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Pop Quiz: At 10 p.m. on a Friday evening in a sleepless city, you find yourself with nothing to do and nowhere to go. You…(a) Mass-text your buds to orchestrate an evening of bar-hopping and boozing. (b) Tweet inane things and catch up on DVR. (c) Hightail it to …keep reading The Sock Man Cometh 
So. Trovata took Forever 21 to court a few months ago for ripping off its overpriced designs. I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the pending verdict of this crucial case (yawn).I’m as much a fan of designer copies as I am of getting the real thing for less; regardless of …keep reading An Authentic AND Cheap Trovata Dress 
I found this Sheer Striped Ruffle Tier Top earlier this summer at Forever 21. I tried it on in a Medium; it fit, but its length was more tunic than dress. I’m not about to don a top that requires leggings in 95 degrees + humidity if a bare-legged alternative exists.…keep reading Ruffle Tank Turned Dress 
Think about it: If the same thing were In season after season, what excuse would we have to buy new crap?Nada, hence the expiration dates inherent in trends. Leggings are an anomaly in this capacity: They hit the scene back in 2006, and haven’t left since. Why’d they get to stick around? Did …keep reading How To: Rip Off Ripped Leggings 
I’ve been known to rag on American Apparel for their price points, so the following may or may not make me a serious hypocrite. Whatevs. Last week, I hit the store with the intent of purchasing a replacement Ruched Front Tube Bra, as my current one’s been worn to the point of elasticity loss.…keep reading American Apparel Makes Annoyingly Awesome Tank Top 
One of the few downsides of many a New York Goodwills is the thrift’s occasional laziness in tagging its secondhand wares. This sometimes results in register shock – how the EFF can Goodwill charge $30 for beat-up nineties-era Sevens if Buff Ex and Beacons sell the latest styles of designer denim in …keep reading Velvet, Theory Tops via Goodwill 
Let’s talk about the power of buzz, specifically its ability to amp up subpar designer collabs as all kinds of awesome. Charlotte Ronson might very well be a cool chick, but a designer’s ability to surround herself with stylish celebutards doesn’t necessarily mean she knows jack about making clothes. To be fair, …keep reading Why Heart Ronson? I’m Confused. 
Sunner dresses usually retail for a cool $300.This sample Sunner number hadn’t yet been marked up 9000%; its wholesale price was $99. What did I pay? A whopping thirty buckaroos. Thank you Housing Works Tribeca. The stunner …keep reading Sunner Dress for Less 
Apparently, my word isn’t enough to convince some that an old pair of jeans + the serrated blade of a wine key = destroyed denim identical to that of the $200 ilk.To ye of little faith who’ve demanded close-ups as proof: This one’s for you. Just HOW similar are …keep reading Distressed Denim Pics 
I was browsing Forever 21 yesterday when I experienced a glitch in the matrix and/or case of deja vu.Why do these Groovy Tulip Leggings ($11.80) look shockingly familiar? Oh, that’s why. Of all things to copy from American Apparel, Forever 21 jacks the Afrika High …keep reading Forever 21 Gets Inspired By American Apparel 
My first attempt at DIY destroyed denim resulted in two things: A damaged ottoman, and the gift of the damage-causing creation to my mother as penance. I fully intended on slicing up another pair for my own personal use with my Stanley Utility knife. I arrived back in New York after my weekend …keep reading Tools For Your DIY Arsenal 
Last week, I decided to finish up my homemade distressed jeans whilst vegging on my parents’ couch, and made the mistake of using Mom’s precious leather ottoman for leverage. Note to self: A Stanley Utility knife is sharp enough to cut through two layers of denim AND whatever’s on the other side. It probs …keep reading The Post Where Mom Steals My DIY Distressed Jeans 
I snagged this Marc by Marc Jacobs shopping tote yesterday at Buffalo Exchange in Austin, Texas for only $25.I knew if there was one person I could share this find with, it was you! I often have awesome luck at Buffalo, putting in at least …keep reading Austin Thrifter Snags Marc Jacobs Tote for $25 
I initially intended on wearing this Triumphant Ten-Dollar Tunic (by Reiss – word) as a dress, as it was def long enough to masquerade as such. When I tried it on in outside of an ill-lit dressing room, I noticed a serious problemo: The thing was see-through.BALLS. Well, not on top …keep reading The Wifebeater Skirt Slip 
Ahh, the Glam Rock trend.I’m on board with ponying up the dough for legit leather, but I’m not about to blow upwards of $200 on ripped, beat-up jeans. There’s gotta be another way. While there’s no shortage of tips for DIY-ed distressed …keep reading DIY Distressed Jeans 
Mmkay, so, when I make bold claims like “This is how Buff Ex prices their stuff,” I should probs note that said claims are, ultimately, subjective at best. The only peeps who really know what’s up are those on the other side of the register: The employees. Lucky for us, a former Buff Exchange …keep reading Resale Tips From Buffalo Exchange Buyer 
Average price, J Brand Denim: $180.Average price, Hussein Chayalan for J Brand Denim: $250. Sale price, J Brand Love Story Flares: $125.30. I’m pretty sucky at math, so I used a handy dandy online conversion percent calculator to determine the following. The dollar amount of what I …keep reading The Gently-Worn J Brand Alternative |
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