how to thrift posts

Thrift Shopping Boho Chic: How to Match a Runway Style

Monday, January 31st, 2011
Thrift Shopping Boho Chic: How to Match a Runway Style

It’s a Monday bonus: VIDEO!!! Keep reading after the jump!

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Sammy Davis Vintage on the NATE BERKUS SHOW TOMORROW!

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Sammy Davis Vintage on the NATE BERKUS SHOW TOMORROW!

HUGE NEWS, READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! I almost can’t believe that the DAY I make my national television debut is upon us … and arriving fast! My appearance on the Nate Berkus Show airs tomorrow on a station near you … and if you have an interest in how to capture do-it-yourself home decor with [...]

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Thrifting for Beginners

Monday, November 1st, 2010
Thrifting for Beginners

Watch this video to see me thrift store shop for a NEW!! fall dress … and share some of my favorite thrifting tips along the way!

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How to Snag Vintage T-Shirts from Your Neighborhood Salvation Army

Friday, July 9th, 2010
How to Snag Vintage T-Shirts from Your Neighborhood Salvation Army

I’ve never been a T-shirt girl. True, I’ll rock the occasional freebie, or a concert T-shirt that I shamelessly threw down a ridiculous amount of money to purchase. [ahem GIRL TALK]. But for the most part, I stick to girlie tops and dresses. And um, sequins. But a few weeks ago, when I was thrifting [...]

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Vintage Closet Hunting 101: My 7 Hours Spent on St. James, Long Island

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Vintage Closet Hunting 101: My 7 Hours Spent on St. James, Long Island

I’m a firm believer in positive energy — and that when you throw your own positivity to the wind, it comes whipping back to you like a boomerang on happy pills. That’s how I felt yesterday while vintage hunting in the closet of a woman who lived on Long Island, New York. Why the boomerang [...]

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How to Take a “Thriftcation” [or Visit the Bronx for Your Next Thrifting Experience]

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Sammy D TV // Episode 13 // How to Take a “Thriftcation” from Sammy Davis on Vimeo. Today I visited the Bronx – and it inspired me to inspire YOU. It’s not everyday that I go to the Bronx. Or really, ANY day, for that matter. It didn’t even cost me a dang toll to [...]

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