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#NaPoWriMo2012: Inspiration Found on 8th Ave

2 Apr IMAG1059

Inspired by this pot of flowers blooming bright on 8th Avenue in the middle of the night, I wrote my second poem in the #NaPoWriMo2012: 30-days-for-30-poems challenge! (more…)

NaPoWriMo: Breaking a Decade-Old Writer’s Block

1 Apr #NaPoWriMo, or National Poetry Writing Month, is an annual project in which participating poets attempt to write a poem a day for the month of April.

April 1: Known as April Fool’s Day, as well as the start of National Poetry Writing Month. With my joke-playing complete, I decided to be inspired my roommate — the poet and literary professor — and compose a few lines of prose. (more…)

NYFW 2012: Drama Brings Iconic Inspiration

17 Feb Picture 21

NYFW, aka New York Fashion Week has been nothing short of legendary {beyond the normal slew of celebs & glitterati descending upon the Big Apple}. Some of the oldest fashion legends have made the biggest headlines, like Bill Cunningham and Zelda Kaplan. (more…)

Goodbye, Year of the Rabbit; Hello, Year of the Dragon!

1 Jan nye toast

2011 is so last year! Now, a new set of 12 months with limitless possibilities are here. What could this possibly mean for Thrifty Vintage Chic? (more…)

There’s No Place Like “Home for the Holidays”

25 Dec christmas cover

Whatever culture, country or religion, this time of the year universally is for families and the celebration of love. For me, it means celebrating Christmas with my family in New York and Pennsylvania. Here’s a snapshot into my favorite memories of Christmas Present & Christmas Past. (more…)

My Perfect Problem

2 Nov

Yes, I have a perfect problem! Well, it’s more like my problem is being perfect … and now, you might be thinking, “Add arrogance to that list, sweetheart!” But here’s what I really mean … (more…)

Inspired Beauty: The Wilds of Nature

10 Oct Robin Wallace Thrifty Vintage Chic Mohonk Mountain Catskills Hiking

What inspires style? The simple answer: Beauty inspires style. To me, this weekend was spent surrounded by the most pure form of it — in the wilds of nature. And wild it was, indeed! (more…)

Here’s Looking at You, Kid!

27 Sep Diane Naegel and her fiance, Don Spiro.

An old soul forging a young and beautifully vibrant life moved onto her next big adventure this weekend as Diane Naegel died on Sunday morning. The news turned my stomach and ignited my spirit of Carpe Diem. (more…)

10 Books That’ll Inspire You

16 Aug Cover Books

If eyes are the window to the soul, then books are the gateway to passion, of course, this is just my opinion. For instance, in my life, books have propelled my interests and in some cases, my life choices. Here’s my Top 10 List of Vintage Books. (more…)

10 Delicious Stud Muffins to Heat Up Your Summer

3 Aug flyboys

If classic films like Dirty Dancing, Grease & Cat on a Hot Tin Roof taught us anything, it was that hot summer days can serendipitously lead to spicy fun. Are you feeling the heat & left yearning for a vintage beau? Then, feast your eyes on this buffet of throw-back boyfriends!  (more…)

Vintage Ads: Men In Aprons

17 Jul 5944375171_0ed91410eb_o

What does vintage, aprons and men all have in common? Advertisements — vintage adverts where men are featured wearing (usually) women’s aprons. From cheeky to Norman Rockwell-like these ads are priceless. (more…)

Pin-Up Girls in Aprons: Style that’s Sassy & Sexy

15 Jul Not So Dusty

Vintage Apron Week is heating up as pin-ups show how “sassy” and “sexy” is really done. Move over VS Angels! (more…)

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