frugal, not cheap…there’s a difference…
a note from dionne:
Budget and luxury often don’t go hand-in-hand, but in my world they do.
I graduated from my Master’s program in 2009 and with my degree came student loan debt. Needing to maintain a professional wardrobe, I turned to thrift stores, consignment boutiques and outlet malls for my fill of luxury goods and haven’t looked back since.
You don’t have to jump on the latest trend or social media soundbite in order to curate a beautiful wardrobe. Most of the time, you already own everything you need in order to create a look that’s authentically you.
My expectation is that as you peruse this site, you will be inspired and educated to make shopping decisions in line with YOUR budget. Again, it doesn’t take much to create a style all your own.
In style…Dionne
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join the fashion lab!
As a former Retailing and Merchandising Professor, 'The Fashion Lab' was the space to test theories and hypotheses as it relates to fashion and design. Here, we'll use 'The Lab' play around with notions of why you want what you want and how to get the best bang for your buck with what you already own.
shopping guides
Shopping in South Florida is an exhilarating experience. Going from store to store, perusing the racks for designer gems and vintage loveliness, you never know what you're going to find in some of the best stores in the country. From shoes and handbags to nightstands and decorative pillows, my home is filled with fab budget finds from Kendall to Lake Worth. It hasn't been easy though and there have been some duds along the way. From Banana Republic to Balenciaga and beyond, if you're willing and patient in your digging, you can find some amazing pieces.
So I've created a list of SoFlo stores that I believe carry the best inventory of goods for the frugal fashionista. It's not all luxury and it's not all designer, but it IS all fabulous!