Okay, fine, we’re in a state of money consciousness. We all know it, all feel it, but who’s to say that should stop us from having that special “MMMmmmm” that comes with a custom-made garment? Even the financially challenged deserve to feel famous every now and again, right? Well, for the man who loves a little extra TLC in his tailoring without the treacherous tab, we give you: www.mysuitny.com. You can build your very own custom suit from their website (fabric, lining, cut and all), and in two weeks feel like that extra special VIP we know you can be!
Recession Specials
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Jan 10
How to: keep cashmere without losing your shirt
Tried to send your softest investments to the dry cleaner, only to be left with a dull and dowdy remnant of the luxury you once owned? As much as cashmere is a closet necessity, it is much too expensive these days to send off with the linens, especially when the chemicals involved actually decrease it’s life. The best way to clean cashmere? Settle yourselves, kids: Baby shampoo.
We know what your thinking – “SAY WHAT?!” – but ’tis true! Just place in a sink filled with cold water and a splash of baby shampoo, let soak for 3-5 minutes, rinse clean, squeeze gently (NO WRINGING!), then lay flat on a towel to dry. And the best part…besides having clean and refreshed cashmere that smells of baby shampoo…each washing costs just a coupla’ coins. What a designer dichotomy!
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Sep 09
if ya' missed it last time…
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Textile Show is back, baby! We can’t say it enough: GO GO GO GO GO!!!! We guarantee it to be worth your while, and the invite below grants you $5 off admission. You can’t beat the classics when it comes to clothes, honey, especially when it keep you out of the “cookie-cutter” file.
Click on it and be transported!!!
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Sep 09
we're so convenient, we sell non-existent things too.
You know what else is convenient? Spell check.
Oh, and maybe an understanding of what arrows mean.
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Jul 09
Ain't no shame ladies, do your thang…
If we hadn’t seen it for ourselves, we wouldn’t have believed it.
Yes, those are lucite stripper heels, complete with a tip jar within the platform toe. We’ll let you take it in for a minute. Yet, after getting over the audacity, one can’t help to admire the great use of space and added functionality. It’s actually quite smart, isn’t it? A little extra special Grade A tacky with a side of “ew”, but smart.
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Jul 09
We hear ya.
Broke in the Big Apple? Fuggetaboudit.
Click on the pic and get this tee for just $15.00, just about the cost of a slice of pizza. OH!
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May 09
So Good we almost didn't want to tell ya 'bout it.
BUT we kinda feel obligated to. It’s really that good, and at least we can say that WE told you about it, so we’re cool.
Ahem: BUFFALO EXCHANGE. What makes it SO GREAT: you can bring in your unwanted garments (the ones that you know you love for SOME reason, but you just can’t seem to get away with wearing, or you’ve worn so much that it’s now your “Tuesday Special” and has to go to someone else who shall cherish it as much as yourself, OR the ones that you’re just OH-VAH), and Buffalo Exchange gives you two choices: either a) they will give you cold hard cash for yo’ stuff (30% of what they would sell it for in the store – QUA?), or b) give you NEVER-EXPIRING STORE CREDIT to buy some new cute stuff. And there’s ALWAYS new cute stuff (and not just “hmmm, maybe I can make something out of this if I add some crafting materials and ten Hail Mary’s”, but so easily cute that you wonder if it might be invisible to everyone but you and that’s how you actually got your hands on it before someone else). Oh, and the best part? They’re cheap. Like, WICKED. Like, Salvation Army in MIddle-of-Nowhere, Minnesota really far away from NYC kind of cheap. Seriously, just go. RIGHT NOW. Before we change our minds, erase this post and go running there with arms outstretched and laughing like evil scientists, cackling at the thought of keeping this hidden gem from public view.
P.S. CAPS + parenthesis = serious.
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Apr 09
VIDEO: Ancient Chinese Secret
Looks really easy until you try it.
In fact LET’S HOLD A CONTEST!!! We want to see just how many people can recreate this folding method FLAWLESSLY or have an even more OCD way of doing it…the top female and male entries get $100 off their next shoot! WHAT WHAT!! Now BRING those folding skills if you dare! P.S. Any translators out there? EXTRA CREDIT!
*entries must be received by email to studio@dirtysugarphotography.com no later than May 31st