A reader recently tipped me off to a secondhand shop with which I was previously unfamiliar: I received an email from Betty about Cure Thrift on the day of their 75% OFF PRE-FALL SALE. The tip makes her this week’s karma all-star, obvs 
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I found this Lily Pulitzer cashmere tank among the 75% off stock. It proved a bit too preppy for my taste, but I’m including it here for the following reasons:
It was NWT (that’s NEW WITH TAGS); it retailed for around $195; it was initially $30 at Cure; it was 75% off of $30 the day I was there.
Riddle me this: Have you ever found a tags-on new, $195 cashmere tank reduced to $7.50 at a sample sale or on a clearance rack?
I thought not. This is why we thrift.
I ended up snagging a Vertigo button-down shirt and a sheer DKNY silk tank at Cure that day.
The tops were initially priced in the $20-$35 range which, at 75% off, translates to the $5-$8 range. NICE.
Oh, and DKNY Silk Tops retail for an average of $150. I’m just saying.
Lucky Mag’s how-to (styling): turtlenecks and button-down shirts inspired outfit pictured: I paired my find with a Club Monaco turtletank (Monk thrift, tags-on new, $20) and tucked both into high-waisted jeans.
Think you can’t thrift your way to glossy-caliber style? Think again.
I mean, not that glossy-caliber style is ultimately what we’re after here. That thrifted merch can easily re-create current looks is just one more reason to get on board the secondhand train. Take it or leave it.
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The porch glider in the picture is probably worth at least a grand.
The glider in the window IS worth a grand, but is only $450 at Cure Thrift Shop. We have the matching chair too!
Yay! So glad you went to check them out. Even though they are a smaller store, their selection is pretty awesome. My husband and I dropped by again recently for their home stuff, but of course, we wanted the stuff that was not for sale…