The Real Deal

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

Looking for pretty well-made basics for next to nothing? Thursday through Saturday, The News showroom is unloading house brands like Cheap Monday and Millions of Smiles. At a similar sale last month, we found Cheap Monday jeans and cords for $10, and outerwear — like the cozy grey parka above — for just $100. And… Read more »

Charity Case

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

Looks like the holidays will be extra special for Steven Alan fans like ourselves. In the name of charity, Alan has donated over 1,000 clothing items to Housing Works, which the nonprofit thrift shop plans to unload next Saturday, 12/27, beginning at 10 a.m. We’re talking jackets for $150, peacoats for $83, and shirts for… Read more »

Money Managers

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

The Upgrader has put together a nice selection of money holders — perhaps the safest place to keep your cash these days — including this here leather “one wallet” from makr, which just so happens to be on sale for $60. Check out the other contenders HERE.

Think Fast

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

Last night, we got a sneak peak at the United Bamboo sample sale going down today through Friday. The score? A tiny selection of smallish, yet very nice pieces at quite reasonable prices. The suede shoes above, for instance, were one-of-a-kind at the sale, size 10 1/2, and cost about $70.  We found several of… Read more »