Beacon’s Closet Shopping Trip

This weekend I trekked to Brooklyn for a little retail therapy at Beacon’s Closet. I’ve heard of the store for years, but this was my first time visiting the shop where you can buy, sell and trade your used clothing and accessories.

I was uber impressed on every level. The store was organized, clothes were affordable (most pieces were $11-$15) and the accessories were swoon-worthy.

Click more to see my amazing finds, including a ruffled LBD I purchased for $12.95.

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Tags: Beacon's Closet, LBD, shopping

Nordstrom Rack Comes to NYC

Fashionistas, it’s here. If you’re not familiar with Nordstrom Rack, all you need to know is it’s the discounted version of the mega department store. And last week, Rack opened its doors in New York City. The outlet has designer items (shoes, apparel and accessories) at up to 70 percent off retail prices.

I stopped in and immediately made my way to the shoe department and was impressed with the prices and selections. Tons of Michael Kors, L.A.M.B. and Badgley Mischka. I don’t think I came across a shoe that was more than $199, most were in the $100-$150 range.

This store may become a serious addiction for me. I hate outlet stores that claim “brands too hot to name” and then the selection is blah. But Rack lives up to the hype.

Click more to see the rest of the goodies I found, including $150 Stuart Weitzman pumps and designer duds by Tracy Reese and Theory.

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Tags: designer for less, Nordstrom Rack, shoes, shopping

Real Style on a Dime

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.

Tags: accessories, Forever 21, H&M, Payless, real style, Salvation Army, shopping, vintage

Win Free Clothes: Beverly Lane

Not familiar with Beverly Lane? The online boutique has trendy pieces to take you from day (graphic tees, skinny jeans) to night (blazers, flirty dresses), all at affordable prices.

Well lucky for you, Living Fly on a Dime and Beverly Lane have teamed up to provide one winner with a free item of her choice!

How to enter:
Visit Beverly Lane and choose your favorite item
In the comments section of this post, include a link to the item you chose and tell me why it’s your fave
One person will be chosen at random to receive the item they commented on

Simple, eh?

And be sure to check out Beverly Lane’s daily blog, The Report, for the latest in fashion, beauty and celebrity dish!

Contest is open to all U.S. residents. Entries must be submitted by Monday, February 15 at noon EST. One entry per person. Winner will be notified by email on February 16 and have one week to claim her prize.

Update (2/16/10): We have a winner. I’ll be emailing commenter #5 and Beverly Lane will ship her goodies!

Tags: Beverly Lane, shopping

Whatta Man!

Ah, the sight of a well dressed man makes my heart smile. Well put together, clean cut and just FLY. Last week Gilt, the exclusive online sample sale, launched an endeavor just for the fellas, Gilt Man. Gilt has always offered designer duds for men but this latest addition goes a bit further with athletic wear, gadgets and other guy stuff. The new site’s described as “a hardware store selling the tools for life: workware, playware, lifeware.” Sounds good to me!

Click here to join.

Tags: Gilt Group, men, shopping