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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 
Cheap JAP joins forces with East Village recycled clothing and accessories boutique AuH2O. …keep reading Cheap JAP + AuH2O 
Drool-worthy, cross body bags for Fall. All handbags are eco-friendly, and under $200. …keep reading Cross Body Bag Party 
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. …keep reading DIY Goes Pro With ALIOMI 
New online store IndieShop is the handmade version of the home shopping network. Upcycled clothes and accessories for when you’re overwhelmed by browsing Etsy. …keep reading IndieShop: A Handmade HSN 
A preview of Etsy’s selection of upcycled leather handbags and accessories. Recycled leather isn’t just unique; it’s better for the planet than PVC. …keep reading Unique Upcycled Wares 
An Old Navy tunic from Goodwill gets a makeover with sequins and hot glue. A stellar going out mini dress results. …keep reading Old Dress + Scissors + Sequins = New Top 
Sometimes when I’m in busywork mode, I put the The Today Show on for background noise purposes – yes, I like my “news” happy and fluffy. I tend to hit the Off button at the start of The Fourth Hour (Kathie Lee’s a character, but the voice… OY).A few weeks ago, …keep reading Transform Last Year’s Coat with This Year’s Ribbons The Purchase: Forever 21 Foldover Double-Knit Pant, $15.80. (Mine are of the Zipper Detail ilk, but you get the idea).
The Problem: An abundance of mini holes along the waistline elastic/knit seam after *ah* laundry cycle. Eff you F21. The Solution: Metallic Studs. View From Busted to Badass: Forever 21 Pants …keep reading From Busted to Badass: Forever 21 Pants 
As you well know, I’m fond of scissoring anything I’m sick of into a more exciting version of itself. While this tactic is intended to preserve clothes I might otherwise toss, it has a nasty side effect of creating excess fabric. Old tees can be given away, but it’s not like you can …keep reading How To Reuse Excess Fabric 
I initially intended on wearing this Triumphant Ten-Dollar Tunic (by Reiss – word) as a dress, as it was def long enough to masquerade as such. When I tried it on in outside of an ill-lit dressing room, I noticed a serious problemo: The thing was see-through.BALLS. Well, not on top …keep reading The Wifebeater Skirt Slip 
This is me, going through my cheapjap@gmail.com account: Product endorsement BS, delete, delete, PR crap, delete, delete, Fair trade handbags, del…hmm, interested.I’ve never bought a bag online, but Novica.com‘s mission to “give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity” …keep reading Novica’s Fair Trade Totes 
A generic cashmere sweater gets an 80s fashion makeover. Scissor it into a cropped off-shoulder top and layer it over a wifebeater tank for full 80s effect. …keep reading Scissored Cashmere Not A Crime 
A damaged Diane von Furstenberg dress gets a DIY makeover. Scissor it into a wrap top; pair with leggings or tights. …keep reading The Damaged DVF The next stage of the Wardrobe Bitchslapping Process starts and ends with an OY VEY. Actually, I’m lying. It starts with you NOT touching and/or attempting to organize the YAY and NAY piles. The reasons for prolonging the disarray will become clear in due time, young Skywalkers. For now, quiet your inner-neat freaks and
…keep reading Wardrobe Bitchslap: The Sifting of the OY VEYs. Bitchslap your wardrobe with these closet organization tips.
…keep reading Wardrobe Bitchslap: Steps 1, 2 
A Botkier leather handbag and a pair of Aldo Motorcycle boots get a makeover, courtesy of a skilled leather cobbler. …keep reading Salvaged Leather Goodies 
A busted Botkier leather handbag and a beat-up pair of Aldo motorcycle boots seem beyond salvation. Can a cobbler extend their lifespan? …keep reading Take it to the Cobbler 
A five dollar oversized silk shirt gets a makeover. Trim with fabric glue and patterned material, and bam! A thrift store shirt becomes a cocktail dress. …keep reading DIY Dress, Sewing Optional 
Take a pair of scissors to that top before donating it to a thrift store. DIY makes potential closet castoffs worth a second look. …keep reading Upcycled Closet Castoffs |
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