27 May

Posted at 10:15h in shopping, Style Guide, Thrift by
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Thrift Shopping ebook: Got a Question? Let me Know!

If you follow me on social media {Twitter, Facebook or Instagram} then you saw my post yesterday where I casually mentioned I'm writing an ebook on thrift shopping. Yes, I'm literally writing the book on thrifting. After 10+ years of being a hardcore thrifter, it's time I compiled my top tips and tricks that have helped me score designer and vintage threads for less than a dollar. I'm aiming for a summer release {late July!} and it will focus on the A to Z of thrift shopping. Before I finalize everything, I want to hear from you!

22 May

Posted at 06:00h in shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 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.
Thrifty Threads 365: Maxi Dress and Crop Top ComboThere's something so effortless about a maxi dress. It's a simple one piece, but the floor grazing effect has a regal feel to it. And a maxi is my go-to piece when I'm in a rush, traveling or just don't feel like getting dressed.
I've had this super soft cotton maxi dress for at least five years {purchased from Strawberry for less than $15!} and it's seriously on its last leg, but I can't seem to let it go. To add a different feel to it, I layered a vintage cut off t-shirt over it.

02 May

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, DIY, Fab Under $50, shopping by
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9 Shoes You Can Wear Now and Throughout Summer {my Cheap & Chic column for ebony.com} 7 Awesome Organizing Hacks for Your Closet {O Magazine} Thrifty Threads 365 Thrift Shopping Haul {Cheapalicious} 25 Life-Changing Ways to Use Q-Tips {Cosmopolitan} 33 Irresistible Spring DIYs {Buzzfeed} C. Wonder Mother's Day Giveaway {I Have a Degree in This}...

01 May

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Style Guide, Thrifty Threads 365 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. 
Thrifty Threads 365: Bodycon Dress from Day to Night
Let me start off by saying I'm not the biggest fan of bodycon dresses. They just feel too va-va-voom for me, but I found a printed H&M bodycon dress I couldn't resist. The simple black and white print and one shoulder batwing sleeve was enough to make me snatch it up when I found it at Housing Works Buy the Bag.
At less than $1, I figured it couldn't turn to give this style a try and I'm so glad I did. Though bodycon dresses can feel a bit sexy, they're easy to take from day to night.