Brand spankin’ new Donald J. Pliner espadrille wedge sandals found for less at a New Jersey consignment shop. Loves it!
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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. …keep reading Would You Rather: Chloe or Louis Vuitton 
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. …keep reading You Don’t Have to be Rich to Buy Rich & Skinny Jeans  tags: denim - epic scores - label whore - rich & skinny - salvation army - sustainable shopping.  2 comments
I checked out Housing Works’ Fashion for Action Preview Sale last night, courtesy of a press pass (thank you kindly). For those unaware, Fashion for Action is what happens when designers and internet merchants (i.e. Gilt Group) get their do-gooder on: In lieu of selling last season’s merch to discount outlets for …keep reading Housing Works Fashion for Action 
Some foodstuffs are better left unmixed. Take peanut butter and blue cheese, for instance: Delicious individually, vomit-inducing when paired. Some materials and prints are also better left unmixed. Velvet and Leopard are fine on their own, but their marriage is not a happy one. Witness the carnage in the form of Diane von …keep reading Stupid Things in Style: Velvet + Leopard 
If there was a video game designed to test one’s thrifting prowess, the Hell’s Kitchen Salvation Army would be the final level. I hit the store yesterday and it was, hands down, the most daunting of my thriftastic challenges to date. …keep reading Theory Cashmere at Salvation Army 
I often kvetch about American Apparel’s $42 leggings, but their pricing’s only moderately offensive in comparison with Members Only. The latter costs more than double, and THANK GOD I never tried on a pair at full retail price, because my penchant for leggings would have necessitated buying them on the spot – they …keep reading NWT Leggings at Secondhand Stores 
Ahh, the perfect blazer. A known staple, and something Nina Garcia might refer to as an investment piece: Research the lot, try on a lot, save a lot so you can spend a lot once you’ve found the One for you. I’ve got a few problemos with the concept of the investment piece, specifically …keep reading Brandname Blazers, Goodwill Price Points 
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 
One of the few downsides of many a New York Goodwills is the thrift’s occasional laziness in tagging its secondhand wares. This sometimes results in register shock – how the EFF can Goodwill charge $30 for beat-up nineties-era Sevens if Buff Ex and Beacons sell the latest styles of designer denim in …keep reading Velvet, Theory Tops via Goodwill 
Wah wah, I don’t live in New York, my local Salvation Army/Goodwill/Buff Exchange/et. al is a hot mess of fugly bologna. All of you Philly locals can ferme le bouches now. Let’s talk about Greene Street Consignment. This untapped gem is located on South Street’s 700 block, and borders the dodgy portion …keep reading Philly’s Consignment Scene 
In the nineties classic 10 Things I Hate About You, Bianca and Chastity embark on an uber-deep discussion on the difference between like and love. Bianca: There’s a difference between like and love. Because, I like my Sketchers, but I love my Prada backpack. …keep reading The Prada Backpack (or, the Difference between Like and Love) 
The Salvation Army in Chelsea is one of the grossest thrift stores in NYC. But it still has James jeans, Susanna Monaco tops, and Ya-Ya pants. …keep reading The Conquest of the Chelsea Salvation Army 
DVF and Gianfranco Ferre designer dresses have no place in your closet if you don’t wear them. Let go the label lust, and sell for credit instead. …keep reading Let Go the Label Lust 
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 
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 
Consignment shops like Cadillac’s Castle can be on the pricey side. A five dollar bin redeems high prices with a silk Calypso skirt that doubles as a dress. …keep reading Cadillac’s Castle’s Five Dollar Bin 
The girls from MTV’s The City live in a fashion bubble. You don’t. Don’t let their enthusiasm over thousand dollar handbags mess with your head or your budget. …keep reading The City Vs. The Reality 
Cheap JAP takes anti thrift friend to Housing Works thrift store. A satin DKNY tuxedo blazer causes friend to reconsider shopping second hand apparel. …keep reading DKNY Satin Blazer Prompts Newbie Cheap JAP Breakthrough Moment tags: blazers - epic scores - housing works - label whore - mitzvahs - sustainable shopping. 1 comment |
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