Goodwill Hunting

Goodwill Faux Vest (similar) / DKNY Leather Jacket / Asos Tee / A Gold E Skinnies / Asos Boots (similar)/ BumCake Vintage Choker (similar)

Goodwill has gradually become one of my favorite thrift/vintage stores that exists nationwide. In college, it was the home of many "date party" outfits with taffeta and sequins galore. Towards the end of my term, I started reworking its denim into awesome cutoffs. As the years go by, I find myself discovering gems in the back corner of what I used to think only housed tacky outfits. This vest= case in point. Approximately $15, faux, but it pretty good shape! Hands down one of my favorite finds from Goodwill, I love pulling it out of my winter wardrobe. Here, I bumped up this all black look by adding the vest on top. Wearing it over a leather jacket ups the cool factor and keeps you warm while your at it. Moral of the story is to go to your local Goodwill. You never know what you might find!

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Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

Snoopin' Around

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Fay Snoopy Top (similar) / Vintage Trouser (similar) / Vintage Chanel Shoes (similar)/ Vintage Bag (similar) / Gorjana ring set

One thing I love about fashion is that it always keeps the imagination alive. I love how lately different designers have been really going out on a limb and pushing the limits. It's been Barbie and Spongebob at Moschino, race cars at Marc by Marc, and groceries at Chanel. I'm a firm believer in being a little goofy, and embracing the different. So naturally when I found this Fay Snoopy top at Buffalo Exchange in Chelsea, I had to have it.

By pairing Snoopy with these vintage cropped trousers I snagged at Goodwill for a whopping $7 and this vintage handbag at a garage sale for $2, I managed to turn a bit of a kooky top into a chic look (and without breaking the bank!) Just another great example of mixing vintage and modern for a polished, but fun, result. Check out the links above to shop the look and the designer pieces!

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Photography by Jose Martinez

New Kids On The Block

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Goodwill Vintage "Sweater Vest" (similar)/ J.Crew Denim / Vintage and UO Rings / Supergas / Revlon Just Bitten

Bringing a New Kids On the Block vibe to NYC. This outfit takes a trip back into the late 80s/early 90s with bright primary colors, graphic prints, and classic tennis shoes. While the look can air on the edge of a fashion flashback, I toned down a bit with cropped, dark skinny jeans and Supergas (aka: the new Keds). This is a great weekend outfit that makes a statement while also being casual and comfy! TGIF and enjoy the weekend!

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Photography by Jeff Thibodeau