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Both of these STYLISH tops look amazing with this green cotton Womyn skirt so lets break it all down…  The first blouse is by Allen B by Allen Schwartz and it’s layered construction makes this top extremely sassy.  I know it screams out spring but that’s ok with me because you could wear this sexy top even in the death of winter simply by wearing your finest Piazza Sempione jacket.  The second top is by Alberto Makali and this abstract top would have retailed for $152 – $275 which is a very long

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Love Aquascutum,  LOVE this brand and yes it’s a men’s button up shirt but I don’t give a rats @#% if I’m putting this men’s shirt with these Trina Turk black women’s slacks for this posting..  Women have been wearing men’s clothing for decades and who am I to try to stop them?  I think if something looks a great as this brown Aquascutum shirt then by all means wear it, grant it I’m keeping this Aquascutum shirt for me!  I am generous enough to want to blog about my find.  Aquascutum was establ

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I LOVE finding Poleci….LOVE it…  This label is so over the top yummy I can’t help myself each time I find one of their brilliant creations.  Just look at this gold lace top with rhinestones for that extra zinger and tell me this design team made up of Janice Levin-Krok & Jeffrey Chow can’t kick some serious fashion butt.  This top is like a cat on a hot tin roof.  I found these classic Max Mara wool slacks that complement this gold lace top by Poleci beautifully.  Simple chic is what this ensem

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This black lace Escada skirt with the cobalt blue lining has to be 1 of the most beautiful skirts I have ever seen by Escada.  My mouth just dropped when I scored this skirt because immediately I saw the beauty in the details and construction.  Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders brings a breath of fresh air to this fashion house.  Saunders, who in 2007 was nominated by Elle Designer of the Year, will present a 20 piece collection as part of the label’s Resort Line in London & Paris next June 2

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At first glance I thought this BCBG knit dress just might be a Missoni dress but not for now.  I’m sure later I will find that vintage Missoni dress but for now this BCBG knit dress will work just fine.  I love the way this dress was designed, so modern and contemporary.   I grabbed this BCBG dress, stuffed it inside my basket and continued to hunt… Moments later I spotted this velvet sassy cocktail dress by Kay Unger, eyed it up-down-sideways and stuffed it inside my basket next to the BCBG kn

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These 2 dresses crank up the STYLE volume so loud I can hardly hear myself dream.  I love this simple yellow cotton Cynthia Steffe dress and I know it makes you think of summer which feels like a long way from now but soon it will peek its head around the corner and when it does you can arm yourself in this yellow sassy dress… The Oscar de la Renta flower pattern dress makes me also think of summer and how excited I’ll be when my Zenias pop up from Mother Earth… What can I say summer has always

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Wow I don’t even know where to begin with this posting because you have a ultra high end Italian brand and a high brow Swiss brand and together it makes for a uber polished glammed up look.  This black cotton top by one of my absolute favorite Italian brands Piazza Sempione is simple chic at its best.  Piazza Sempione makes a very distinct mark in the fashion industry, this brand creates an exclusive clothing and accessories line for women and embodies everything the Italian fashion industry ha

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They really don’t call me “the serial thrifter” for nothing because when I’m thrifting – I’m working…  What I have always loved about thrifting is the hunt…  I love finding luxury and designer goods and I always have…  So this ensemble gives me great pleasure because I love each item so lets start with the top.  This pink lace camisole by Milly is over the top hot and sexy… The Milly by Michelle Smith collection has defined youthful, luxurious STYLE since 2001.  Designer Michelle Smith creates t

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I’ll always take Escandar without even asking questions because this label is all about comfort and sophistication.  Teheran born Eskandar Nabavi signature fashion line is made for everyone of all shapes and sizes, using fabrics such as silk and antique linen, Eskandar creates fashionable pieces that are relaxed, play with volume and brings a touch of old world culture to the wearer.  This orange cotton top has comfort written all over it and if his designs are good enough for Neiman Marcus and

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I swear I would put my client in this ensemble to take the trash out to the curb in because it is stunningly beautiful and I believe that even menial tasks like that deserves to enjoy a little flair… This pink and silver lame rhinestone studded cocktail dress by Carmen Marc Valvo is jaw dropping.  Valvo’s professional career began as a ready to wear designer for Nina Ricci in Paris, followed by a stint at Dior.   In 1989 he was ready to launch his own label and since has not had to even tap the

