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Comment on How To: Repair Damaged Fur by Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:36:58 +0000

I have a Persian Lamb that needs a patch, however I would have cropped that coat and left the collar as is. My jacket will remain, as is, hanging in the closet and waiting for miracle repair.

Comment on Vodka, Me and QVC by Dana Williams

Dana Williams — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:58:16 +0000

Okay…Must confess… found myself in the same scary predicament, only sadly, no vodka to place blame.
Late night, bored, stumble upon QVC and it’s like a train wreck, can’t pull my eyes away for love or money. The overly chatty “hostess” is raving about this truly hideous 100% poly/acrylic skirt ( a combination that by all rights should be illegal) in this seriously nasty print and I am thinking – this can’t be real. Who would ever consider buying this thing? Well, after listening to the sales voo-doo thing they do, I am now thinking hmmm, not so bad – actually kinda “cute” and finally as the clock ticks away I find myself frantically dialing in the hopes that I’ll be one of the lucky few to score – and sadly I do. A few days later I am truly horrified when said skirt arrives – even nastier “up close and personal” Meh…What is truly embarassing however, is that I have come this close to pulling the trigger yet again. What is it with QVC and their jedi mind tricks?

Comment on Vodka, Me and QVC by Marie

Marie — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:59:50 +0000

So hilarious and true! They manage to suck you in, and the next thing you know you’re almost ready to make three easy payments of $39.95.

Comment on A Modern Perversion of Vintage by Some Like it Vintage.com

Some Like it Vintage.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:42:24 +0000

Thank you!!!

Comment on A Modern Perversion of Vintage by Mai

Mai — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:54:06 +0000

Bleh, I hate those vintage wanna be brands, because the quality will never be the same as ACTUAL vintage clothing! I love shopping at the thrift store just because the quality of oldish things made in the U.S.A. is way superior to things that I find at F21 and H&M.

Comment on Vodka, Me and QVC by Donna

Donna — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:33:11 +0000

Ooooh! Can I do the experiment with you? I’ve never watched QVC for fear of suffering from having purchased a fugly piece of whatever from QVC, no less. No I just have to find the channel…

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by lindy

lindy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:38:28 +0000

hooray….. i thought you weren’t blogging anymore….
wonderful to have found you again! always get a kick out of your insights and fab fashion sense.

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by Liina

Liina — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:48 +0000

Absolutely loove this post. Haven’t been to NYC yet.. but this is definitely a fantastic guide to thrift stores (mainly referring to your blog, in general though).

Keep the ausome posts coming!

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by Angela

Angela — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:32:03 +0000

Man, we need girls like you in Minneapolis! I’ve been trying desperately to make a comprehensive list of great/poor thrifting spots in the midwest and you inspire me to keep going! Love your blog.

Comment on Goodwill Boutique Makes Mockery of Thrift by ChicStylez

ChicStylez — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:46:51 +0000

I am with you! This is going on in Goodwill’s in Missouri also…I am a bargain shopper anyhow so there is no way I’m paying those prices for ANYTHING used (maybe furniture, big maybe). So outdone.

Comment on So I’m Writing a Book… by vic

vic — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:20:17 +0000

You go girl! Whenever you are low on inspiration, read about how many times J.K. Rowling was rejected by publishers when she first hit the market with the first Harry Porter book. Keep going.

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by 24Savvy

24Savvy — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:36:24 +0000

What a great find! I’m moving to Astoria in two weeks and will definitely check out “One of a Kind.”

Also, thank you for pointing out the downside to damaged goods and thrift stores. It’s not good for the employees who have to sort, nor the buyers, who have to be more vigilant or risk getting ripped off. It’s very easy to donate damaged clothing here in NYC at GrowNYC’s textile pickups. You can find dates/drop-off times here: http://www.grownyc.org/clothing

Comment on Tokio 7, Oh Thank Heaven! by Si.W

Si.W — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:14:19 +0000

OPEN YOUR EYES while shopping there – I got a FAKE Hermes belt from there at loads of $. When I brought back the belt, they don’t even know who consigned this belt, so the only thing they could say is “everything is final sale.”

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by Mallory

Mallory — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:36:12 +0000

I used to work at a Goodwill. It was in Pennsylvania, so the rules may be different. Unless you are working your way through high school / college (like me) it’s a pretty shitty work environment. There are different types of employees – cashiers, clothing sorters, house ware sorters etc. They all make minimum wage. The clothing sorters have it the worst. They are expected to sort, tag/price, hang and place 125 pieces of clothing on the sales floor PER HOUR. That may not sound like a lot, but you have to remember that a decent percent of the donations are stained, ripped, smelly etc. Some entire bags of clothing were too disgusting to sell. These workers (mostly women) feel a tremendous amount of pressure to ‘make their numbers’ and are under the impression that if they do not, they will be fired. I have never worked somewhere with so many stressed out people, all for $7.25 an hour. So this possibly explains why so many stained items make it to the sales floor. Perhaps if the Goodwill bigwigs would stress quality over quantity, it wouldn’t be an issue.

I’d like to add that I loved the job. I was also a teenager and not trying to support a family. I miss the stuff (over 50% of my wardrobe and 65% of my home décor was collected during my 7 years there) but I certainly don’t miss the bullshit. Sorry for the super long comment!

Comment on Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop by Mai

Mai — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:58:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing ! I love your blog, long time reader, first time commenting. I’ll be going to New York in a few weeks and wanted to know if you had a list of MUST go to thrift stores? Also, do you know which thrift stores sell things by pound? I think I heard of a Goodwill outlet out in Long Island…

Comment on Eff Fashion Week by JZ

JZ — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:50:58 +0000

I came into AuH20 today and freaked out about the prices and finds. Then, i went home, looked up your blog, and stumbled upon this post. You are bloody brilliant!

Comment on Friday Booze + Browse at AuH2O! by Violet

Violet — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:29:43 +0000

Wish I could come. Next year xP (Just turned 20)

Comment on Goodwill Boutique Makes Mockery of Thrift by Patti

Patti — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:57:05 +0000

Wow, I thought $12 for a shirt at my local Goodwill was a lot. There is a local thrift store in my area that opened a boutique and charges a lot for donated items as well. I agree that the mark up is outlandish for second hand merchandise.

Comment on Shopbop Sells Orgasms in Addition to Overpriced Clothes by Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:24:15 +0000

Amazeballs

Comment on What Not to Wear Bad for Budget, Self-Esteem by cub

cub — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:27:07 +0000

so on the money re. WNTW– the same would also apply to “how do i look?”– the women always end up looking a good 10-15 years older post-makeover due to the hair and makeup alone, and the ghoulish ‘experts’ and ‘friends’ involved in the process enrage me with their crushing conformity and insulting behavior. there must be some huge amount of money or heavy brainwashing going toward getting these women to go on these shows. i do not understand it.