I’m a hardcore thrift shopper. This isn’t news to anyone. I even wrote an entire book on how to thrift shop. And as much as I love secondhand shopping, I also make sure to donate my clothes as well, like I did in a major closet purge a few years ago. But over the past two, maybe three, years I stopped donating all of my clothes there. Sure, I still drop a few bags off every now and then, but all of my clothes? Nope, I’ve stopped doing that. While we’d all like to think we’re doing the eco-friendly and charitable thing by donating our clothes to secondhand stores, it doesn’t always work out tha ..read more

I have a confession: I don’t love online shopping. I’m more of an in-store shopper. I like to touch and feel and more importantly, try things on so I know if the sizing is just right. Returns are just such a hassle. Every now and then I’ll find some online winners, like the cute swimsuits from my Zaful haul. But there can also be some misses, like my shopping review for Wish.com. Again, there are always hits and misses, so I prefer shopping in person. But if there’s one site I’ve consistently shopped from, it has to be Amazon. I usually buy last minute random things {gotta love that Prime ship ..read more

Regardless of where you’re staying, something similar tends to happen at most hotels. It usually goes a little something like this. You check in and you’re given a key card that comes in a paper sleeve. This paper also usually has your room number on it. You place the key and the sleeve in your bag, purse or pocket and go on about your day. Well, there’s a reason why I immediately discard that paper sleeve. If you’re anything like me, then you enjoy solo travel. Or maybe you want to feel more comfortable doing so. I have an entire post with tips for women traveling alone. Either way, this tip ..read more

Anyone who follows me on Instagram Story knows there’s something I always do when I board a flight. Literally, I do this every single time. I whip out my disinfectant wipes and start sanitizing the seat arms, tray, screens and anything I’ll come in contact with during my flight. So in addition to being the carry-on queen {I never, ever check bags!}, I’ve also developed a routine that has served me well and kept me healthy. Well, last week Naomi Campbell {the supermodel Naomi!} posted a video where she shared her airplane routine and guess what? She does the same thing! It’s all about staying h ..read more

Have you ever seen a brand’s ads pop up in your Facebook feed and you say to yourself, “oh, that’s cute!”? That’s how I felt when I saw Facebook ads for Zaful for the millionth time. I didn’t really know much about the retailer other than they sell trendy stuff at affordable prices and they always seem to have a sale going on. Sounds great, right? But shops like that can be hit or miss when it comes to quality. I knew this probably wouldn’t be the place I’d purchase a winter coat, but since I needed a few swimsuits for summer vacations, I figured I’d give Zaful a try. For $44 I scored four sui ..read more

It’s safe to say that as a hardcore thrift shopper {I’ve been thrifting for pretty much all my life!}, I’ve found some serious gems. I’m talking pieces that are absolute showstoppers and have people asking, “where did you get that??” and the garments that make me smile every time I see them hanging in my closet. While it’s hard to choose favorites, I thought it was time for me to round up my best thrift store scores and share the tips I used to find them…so you can find some gems as well at the thrift shop. When I was thinking of what my favorite thrift find has been over the years, at the t ..read more

My name is Patrice and I’m a hardcore high heel lover, but I’m absolutely obsessed with a pair of sneakers. Whew, that was tough for me to say! But no seriously, I bought a pair of sneakers from Target a few weeks ago and they’ve become my go-to sneakers, particularly for traveling. That’s not a big deal, right? Cute, comfy sneakers can be a dime a dozen. But what surprised me is that they’re from the boys section. Yup, my latest dime find is from the little boys department at Target! And they make navigating the airport like a pro an absolute breeze. It was like any other day when I was bop ..read more

It happened gradually. Well, gradually as in a year or two. First it was a snug fit here. Then a ripped zipper there. I was gaining weight. Before I get into this post, I want to make a few things clear: gaining weight isn’t a horrible thing. I’m also not fishing for compliments. But this post is about something real. A question that many women can face. How do you dress when you find yourself suddenly gaining weight and feeling less than comfortable in your existing clothes? I can honestly answer that because it’s been happening to me for the past year or so. Again, I’m not seeking anyone to ..read more

Another Fashion Week has come and gone and honestly? Blah! I’ve never been a huge fan of Fashion Week. I mean, I get it. It’s amazing to see the designs, what’s trending for the next season and the overall high energy being around other creatives. But after experiencing two or three New York Fashion Weeks back in the day, I can honestly say I’m over it. However, one thing I do enjoy seeing or reading about is the emerging trends. The runways are for showing us what’s new and what we’ll be seeing a ton of in stores. But more specifically, I love seeing how the “new” trends are things that have ..read more

I have a thing for vintage shopping. Well, that’s clearly not a surprise. But I particularly love styling vintage pieces in a way that’s modern and even on trend. Why? Because sometimes vintage gets such a bad rap for being equated with outdated. But it’s super easy to style clothes that are decades old in a way that’s current. A few years ago I rocked these high waisted vintage pants with an edgy vibe and now, I’m doing the same with a suit. You might remember this from a few weeks ago when I showed you seven ways to style a single vintage suit. That was a short and sweet video, but today I’m ..read more