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These brown glen plaid brand new Jenne Maag slacks still had the tag on them when I rescued them from the thrift store.  I’ve always loved Jenne Maag’s designs, they are classic and staples for anyone’s wardrobe.  Jenne Maag’s success has been her understanding of the flattering powers and subtleties of stretch fabric.  Having been one of the first to have worked with Italy’s top stretch textile companies, she has researched and developed the highest quality available.  So when I found this gor

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Velvet is always so STYLISH & classic, everyone should have a velvet item in their closet, I know I sure do love my brown velvet jacket made in Belgium and I plan on shifting gears in it this fall / winter. I love the way it feels on the skin I swear I think I need to hunt for some velvet pajamas… Just make sure the next time you are thrifting you keep your eyes peeled for some fantastic velvet item because I promise you, you’ll find it…. I love this brown velvet DKNY skirt because you can dress

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Finding a vintage YSL item in a thrift store is like being that lucky leprechaun that findsthe pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Vintage YSL, Valentino, GuyLaroche, Lanvin, Pucci, Balenciaga and of course Chanel only get betterwith age in my opinion. Before I get to carried away let me tell youabout this ensemble. The colorful top is by Alberto Makali, whom I believe is one brilliant creative designer.I love the way this designer uses fabrics, they are always socomfortable and soft and thro

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In one good swoop of the hand I gathered up 3 gorgeous dresses all from within the same thrift store and all within minutes of each other. My friend Rhett has coined the title for me as the ‘thrift curator’ which sums it up nicely… I was on a winning streak because I enjoyed plucking up each dress one by one, looking at the label and saying to self ‘all 3 brands are in either Neiman Marcus or Saks so rock on’. This is my favorite part of my job, finding luxury at rock bottom prices and I do mean

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I just finished looking at this well known fashion magazine and inside there was thisarticle about this company that sells shoes that look old, worn, beat tohell and back and these shoes are brand NEW…. I laughed for a secondand then I thought to myself ‘they will make anything because people arestupid enough to buy anything.’ These shoes weren’t cheap either and Isee worn out shoes day in and day out in every thrift store I’ve goneinto and now some moron is trying to sell this idea as something

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I believe this ensemble broke the Guinness Book of World Record for fastest thrift store ensemble. Ibelieve my name is somewhere in that book or I believe my name shouldbe somewhere in that book. I gathered up this entire ensemble in 1stop and in record breaking time, so much that I believe even theConcorde didn’t fly as fast as I did…..This short sleeve beaded top isbrand new and is from Saks private label so you know it’s STYLISH…second item I scored was the black wool long Moschinoskirt with

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I wish you all could have been with me when my hands plucked this top from the racks because I have to say I conducted myself as calmly as I possibly could but it was HARD…. It isn’t everyday, every week, every month that you find Proenza Schouler inside a thrift store especially since it’s a brand new item such as this top. This modern luxury label offers an edgy, youthful take on upscale dressing. This design team of Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough have been in business since 2002 and hav

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If there is one thing I stress to my clients it would be make sure you have enough Susana Monaco pieces in their wardrobe. Susana Monaco clothing = casual elegance.If you wear casual clothing you can still put a little chic STYLE andpizazz into your ensemble. Susana Monaco tube top outfits and dressesselections make it easy to put a little “spring” into your step. Eachpiece is STYLISH and comfortable and that’s what every woman wants.Whether or not she intends to leave her house hunting for a qu

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Shin Choi skirt with 2 Tucci tops…

To me good fashion = good design and I love both. There are so many wonderful designers today that when you look at their creations you see architectural pieces, you see sculptures in action. My background is art, when I started off in college I wanted to design textiles because of my love for fabric but quickly changed that major to painter….So I see everything in patterns and shapes therefore I appreciate a really good designer when I come across one in the thrift stores such as Shin Choi. Shi

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Everywoman I’ve seen try on Joie falls in love with themself all over again, there is just somethingabout this brand and their designs that make a woman feel sexy. Sinceits inception in 2001, Joie hassuccessfully filled a void in the contemporary market, unlike otherbrands. Joie provides the modern, fashion savvy customer with a globalwardrobe. I tell you this brand really knows how to put the p back inpizazz because they are represented by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus andSaks and these major r

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