RETAIL FARE

Stealing from Children (Old Navy’s Kids Department)

oldnavykid4Is it cheating to shop the kids’ department? Probably. I initially wandered through Old Navy’s to see if Girls’ apparel was cheaper than Women’s. It wasn’t, but Old Navy’s cheap to begin with – no biggie. Some of the Girls’ stuff was, however, cuter. Much, much . . . → GO ON… Stealing from Children (Old Navy’s Kids Department)
STYLE SHIZNAT

BCBG Dress, Insta-Mood Booster

Working four nights a week seriously cuts into my ability to wear fun little dresses like this one. But when you put something on that lets you live the lie that, even at five-foot-two, you could totally model if you felt like it, that something must . . . → GO ON… BCBG Dress, Insta-Mood Booster
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Boot Blues

mailbclSubject: I need these boots Hi, I need your help. I need these boots. I don’t have $500 and even if I did shopbop is already sold out of size 7. I am a shoe lady to your handbag lady, I’m going to think about these and . . . → GO ON… Boot Blues
STYLE SHIZNAT

Success at LFS: Two Key Pieces

lfs3Okay, full disclosure re: my 60% Off LFS Experience. The denim suspender-skirt was $72; the shirt minidress was $75.20. Yes friends, these are the SALE prices. While significantly less nauseating than the original numbers ($180 and $188), the fact that $147.20 only bought me two things kind . . . → GO ON… Success at LFS: Two Key Pieces
VINTAGE

Monkey Whistles, Motorbikes, Crazypants

vintage.guvnors1Beacon’s, beware – there’s a new kid in town, and her employees are nicer than yours. She’s Monkey Whistles & Motorbikes, and she’s got really awesome shorts. I stopped by this new-ish thrift store a few days ago and was uber-impressed. MWMB’s selection isn’t as varied as . . . → GO ON… Monkey Whistles, Motorbikes, Crazypants
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Serious Success at LFS!

lfsbootOkay, so I spent a teeeeeeensy bit more at LFS yesterday than was ideal. As this is a store I can only afford to shop in twice a year when they have their 60% off sale, I had to make up for lost time, right? The peach, batwing . . . → GO ON… Serious Success at LFS!
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A Rip Off Gets Real. Like, 60% Off Real.

LFstores are the trendmama of contemporary fashion. They’re also notoriously overpriced; every time I step into one, I see everything I want and nothing I can afford. We’re talking $70 t-shirts, people. Gag me.Thankfully, I browse more than I buy, so I checked out their Brooklyn . . . → GO ON… A Rip Off Gets Real. Like, 60% Off Real.
RETAIL FARE

Schoolgirl in the City

collegetote1Subject: (no subject) hey, sooo i’m going to college in a couple of weeks and i was wondering what clothes i should have for a school in a big city and also a bag for my school stuff. i know you answered a girl’s question about a bag . . . → GO ON… Schoolgirl in the City
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Barneys Scarehouse Sale Redux

barneyssale1Here’s the full report on the damage Mom and I did at Barney’s Warehouse Sale. When I hit sales of the Barney’s ilk, I ask myself the following question before committing to a particular item: Would I still want this if it wasn’t on sale? This . . . → GO ON… Barneys Scarehouse Sale Redux
RESALE

Designer Denim, Resale Price

beacons.hudsonYou’re probs sick of hearing about Beacon’s Closet. Tough nuts. If you know of another store that sells JAPtastic denim for $24.95, I’m all ears. But as it stands, when I want serious brands at a quarter of their original price, Beacon’s never fails to deliver. These . . . → GO ON… Designer Denim, Resale Price