looking-fly-on-a-dime-thrifty-threads-midi-skirt-with-a-split Sometimes you find a garment that just blows you away. Maybe it's the actual garment and sometimes it's your disbelief that a certain store carries such a cute piece.That's what happened when I went thrift shopping two weeks ago. I found this cobalt blue full midi skirt and fell in love. It was the color. The cut. The knee length split. And I was amazed to discover it was from Old Navy. Yes, Old Navy! I've never shopped at Old Navy {besides their dollar flip flops}, but I was surprised such a chic piece originated in their store.

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.

thrift-store-haul-looking-fly-on-a-dime-thrift-style-affordable-fashion We have less than 30 days left in 2014 and that means I've been going strong with my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge for 11 months now! I can't believe the year is coming to an end, but I really can't believe TT365 is almost a wrap.

For November, I hit up a few Salvation Army locations, two to be exact. My scores range from a faux leather skirt with the tags still attached to vintage sweaters and a dainty purse.Check out a few of the items I thrifted this month and see how much I spent!

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-shopping-challenge-no-new-clothes-fashion-challengeAh, can you believe Thrifty Threads 365 is in its eighth month?! Yup, I haven't purchased any new clothes or accessories in eight months. I've given you a few updates throughout this no-new-clothes shopping challenge and so far it's been pretty easy going.Well, that was until I broke my toe a few weeks ago.

5 Shopping Apps You Should Download ASAP {my weekly Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com}Tips for Shopping Vintage Jewelry {Miss Kris}17 Fabulously Easy DIY Beach Coverups {Buzzfeed Style}Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: YSL Touche Eclat {The Budget Babe}5 Incredible IKEA Hacks {The Cottage Market}DIY Rope and Neon Coasters {Cupcakes and Cashmere}10 Easy-to-Find Secondhand Staples {Apartment Therapy}...

Shopping event, looking fly on a dime

If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook and/or Instagram, then you know what's coming up on Saturday, November 17. I'm hosting Swap Your Closet at ClosetDash Shop in NYC.
If you're like me, you have a ton of clothes and accessories you love but haven't worn in forever. They're just taking up space and you've never gotten around to selling, tossing or donating them. Well, then Swap Your Closet is for you! And if you specifically have a ton of accessories, then it's really for you.