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Ask A Stupid Question… (Don’t You Have Something Just Like That?)

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Don’t let stupid questions deter you from buying versions of what you already own. A top similar to one you wear all the time is always a top worth considering.

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Style Shiznat

Combat Boots Bring Forth the Inner Badass

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Combat boots exemplify classic 90s style. Donning a pair rebellious shoes helps bring out your inner badass.

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Oy Vey

Cheap Target Tanks Lead to Pillage

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What happens when that cheap Target tank top falls apart after one laundry cycle? Address the pilling damage with a fuzz away fabric shaver.

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Oy Vey

As Long As We’re Broke, The Eighties Will Reign

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Eighties style caters to recession. Shredded t-shirts, cutoff shorts and other 80s fashion ideas for broke fashionistas.

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Thrift

West Village Wow: Monk Thrift Shop

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NYC West Village vintage and thrift shop Monk is a cheap gem in a neighborhood of pricey boutiques.

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Retail Fare

Tretorn Wedges Daffy Ducky

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Tretorn rubber wedge sandals prove an excellent alternative to traditional rain boots. They look pretty cute peeking out of these Forever 21 lounge pants.

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Oy Vey

Topshop is a Top Crock

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The notion of Topshop as a source for budget fashion trends is a marketing hoax and a total crock. Don’t drink the Kate Moss-Ade.

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Diy

Preppy Top, Scandalous Dress

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How to tone down a potentially slutty dress? Layer a preppy Ralph Lauren boatneck top underneath. DIY satin robe dress from Target.

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Retail Fare

Lounge Pants and the Two Trip Clause

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Lounge pants from Forever 21 merit two trips to the chain store; one to try on, one to buy. Forever 21 dressing room lines are a known cause of brain damage.

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Oy Vey

FabSugar, Use Your Head

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Fabsugar thinks a trendy floral headband is worth forty bucks. The ludicrous hair accessory gets a big thumbs down.

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Resale

Secondhand Score: MARC by Marc Jacobs Top

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A MARC Marc Jacobs jersey knit tank top costs way less at resale shop Beacon’s Closet. The MJ top pairs nicely with Edun jeans snagged at Buffalo Exchange.

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Vintage

West Village Wack: Zachary’s Smile

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NYC West Village vintage boutique Zachary’s Smile sells upcycled fugly sweatshirts for upwards of fifty bucks a pop. Cheap JAP is not impressed.

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The Soapbox

An Ode To The Jersey Girl

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A discussion of Jersey Girl style. Hoop earrings and a badass attitude are all you need to make it yours.

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Resale

Nanette Lepore Shoe Score

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Nanette Lepore shoes snagged for a fraction of their retail cost at Beacon’s Closet’s online store. Metallic spectator pump awesomeness ensues.

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