Blog Relaunch

It is a new month! And with this new month brings an amazing new blog layout and a new place for me to live!

I will be in moving mode for the next 3 days - and then back with a vengeance.

The Sweater Vest

I have been aquiring quite the collection of vests - Sweater vests in particular. I like long ones that I can wear over leggings - I had been coveting a gray button up one for months when I found this one at Forever21 - Sweet!

Shirt-H&M
Vest-Forever21
Jeans - Joes Jeans
Sneakers - COnverse
Hat -H&M

Von Furstenberg

I wore this vintage Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress to go see Jamie Lidell in concert on Monday night.
It's a little big so I will be going up in my EBay store this week.
I am in love with the print though.


Dress & Boots - Vintage

I'm Baaackkkk!

My computer is fixed! and I am ready and excited to get back to blogging.
I have lots of exciting things to show and talk about - but until then here are some pictures from the last few weeks!

MIA

I have a motto for this month only
"It's okay to buy it if it's on my wishlist"

With that in mind I know own my (faux) leather bomber and my American Apparel acid wash v-neck.

Other than that I am MIA after moving back to my parents house - with my computer dying, limited internet access , and not really being able to find an affordable place to live (or anyone who wants me) - I haven't been able to update as much as I would like - But never fear - as there are big changes and improvements coming.

Yay.

Video!

I have the amazing oppourtunity to have a video shot exclusively for thriftyfashionista.com. I was thinking of doing a thrift store shopping tutorial but wanted to first ask all of you what kinds of things you would like me to talk about. Shoot me a comment and I will answer all your questions!

On to the outfits!






Moving out of my sublet this week - but things should start going back to normal in September! (Hopefully)

4 Eyes

I got me some glasses on Tuesday and by Wednesday they were ready! I've decided I like them although they take some getting used to as they are my first pair of glasses ever.

When: Thursday at around 6:30pm

Where: Outside the the Hilton Theatre

What: LUX Tube top -Free from Monday's clothing swap
Yanuk Jeans -$5 at Salvation Army
$10 Sparkly Silver Flip Flops
$I <3 NY tote bag from Chinatown in 2001

As Red As I Wanna Be

Last Thursday I went to take Claire to get her hair cut and wound up getting these funky red highlights in my hair. I enjoy them - and I also enjoy dressing like a 12 year old - Hence today's outfit.
Check out my studded bracelets - THANKS CLAIRE!

Where: Midtown

When: Around 6:00pm - I seem to always take pictures RIGHT before work.

What: GAP Kids Denim Jacket -$3 Salvation Army
Rainbow Brite T-shirt -$1.50 Salavation Army
Forever21 Crop pants -Free at Brooklyn clothing swap last summer
Converse All Stars -$10 at Thrift store in Bushwick

Photo Credit: Claire Early

Two Show Days....

Today between shows at Mel Brook's New Musical Young Frankenstein (That's the full offcial title folks...) Adam and I went downtown to St. Marks place so I could find some bracelets that are on my fall wish list (more on that later - After which we ate and made a much nessacary Starbucks run (I I ever did a FAQ you would find out I am addicted to coffee)

When: Wednesday 5:30 pm
Where: Union Square, NYC under some big weird sculpture thingy (p.s. It was windy)
What: Wonder Woman t-shirt -Housing Works By the Pound Store
Vintage Wrangler Jeans -Beacon's Closet (Store Trade)
Yellow Flipflops -Payless $9.99
Kooba Bag - Housingworks Warehouse Sale

Photo Credit: Adam Sarsfield

Fitting in the Dress

Sunday was my birthday.
I didn't eat for 4 days to fit into this vintage dress.
It was worth it.
Here it is:





I have managed to find someone who will help me improve the look of my blog in exchange for me finding them pants as their personal shopper (and of course giving them an amazing shout - out on my blog)
Yay!

2nd of the Day

I won't lie - I started the day in a different outfit, but I don't believe in staying in clothes I feel uncomfortable in -lucky for me I have a garbage bag full of clothes still living at my parents house.

When: 6:00pm right before leaving for work.

Where: Hallway of my parents apartment building in Manhattan

What:
Forever21 halter top from 3 years ago (I can't believe I still own something from 3 years ago either)
Vintage 1970's Wrangler Jeans - Beacon's Closet store trade
Old Navy Flip Flops - $4.90
Harajuku Lovers Tote - Ebay $14

Photo Credit: Claire Early

The Power of Accesories

My birthday is on Sunday. That is when I will do my new years resolutions. It works better for me this way. In addition to my life resolutions I will also do my fashion resolutions -(Not to worry they will be posted here as well!) One of them will most definitely be to wear more accessories. I have an abundance of vintage scarfs, funky belts, bangles, earrings, etc. They need to be worn!

Today's outfit was simply khaki shorts and a white tank top before the addition of the belt, scarf, and bangles and of course the brightly colored purple flip flops. I am always afraid of adding too much - I must remind myself that I live in New York City where I don't think there can ever be too much.



Word.




When: 6:00 pm in Bryant Park
What:
White tank - H&M - $7.90
Shorts: Salvation Army -$2.50
Scarf- Bag Sale
Bangles- H&M and Vintage
Belt- Bag Sale
Flip Flops -Payless -$9.90

Photo Credit: Jennifer Coolbaugh

LessThan3Vintage, and Blog Changes - Stay Tuned

I have been such a bad blogger. I have spent the past couple of weeks collecting amazing things for my vintage clothing store, and trying to figure out a way to connect this blog with <3 Vintage and make my blog better in general. My conclusion has been to get a better version of photoshop and figure out a way to make www.thriftyfashionista.com more than just a blogger blog.

