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Surprise! Miss me? Good. Ditto. Discussion on the absurdity of Spring’s Retro Trend shall heretofore commence. Clarifying the meaning of “retro” as it relates to style is probs a good place to start. Let’s jack some knowledge from Wikipedia: Retro is a culturally outdated or aged style, trend, mode, or fashion, from …keep reading Retro Plus Retail Equals An Oxymoron 
Thrifting a Goodwill Outlet Center isn’t just challenging: It is a trying test of spirit and will. I’ve been at it for two years now, and it knocks me on my ass EVERY SINGLE TIME.High volume thrift is a dangerous journey. Here’s how the clothes-by-the-pound game is played: Approach massive bin of …keep reading Spring Stock Preview! 
Sephardic Bikkur Holim Thrift Shop (say it five times fast – GO!) has some designer donation connections, but the place is struggling on the organizational front. Blazers and blouses and tops mingle on nine different racks; jeans, kiddie clothes, fabric and bedding are randomly strewn across tables; no one seems to know that “sweatshirt” …keep reading The Full Spiel: SBH Thrift 50% Off Sale 
Think you can’t find kickass vintage apparel at two bucks a pound? Think again. …keep reading Vintage on the Uber Cheap:  tags: accessories - cheap thrills - green village junk shop - handbags - retro - sustainable shopping - sweaters - tops.  4 comments
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 
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 
An American Eagle button down shirt gets a DIY makeover with nailhead studs. Final look featured in Womens Health magazine. …keep reading White Shirt Makeover for Women’s Health Mag 
Palatable price points at Williamsburg shop Viceversa vintage result in a purchase of a gauzy retro blouse. How to snag summery vintage tops for less. …keep reading Summery Vintage Blouses 
Buy wholesale Alternative Apparel t-shirts in bulk at these online stores. Quality, trendy tops for a fraction of retail cost sans slut glorifying ad campaigns. …keep reading Alternative Apparel, Wholesale Price 
Urban Outfitters apparel and accessories are irritatingly overpriced. A Silence and Noise skirt and Luxe tunic from UO found for less at Beacon’s Closet. …keep reading Urban Outfitters Scored Resale 
A C&C California turtleneck found for $3.99 at Chelsea’s Salvation Army. Digging for versatile thrift store gems is well worth the effort. …keep reading Four Bucks Nets Me C&C Turtleneck 
A dated, keyhole Tresics l/s top snagged at Salvation Army gets scissored into an 80s-inspired off-shoulder shirt. …keep reading How To Transform a Keyhole Neckline 
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 
A Marc Jacobs sweater snagged at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of its retail cost. Designer discount at at its resale best. …keep reading Retail Vs. Resale: Marc Jacobs Sweater 
A structured shoulder Three Dots top snagged at Buffalo Exchange for a fraction of its retail cost. Brand name second hand shirt score alert. …keep reading Retail Vs. Resale: Three Dots Tee 
A Splendid tee and a Ruehl No. 925 top from Goodwill prompt head-to-toe second hand outfits. …keep reading Goodwill Outfitzzz 
Brand name sweaters and tops snagged Goodwill in Gramercy for less. Banana Republic and Splendid sifted out of the donated thrift store muck. …keep reading Latest Buzz Via Goodwill Gramercy 
Leggings have made comfortable chic uber In. Don’t listen to fashion authorities who claim otherwise. Featuring Members Only leggings from Buffalo Exchange. …keep reading Bogus Rules for Leggings 
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 
A new with tags Theory Cashmere Sweater retails for hundreds of dollars, and costs under fifty at Buffalo Exchange. Cashmere lovers, rejoice. …keep reading NWT Theory at Buff Ex tags: buffalo exchange - epic scores - retail vs. resale - sustainable shopping - theory - tops. 3 comments |
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