Summer Jewels

The perfect summer jewels can be hard to find.  You want pieces that are just as light and airy as your favorite maxi, but still pack a fashion-forward punch that'll land you right on all the best dressed lists.  Well, you've come to the right place, darlings.  Take a look at some of these perfect, pre-loved goodies that are sure to turn heads!

Funky, studded bangles (bangles are not linked together) 

Size: One Size Fits Most.

Price: $10

Gorgeous Bib Statement Necklace, with adjustable closure.

Price: $30

Flirty floral earrings

1'' in diameter

Price: $10

Which one of these jewels has stolen your heart? Let us know in the comment box! (And don't forget to take a look at the buying instructions!)

Father's Day Gifts for the Girls: Gap & Aldo

Father's Day: second only to Mother's Day, this annual holiday often requires a lot of shopping and searching for perfect items, only they're not for you.  Forgive us for being a tad bit selfish, but we think it's time we got in on all the Father's Day gift-giving and treat ourselves to a gift or two as well.  Retail therapy, anyone?

How about these cute dresses from Gap:

At 15% OFF ALL MEN'S & WOMEN'S STYLES you don't have to feel guilty about snagging a dress or two for yourself.  Just visit their site, enter the coupon code GAPDAD, and thank us later. (coupon code valid for today only.)

We all know that super cute dresses are nothing without equally cute shoes to complete the look.  So while you're racking up on savings at Gap, make sure you stop by Aldo and enjoy FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS by entering the coupon code FSDAD12.

You're welcome,
TYO

Tick Tock Shop: ASOS

Hurry! ASOS is having yet another of their infamous 24 hr flash sales!
This time it's for the ultimate cool-kid brand: American Apparel! If you shop before tomorrow (Monday June 18th) at 9am you can get up to 50% off select American Apparel items! Swoon, anyone?

And if you're not sure what to get, might we suggest:

 This awesome sheer maxi skirt (very on trend!), now only $46.

 This ultra chic halter dress, once sold for $56 dollars now only $28!

Or the ever-gorgeous one shoulder dress.  Who can say no at only $29, down from nearly $60?

Need more? Visit them here.  And don't forget it's a flash sale and will only last til 9am Monday June 18th! Don't say I didn't warn you!

Fashionably yours,

TYO

Why You Need Devoutly Thrifty in Your Life

I realize that most of my posts have been pretty text heavy, and I promise you that that I won't bore you any longer.  I just want to make clear the purpose of DT:

-No one has the time (or attention span, hehe) to subscribe to and read all the emails of every great store out there in the webisphere.  Insert Devoutly Thrifty: we do it for you.  Consider us your web-navigator or inside source for all things fashionable and THRIFTY. We'll let you know about all the sales, coupon codes, deals, and cute clothes that are just too darn reasonably priced to pass up!

-Not only that but we'll bring cute, reasonably priced clothes right to your front door (or, eh, computer screen rather).  You can literally buy clothes right off the blog. It's as easy as sending an email!

-We'll keep you up to date on all the hottest trends and where you can snag them without emptying your wallet.

You see? You need Devoutly Thrifty in your life. We'll save you time and money all while keeping you effortlessly chic.  We're like the Living Social of the blogosphere. You can thank us later ; )

Always Thrifty,
TYO

DV 3.0

So I'm back! And yes, this is the 3rd re-incarnation of my blog, but hey, 3rd time's the charm, right? Right! So without further ado, I bring you Devoutly Vintage 3.0, now known as Devoutly Thrifty.  *loud cheers and applause*. This blog started out as a space to share my inner musings about all things fabulous and stylish.  And while it will still do just that, I've decided that I also want to use this space to share with the world my passion: cute clothes at insanely reasonable prices!