In other news - the Housing works bag sale have returned twice a month.

Here are a couple of outfits.




This is from last Thursday when I went to see Batman. The tank top is Dior Homme and the belt is heavy duty vintage leather. So heavy duty that it broke in half while I was walking down the street. I am wearing my favorite Joes Jeans.





Last Monday I went to see my mom sing at a Jazz open mic. I wont lie I saw a girl wear something similar to this to Young Frankenstein and I had to copy it. I found these super colorful "wifebeaters" for $2 a piece at a store called Danice in Brooklyn. They have so many possibilites.

The jean cut-offs I am wearing were once my favorite pair of Hudson Jeans. Now they are my favorite shorts.

My Own Personal American Apparel Ad

Date: July 4th, 2008
Place: House Party in Greenpoint Brooklyn
Outfit: American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Bandeau Dress - Salvation Army -$3

Photo Credit: Adam Sarsfield

Moving, Randomness, Jason Mraz

Last week was one of the most stressful weeks I have had in a long time. I had to move all of my stuff out of my old apartment by the first of July - I went every day to get stuff and still wound up leaving 60% of it behind in trash bags. It was painful but I am moving onward. Here are some outfits from the past few days




I have my tripod now - which is great. I am not a fan of headless pictures




This is my friend Kirssey from work - I am wearing my new favorite jeans from Salvation Army they are Yanuk brand. I bought them to sell because they were 2 sizes too big, but they turned out to be the perfect pair of slightly baggy jeans I've been looking for.




This is me on the subway platform with a cart of clothing dressed like Jason Mraz. I am trying to rock the Fedora as often as possible






My sister came to help me move in a completely different outfit. Everything she is wearing here was mine (Except the boots, but I bought her those)





Gay Pride was last Sunday and I celebrated with a bunch of people from work. Not the best picture but I am rocking a metallic blue bandeau bra under a too big white tank (and curly hair)

LessThan3Vintage.Com is going to be up and running this week with Ella Moss, Bebe, and tons of vintage this week. So keep checking back!

What are My Photography Options?

I enjoyed my Wednesday outfit. My friend Adam said I looked "very New York" I still am not sure what that means - I think it's the scarf.

Forever21 Jeans -Salvation Army
Shirt-Salvation Army
Scarf- Bag Sale
Bracelet -Savers



My favorite Biatch Jen took this picture of me today in Front of Radio City Music Hall. I love it! The Purple tube top I am wearing was an American Apparel Dress I cut in half -now I have a shirt and a skirt!

Tube top- DIY American Apparel
Hoodie - ThriftON! Swap
Earnest Sewn Jeans (I cut these into shorts) -Salvation Army
Marc Jacobs Flip Flops -$11
LeSportSac Bag - Salvation Army -$3

Just Tuesday

I love sweet tea from McDonalds.
I also love this shirt
I also love my new Old Navy Gladiator Sandals
And I love Danielle for taking this picture

Anyone want to be my new photographer?



Here is one of me on TONY night on my friends roof - Not the most flattering picture but I freaking love these jeans.

Also for all you NYC ladies there is a clothing Swap this Sunday June 22nd @ 4:00pm. Drop me a line at lyricalmeg@gmail.com if you would like me to forward you the evite!

Never Thought I'd See The Day....

....When I would move to Queens....
When I was little I would wake up in a sweat from nightmares where I was lost in Queens. Of course this was in the days before I knew how to maneuver the NYC transit system - while some may argue that I still don't really know my way around this great city I live in - I am more than confident I would be able to find my way home if I were to ever get lost - in any part of Queens.

With that said I moved most of what I had at my parents house to my new sublet in Astoria. When I started to unpack I realized it wasn't nearly as much as I thought it was and I decided it would be OK for me to bring more clothes over.....



I leave you with this outfit from Wednesday



Bodysuit -American Apparel - $23 (I do not buy things such as this secondhand -it grosses me out)
Lux Skirt - Swap-o-rama rama

Tag Sale and Johnny Rockets

I spent the early part of the morning at a church tag sale collecting beautiful designer items to live in my closet. Including a pair of brand new pair of black Italian leather riding boots for $10 -Pictures soon.

I then spent the late afternoon with my friend Adam eating at Johnny Rockets in the village. They put cherry syrup in my diet coke! - Oh the simple things.


Black Tube Top -Old Navy
Black Gap Skinny Jeans - $1.99 (Salvation Army)
Flip Flops -$2.99
Cardigan - H&M
DVF for LeSportSac purse - Beacons Closet

Happy Days.

This week has been amazing so far - and it is only Wednesday.
I spent Monday at the central Park zoo then went to a bar clothing swap where I got knocked in the head with a belt buckle and promptly left.
Tuesday I went to Beacons closet and wandered around in sunny Williamsburg
and although I spent all day today at work at the theatre, lunch was nice and everything seemed to be sunny even though it was humid and yuck outside.




French Connection Dress - Warehouse Sale
Louis Vuitton - EBay



Levis- Swap
Random $1.99 t-shirt
Forever21 Vest - Salvation Army - $1.99
Flip Flops - Conways $2.99
DVF for LeSportSac bag - Store credit @ Beacons Closet