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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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. …keep reading Brandname Sundresses, Bitchin’ Price Points 
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. …keep reading A Nineties Take on the Transparent Shoe Trend Review of vintage and resale store Beacon’s Closet, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. …keep reading Beacon’s Closet – Williamsburg 
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. …keep reading Urban Outfitters Scored Resale 
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. …keep reading Party Time with Alice & Olivia 
Let’s talk about this vintage-esque top ($11.95, Beacon’s Closet). I Do Not Heart: Turtlenecks and/or any style of shirt that makes my boobs look bigger than they are. I thought snipping the turtleneck portion of the shirt would be …keep reading How To: Sexify a Sweatshirt 
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. 
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. …keep reading The Post Where I Retract My Previous Position On Secondhand Leggings 
So. Trovata took Forever 21 to court a few months ago for ripping off its overpriced designs. I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the pending verdict of this crucial case (yawn). I’m as much a fan of designer copies as I am of getting the real thing for less; regardless of …keep reading An Authentic AND Cheap Trovata Dress 
Lucky’s Under-100 issue prompts a comparison between cheap retail and chic resale. New American Eagle shorts cost more than resale Theory shorts, FYI. …keep reading Cheap Retail Vs. Chic Resale 
The Diane von Furstenberg sample sale causes women to behave like animals. Avoid the insanity by shopping DVF dresses for less at resale stores. …keep reading Discount DVF Exists (just not at the semi-annual sale) 
A MARC Marc Jacobs jersey knit tank top costs way less at resale shop Beacon’s Closet. The MJ top pairs nicely with Edun jeans snagged at Buffalo Exchange. …keep reading Secondhand Score: MARC by Marc Jacobs Top 
Nanette Lepore shoes snagged for a fraction of their retail cost at Beacon’s Closet’s online store. Metallic spectator pump awesomeness ensues. …keep reading Nanette Lepore Shoe Score 
A ridiculous vintage-inspired beach coverup brightens an otherwise gloomy winter day. …keep reading Weather Is A State Of Mind 
A trip to Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg Brooklyn yields a pair of mint condition Donald J. Pliner wedge sandals. Some second hand shoes are as good as new. …keep reading Donald Pliner Wedges Add Rose Color to Recession 
A Stella McCartney for Adidas sweatshirt costs way more than it should. Workout wear shopped resale is a fiscally responsible alternative. …keep reading Stella McCartney For Adidas…You Seriously Wanna Mess With Me? After reading and reviewing carefully the Rules for Newbie Cheap JAPs, you should be relatively well-prepared for your first foray into the world of re-sale shopping. Before you depart, arm yourself with the following: No-Hands Bag Something worn across the shoulder in the messenger style, an actual backpack, an ironic fanny …keep reading The Newbie Cheap JAP’s Tour de Shopping: NYC Installment 
The second hand Joie leather trench coat turns out to be pleather. How to tell the difference between authentic leather and synthetic alternatives. …keep reading When Leather is Pleather
Nothing channels Trinity’s style in The Matrix like a leather trench coat – this one by Joie. Pair with sunglasses for the full futuristic effect. …keep reading Leather Trench Enables Matrix Fantasy |
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