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3 Ways to Rock Vintage Plaid

On Trend Tuesday – Plaid Edition My love affair with plaid started in the 90’s grunge phase which also coincided with my fondness of looking like an 80 year old grandpa (I thought it looked so stylish at the time, … Continue reading

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5 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Wardrobe

I was at a rummage sale over the weekend and found a great BCBG poly shirtdress for $8! I had to snag the deal, but with its bright color palette, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to wear … Continue reading

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Fresh New Scent for Summer from Ivanka Trump

I had the pleasure of sampling Ivanka Trump’s new namesake fragrance through People’s StyleWatch Style Hunters. I am in love with the warm, fresh, earthy vanilla and bergamot undertones. It will be my signature scent this summer. What I liked … Continue reading

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market

  We love a fantastic market close to home, and are thrilled to be part of the first ever Asbury Park Record Swap and Punk Rock Flea Market. The market will start at 10AM for  the hardcore treasure hunters with … Continue reading

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Blue Hawaii Vintage Holiday Party

Happy Holidays! Join us on 12/8 from 5-9 for our second annual holiday party. This year donations will be accepted for Coastal Habitat for Humanity / ReStore. All guests who make a donation will be put into a drawing for a $100 … Continue reading

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VinTips – Vintage Fashion Video Series is Here!

I had the amazing pleasure of working with my college friend Lou from Spear & Magic Helmet Productions on a series of videos showcasing vintage styling and how-to. Here are the first several in the series, let me know what you … Continue reading

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Book Review – ‘Overdressed – The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion’ by Elizabeth L. Cline

Elizabeth L. Cline’s ‘Overdressed’ really opened my eyes to the truth behind the cheap fashions that line the racks at popular mass retailers nationwide. Like the author, I too have been more than guilty of buying throw-away shirts and dresses … Continue reading

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Thrifty Baby – Great ways to save money and the planet when shopping for your little one.

  We found out a few weeks ago that we are having a girl and were thrilled.  After seeing how fast my niece and friend’s children grew out of their clothes, I was determined to try and get as much … Continue reading

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Eco Chic Maternity Style on the Cheap

I’m notoriously thrifty to begin with, so when we found out I was pregnant, I was dreading buying clothes that I would only wear for 4 months tops. I’ve found the best deals on new and gently used Maternity wear … Continue reading

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How to Score a Sweet Vintage Bathing Suit for Your Budget

Bathing suit shopping is one of those dreaded tasks that you know you have to do, but you wish you could just put it off a little longer till those darn 5lbs finally went away. With summer unofficially here, it’s … Continue reading

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