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The Art of DIY Bondage Dressing

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Elle magazine says bondage dressing is all the rage. DIY your own bondage dress with a beach coverup from Target and some old pairs of tights cut into strips.

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Style Shiznat

Owning The Room, and All That Shiznat

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Think designer apparel and accessories are the key to confidently owning the room? Think again. Learn to not give a shit, and its easy to look loaded.

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Pajamas Cost How Much, Elle?

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Elle thinks pajama tops should cost hundreds of dollars. Silly fashion magazine! How to rock the pajama trend for less.

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Resale

It’s A Windy City, But The Resale Doesn’t Blow!

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Resale store recommendations for shopping the Windy City.

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Style Shiznat

Word To The Moms

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It’s tough to feel stylish when you’re chasing after kids all day. You need gear that’s as busy as you are. Outfit ideas for Moms, featuring yoga pants.

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Resale

And She Thought She Didn’t Like Shopping…

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Cheap JAP’s cousin thought she didn’t like shopping. Then she went to Buffalo Exchange, scored a sick leather jacket, and became a resale convert.

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Goodwill GOLD!

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Thrift stores like Goodwill are a great way to snag vintage pieces on the cheap. Features an 80s era vintage romper.

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Retail Fare

Shoe Addict Scores Atwood Pumps

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A shoe addict shops the Boyd’s semi-annual sale, and snags stunning maroon patent leather Brian Atwood stiletto heels for less.

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Shopping Practice At Goodwill

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A method for browsing high volume thrift stores like good will.

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Resale

Stella McCartney For Adidas…You Seriously Wanna Mess With Me?

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A Stella McCartney for Adidas sweatshirt costs way more than it should. Workout wear shopped resale is a fiscally responsible alternative.

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The Newbie Cheap JAP’s Tour de Shopping: NYC Installment

After reading and reviewing carefully the Rules for Newbie Cheap JAPs, you should be relatively well-prepared for your first foray into the world of re-sale shopping. Before you depart, arm yourself with the following:

No-Hands Bag

Something worn across the shoulder in the messenger style, an actual backpack, an ironic fanny

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Tips for the Newbie Cheap JAP

Second hand shopping tips for the thrift and resale novice shopper.

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Diy

Scissored Cashmere Not A Crime

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A generic cashmere sweater gets an 80s fashion makeover. Scissor it into a cropped off-shoulder top and layer it over a wifebeater tank for full 80s effect.

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Style Shiznat

Aaaand My Jumper Addiction Strikes Again

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Cheap JAP is addicted to jumpers and rompers, but she’s not about to spend $38 on an American Apparel Pique Cross Front Jumper. Get an American Apparel romper for way less at Buffalo Exchange.

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The Soapbox

Master Your Own Style, Eff what Lucky Says

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The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style wants us all to dress like French women, but don’t stress if Gamine style isn’t your thing. Follow your own style rules instead.

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Resale

A Little Store Credit Goes Straight To Your Ass

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When you sell old clothes at a resale shop like Buffalo Exchange, take the store credit. Then you can snag Seven for All Mankind jeans for free too!

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Retail Fare

$24 Underwear, Anthropologie? Bitch Please.

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Cheap alternatives to pricey Anthropologie camisoles. A Marika camisole from Daffy’s costs way less.

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Style Shiznat

Crazy Dress, Housing Works Warehouse Sale

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Ahh, the Housing Works’ Warehouse Sale – the gift that keeps on giving, in clothes and in content. The marriage of hot pink and lace in this muumuu-esque blouse/dress thing made including it in my all-you-can-stuff brown bag a no-brainer…but how to wear it? My cup size transforms any un-cinched garment into maternity garb:

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The Damaged DVF

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A damaged Diane von Furstenberg dress gets a DIY makeover. Scissor it into a wrap top; pair with leggings or tights.

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Resale

Cheap JAP Nation: Louis Vuitton Backpack

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A fashionista snags a red Louis Vuitton backpack at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of its retail cost. Resale designer handbags always a better, cheaper bet.

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