18 Jul

Posted at 08:00h in Beauty on a Dime, DIY, Home Decor, shopping by
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21 Healthy Hair DIY Treatments for Summer-Starved Hair {my latest piece for BuzzFeed} 8 Outfit Formulas that Work on Every Body Type, Every Time {Redbook} 15 Ways to Save on Decor {The Everygirl} 10 Ways to Update Your Vintage Seating {Apartment Therapy} 6 Sale Sandals You Need in Your Life {Cheap Chicas} Target Announces Black Friday in July Over 3 Weekends {The Recessionista}...

23 Jun

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, shopping by
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target services, college registry at target
I consider myself to be a Target connoisseur. I mean, I make regular trips to the bullseye mecca on a weekly basis. Sometimes it's to buy cat food for my little kitty, Chauncey, or I'm just browsing the clothes and accessories. And you know I love the Target dollar bins!
But I was so surprised to learn Target has a college registry. Did you know that?
Check out a few other Target services and resources you may have overlooked.

12 Jun

Posted at 06:00h in Deals & Steals, shopping, Thrift by
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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.
Thrift Shopping Haul: Looking Fly on a Dime guide to thrifting
Last weekend's weather was absolutely gorgeous, so that meant it was perfect for a full day of thrift shopping and brunch. Before hitting up Lido in Harlem {gotta love bottomless mimosas!}, my friend LaToya and I checked out the Goodwill in East Harlem.
Though I ended up with a cart full of clothes, I only walked away with one item. Read on to see why I passed on a few items {they were great, but they weren't great} and see how I found a ton of new Target merchandise at Goodwill.

06 Jun

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Thrifting on the Web: Where to Sell (and Buy!) Clothes Online {BET Style} 10 Haute Pairs of Sandals for Day or Night {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} How to Organize Your Scarves using a Tension Rod {Thrifty & Chic Mom} 5 Plus Size Two Piece Swimsuits under $50 {The Curvy Fashionista} Better than New: Brilliant DIYs to Refresh Your Wardrobe {Lucky} DIY Tricks to Master Your Kitchen {Mashable} 16 Secrets for Shopping at Target That Will Blow Your Mind {Buzzfeed} ...

08 Apr

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5 Ways to Add Spring to Your Life

I don’t know about you, but it feels like this is the never-ending winter! It was nice at first. I got a great Michael Kors coat at half off and a pair of Diesel boots at 65 percent off. I was set. But thirteen {yes 13!} snowstorms later, I am ready for sundresses and wedges. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has other plans. It’s still fairly chilly in the mid-Atlantic and my Michael Kors coat hasn’t gotten any rest.However, regardless of the forecast, you can still have bright, cheery elements. Using fashion, home decor and even technology, here's how to add a bit of spring to your life.