Archives for January 2009

Musings From The Field: Dressing Room Decorum

January 30, 2009, 5:46 pm

Advice on appropriate dressing room decorum, inspired by waiting in line for nine hours to try on dresses at Forever 21.

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Retail Fare

DSW, Delightful Super Wow

January 29, 2009, 12:19 pm

Stellar stylish pumps from Designer Shoe Warehouse. oh…DEER! Ginger Sequined Pump the standout shoe among the DSW heels.

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Style Shiznat

Wrap Tops and Transformative Power

January 26, 2009, 2:18 pm

A wrap top transforms an oversized Zegna silk shirt into a tunic or dress. Outfit ideas: Pair with leggings or opaque tights.

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Style Shiznat

Uber Versatile Striped Boatneck Top

January 26, 2009, 2:05 pm

A vintage striped boatneck top paired with American Apparel leggings and a Forever 21 shirt dress. One top, two outfits.

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Thrift

Thrifting Through The Generations

January 26, 2009, 10:51 am

My grandmother hits an upstate PA thrift store and finds a Ralph Lauren shirt and a LAUREN RL tweed blazer. Second hand shopping is in the genes.

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Oy Vey

From Being Poor Comes Personal Style (Or, Why The Hills Collections Suck Balls)

January 24, 2009, 1:44 pm

Generic collections from Hills stars Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port prove limitless funds lead to a lack of personal style. A shopping budget forces creativity.

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Consignment

McQueen at Consignment Cheaper than McQueen for Target

January 23, 2009, 1:04 pm

An authentic Alexander McQueen corduroy skirt found at a Colorado consignment shop is cheaper than a skirt from McQueen’s Target collection. Booyah!

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The Soapbox

Designer Resale Vs. Designer Collaborations

January 20, 2009, 6:23 pm

Gently worn designer resale dresses are cooler, cheaper alternatives to Alexander McQueen for Target dresses. Laundry and Milly dresses from NYC thrift.

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Oy Vey

The Crock That Is Designer Collaborations

January 20, 2009, 5:30 pm

Target designer collaborations uses iconic fashion designers like Alexander McQueen as an excuse to overcharge for apparel and accessories of subpar quality.

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Vintage

Vintage FILA Sweater Proves Fab Apres Ski Wear

January 18, 2009, 11:39 pm

A vintage FILA sweater found at a Colorado consignment shop proves a unique twist on apres ski attire.

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Thrift

Housing Works Warehouse Sale Finds

January 14, 2009, 4:56 pm

A J.Crew Fair Isle sweater found for less than a buck at Housing Works Thrift Shops bag sale.

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Oy Vey

When Leather is Pleather

January 13, 2009, 2:39 pm

The second hand Joie leather trench coat turns out to be pleather. How to tell the difference between authentic leather and synthetic alternatives.

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Thrift

If the clothes are on a dirty floor of a warehouse in Queens, is it still considered shopping? Fearless foraging at Housing Works’ $20-Per-Bag Sale.

January 12, 2009, 8:07 pm

Thrift goes rogue at the Housing Works Bag Sale in Queens. Guerilla shopping tactics for tackling massive, disorganized bins of bargain apparel and accessories.

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Thrift

Housing Works: All-You-Can-Stuff for Twenty Bucks

January 8, 2009, 5:20 pm

NYC thrift shop Housing Works has an all-you-can-stuff bag sale in Queens.

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The Soapbox

Why I Heart the Olsen Twins

January 8, 2009, 3:41 pm

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen embody the best of celebrity style. Boho Chic means donning ripped tights, the bed head hair style and unfinished seams. Liberating!

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Resale

Leather Trench Enables Matrix Fantasy

January 5, 2009, 7:43 pm

Nothing channels Trinity’s style in The Matrix like a leather trench coat – this one by Joie. Pair with sunglasses for the full futuristic effect.

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yo @jezebel: not having a sense of humor will turn you into a total dick. http://t.co/tXAY4eJdTuesday, 05.15.12 23:00
Avengers-themed eyeshadow! my inner geek is squealing with glee: http://t.co/bBA6V6juTuesday, 05.15.12 13:13
note to self: peasant skirt + footless tights = cotton crotch wedgie. damn you, static cling!Friday, 05.11.12 15:38
deleting shows from your dvr is kind of like deleting friends on facebook. "delete"- click -"are you sure?"- click - "really sure?" - CLICK!Thursday, 05.10.12 23:18
aaaand Jason Wu for target's already in the donation bin. bah! http://t.co/HJ9lf73fWednesday, 05.09.12 16:41
bought a $14 handmade, unfinished vintage dress for a wedding. figured i'd hand-sew the remainder. seven hours later...Monday, 04.23.12 01:24
trying to not take @auh2oshop negative yelp reviews too seriously. and yes, it's very sad that i care.Tuesday, 04.17.12 03:02
okay, some cheerleading reality show on lifetime just had an uber poignant mother-daughter moment. kvelling!Friday, 04.13.12 02:01
I fucking love new york. http://t.co/pRKg2aqVWednesday, 03.14.12 19:52
eiiiiiiiightiiiiiiies! time for an acid wash comeback. http://t.co/goR1vijKFriday, 12.16.11 16:52

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Musings From The Field: Dressing Room Decorum

DSW, Delightful Super Wow

Wrap Tops and Transformative Power

Uber Versatile Striped Boatneck Top

Thrifting Through The Generations

From Being Poor Comes Personal Style (Or, Why The Hills Collections Suck Balls)

McQueen at Consignment Cheaper than McQueen for Target

Designer Resale Vs. Designer Collaborations

The Crock That Is Designer Collaborations

Vintage FILA Sweater Proves Fab Apres Ski Wear

Housing Works Warehouse Sale Finds

When Leather is Pleather

If the clothes are on a dirty floor of a warehouse in Queens, is it still considered shopping? Fearless foraging at Housing Works’ $20-Per-Bag Sale.

Housing Works: All-You-Can-Stuff for Twenty Bucks

Why I Heart the Olsen Twins

Leather Trench Enables Matrix Fantasy

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