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Activism: So Hot Right Now

You don’t have to take to the streets to protest labor law offenses and environmental issues related to chain stores. Be an activist by shopping sustainably.

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Vanity Fair Attempts Recession-Proofing of Socialites, Makes Mockery Of Itself

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Vanity Fair attempts to frame socialites in the context of the recession. An epic fail of journalism inspires a hilarious critique of Fortune’s Children.

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A Low Blow To High Fashion

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You know high fashion is suffering from the recession when Anna Wintour has to walk to work. See the Vogue editor in a rare moment of reality.

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Mrs. O’s No Jackie O… And That’s Not A Bad Thing

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Comparing Michelle Obama to Jackie O is an insult. Michelle Obama is worth more than the sum of her designer clothes. Let’s not take her for granted.

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What Not to Wear Bad for Budget, Self-Esteem

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TV hacks like Stacy London like us to feel poorly dressed so we’ll spend more money on clothes. A Conde Nast pedigree is not to be trusted.

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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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Disturbing Designer Behavior

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Nanette Lepore makes a disturbing comment about the recession. Designers don’t like to work hard and think hard – that shit’s for the peons.

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The Real Cost of Shopping at Target

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Target’s six dollar tri-blend tank tops pill after one wash. Maybe paying more for non-sweatshop American Apparel tops that last isn’t a bad idea.

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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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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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Designer Resale Vs. Designer Collaborations

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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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Why I Heart the Olsen Twins

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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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Sustainable Shopping

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Apparel and accessories can be shopped sustainably. Second hand stores offer the green guilt-free material fix. Resale is recycling.

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Wardrobe Bitchslap: The Monetarily, Socially and Environmentally Responsible Disposal of the NAYs

Never throw out clothes. Donate what you don’t wear to thrift stores, or sell it to consignment shops. Textile trash is bad for your planet and shopping karma.

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Wardrobe Bitchslap: The Sifting of the OY VEYs.

The next stage of the Wardrobe Bitchslapping Process starts and ends with an OY VEY. Actually, I’m lying. It starts with you NOT touching and/or attempting to organize the YAY and NAY piles. The reasons for prolonging the disarray will become clear in due time, young Skywalkers. For now, quiet your inner-neat freaks and

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Wardrobe Bitchslap: Steps 1, 2

Bitchslap your wardrobe with these closet organization tips.

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The Closeto Principle

Twenty percent of your clothes make up eighty percent of your outfits. Think about it. Then go clean out your closet.

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A Slap on the Wrist to Vogue

Vogue attempts to get real about the recession with lame shopping ideas. Sigerson Morrison for Target flats are an ill-advised suggestion.

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Do It or Screw It? Online Shopping

Online clothing stores and sample sale websites seem good deal, until those Gilt Groupe emails result in clothes that don’t fit and can’t be returned.

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Vote, Beotches

Some things matter more than fashion. Electing Obama is one of them. Get to the polls and get it done.

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