Monthly Archives for October 2011

$20 Nine West Wedges

Found these black-leather puppies a couple weeks ago at the Buffalo Exchange in Allston! They are getting their debut tonight with some bright turqouise tights and a black and white polka-dotted dress.

23. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Olde Dutch Cottage Candy: Not What You’re Expecting

Olde Dutch Cottage Candy is not exactly a candy store. The South End establishment is more like going through the basement of a man who has hoarded random things–baskets, pennants, jewelry, books, records, pillows, silverware, lamps, cookie jars, globes, stuffed … Continue reading

23. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Artifaktori: Beacon Hill

I want to preface this article by saying that most of the items in the store are not under $50 (the “beans in a can” standard), however I feel that any thrifter values beautiful and unique clothing and will save … Continue reading

18. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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New Directory Listings & Sneak Peek to Tomorrow’s Post

I added three new listings on the directory (link above), including Rick Walkers in Back Bay and two locations of Artifaktori Vintage. Their original location is in Davis Square but I will be posting photos from their newest location, in … Continue reading

17. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Urban Renewals: Allston/Brighton

Bean Rating I finally made it over to Urban Renewals located here on Brighton Avenue in Allston. Although the store is huge and fairly well organized, I was slightly dissapointed in their selection. Alot of the things for sale are … Continue reading

17. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Halloween Costumes for Cheap

Today, I went down to Goodwill and Boomerangs on Centre Street in JP to find some cheap costumes for a birthday photo booth I am setting up tomorrow for my backyard party. First, I went to Goodwill and was shocked … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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It’s My Birthday!

Happy 24th birthday to me! Today-in addition to celebrating my birthday–I bring to you recent news about thrift store’s major boom season: Halloween. Check out the article here “Halloween is basically thrift store Christmas. Americans spent $6 billion on costumes, … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Urban Outfitters 50% Off Sale

Every item in the basement at Urban Outfitters in Harvard Square is 50% off right now. It is pretty picked over, but there are alot of size medium and large items for girls left. There are also alot of hats … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Planet Records: Harvard Square

Matt (the vinyl-fanatic for beans in a can) found some great vinyl yesterday at Planet Records in Harvard Square. He picked up a Louis Armstrong, Professor Long Hair, The Traveling Wilburys, and Slim and Slam albums. Definitely check this place … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Columbus Day Sale: Second Time Around

I found some really great deals at the Second Time Around in Harvard Square last night. Everything downstairs was 70% off and everything upstairs was 30% off. The sale will go through Monday (Columbus Day). They have several racks of … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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New Blog Post Soon!

Sorry about the halt on blogging I have been busy preparing for the screening of my documentary feature “Lincoln County Massacre” at the West Virginia Filmmakers Festival! I am happy to report that we had an amazing turnout at the … Continue reading

03. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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