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So, flea markets kind of scare me. Mostly because they’re notoriously free of price tags.I’m a chatty person by nature – the only time I ever really shut up is when I’m shopping. I don’t do banter, I don’t do bargaining; I dig, find, pay and move on. I’m in the zone. And asking …keep reading Refreshingly Cheap Vintage, Courtesy 11th Street Flea 
This is a dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs‘ latest runway show.The technical term for a dress like this is vintage-inspired. Horseshit. This is highbrow copycatting at its most uncreative. I mean, if you’re going to highjack a design from a previous era, at least DO SOMETHING to it to …keep reading Marc Jacobs’ Vintage-Inspired Dress vs. The Real Deal 
This past Monday, i.e. Valentine’s Day, the window display at my thriftique was a shitshow of pink. I figured I’d temper the girly vibe/commiserate with uncoupled shoppers by donning an all-black ensemble. It wasn’t until a customer commented on my outfit that I realized the true source of its inspiration.- You know …keep reading Witchy Woman Style 
We dress up for work at AuH2O, and by “dress up,” I mean we don clothes in a way that reinforces one of life’s greatest truths: Secondhand and style aren’t mutually exclusive terms. I work the thriftique 2-3 days a week: It takes me an average of 30 minutes to figure out what to …keep reading How to Salvage an Erroneously Hemmed Dress Big Fat Alert: The elusive, off-the-grid, gem-riddled Sephardic Bikur Holim Thrift Store (yes, I’m Jewish, no, I don’t know what the eff it means in Hebrew) is having a 50% Off Sale NOW through January 14th. For those unaware, SBH Thrift (phew, that’s easier) is located off the Kings Highway F train
…keep reading SBH Thrift Store Sale Yields Louis Verdad Dress 
I’m generally unimpressed by the prices at Manhattan-based charity thrifts a la Salvation Army and Goodwill: Both chains tend to use their upper crust locations as grounds for ripping people off. There is, however, one exception to the marked-up donations trend, and it happens once a week at Salvation Army’s Hell’s …keep reading Salvation Army Family Day: Dresses 
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 
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. …keep reading Cocktails and Resale? Yes Please. (The Dressing Room) 
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. 
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 
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. …keep reading Beware the Goodwill Designer Rack 
Don’t get ripped off buying sundresses at retail. Beacon’s Closet and Housing Works have much cheaper alternatives. Shop these fab second hand dresses online. …keep reading Brandname Sundresses, Bitchin’ Price Points 
Killer vintage tops, tunics and dresses found for less at Zachary’s Smile’s attic sale. Reasonably priced vintage apparel and accessories exists! …keep reading Zacharys Smile Attic Sale Scores 
A Butter by Nadia signature wrap dress is a pricey investment piece. Finding this dress at resale store Buffalo Exchange is cause for celebration. …keep reading Retail Vs. Resale: Butter by Nadia Signature Jersey Wrap 
Second hand shopping in the suburbs proves just how overpriced NYC thrift really is. A Zara dress and a vintage ponyhair belt cost less than ten bucks each. …keep reading Suburban Secondhand 
An Alice & Olivia cocktail dress retail for hundreds of dollars. A dress by the same line found at Beacon’s Closet is a cheap thrill and brand name score. …keep reading Party Time with Alice & Olivia 
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 …keep reading Stupid Things in Style: Velvet + Leopard Muhahaha. I’ve been stewing over Kate Moss for Topshop’s Oriental Kimono (non-PC alert) ever since The Cut reported its No Longer In Stock status.
At $160, it’s a rip off of the heinously offensive ilk. I obvs wasn’t peeved because I planned on buying it; I was tweaking because so many others …keep reading An Alternative to the Kate Moss for Topshop Kimono Dress 
Dear Cheap JAP,I’m going to be getting married in a few months. Everything about it is completely non-traditional – a justice of the peace sorta thing. I need your advice on good websites to find cute dresses. It doesn’t have to be white – I’m looking for an amazing dress under $300 …keep reading Budget Bridal Attire |
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