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Stealing from Children (Old Navy’s Kids Department)

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Get the preppy look for less with cardigan sweaters from Old Navy kids department. Gossip Girl style on the cheap.

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Style Shiznat

BCBG Dress, Insta-Mood Booster

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BCBG party dress plus belt made from handbag strap equals a fabulous outfit. Get your inner model on with a brand name cocktail dress like this one from Beacon’s Closet.

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Retail Fare

Boot Blues

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Depressed over not being able to afford designer over-the-knee leather boots? Try these options for boots instead.

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Style Shiznat

Success at LFS: Two Key Pieces

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A kelly green collared tunic with opaque tights doubles as a mini dress. A denim jumper works with a Theory button down shirt. Trendy short dresses from LFS sale.

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Vintage

Monkey Whistles, Motorbikes, Crazypants

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Military-inspired cargo shorts from Brooklyn vintage boutique Monkey Whistles and Motorbikes (a.k.a. Guvnor’s Vintage). Crazy pants rule.

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Retail Fare

Serious Success at LFS!

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LFS sale offers 80%20 boots and colorful, trendy, jersey-knit batwing tops at 60% off. NYC boutique shopping at its finest.

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A Rip Off Gets Real. Like, 60% Off Real.

Pricey NYC boutique LFS is usually a budget Don’t, but a 60% off sale makes their trendy dresses and tops affordable.

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Retail Fare

Schoolgirl in the City

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Back to School bags and apparel recommendations for the urban college student. Flat boots, straight-leg jeans and layering sweaters a must.

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Retail Fare

Barneys Scarehouse Sale Redux

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Barneys Warehouse Sale only worth shopping if Mom’s buying. Featuring a cashmere sweater and a pair of designer jeans.

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Resale

Designer Denim, Resale Price

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Cheap designer denim isn’t a myth. At Beacon’s Closet, Hudson wide leg trouser jeans go for under $30.

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Barneys Warehouse Sale…with Mom

Mom and brave the masses at Barneys Warehouse Sale. No dressing rooms, and one of us forgets to wear a bra. Hilarity ensues.

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Vogue Addresses the Plight of the Recessionista

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Vogue thinks resort wear is relevant to recession. Impractical apparel from fashion’s biggest authority, featuring heinously overpriced Development nautical coat.

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Resale

Buy Now, Wear Later – Fall Sweaters

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Club Monaco v-neck sweater snagged at NYC resale shop Beacon’s Closet for a fraction of retail cost.

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Thrift

My Flea Finds

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Brooklyn flea market yields a vintage dress, a woven leather belt, an eighties denim skirt and a killer beaded necklace. Vintage inspired items for less.

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How to Shop a Flea Market

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Tips for shopping flea market knick knacks and accessories, inspired by Park Slope flea market. Vintage scarves and costume jewelry are always cheaper at flea markets.

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Retail Fare

Richard Chai for Target Underwhelms

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Richard Chai for Target apparel and dresses don’t do the designer’s runway looks justice. Generic style and subpar pieces abound.

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