Let's face it, in this economy we can't all head down to BCBG and buy hundred dollar flats or thousand dollars purses.  Now-a-days, a good deal is a girl's best friend.  So, girls, meet your best friend : )  I'll be using this blog to post all my latest steals and deals.  Most of the items will be previously loved items that range from items in my very own personal closet (as a fashion stylist you accumulate so many clothes that you don't even know what to do with them) to pieces I find at the thrift store that I just can't pass up.

Also as a lover of all things that start with those four lovely letters: S-A-L-E, I'll be sharing my finds with you, keeping you posted on all the latest sales on your favorite websites from Bloomingdales, to ASOS, to NastyGal and beyond!  You'll be privvy to everything from flash sales to coupon codes! And if you find that I'm not reporting on a store that you love, send me a message or a comment and I'll get right on it!

As you can see, regardless of what your poison may be, I'm sure you'll find something here at Devoutly Thrifty to sate your fashionable appetite without leaving your wallet unfashionably empty.

Stylishly Yours,
TYO

I'm Baaaaccckk

*Gasp* Please forgive my ghastly 6 month-long disappearance.  I've been uber busy with everything going on in my life (not to mention school) and sadly I became the one person I dreaded becoming: the faux-blogger who blogged a handful of times only to leave his/her blog in blogosphere oblivion.  *Sigh* But alas I have returned, bigger, badder, and bloggier (it's a word, look it up) than ever.

I have soooo much to talk about and catch up on, but to save anyone who may be reading this the pain of having to read pages and pages of uninteresting factoids about my life I'll give you the short version.  Life has just been moving so quickly I don't even know where to begin.  I'll start with Modern Art (my online vintage clothing boutique).  While we haven't launched yet, Modern Art is trucking along quite nicely, building a strong and steady portfolio and network.  I'm so happy because I finally feel like we've reached a point where we know who we are as a company, a brand, a culture, all that good stuff.  So now we're just waiting for the launch....which should happen annnnyyyy minute now (don't held your breath).

Aside from Modern Art, my life has been going swimmingly.  I've been freelancing as a stylist which has quite honestly been one of the most amazing and invigorating experiences of my life, seriously.  Every time I style a look I feel as though I've created a piece of art. And to know that this art will live on forever and be appreciated by many through the lens of some awesome photographer is the ultimate adrenaline rush. Seriously.  Styling has opened so many doors for me.  I've met tens of amazing people, all so creative and fabulous in their own right; each one of them inspires me and pushes me to want to be better and to go further.  And just recently, an editor for an up and coming magazine based out of Baltimore reached out to me about joining their staff as a wardrobe stylist.  That was super exciting.  Also, I've been hired as a fashion and style writer for the DC examiner! Which I looooove. Writing is one of my many passions, so to be able to do it and do it about fashion, and get PAID to do it, is, well, AWESOME. Also, did I mention I was recently invited to African Fashion Week in New York? I literally jumped for joy when I found out. I'm beyond excited! It will be my first ever real fashion week. Please believe I'm already dreaming up months worth of outfits (mind you it's only a 3-day event).

So I think those are all the major happenings in my life right now.  Plus I think I've bored everyone enough by now. So on that note, remain stylish!

xoxo
TYO

Lanvin Anyone?

So I'm planning my trip to Colombia *loud cheers and applause* and remembered that I need a bathing suit.  So in an attempt to distract myself from real life I ventured out into the world wide web in search of one.  I didn't find one that I actually plan on purchasing just yet, but in my frivolous search I did uncover these lovely little gems from the Lanvin Spring RTW 2011 Collection. 

via style.com

via style.com

Uhh, SWOON anyone??? They're just so regal and luxe. I imagine it's what a Greecian goddess of old would wear as she lounges by the fountain of youth, her hair floating weightlessly in the wind as she awaits her chiseled Greek suitor. Yumm.  I do believe that I would give my entire right hand to own one of these right now; but until, then a girl can only dream. 

*The rest of the collection is just as yummy, feel free to check it out here.*

Ciao
xoxo