Welcome to Retail V. Resale, a new feature where we examine the cost differential between new and gently-worn. (Spoiler alert: Cheap always wins.)
The Three Dots Sheer Jersey Sculpted Tee with Pocket is the kind of top that almost makes me a believer in heinously overpriced basics – it’s that awesome.
Luckily, tissue-thin brandtastic tees can also [...]

Beats the hell outta Century 21. If you’re in the Union Square area at any point this weekend, do swing by. Designer goodies at redonkulously low prices abound.
Cure Thrift Bag Sale
Vintage & designer clutches, totes, hobos, satchels, wallets, purses, luggage and more!
Whether you’re looking for your next everyday carry-all, or just something fun to wear [...]

Additional merch and musings on last week’s exhaustifying Century 21 excursion:
I heart 8020 Wedge Boots for two reasons:
1. They prove heel height and walkability are not mutually exclusive.
2. They’re on sale at Century 21, which means I never have to pay full price for them again.

I’ll reiterate the numbers above: Every 8020 style was on [...]

So. I’m all kinds of obsessed with Only Hearts, in part because I’m a layering fiend, in part because I’m all about wearing lingerie-esque things in public. I snagged two tops at last week’s Only Hearts Sample Sale; a thick strapped cami ($14) and a wrap/tie tank ($16), both in cream, because cream is for [...]

Dear Cheap JAP,
I just “splurgeepooed” on a pair of cowboy boots. These Ariat Legend Boots, to be exact.
Now, I know what you’re going to say- first I spent too much on them, and second that cowboy boots are out. But, Cheap JAP, I LOVE them. Like, they came in the mail today, [...]

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 brand at a store I hardly expected to [...]

I found this Ralph Lauren *Black Label* (ahh) orange linen crop jacket at a Marshalls in the middle of nowhere for… $15 on clearance. It had to be a mistake because the retail price on the RL tags were $1,095 and it was in perfect condition. That means I basically got this jacket for [...]

Two days ago, I embarked on the arduous task of renewing my driver’s license (three months past its expiration date – oops). As my local DMV is located in one of Jersey’s many malls, I did some poking around after I’d fulfilled my objective, hit Burlington Coat Factory, and found these Etienne Aigner knee-high [...]

The abundance of April Showers have made NYC a dreary place these past few weeks. For me, rainy days are often the difference between Super and Meh, (possibly because they continually derail my hair-straightening efforts). I figured some bright, waterproof footwear might snap me out of my funk, so earlier this week, I hit the [...]

I haven’t yet had the occasion to introduce my bestie Sarah to the world of re-sale shopping; I’m making a pilgrimage to Philadelphia to show her how it’s done sometime soon, in part to save her from herself. See, Sarah has a big bad shoe addiction, one that will be a hell of a [...]

When Mom and I hit Barney’s Scarehouse Sale a while back, she snagged a totally gorge, uber sexy, in-your-face RED Diane von Furstenburg wrap dress at less than half its original price. (We fought over it for a millisecond, then I realized the length/color combo overwhelmed my 5′2” frame and conceded defeat to my taller, [...]

What, you think Theory was the only gem uncovered at Marshalls? Puh-lease!

BCBG Sweater, originally $70. At Marshalls? $34.99. Niiiiiice.

This red, Calvin Klein dress – originally $120, found on Marshalls’ Clearance rack for $43 – is what my mom would call a Schmata (I think it’s Yiddish for sack). Yes, the dress itself is [...]

Oh Don’t EVEN! is a feature intended to disprove preconceived notions about certain retail outlets. Our current assumption: Marshalls’ brands suck.
Oh REALLY. Let’s see what I found, shall we?

Take a good, hard look at that pricetag. This shirt was originally $150. One hundred and fifty dollars for an effing button-down shirt. Yes, it’s Theory, [...]

As I pondered the possibility that even I – renowned shopping predator – couldn’t triumph over the beast that is Century 21, I happened upon the cocktail dress section. Some of the stuff had serious transitional, work-to-party potential. My arms laden with stuff, I met Krip at the dressing room entrance for one more [...]

When I shop with my girlfriends, I don’t do it in the traditional, let’s-both-try-on-stuff-and-lie-about-how-good-it-looks-and-silently-compete-over-who-looks-better sense of the activity. Shopping is my JOB, people; I’m obvs better at it than my girlfriends. So when I shop with a pal, I’m not so much her friend as I am her personal shopper. Finding stuff for myself is, [...]

Yesterday, I wandered into Housing Works’ Chelsea Store. Now lookey, Housing Works is far from the creme de la creme of NYC’s thrift store offerings, but even a selfish beotch like me loves clothing that supports a cause. To contribute to Housing Works’ mission – ending the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness [...]

Bluefly’s One-Day-Only 60% Off Shoe Sale is happening, like, now.

Among the goodies at reduced-reduced prices? Rafe Moc Toe Pump, $275 reduced to $100.03; Stuart Weitzman Suede Metallic Trifecta Pump, $295 reduced to $128.24.
If you’re in NEED of some foot fabulosity, I suggest getting off my site and onto theirs ASAP!

When I tried this BCBG Outlet Score of a dress on post-purchase, I felt like it was missing something. Yet nothing I paired with it – knee-high boots, thick belts or colorful camis – really worked. It just crapped it up.
The ah ha! moment occurred with an application of red lipstick.
Simplicity – that’s [...]

During this time of year, I head home to Jersey for two reasons: 1) To sift through my storage closet of fall/winter clothes, and bring the most choice items back to Brooklyn. And 2) To mooch off of – err, I mean visit – my parents.
Now, my Mom is very generous where shopping’s concerned. Sometimes [...]

Okay, so as previously mentioned, I was a bad girl and hit LF Stores’ 60% Off Sale not once, but twice. Paying more than $30 for a shirt normally irks me, but when it’s as chic, unique and versatile as this Millau Tunic, I make exceptions. Especially when said Millau Tunic was originally $156 [...]