I believe there are 2 ways to be STYLISH: one is of course the exterior (what we wear to show the world) and the second is the interior( how we feel about ourselves internally).  Today on our national holiday here in the USA so take the extra time to jazz up your ensemble for today, be creative and cut loose from conformity.  Break out that special item you have hidden in your closet thinking one day you’ll wear it… today is that day.  As for the interior part of being STYLISH really and truly put love inside of you.  I’m not a preaching kind of a man here,  all I believe is that when love is inside of you,  it just resonates.  Love brings self confidence and who doesn’t look totally FABULOUS wearing that??  Now go out today and look like a million dollars and feel like you’re worth a billion!!  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I wanted to put together 2 casual but chic ensembles,  after all isn’t dressing casual supposed to be chic?  I think so, even when you take the trash to the curb don’t you want to look your best, hell I even garden in Armani and Paul Smith so there is no excuse for looking frumpy.  My first grouping is a Ben Sherman size medium white cotton stretch French cuff shirt with these long walking shorts by Trina Turk size 6.  I think these 7 For All Mankind flats would look excellent with this outfit, bring it home Alex Rodriguez bring it home.  My second casual outfit is this elegant and so soft cotton Barney’s New York, made in Italy,  size small blue button up blouse and these killer Michael Kors black denim zipper front and back pockets size 6 jeans.  I think these Stella McCartney for Adidas sporty ballerina flats are what every woman needs in her shoe closet.  What I truly do believe is that with the right shoes you can take any outfit and go from casual to super chic in a New York second.  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

Not one but two spaghetti string Laundry by Shelli Segal dresses were hanging out at the thrift store waiting for me to breath new life into them.  It’s a job and someone has to do it so and I’m up to the task of bring a little salvation.  The first Laundry dress was the silk lilac with pink and purple small flowers embroidery size 8.  The second Laundry dress was the royal purple linen with a small slit on the left side that has a trail of various shades of pink flowers  on the bottom border that goes up the dress and it’s a size 2.  Both dresses are breathtakingly beautiful, simple, chic and timeless.  I then found these Armani Exchange black capri pants with spandex size 2.  A/X Armani Exchange is accessible Armani, inspired by street-chic culture, fashionable dance music and everything that signifies freedom and personal style.  I think this Vivienne Westwood draped sleeveless blouse would look so chic it could actually do some damage.  Now if only I could find that in the thrift stores…I’m now on a mission so stand back Stevie Nicks !  Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy yourself at my expense to my YouTube thrifting videos.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

