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August 8, 2011, 11:59 am
I trekked to Queens the other day in search of new and noteworthy neighborhood thrifts (whoa alliteration overload – my bad). My first stop was Second Best Thrift Shop in Astoria. On the organizational front, it was basically like Green Village Junk Shop, except smaller and with way less clothes. I mean, …keep reading Damage-Free Digging at One of a Kind Thrift Shop
July 29, 2011, 4:01 pm
So, flea markets kind of scare me. Mostly because they’re notoriously free of price tags.I’m a chatty person by nature – the only time I ever really shut up is when I’m shopping. I don’t do banter, I don’t do bargaining; I dig, find, pay and move on. I’m in the zone. And asking …keep reading Refreshingly Cheap Vintage, Courtesy 11th Street Flea
July 6, 2011, 7:11 pm
I’m not really sure how to explain the shit going down at Goodwill’s Greenwich Village Boutique. I’m also not really sure why no one else in the NYC shopping blogosphere seems to have a problem with it. Daily Candy named Goodwill GVB one of five Boutique Openings to Get Excited About. Racked‘s …keep reading Goodwill Boutique Makes Mockery of Thrift
February 21, 2011, 1:02 pm
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 …keep reading Best. Jumpsuit. Ever.
January 11, 2011, 6:16 pm
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
January 10, 2011, 6:27 pm
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
January 6, 2011, 12:59 pm
Ahh, January. The month in which we feel the pain of over-indulgent spending. Is it possible to undo the monetary damage of the holiday season? Not entirely, but selling your unworn clothes, shoes and accessories for cash is bound to alleviate some guilt. Follow this handy list of Do’s and Don’ts, and you’ll be …keep reading The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Clothes for Cash
December 17, 2010, 5:40 pm
Think you can’t find kickass vintage apparel at two bucks a pound? Think again. …keep reading Vintage on the Uber Cheap:
Green Village Junk Shop
December 16, 2010, 12:25 pm
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! That’s right. For two and a half blissful hours, our ENTIRE STORE is 15% OFF! Swing by, sip some cocktails, catch a sugar buzz and snag some kickass, …keep reading AuH2O Holiday Party TONIGHT!
December 12, 2010, 12:09 pm
A damaged fur coat gets a DIY repair job with a patch cut from a vintage fur scarf. Saks Fifth Avenue fur jacket, $10.00, Green Village Junk Shop, Brooklyn. …keep reading How To: Repair Damaged Fur
December 8, 2010, 1:14 pm
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
December 1, 2010, 6:01 pm
I recently spotted a pair of SICK Jeffrey Campbell shoes whilst browsing Shopbop (one of my many procrastination tactics). The line coined them Boxxy Suede Booties; I was drawn to them for their oxford-esque appearance, and heavily dig the fact that they lace up the front. What makes them …keep reading Retail Vs. Vintage: Oxford-Inspired Shoes
November 17, 2010, 3:46 pm
Hot diggity DAMN – it’s been awhile. AuH2O is taking over my life AND I LOVE IT. Shopping for the store has brought a whole new sense of purpose to my Cheap JAPtastic life, for reals. I’ve honed some of my amateur DIY skills, and learned some new tricks as well. Among said …keep reading Tweed and Animal Print an Oddly Awesome Pairing
November 5, 2010, 1:17 pm
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
October 22, 2010, 2:36 pm
Cheap JAP joins forces with East Village recycled clothing and accessories boutique AuH2O. …keep reading Cheap JAP + AuH2O
October 12, 2010, 2:22 pm
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
October 1, 2010, 6:11 pm
Why I’ve stopped pretending to care about fashion week. …keep reading Eff Fashion Week
September 27, 2010, 2:44 pm
The inflated price points of Topshop apparel make it a sorry excuse for a trend fix on a budget. With a little resale magic, Topshop skirts are affordable. Yay. …keep reading Cheap Topshop Skirts Exist
August 27, 2010, 2:19 pm
Resale is a multi-billion dollar industry just like porn – everyone’s doing it, and no one’s talking about it. Spread the sustainability with Cheap JAP Forums. …keep reading Resale Reflections
August 11, 2010, 5:17 pm
A funky vintage floral dress that may or may not be a bathing suit is lightweight enough to stand the summer heat. Built-in bloomers a big fat plus. …keep reading Frizzy Hair, Funky Dress
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