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Oy Vey

Side Boob Vs. Nipple Bra

nipple-bra American Apparel made the side boob all the rage, but it’s not the first time overexposure hit the trend circuit. See the nipple bra, the 70s take on slut chic.

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Retail Fare

Alternative Apparel, Wholesale Price

AA4523_B06024373-240x300 Buy wholesale Alternative Apparel t-shirts in bulk at these online stores. Quality, trendy tops for a fraction of retail cost sans slut glorifying ad campaigns.

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The Soapbox

Take Back the Gender. Boycott American Apparel.

boycottaa2 Take back the gender, and join the Facebook group to boycott American Apparel. Because blow job faces and crotch shots are, like, so last season.

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The Soapbox

American Apparel: The Slut Jig is Up

american apparel butts The American Apparel Best Bottom contest suggests oversexed ads have real-life consequences. You don’t have to dress like a slut to look and feel hot.

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Diy

Fanny Pack Fun

fanny An American Apparel fanny pack gets a DIY makeover with paint markers, sequins and hot glue. A cool way to customize an otherwise generic bag.

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Diy

How To Make an Infinity Scarf for Under Ten Bucks

scarfcollage2 I wandered into American Apparel the other day, and was immediately enchanted by the following:



Said enchantment dissolved upon learning that the Unisex Circle Scarf and the Super Sheer Circle Scarf retail for $28.00 and $37.00, respectively.

Beotch please – for a piece of fabric cut

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Resale

The Post Where I Retract My Previous Position On Secondhand Leggings

cloudleg 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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Retail Fare

American Apparel Makes Annoyingly Awesome Tank Top

serve I’ve been known to rag on American Apparel for their price points, so the following may or may not make me a serious hypocrite. Whatevs. Last week, I hit the store with the intent of purchasing a replacement Ruched Front Tube Bra, as my current one’s been worn to the point of elasticity loss.
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Retail Fare

Forever 21 Gets Inspired By American Apparel

f21leg1-246x300 I was browsing Forever 21 yesterday when I experienced a glitch in the matrix and/or case of deja vu.

Why do these Groovy Tulip Leggings ($11.80) look shockingly familiar?

Oh, that’s why. Of all things to copy from American Apparel, Forever 21 jacks the Afrika High

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Resale

Resale Price Points

aabufftag-300x225 Yesterday, I said I paid twenty bucks at Buffalo Exchange for an American Apparel Figure Skater Dress. I uncovered the below work of art and learned I was mistaken.

I paid $17. And yes, that original tag means it wasn’t pre-worn or pre-owned.
Hot damn, I loooove this

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Style Shiznat

American Apparel Figure Skater Dress For Less

aadress I first tried on American Apparel’s Nylon Tricot Figure Skater Dress six months ago; an item so popular that both Forever 21 AND Urban Outfitters attempted to copy it. Of course, the “inspired by” versions stank like poo, but I wasn’t about to pony up $48 for a dress that provided coverage on par

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Oy Vey

American Apparel Rummage Sale Heavy on the Ridiculousness

aarummage3 So, American Apparel’s having a Rummage Sale online (thanks to reader Lisa for the tip ). Monumental? Yes. Reasonably priced? The bulk of the items are $5-$10, so Heck Yes. But what of the selection?
When I’m faced with a tempting $5, $10, $15 sale of this ilk, I like to play

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Retail Fare

American Apparel, on Sale at Amazon

karmacop Amazon a better bet for discount American Apparel t-shirts. Cheap tri-blend exists!

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The Soapbox

The Real Cost of Shopping at Target

triblend 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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Retail Fare

Six Dollar Tri-Blend

targcopy2 Target copies American Apparel tri-blend tank tops and charges way less. But are Target tank tops too cheaply made to last?

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Style Shiznat

Aaaand My Jumper Addiction Strikes Again

buffexfeb Cheap JAP is addicted to jumpers and rompers, but she’s not about to spend $38 on an American Apparel Pique Cross Front Jumper. Get an American Apparel romper for way less at Buffalo Exchange.

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Style Shiznat

Elie Tahari for Goodwill. Bah!

goodwillaa1 Outfit featuring the vintage Elie Tahari blazer from Good will Gramercy thrift store. Blazer pairs nicely with American Apparel high waist leggings.

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Oy Vey

American Apparel’s Latest Offenses

amappy1 American Apparel overcharges for impractical apparel and accessories. Neon body suits aren’t exactly a fashion must.

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