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FabEllis' Top Thrift Store Picks

Tuesday, December 11, 2012


When it comes to shopping, there is one store that is growing in popularity.  Whether you are looking for a chic office wardrobe or sophisticated date night attire, thrift stores are your one stop shop.  They not only provide affordable dapper items for men, but cost effective chic finds for women.

I love shopping at thrift stores not only for the affordability, but the unique, one-of-a-kind finds.  When it comes to shopping, thrift stores are my go to spot for certain items and the first place I recommend for certain pieces.  Want to know my top three pieces women can travel to the thrift store for?

My three favorite thrift store treasurers to find are below:

  1. Blazers
    • Whenever I’m asked where to find great blazers, my first answer is always the thrift store.  Thrift stores house any kind of blazer you could think of.  From vintage to recent items, they have an assortment of blazers.  Plus, blazers are a must-have for any closet because they can be worn to the office (depending upon the style), worn on date night and dressed down with jeans.  The great thing about purchasing them second hand is that they are affordable so you don’t have to worry about feeling guilty for buying multiple at one time!  J

  1. Dresses & Skirts
    • Just like blazers, an assortment of dresses and skirts can be found at your local thrift store.  Whether you are looking for a vintage item or current piece, this could be your go to place.  I have seen beautiful vintage dresses adorned with sequins or beautiful beading as well as some of the latest trends, including floral or leather.
  1. Accessories
    • If you follow my blog, you may already know that I’m sucker for great accessories.  Nothing sets off an outfit like a beautiful statement piece whether it is a necklace, earrings or gorgeous bracelet.  Your local thrift store could house accessories worth far more than the affordable price they sell it to you for.  Plus, accessories can be that one element to take a plain outfit over the top.

Next time you visit your local thrift store, keep these three great items in mind to look for.  Want to keep up with my thrifting adventures?  Find me online through the links below:

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FEATURED BLOG from FabEllis: Raleigh Fashion Week 2012 - VIP Kick Off

Monday, October 29, 2012

Check out my friend and fashion blogger FabEllis blog post on Raleigh Fashion Week VIP Kick Off at Saks 5th Avenue. This is when I won the drawing for a clothing give away and picked up an awesome black suit for free!!

FabEllis: Raleigh Fashion Week 2012: VIP Kick Off: Hello Beauties! Last week was Raleigh Fashion Week here in my city.  There was a great lineup of events, including the VIP Kick Off even...

Showing love to the Ladies!!

Friday, September 14, 2012

I wanted to share a blog post of women bloggers that I find interesting. Even though at Sir Byron Laurent Style Consulting we focus on men’s fashion, I have had the opportunity to meet many women who have successful fashion, style, beauty and hair blogs. All are special and unique and I wanted to introduce some of them to you.


For the latest on trendsetting styles, check out Catherine Horgan of Closet of Style, Folake Kuye Huntoon of Style Pantry and Dina Fierro of Eye4Style.


Check out these  young ladies who have been making a lot of noise in the natural hair blog world if you have not done so already; Alexandra Smith of The Good Hair Blog, Ashley Ellis of FabEllis, and Elle Alexander of lipstixnaturalchica.com

Representing the style and fashion industry for curvy ladies are Kiah Torres with From the Rez to the City, Kimberlee Postell of Naturally Fashionable and Shea P with Curves and Confidence.  Awesome blogs!!!

These next ladies are not afraid to be different and they really do an amazing job! Visit Karla Maria with Shoe Signature, Mattie James of Mattieologie, Prissy with Rush Our Fashion (looking forward to your return!) and Jennifer Malone of My Fashionable Affair.


There are many more ladies with elegant, classy and just plain cool style. Please visit again as I highlight another group of amazing ladies!