Rachel Zoe’s Wardrobe Essentials {for less}

Posted by Fly on a Dime on Mar 3, 2010 in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping

Uber stylist Rachel Zoe recently unveiled her (Not So) Basic Guide of 20 wardrobe essentials every woman needs in her closet. Though most of Ms. Zoe’s picks were a bit out of my (and most likely your) price range, here’s the final installment of her essential pieces, at a price we can all afford! Be sure to check out parts one, two and three.

1. Go-to Sunnies: Asos, $20.51. 2. Menswear Inspired Timepiece: Urban Outfitters, $42. 3. Timeless Hat: Forever 21, $11.80.

4. Oversized Sweater: Nordstrom, $44.90. 5. Dark Slim Fit Jean: Macy’s, $29.99.

Tags: Asos, Forever 21, Rachel Zoe, Urban Outfitters

Rachel Zoe’s Wardrobe Essentials {for less}

Posted by Fly on a Dime on Feb 25, 2010 in Deals & Steals, Looking FLY on a Dime

Uber stylist Rachel Zoe recently unveiled her (Not So) Basic Guide of 20 wardrobe essentials every woman needs in her closet. Though most of Ms. Zoe’s picks were a bit out of my (and most likely your) price range, here are 5 more of the essential pieces (click here for last week’s picks and here for the first five picks), at a price we can all afford! *Be sure to check back next week for final installment of the wardrobe basics {for less}.

1. Denim Jacket: Macy’s, $39.99. 2. Cocktail Ring: House of Harlow 1960, $50. 3. Sheer Detail Tee/Top: Forever 21, $24.80.

4. Standout Clutch: Aldo, $40. 5. Wide Leg Jersey Knit Pants: Spiegel, $34.

So what do you think of Zoe’s picks? I love a great cocktail ring but I couldn’t see myself wearing the wide leg knit pants!

Tags: Aldo, fashion, Forever 21, Macy's, Rachel Zoe

Real Style on a Dime

Posted by Fly on a Dime on Feb 8, 2010 in Uncategorized

While attending a bloggers event during Social Media Week (more on that tomorrow), I bumped into Ms. Joy Adaeze, image consultant and stylist. Before I even asked her name I said, “I wish I had my camera so I could take a picture of you!” I just loved her style. And when she told me her fashionable finds were all cheap chic options, I was in love. Luckily, Joy sent me a picture of her outfit and a breakdown of where she scored her look for less.

Here’s what Joy had to say about her look and her overall sense of style.

To me, living fly on a dime means looking fabulous without having to spend a lot of money. I’m an image consultant and I always tell my clients that it isn’t how much you spend, it’s how you put your outfit together. There are so many quality pieces you can find for affordable prices! I know this well because I live it! I look like a million bucks, but spend way less : ) My clients appreciate that I am able to have them looking amazing for great prices. I love vintage stores and scoring hot deals at sales.

4-1-1 on my Outfit:
Blazer: Vintage, $10
Blouse: Forever 21, $20
Lace Pants: H&M, on sale for $20
Belt: Salvation Army, $2
Necklace: Vintage, $10
Scarf: H&M, $7
Boots: Payless, $35
These are definitely a fab find, since they are from Payless and are made of surprisingly good quality…I’ve had them for almost 3 years.
Lace Gloves: Party City, $4
They were part of my Halloween outfit in 2005. I was a black cat!
Gold Bracelets: Pink Apple, $2/each
Pink Apple is a small costume jewelry store in Paterson, NJ.
Clutch: Forever 21, $15

Love it!

Be sure to check out Joy’s blog, Fashion Divalicious as well as her YouTube channel. She has a great video on 15 fabulous ways to wear your winter scarf.