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Partnering with Housing Works

Hey there, and Happy Monday!!!!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend….I know I did. It was my birthday yesterday and I spent the day with people who love me –and I truly feel blessed.

Okay….now you all know how passionate I am about thrift shopping.  And, I’ve gone to the Housing Works BUY THE BAG Sale sooooo many times, and told EVERYONE I know about it (literally), that it was only natural for me to develop a relationship with those great folks, who are doing a really GREAT THING!

So several months ago they did a promo video and asked me to be a part of it as a Frugal Style Expert, and I am so honored to have been a part of such an amazing production.   Take a look at the video and let me know what you think below.

P.S. I’m at minute 2:43 🙂 Be sure to watch it in HD. Have a beautiful week and an awesome Thanksgiving

OUTFITS

Couture by Definition

6PM

You spot it in Vogue, on red carpets, across billboards, and on runways. Design houses crank it out seasonly and fashionistas crave it. The label ‘couture’ albeit sacred, is not given…its earned. But what exactly does it mean? Because the definition still remains elusive to some I wanted to explore it just a bit and break it down.

Today the word ‘couture’ is often generically used to refer to any high fashion garment no matter where it has been fitted. But it actually is the process by which the clothes are made that means couture (while ‘haute couture’ refers to the actual items produced). The true French tradition dates back to the mid-1800’s and requires that a particular garment have been produced by a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (which includes designers such as: Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Givenchy, among others). Garments must be fitted client specific, with at least one custom session to ensure that the item correctly compliments the individual. In addition to this, the company must have a workshop in Paris equipped with French staff and present a collection during both fashion weeks.

But who are we kidding? Most women aren’t Angelina Jolie and can’t afford to buy, and/or don’t have a place to wear this fabulous gear. So in attempt to take advantage of this growing market share, designers have answered the call for couture-inspired pieces that are ready to wear. Need some inspiration for that affordable take on couture? Here are a few options from 6PM that you can use as a starting point.

 Also (*in a whisper*), a little birdie told me they have a sale Nov. 16-18th.

http://www.6pm.com/null/4gIBMIIDAt5q.zso

The link will be live at 6AM. Price points on the site will be: $49, $99, $149.

OUTFITS

A Pop of Red for Your Winter Blues

Hey guys!  Is it just me or is day light savings throwing off your day….and it’s getting chilly fast, to boot?

With temps falling fast you may be in the mood to update that winter coat you’ve had for years.  It hasn’t worn out yet, but you’re over it? Just add a fun belt like this red one for a pop of color–and instantly you have a new winter look.  This entire outfit is a compilation of thrift stores finds.  It just goes to show you that you can still be on trend, and do it for only a fraction of the cost….you just have to know where to look.

Outfit
Tweed Jacket :: Express Design Studio (Thrifted)
Denim Chambray :: Uniqlo (Thrifted, also seen here)
Tank :: Faded Glory
Jeans :: Rag & Bone (Thrifted)
Boots :: Vince Camuto
Belt :: Club Monaco (Thrifted)
Clutch :: Banana Republic (Thrifted)
Necklace :: Own Creation