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

looking-fly-on-a-dime-hanes-off-duty-style-hanes-scoop-neck-tshirt My style has always been what you might consider to be "casual chic." I love basics like jeans, tank/tee with a nice pop thanks to a printed jacket, statement jewels or killer heels.So when it comes to pulling a weekend look together that's fashionable and functional, I stick with a basic formula I know will work well. This week I rocked a few thrifted garments with affordable, comfortable pieces from Hanes.

cubicle-chic-how-to-wear-leopard-printSeason after season, leopard is on trend. And why not? It’s a fun print that has serious personality. However, in the office or not, it is still a difficult print to wear. It’s one of those patterns that if done correctly, is very chic, but if executed poorly can be quite unflattering.The pros certainly outweigh the cons and it’s worth trying this eternal trend. Here's how to wear leopard in the workplace.