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Burberry and More Found at Crossroads Trading Co.

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Secondhand shopping convert Violet popped by my store the other day to dish about her latest resale finds. I begged her to email the requisite photographic evidence, and she happily obliged!
Violet recently hit up Crossroads Trading Co.‘s Brooklyn location. Deets on her uber successful shopping trip below.
I took 2 of

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Overall Shorts Make Me Happy

This stellar pair of overalls cost me eight bucks at Buffalo Exchange.
I layered them over a Theory blouse (also Buff Ex – $21.00, WORD) and added navy tights and black Etienne Aigner oxfords (Mommy’s closet). Decent, but still missing something.
Blazers: The ultimate outfit finishing tool. I snagged the vintage number

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Clothes for Cash

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Ahh, January. The month in which we feel the pain of over-indulgent spending. Is it possible to undo the monetary damage of the holiday season? Not entirely, but selling your unworn clothes, shoes and accessories for cash is bound to alleviate some guilt. Follow this handy list of Do’s and Don’ts, and you’ll be

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Cheap Topshop Skirts Exist

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The inflated price points of Topshop apparel make it a sorry excuse for a trend fix on a budget. With a little resale magic, Topshop skirts are affordable. Yay.

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Cocktails and Resale? Yes Please. (The Dressing Room)

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NYC vintage and thrift boutique The Dressing Room is a pared down version of Beacon’s Closet with a liquor license. Cocktails and resale lead to shopping buzz.

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Bag Sale: Mulberry on eBay

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Mulberry bags for less on eBay are a stellar alternative to piss-poor quality Target collaborations. Authentic designer beats Mulberry for Target.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Seven Jean Shorts

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Seven jean shorts masquerade as 7 for All Mankind at Buffalo Exchange. A resale shopper takes the cheap denim bait.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Tibi Jacket

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A print Tibi jacket gives a neutral wardrobe a seasonal infusion of color. A $398 designer jacket for $24.95 at Beacon’s Closet nets Safari Chic for less.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Dolce Vita Sandals

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Dolce Vita sandals found at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of retail cost. New with tags shoes at a second hand store. Resale always wins.

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Brandname Sundresses, Bitchin’ Price Points

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Don’t get ripped off buying sundresses at retail. Beacon’s Closet and Housing Works have much cheaper alternatives. Shop these fab second hand dresses online.

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A Nineties Take on the Transparent Shoe Trend

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The clear accessories trend isn’t anything new. Check out this pair of nineties-era transparent Candies shoes from NYC resale shop Beacon’s Closet.

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Urban Outfitters Scored Resale

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Urban Outfitters apparel and accessories are irritatingly overpriced. A Silence and Noise skirt and Luxe tunic from UO found for less at Beacon’s Closet.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Butter by Nadia Signature Jersey Wrap

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A Butter by Nadia signature wrap dress is a pricey investment piece. Finding this dress at resale store Buffalo Exchange is cause for celebration.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Marc Jacobs Sweater

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A Marc Jacobs sweater snagged at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of its retail cost. Designer discount at at its resale best.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Three Dots Tee

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A structured shoulder Three Dots top snagged at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of its retail cost. Brand name second hand shirt score alert.

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Party Time with Alice & Olivia

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An Alice & Olivia cocktail dress retail for hundreds of dollars. A dress by the same line found at Beacon’s Closet is a cheap thrill and brand name score.

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NWT Theory at Buff Ex

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A new with tags Theory Cashmere Sweater retails for hundreds of dollars, and costs under fifty at Buffalo Exchange. Cashmere lovers, rejoice.

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Blazers for Basics at Buffalo Exchange

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I am, by all definitions, a blazer fiend. If the blazer bears the mark of a coveted brand, the tag becomes an excuse for me to keep it in my closet regardless of whether or not it ever gets worn. It’s wasteful. It’s greedy. And it’s illogical, particularly if I’m strapped for cash and

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Fabulous Ferragamo Boots

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Okay, okay, so I was going to try to be all environmentally conscious and attempt to buy vegan ankle boots. But when you find Salvatore Ferragamo footwear at Beacon’s Closet that’s both aesthetically superior and more cost-friendly than any of its non-leather counterparts you don’t say no.


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The Post Where I Retract My Previous Position On Secondhand Leggings

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In the past, I’ve described leggings as too close to underwear to be thrifted in good conscience. I’d like to retract my position, as I’ve recently come to the conclusion that the sketch-factor of secondhand items has more to do with what they’re made of than with what they’re classified as.
Per esempio,

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