Umie’s pulled this Tory Burch dress from the rack and said ‘you know I was just looking at her website yesterday and here in my hands is her dress, isn’t that strange?’  I said Umie your psychic and you willed it to happen and she replied, ‘well then where is my Chanel handbag?’  In due time everything arrives, I truly believe that.  This Tory Burch dress size large was to big for Umie when she tried it on so she mournfully handed it over to moi.  Style.com Spring review of Tory Burch goes like this: “might Tory Burch be capable of saving the economy single-handedly?   Editors were acting like kids in a candy store at her Spring presentation:  They didn’t just like what they saw, they wanted to buy it.”  Moments later in the jacket section of the thrift store Umie finds this incredible cream Laundry jacket by Shelli Segal. This jacket is size 6 and in pristine condition, it makes you wonder who would have given this baby up?  This sexy knot pattern Tory Burch dress is so fabulous for the day and if you needed something extra for nighttime you can put this gorgeous Laundry jacket on and kick some butt.  I think these Roberto Cavalli platform peep toe pumps made in Italy are just what this ensemble needs to make that field goal ( not that I know anything about baseball).   Don’t forget to stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I absolutely love mixing vintage with something modern, to me that screams confidence.  When I found this Stuart Lang vintage abstract blouse,  I thought it was super fabulous.  Every part of the blouse is a different pattern from the collar to the cuffs making this an original work of art.  I found this modern Nanette Lepore black and white embroidery skirt with bow on bottom size 6,  and knew immediately that this vintage blouse would look so fab together that I wouldn’t be able to stand it.  I love mixing patterns, colors and fabrics but that’s the artist in me.  To anchor everything down together nice and sweetly I found this Ungaro Liberte black jacket size 8.  Emanuel Ungaro joined Courreges, designing many of the 1960′s metal outfits of that house.  Courreges was a leading couturier of the 60′s and Ungaro’s designs met with great appreciation.  After six years learning his craft at Balenciaga, Ungaro opened his own fashion house in Paris in 1965.  Lately this brand has had some difficulties with creative directors and remember that unforgivable moment when the house appointed Lindsay Lohan as the artistic advisor? My sincere wish is Ungaro gets their mojo back and not a moment to soon.  Shop at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I love it when Sloan and Umie join me hunting for luxury brands at the thrift stores, we always have one rock n’ roll day.  When you take a look at both of these dresses you’ll know that rock n’ roll was the flavor of the day.  The first dress I found was this David Meister black and white abstract flower sleeveless dress size 8.  David Meister is an esteemed American designer known for his sophisticated, yet body conscious, women’s wear.  David’s dresses, evening wear and couture red carpet designs have graced the contours of socialites and celebrities.  Alicia Keys, Diane Lane, Fergie, Tina Fey, Elizabeth Hurley and Sharron Stone are just a few.  Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Saks are top venues for David Meister Collection.  The next dress I found was this snake skin print Laundry by Shelli Segal halter dress size 2 with black leather cords that tie around the neck.  This dress has spandex in it so it’s meant to hug the body and make the world think you are a rock n’ roll star.  Sloan and Umie said that both are ‘temptress’ dresses.  Now what I think would look even more rock n’ roll are these Dolce & Gabbana heels with both dresses.  A woman wearing either dress with the D&G heels is a woman who takes everyone hostage, and someone I just might adore.  Stop in a say hi at The Thrifter Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

When I got home from thrifting with Umie I quickly called Sloan and said ‘you missed one hell of a thrifting day.’  When Umie and I arrived at a thrift store we divided up so quickly you would have thought someone had passed some bad gas!   She went in one direction and I conquered another and when we met in the middle she handed me this Akris dark gray jacket.  I laughed because I was holding the matching slacks in my hand.  Somehow when this suit entered the thrift store it got separated and it took Umie and I to reunite this magnificent Akris ensemble.  Akris has written over 80 years of history as the Swiss family company in St. Gallen.  With just one sewing machine, Albert und Peter Kriemier’s grandmother, Alice Kriemier-Schoch, laid the foundations for the current operation in 1922 and at first, made only aprons.  I quickly found this sexy Bebe Asian influenced silk blouse that I think looks like a winning combination.  I love the splash of red against this dark gray suit, I think it elevates the suit even further, if that’s even humanly possible.  Enjoy The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.   Toodles for now.   Daniel

It’s so rare to find Tory Burch at a thrift store but when you have Lady Luck at your side everything is possible.  Tory Burch is an attainable, luxury, lifestyle brand defined by classic American sportswear with an eclectic sensibility, which embodies the personal style and spirit of its founder and creative director, Tory Burch.  Tory Burch was launched in 2004 as a lifestyle concept with multiple product categories, including ready to wear, handbags, shoes and jewelry.  Celebrity fans include Cameron Diaz, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman and Hillary Swank.  You have to click on the photo that shows an up close image of the bead work on the tank, it’s so bewitching.  When I found this piece Umie’s tongue started to wag and I had to wipe the drool from my shoe.  Umie needed a bottom to go with that sensational top and what better bottom than a little something something French than this Yumi Mazao skirt?  This ensemble looks like she could go from board room to having dinner at Daniel in New York in a New York second.  Nothing says chic more than style.  Please stop in The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel