Thrift Tips

Hey all you thrifters out there! and those just getting into the swing of things (what have you been waiting for? :-) ) I have some tips for you to get the most out of your thrifting experience(s) and to hopefully help you make the most of your trips to the thrift. I hope the acronym TKO will help you to remember these 3 steps!

Thrifts Of The Week 11/28

Here are just a few of the fab finds I found while thrifting this past week. Excited about the camo flight suit! Still on the fence...to sell or not to sell :-)

iWON

I entered a contest on Fashion Bomb to win a gorgeous leather top by up and coming designer Front Row ! I entered the contest saying I'd wear this top with a white blazer, leather crop pants and leopard shoes. How would you style it?

I did my research and the line was featured on the how Tamar and Vince when Tamar closed the runway show. Also it is rumored that the designer is dating Rick Ross. He has worn her designs and she is currently on tour with MMG.

The clothes are beautifully made and I am so excited to receive the top I won! Thanks again to Fashion Bomb and Front Row!

In My Mind

I over analyze EVERYTHING. I worry. I rarely am able to enjoy moments because I'm always preoccupied with the end results. I just realized that I suffer from anxiety and my mind often interferes with me enjoying life.

What I mean is that I think so intently about some things that I don't even get around to doing them. I let myself be consumed with each step and what goes into each step that I often don't even take the step. I feel like it's my responsibility to consider how everything may play out before I do it. I mean if someone thinks two steps ahead I think of 4 possibilities.

You'd think this would make me very accomplished but it has backfired. I fear success because I think that I won't be able to sustain it and I fear failure. I'm failing now, as I'm nowhere near where I've planned to be, because in all my plans, I neglected to execute them.

I've always thought my life would fall into place and it's just not and it seems that all the mistakes I've made are now coming around to bite me in the ass.

When ppl celebrate me, on the inside I think "if they only knew" .I compare myself to others and always fall short. I wish I was more free and light and could enjoy more and worry less. These days it seems I'm more in my head than ever before.

Print Mixing

Attending a stylish event, I'm wearing all thrifted pieces. I had fun with look, it's a little different from my usual style, as I don't wear skirts as often anymore, especially not flowy ones but I liked the "skater" structure to this one with the mixed prints.

Thrifts Of The Week

Wow, it's already been a week since my last Thrifts Of The Week post! As luck would have it I found another yellow gold lion piece to add to my collection. As well as a DOPE tailcoat (which has been on my mental watch list to attract) What did you find this past week?

The Unsuspecting Photographer

Those of you like me who frequent places and events alone, are familiar with the hunt for someone to take your picture for you. This can also occur when you want someone to capture you and a friend.

I'm curious as to the type of person you seek to ask. I usually go for the single black male. One, because he aint got shit else to do. Two, because I dare him to turn me down. I hate when I have to teach them Photography 101 and they still take a mediocre pic!

"Yes, I want a full length." "Yes, I want my shoes in the shot." "Scoot back" "Come closer." "Turn the phone longways" Grrrr!

Mind you no one has ever refused to take my picture for me but I'm always a bit anxious to ask them. I'm afraid to seem thirsty, narcissistic, and alone.

How do you feel when asking or asked about picture taking from a complete stranger?

Here's my most recent pic that I asked from a strange black make. He did ok, but I'd have loved for him to take a couple more. That's another requirement! At least take 2!

Jacket: @tvioletryan on instagram
Clutch: Gifted by Kevin West
Shoes by Jessica Simpson

Girl Meets Food | Customer Service

I love food. Anyone that knows anything about me can attest to that fact. So when I visited a Taco Bell recently and was overcharged and forced to argue with a rude cashier, my appetite being ruined was NOT a good thing.

I won't bore you with the details, just know that I was charged more than the listed menu price AND made to feel like an inconvenience when I brought this to the cashiers attention and STILL had to overpay. My appetite was ruined! (but a girls gotta eat)

Being a Small Business Owner myself, I understand the importance of customer service and believe that most situations can be resolved with a swift apology and rectifying the mistake. The cashier refused to do that so I took ACTION!

Azealia Banks' Lion Necklace

While I was watching the ASOS x Azealia Banks' teaser clip for her "Fierce" video I was hypnotized by the glimpse of the HUGE Lion medallion she was wearing. I collect vintage yellow gold Lion accessories and hers is from the ASOS brand, $70  Of course, there is NOTHING like a thrifted piece, but that is a Dope piece as well.

Below are my current collected pieces. The necklace, I thrifted for only $3.73!!! Followed by her teaser video and stills I snapped.

ASOS Premium Lion Collar Necklace

Thrifts Of The Week

Here are a few of my favorite finds this week while thrifting! The Army camo is super cool with the "Follow Me" patch seeing as how thats what we are all about in this age of social networking. The camo was a personal shopping request for a frequent flyer (friend) of mine.

The gold leather vintage skirt is simply beyond words. A piece that leaves you remembered! I was ecstatic to find it.

The vintage top is so fun for me. I plan to keep that little nugget for myself. The ruffles at shoulders and on front give it that extra feminine appeal! And the colors are so bold and complementary!

Sincerely yours, Fly

When FriendSHIPS Tank

Something I will teach my kids (if I have any) is that everyone is NOT your friend and to be careful about referring to them as such because you might start to believe it. And those who actually become your friends, don't expect them to always be.

I try never to expect anything of anyone because that little thing called "free will" grants them the right to treat you however they want, whenever they want. I've had this experience before with umpteen "friends".

Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life

I woke up this morning with a new attitude, a new vision.  I wish I could say that that stimulation carried me throughout the day...but that wasn't the case. I am in the presence of fear at this very moment.  I don't own the feeling, but I recognize it's presence and refuse it. 

Tomorrow I start a weekly Small Business class and I am excited about the finish line.  I am enthused to learn all the ways to restart my business and the connections I will make.  I was refueled with motivation when I proposed my business concept last week and it was received with enthusiasm.

Hi, My Name Is Fly

I'm driving and blogging.... I don't condone this. I was inspired by Shameless Maya's youtube vids to officially start this blogging thing. I get bored easily and shun what feels like "work" and that's why I've stayed away so long from blogging. I also despise commercial beauty/fashion bloggers. BLAH! Boring. All the carbon copies make me sick. So I promise to be the anti commercial blogger. I'm blogging because I want to be heard, but more importantly, I want to listen.