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Sample Sale Postmortem

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Items from Alexander Wang and Walter sample sales pop up at Housing Works thrift shop. Is it fair for a thrift store to price NWT designer apparel over $100?

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Resale

Cocktails and Resale? Yes Please. (The Dressing Room)

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NYC vintage and thrift boutique The Dressing Room is a pared down version of Beacon’s Closet with a liquor license. Cocktails and resale lead to shopping buzz.

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Mantras and Thrift Finds

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Mantras learned in yoga class can help your thrifting prowess. Meditate on these the next time you browse the racks at a thrift store.

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DIY Goes Pro With ALIOMI

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DIY fashion inspires the launch of NYC based line ALIOMI. Vintage shorts, blazers and tops get an originality injection with studs, scissors and clothing pins.

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Consignment

Summer Sandal Splurgy Poo

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Brand spankin’ new Donald J. Pliner espadrille wedge sandals found for less at a New Jersey consignment shop. Loves it!

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Style Shiznat

White Shirt Makeover for Women’s Health Mag

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An American Eagle button down shirt gets a DIY makeover with nailhead studs. Final look featured in Womens Health magazine.

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Vintage

Summery Vintage Blouses

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Palatable price points at Williamsburg shop Viceversa vintage result in a purchase of a gauzy retro blouse. How to snag summery vintage tops for less.

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Resale

Bag Sale: Mulberry on eBay

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Mulberry bags for less on eBay are a stellar alternative to piss-poor quality Target collaborations. Authentic designer beats Mulberry for Target.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Seven Jean Shorts

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Seven jean shorts masquerade as 7 for All Mankind at Buffalo Exchange. A resale shopper takes the cheap denim bait.

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Consignment

Studly Trench, Second Time Around

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A satin Nicole Miller trench from upscale resale boutique Second Time Around doubles as a dress, and gets a makeover with a badass infusion of nailhead studs.

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Retail Vs. Resale: Tibi Jacket

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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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Beware the Goodwill Designer Rack

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When it comes to designers, good will doesn’t know shit about shit. The thrift store’s designer rack excludes Geren Ford and Ella Moss dresses.

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Resale

Retail Vs. Resale: Dolce Vita Sandals

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Dolce Vita sandals found at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of retail cost. New with tags shoes at a second hand store. Resale always wins.

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Vintage

Would You Rather: Chloe or Louis Vuitton

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Harper’s Bazaar thinks a pricey Chloe grey leather shoulder purse is a must. The Etsy alternative: An authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Capuchin bag.

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A Green Closet for Earth Day

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Green up your closet for Earth Day with these organization tips. To contribute to the cycle of shopping, donate or sell your castoffs via thrift or resale.

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PETA Freak Attacks Sustainably Shopped Fur

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A PETA freak attacks me for wearing a rabbit fur trim coat. If a fur coat is from a thrift store and has zero carbon footprint, is it really all that offensive?

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Thrift Collective Clothes Swap Alert

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A guide to swapping apparel and accessories at Thrift Collective’s Clothes Swap. Warning: They screen for damages.

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Sprung for Housing Works Shorts

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Donations from designer boutiques mean brands for less at Housing Works thrift shop. Featuring ADAM by Adam Lippes shorts and Laila Azhar shorts.

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Vintage

Zacharys Smile Attic Sale Scores

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Killer vintage tops, tunics and dresses found for less at Zachary’s Smile’s attic sale. Reasonably priced vintage apparel and accessories exists!

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Thriftastic Accessories

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Cure Thrift Shop’s online store has some seriously badass accessories. A rolling stone tongue-happy belt buckle is particularly amusing.

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