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February 2, 2011, 3:38 pm
This stellar pair of overalls cost me eight bucks at Buffalo Exchange. I layered them over a Theory blouse (also Buff Ex – $21.00, WORD) and added navy tights and black Etienne Aigner oxfords (Mommy’s closet). Decent, but still missing something. Blazers: The ultimate outfit finishing tool. I snagged the vintage number …keep reading Overall Shorts Make Me Happy
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
September 21, 2010, 1:07 pm

Revealing office apparel is all the rage, but the fall fashion trend works better as evening garb. How to rock it without looking like an afternoon quickie. …keep reading Leave Risky Business Trend Out of the Office
September 17, 2010, 4:02 pm

Fall fashion trends to shop vintage and thrift. DIY tips for military chic blazer. Trendy apparel and accessories are always cheaper second hand. …keep reading Fall Fashion Trends: Best Second Hand Bets
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
July 9, 2010, 5:49 pm

High waisted stonewashed denim cutoffs epitomize 80s fashion. The addition of a 70s gauze vintage blouse results in a retro look for less. …keep reading Get Waisted: Eighties Denim Cutoffs
June 10, 2010, 8:29 am

A bubble dress from Second Time Around gets paired with a safari chic Tibi jacket and a vintage belt. A second hand outfit of brights and prints results. …keep reading Embracing Summer Brights, Prints, etc.
June 8, 2010, 3:43 pm

A valentino belt snagged at Housing Works thrift shop for $25 pairs nicely with an Ella Moss dress snagged at Goodwill for $7.99. Cheap, second hand chic. …keep reading Combos: Valentino Belt, Ella Moss Dress
April 13, 2010, 2:49 pm

A vintage 80s blazer and an Urban Outfitter print skirt are among the goods at Cure Thrift Shop’s annual bag sale. Resulting outfit a study in red. …keep reading Bag Sale Style
March 15, 2010, 1:14 pm

Trovata wide leg corduroy pants and crazy 80s pants on Goodwill’s $2.99 rack. 80s pants channel a pair of sweats my uncle still wears. …keep reading The ‘All Pants $2.99′ Rack
February 24, 2010, 6:10 pm

An uplifting story of a random encounter with some well-dressed girls at an NYC bar. Fashion and feminine competition don’t always go hand in hand. …keep reading Hope Nuggets: Girls in Bars
February 14, 2010, 5:02 pm

Update a blazer with a vintage belt. DSquared blazer via Goodwill. Vintage belt snagged from Mom’s old Bogner ski suit. Word to Mommy’s closet. …keep reading Bogner Ski Belt, DSquared Blazer
January 28, 2010, 3:37 pm

A Three dots top and a pair of Members Only leggings from Buffalo Exchange dressed up with a pair of black platform pumps. …keep reading Leggings, Pumps, Three Dots and a Cell Phone
January 22, 2010, 6:53 pm

All-star style as seen on Chictopia is as intimidating as it is inspiring. Can subjecting your style to the critiques of the masses compromise your self esteem? …keep reading Intimidation, Inspiration, Chictopia
January 21, 2010, 3:01 pm

A Splendid tee and a Ruehl No. 925 top from Goodwill prompt head-to-toe second hand outfits. …keep reading Goodwill Outfitzzz
January 15, 2010, 3:36 pm

An outfit featuring sparkly vintage Vertigo jeans snagged at Cancer Care thrift, and an old-school workout tee found in Mom’s closet. Loves it! …keep reading Old School Workout Tee + Sparkly Jeans
January 11, 2010, 5:23 pm

The triad of post recession shopping is second hand, fast fashion, and reasonably priced retail. A mix of thrift, Forever 21 and Uniqlo in outfit form. …keep reading The Triad of Post-Recession Shopping
January 11, 2010, 4:15 pm

A military-inspired vintage find in the form of a vintage army green pencil skirt. Suburban thrift stores boast uber cheap donated goodies. …keep reading Military-Inspired Vintage Find
November 24, 2009, 12:42 pm

All kinds of obsessed with this old school Bloomies Men’s Polo. Outfit 1: Forever 21 Pencil Skirt; Housing Works Belt; Foot Traffic Plaid Tights; Celine Platform Pumps; Vintage Men’s Polo (Goodwill Outlet Center). Outfit 2: BCBG Dress (Beacon’s Closet); The Sock Man Tights; Housing Works …keep reading One Vintage Polo, Two Looks
October 30, 2009, 12:54 pm

Readers, I’ve obvs dropped the ball on Halloween. Thankfully, you haven’t. Some of you are even concocting your own costumes in lieu of being slutty pirates/vampires/cats/witches/et. al, and to that I say HECK YEAH. Today’s post is dedicated to Jody, clad as Jessie from Toy Story 2 below. The ensemble below isn’t just …keep reading DIY Halloween Costume
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