A reader recently tipped me off to a secondhand shop with which I was previously unfamiliar: I received an email from Betty about
Cure Thrift on the day of their 75% OFF PRE-FALL SALE. The tip makes her this week’s karma all-star, obvs 
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I found this Lily Pulitzer cashmere tank among the 75% off stock. 
It proved a bit too preppy for my taste, but I’m including it here for the following reasons:
It was tags-on new; it retailed for around $195; it was initially $30 at Cure; it was 75% off of $30 the day I was there.
Riddle me this: Have you ever found a tags-on new, $195 cashmere tank reduced to $7.50 at a sample sale or on a clearance rack?
I thought not. This is why we thrift.
I ended up snagging a Vertigo button-down shirt and a sheer DKNY silk tank at Cure that day.
The tops were initially priced in the $20-$35 range which, at 75% off, translates to the $5-$8 range. NICE.
Oh, and DKNY Silk Tops retail for an average of $150. I’m just saying.
Lucky Mag’s how-to (styling): turtlenecks and button-down shirts inspired outfit pictured: I paired my find with a Club Monaco turtletank (Monk thrift, tags-on new, $20) and tucked both into high-waisted jeans.
Think you can’t thrift your way to glossy-caliber style?
Think again.
(I mean, not that glossy-caliber style is ultimately what we’re after here. That thrifted merch can easily re-create current looks is just one more reason to get on board the secondhand train. Take it or leave it.)
The porch glider in the picture is probably worth at least a grand.
October 19th, 2009 - 1:05 PMThe glider in the window IS worth a grand, but is only $450 at Cure Thrift Shop. We have the matching chair too!
October 19th, 2009 - 7:50 PMYay! So glad you went to check them out. Even though they are a smaller store, their selection is pretty awesome. My husband and I dropped by again recently for their home stuff, but of course, we wanted the stuff that was not for sale…
October 24th, 2009 - 3:39 PM