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Secondhand Man: Miko's Refined, Recycled Style

Melissa Massello — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:09 -0700

Our new editorial assistant may just be the perfect modern gentleman. While pursuing a master's degree at Harvard, focusing on political science and international affairs (as a huge proponent of the sharing economy and sustainability), Miko joined the Shoestring team and has been a calming sartorial influence in the office — as sweet and curious as he is stylish and creative.

Local Couture: Bow & Drape's Patented Cardimono

Melissa Massello — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:53:44 -0700

Over the past few years, I've been able to count on one hand the number of times I've shopped for "new" clothes (as opposed to pre-loved) within any given season.

Twice Loved: A Week of Secondhand Style Under $100

Melissa Massello — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:44:47 -0700

Secondhand is the new chic, and finally — finally!

Thank Goodwill It's Friday: All Thrifty States

Melissa Massello — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:19:49 -0700

On Tuesday, I got a really fun phone call from my friend James at Goodwill Boston.

"Hey Melissa, do you want to come thrift shop with Jenna from All Thrifty States tonight as she passes through Boston on her American tour?"

Um, DUH.

Time to Go Throw Dollars Around Back Bay Again

Melissa Massello — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:56:42 -0700

It's hard to believe that it's been 10 whole days since the Boston Marathon tragedy, but as the barricades come down on Boylston street, it's time to fully try to get back to "normal" — and this weekend that means getting #BacktoBackBay to throw dollars around at local businesses.

Thank Goodwill It's Friday: Serendipity Books

Melissa Massello — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:05:26 -0700

Sometimes, the thrift gods just give, and give, and give, and give, and last week I felt their devotion as I watched box after box of original read more