Tag Archives: Thrifty Vintage Chic
Goodbye, Year of the Rabbit; Hello, Year of the Dragon!
1 Jan
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
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…)
Why Duane Reade Is Better than Bloomy’s or Macy’s
20 Dec
Forget Bloomy’s or Macy’s … this holiday season, tourists and locals alike need to drop by Duane Reade for getting glamorous. Yes, I did say that New York’s neighborhood pharmacy will beat out the iconic department stores for making-you-over … and here’s why. (more…)
Here’s Looking at You, Kid!
27 Sep
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…)
5 Household Items to Give Your Plants a Designer Edge
12 Sep
From utilitarian to chic, here’s 5 ways to recycle ordinary household items for an updated look that melds potters and home decor! (more…)
Before & After: A DIY Footstool Makeover
25 Aug
A perfect afternoon DIY-project is giving a makeover to a vintage footstool. My $5 footstool was a thrift-store find that went from shabby-kitsch to Provincial chic. Here’s how I did it. (more…)
How to Make a Vintage Dress Modern & Hip
22 Aug
The first hint of fall trends crept into this summer evening outfit with a cable knit vest and a wool fedora. See how I made this 70-year-old dress look modernly fashion forward. (more…)
10 Delicious Stud Muffins to Heat Up Your Summer
3 Aug
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…)
Summer Baking Delights: The Great American Pie
31 Jul
Cooking pie with your sweetie pie is more than pie in the sky, especially if it’s with the apple of your eye! My poetic musing simply reflects the inspiration behind this blog post — a Sunday afternoon of baking with my son! (more…)
Nate Berkus, The Renegade Craft Fair & Top DIY Ideas
29 Jul
Recently, The Nate Show sent me to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to check out the amazing indie designers showcasing their stylish ingenuity at the Renegade Craft Fair. Here’s the top DIY ideas. (more…)
Look Hot & Sassy in these 10 Retro & Vintage Swimsuits
27 Jul
Fall fashions have crept onto the racks, yet it’s still blazing hot … and what’s even worse, you’ve finally admitted your old suit has given up the ghost. Now what? (more…)
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