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A tall fall order
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Goodwill Good Buy of the Week
The fall J. Crew catalogue has arrived at my house and I have finally stopped drooling all over it. It’s hard not to love the classic, almost back-to-school looks for fall. I recently found this pair of pants by the same maker at our Rockville store. To be honest, I grabbed them for myself without [...]
Tags: back-to-school, DC Goodwill, dress pants, fall, high heels, J. Crew, Rockville, tall pants
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The long and the shorts of it
When I was a kid, I loved shorts. Â I’d wear them pretty much from April to September, and my favorite pairs sported some combination of the following: 1) elastic waist, 2) pockets, 3) crayon-box primary colors, 4) polyester/cotton blend. Â Oh yeah, baby. As I got older – and taller – I shied away from shorts, [...]
Tags: Forever 21, J. Crew, Jenny Han, shorts, Vince
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The Eyelet’s Have It
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I’ve definitely been on a warm weather kick with the Goodwill Good Buy’s lately, but who can blame me, when we keep finding such great stuff at our Goodwill stores? Â This week I bring you a breezy eyelet tunic from J. Crew, in what can only be best described as lobster red. It’s a weekend [...]
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A Life Aquatic
I feel like *I* might need one of the fabulous retro-style swimsuits this morning, dear readers, owing to the deluge that’s occurring outside my window.  Morning thunderstorms have a certain allure to them, except for the point when I have to walk outside and actually encounter said thunderstorm.  That’s why it’s much more fun to stay inside [...]
Tags: Dive & Mountain Shop, Freya, J. Crew, Norma Komali, Opening Ceremony, Rodarte, swimsuits, swimwear
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Guest Blogger: Goodwill Hunting
When we think about fashion, style and clothing our first thought is “where am I going to find that next fabulous piece that is going to make my closet sing for joy?†Being a stylist, I know I do. I was raised by a father who believed in being frugal. Not cheap, just frugal. Although [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, Beyond the Rack, Bluefly, frugal, Gilt, Goodwill Hunting, Goodwill Retail Store, Hit or Miss, J. Crew, Loehmann's, Norma Kamali, Perry Ellis, Polo, Prive, vintage, Willi Wear, YOOX
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I’ve Got a New’d Attitude
First of all, let me explain the title: it’s an homage to Ms. Patti LaBelle. If you’ve never seen the video or heard the lyrics for “New Attitude,” then you’re missing out on a prime pastel slice of 80′s culture. With one of the best “is it hair or is it a hat” looks ever, [...]
Tags: Barefoot Tess, J. Crew, Opening Ceremony, Robert Clergerie, shoes, Urban Outfitters
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Catch Cashmere Fever
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Mmm…is there anything better than cashmere in cool weather? It’s all soft and cuddly, yet at the same time too perfect for work. Pair this pale, lime-green J. Crew version with a chocolate-brown suit for an unexpected contrast, or go with winter white for a snow-appropriate ensemble. The sweater is brand new (!), a size [...]
Tags: cashmere, J. Crew, lime-green, new
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Guest Blogger: The Style Minimalist
You know her. She is always well kept. Her presence is somewhat quiet but never too understated. She is well organized and never a hair out of place. Her favorite artist is Matisse. She has the all American boy friend, all the latest gadgets and she knows how to work all their functions. But, what [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, Donna Karan, HM, J. Crew
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Guest Blogger: The J. Crew Effect: When Imitation Goes Too Far
“Imitation is the highest form of flattery.” – Coco Chanel In most instances, Coco Chanel was right. Imitation is without a doubt the highest form of flattery. However, the essence of her famous quote has been distorted. Maybe for Jenna Lyons and J.Crew this may ring true, but for we, the consumer, a line needs [...]
Tags: Ann Taylor, Express, J. Crew, Janice Susan Wallace, Jenna Lyons, Kmart, New York and Company, Talbots, Target, The Capitol Fashionista, The Limited, The Loft
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Goodwill Good Buy of the Week
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Lucky Charms This week, we have a grouping of green garments for your bidding pleasure. These pieces are from various stores around the area. Green is an interesting color because you can really wear it in all four seasons. These particular items are mostly dark green so they are great for fall and even winter. [...]
Tags: benetton, Gap, Guess Jeans, J. Crew, Land's End, Old Navy, Vodlon
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