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Best. Jumpsuit. Ever.

killer vintage jumpsuit Before I reveal the specifics of my epic jumpsuit find, I’d like to revisit one of thrift’s greatest truths:
The last thing you find is usually the best.
Here’s how this usually plays out: You’ve been thrifting for however long it takes to fully exhaust your shopping stamina. You’re hungry; you’re grouchy; you’re running

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Vintage Rabbit Fur Jacket Found at Bushwick Junk Shop

rabbit fur coat vintage 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!

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Consignment

Mint Condition Platform Pumps Make Secondhand Shoes Worth Considering

platform pump tara subkoff easy spirit Suede platform pumps by Tara Subkoff for Easy Spirit, found at nyc consignment boutique Tokio 7. Mint condition high heels make second hand shoes worth considering.

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You Don’t Have to be Rich to Buy Rich & Skinny Jeans

richskinny Barely worn Rich & Skinny high waisted wide leg jeans found at Hell’s Kitchen Salvation Army for $7.99. An inspiring tale of an epic designer denim score.

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Resale

NWT Theory at Buff Ex

theorysweat 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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Why We Shop

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Three years ago, Mommy gifted me with what would become my fave transitional coat: A Twill Twenty Two tweed zip-up jacket, trimmed in faux fur. The thing was kickass. STELLAR. Two years of continuous wear resulted in an unraveling exterior and a torn interior, but I wasn’t yet ready to give it

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Resale

Fabulous Ferragamo Boots

bcsalvboot11 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.
That

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Style Shiznat

D&G Jean Jacket, Under Twenty Bucks

readerdg Hey, I just came across your blog awhile ago, and I’m loving it… no one took my credit card away, I maxed it out all by myself -lol.
I used to think thrift = gross… but after taking a good look around I’ve found some amazing things! So thanks for opening my eyes,

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Resale

Resale Realizes a Buttery Boot Dream

tashkentboot When I purchased my Etienne Aigner flat black boots a few months ago, I assumed they’d hold up well into the fall. Not so. That the soles of my most comfortable walking shoes are worn to the point of flip-flopping against the pavement has nothing to do with quality: It has to do with

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Resale

The Gently-Worn J Brand Alternative

jbrandbuff1-300x225 Average price, J Brand Denim: $180.
Average price, Hussein Chayalan for J Brand Denim: $250.
Sale price, J Brand Love Story Flares: $125.30.

I’m pretty sucky at math, so I used a handy dandy online conversion percent calculator to determine the following.
The dollar amount of what I

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Retail Fare

Tahari at TJ Maxx

stuff-016-192x300 So I was browsing TJ Maxx, and stumbled upon this awesome white Tahari Blazer on clearance for $29!!

I live in Columbus, Ohio and find myself perpetually jealous of the plethora of high quality thrift shops New York has, and was therefore completely ecstatic to find this

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Retail Fare

Ralph Lauren Black Label At…Marshalls?!

sharesiesrlbl A shopper snags Ralph Lauren Black Label bolero jacket at Marshalls for fifteen bucks. Epic score alert.

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Resale

Discount DVF Exists (just not at the semi-annual sale)

dvfthrift-300x247 The Diane von Furstenberg sample sale causes women to behave like animals. Avoid the insanity by shopping DVF dresses for less at resale stores.

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Retail Fare

Killer Boots, Courtesy Burlington Coat Factory

bcfboot Killer Etienne Aigner tall flat back boots found on Burlington Coat Factory’s clearance rack. Well-made and waterproof – loves it!

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DKNY Satin Blazer Prompts Newbie Cheap JAP Breakthrough Moment

hworks4 Cheap JAP takes anti thrift friend to Housing Works thrift store. A satin DKNY tuxedo blazer causes friend to reconsider shopping second hand apparel.

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Designer Discount Dress Alert

monk.cynthiavdressjpg A Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent chiffon dress found at nyc thrift store Monk. Screw designer discount stores like Loehmanns. Second hand is the real deal.

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Where There’s a (Good) Will…

gwtahari Shopping thrift stores like Good will is challenging. Being broke and determined helps. The proof is in the vintage Elie Tahari blazer snagged for less than fifteen bucks.

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