MLK Day

I remember seeing this show and it was so riveting. This play was perfect timing for me because I had a job interview the next day. I left this show feeling so empowered and yes, I got the job.

Getting accepted into my high school was a dream come true for me. I worked hard on my portfolio and my family took me to the audition. I just knew where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. Which was gain as much knowledge as I could and apply it to the real world.

After graduating High School I wanted so badly to contribute and get behind the scenes of the fashion industry and what better place than New York right. Well I pushed myself and looked for opportunities. I got my start as an intern for Walter Baker.

Since then I’ve been fortunate to have sat front row and work behind the scenes at many fashion shows.

Always on the bright side, always positive vibes, including keeping an open mind.

Only You Can Create The Future

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Skateboarding down a hill in Central park 1965

V I B E S

While on my way home from work.

What Dreams are made of

Before purchasing any item, I can’t help but think of the potential of certain vintage pieces, especially for certain items that haven’t been cared for very well or has simply been around for many years.

That’s why I carefully select every item that makes it in to my shop and I also prefer to be extremely upfront about all details associated with every item. Including any scratches, or marks.

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Thrift Life 101

Oh The Fairy Tale of Thrift shopping. Thrifting can be a bit of a cinderella story due to the revamping involved with bringing life back to items that may or may not have been cared for very well or may not look like much to begin with. Yet, you can still see this item being transformed and brought back to life. 

However, just before making any purchase of anything pre-loved or secondhand. I can’t help but to be forced to think of the potential of certain vintage items, especially for certain items that haven’t been cared for very well or has been around for many years. However, it just seems to work for certain items as well. At times the wear and tear of these items adds a rustic touch, a almost weathered feeling. I mean, after all life adds character and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Friendship Bracelet I’m working on with trinkets I’ve collected from various flea markets & thrift shops I’ve visited.

So go for the hunt !

Continue the story of a forgotten piece of time.

New life to the best of yesterday

  Thrifty Dreams came about ( finally, but we’ll get back to that) from my love of travel and finding stylish stuff along the way, pleasuring my never ending passion for both fashion and history. Fashion and history go hand in hand. It’s not just a daily expression of self, but can be viewed as a reflection of the times. 

London, England

Venice, Italy

The Louvre

Paris, France

Puerto Rico

  Just seeing how fashion evolves and even repeats itself  has always been fascinating to me. Specifically, vintage publications can be intriguing depictions of life as it was during different era’s as well as different lifestyles, fashion and cultures. 

  I get an immense amount of joy finding preloved vintage goodies, and continuing the life cycle of an otherwise forgotten piece of time. This site gives me a place to curate, chronicle and share my day to day findings and daily inspirations, while always recycling the love of carefully selected thrifty dreams because some things shouldn’t be forgotten.

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