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How to Shop Etsy

June 23, 2011 by Angela on June 23, 2011

Etsy website

We’ve all heard about a friend (or a friend’s ex-boyfriend’s third cousin) selling goods on Etsy.com — and you know at TBF we’re BIG fans of the unique/fun/quirky/vintage fashion items you can find there. But, as a novice Etsy shopper, the whole world of Etsy-ness can be more than a wee bit overwhelming.

Just because it’s challenging, however, doesn’t mean you should give up — because while there is certainly a whole bunch of stuff on Etsy you’ll never look at twice, it’s also the place to find that hidden gem that just might become your signature piece. And the best part? No one else you know is likely to have it, unlike that little black sundress you (and six of your friends) got at the neighborhood Tar-jay.

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The Best Ways to Update Vintage (Vintage Purists, Do not Read)

April 18, 2011 by Lucky-MagazineLucky-Magazine on April 18, 2011

The Best Ways to Update Vintage

The following is a guest post from our friends at Lucky.

I’m not much of a snob when it comes to vintage. For me, alteration is (for the most part) fair game, simple day dresses are more interesting than insanely ornate evening wear (always), and ’90s clothes very much qualify as part of the genre. I don’t really like or have strict rules when it comes to wearing vintage, but these are some guidelines I find myself naturally following:

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American Apparel Goes Budget Vintage – Watch Out Salvation Army and Goodwills

June 3, 2008 by The Budget Fashionista on June 3, 2008

What: American Apparel recently launched California Select, a new concept store selling vintage clothing.  You can check them out at their retail

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