to the New Hyde Park location to assist customers in styling their new threads.

01 Apr

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Thrift by
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vintage shopping online
One question I'm constantly asked is "how do you find the best thrift store?" I've done a few thrift shopping 101 posts and now, I can provide you guys with an even greater resource.
My fellow thrifty sister {and fellow Temple University alum!} Sammy of Sammy Davis Vintage just came out with an awesome ebook that makes vintage shopping online super easy. The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online is loaded with the best the online world has to offer.

25 Mar

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, How To by
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Sip & Swap, clothes swap

For my last Thrifty Threads post, I wore a pair of Aldo tribal print wedges I scored from my Sip & Swap event. It was a great afternoon of exchanging our amazing clothes we no longer wanted. As soon as GangStarr Girl pulled the shoes out of her bag, I knew I had to have them. I was lucky enough to grab them first and they make a serious statement and I didn't even have to pay a penny for them.One question I've been asked is how to host a clothing swap. Though we went all out with our swap {private venue, giveaways, specialty cocktails, etc.}, you can certainly host your own party.Following a few easy tips will guarantee a perfect clothing swap party and a quick way to update your wardrobe.