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I trekked to Queens the other day in search of new and noteworthy neighborhood thrifts (whoa alliteration overload – my bad). …keep reading Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop 
About a month or so ago, an intriguing flyer made its way into my mailbox. Goodwill was going upmarket, reserving the best of its donation pool for its latest initiative: …keep reading Three Rules For Running a Thrift Boutique 
Surprise! Miss me? Good. Ditto. Discussion on the absurdity of Spring’s Retro Trend shall heretofore commence. Clarifying the meaning of “retro” as it relates to style is probs a good place to start. Let’s jack some knowledge from Wikipedia: Retro is a culturally outdated or aged style, trend, mode, or fashion, from …keep reading Retro Plus Retail Equals An Oxymoron 
Before I reveal the specifics of my epic jumpsuit find, I’d like to revisit one of thrift’s greatest truths: …keep reading Best. Jumpsuit. Ever. 
Thrifting a Goodwill Outlet Center isn’t just challenging: It is a trying test of spirit and will. I’ve been at it for two years now, and it knocks me on my ass EVERY SINGLE TIME. Approach massive bin of …keep reading Spring Stock Preview! 
Sephardic Bikkur Holim Thrift Shop (say it five times fast – GO!) has some designer donation connections, but the place is struggling on the organizational front. Blazers and blouses and tops mingle on nine different racks; jeans, kiddie clothes, fabric and bedding are randomly strewn across tables; no one seems to know that “sweatshirt” …keep reading The Full Spiel: SBH Thrift 50% Off Sale Big Fat Alert: The elusive, off-the-grid, gem-riddled Sephardic Bikur Holim Thrift Store (yes, I’m Jewish, no, I don’t know what the eff it means in Hebrew) is having a 50% Off Sale NOW through January 14th. For those unaware, SBH Thrift (phew, that’s easier) is located off the Kings Highway F train …keep reading SBH Thrift Store Sale Yields Louis Verdad Dress 
I’m generally unimpressed by the prices at Manhattan-based charity thrifts a la Salvation Army and Goodwill: Both chains tend to use their upper crust locations as grounds for ripping people off. There is, however, one exception to the marked-up donations trend, and it happens once a week at Salvation Army’s Hell’s
…keep reading Salvation Army Family Day: Dresses 
Mulled wine, baked goods AND shopping?! Hello AWESOME. It’s happening tonight at AuH2O, and you’re all cordially invited to partake in the festivities! …keep reading AuH2O Holiday Party TONIGHT! 
A vintage Saks Fifth Avenue rabbit fur jacket gets found at Green Village Junk Shop in Brooklyn. With thrift, the last thing you find is often the coup of the day! …keep reading Vintage Rabbit Fur Jacket Found at Bushwick Junk Shop NYC vintage and thrift boutique AuH2O addresses bed bug concerns by sanitizing their gently worn apparel, shoes and accessories. …keep reading AuH2O Sanitizes, Makes Green Clean 
Cheap JAP joins forces with East Village recycled clothing and accessories boutique AuH2O. …keep reading Cheap JAP + AuH2O 
Junk thrift store’s new location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn makes finding ten dollar cashmere sweaters a breeze. …keep reading Cheap Cashmere at Williamsburg Junk Shop 
Items from Alexander Wang and Walter sample sales pop up at Housing Works thrift shop. Is it fair for a thrift store to price NWT designer apparel over $100? …keep reading Sample Sale Postmortem 
Mantras learned in yoga class can help your thrifting prowess. Meditate on these the next time you browse the racks at a thrift store. …keep reading Mantras and Thrift Finds 
A valentino belt snagged at Housing Works thrift shop for $25 pairs nicely with an Ella Moss dress snagged at Goodwill for $7.99. Cheap, second hand chic. …keep reading Combos: Valentino Belt, Ella Moss Dress 
When it comes to designers, good will doesn’t know shit about shit. The thrift store’s designer rack excludes Geren Ford and Ella Moss dresses. …keep reading Beware the Goodwill Designer Rack 
A guide to swapping apparel and accessories at Thrift Collective’s Clothes Swap. Warning: They screen for damages. …keep reading Thrift Collective Clothes Swap Alert 
Donations from designer boutiques mean brands for less at Housing Works thrift shop. Featuring ADAM by Adam Lippes shorts and Laila Azhar shorts. …keep reading Sprung for Housing Works Shorts |
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