Where to Get Good Stuff Cheap
We scoured the city and unearthed 105 ways to live the good life for less—from PWYC Pilates to $40 stiletto booties to a $600 Toshiba laptop. Who knew economizing could become so habit-forming?
Where to Get
Good Stuff Cheap
We scoured the city and unearthed 105 ways to live the good life for less—from PWYC Pilates to $40 stiletto booties to a $600 Toshiba laptop. Who knew economizing could become so habit-forming? By Fraser Abe, Alanna Davey, Jane Hardin, Rachel Heinrichs, Jason McBride, Courtney Shea, Eric Vellend and Amy Verner
Petal Power
For your next dinner party, skip expensive arrangements and opt for a single statement bloom
If Nooks Could Kill
A dreamy, tech-savvy home office alcove complete with leather office chair and laptop
The Cheap Seats
Occasional chairs are a dramatic way to update a room. Here are five high-style seats that add impact (no assembly required)
Biker Chic
Leather motorcycle jackets were big on the 2010 runways. Here are six affordable takes on the trend
Fashion Challenge
We dared two of the city’s retail celebs—Maha Zeibak, co‑owner of Yorkville’s UPC Boutique, and Julian Finkel, clothing designer and owner of Model Citizen—to create an outfit with only $250. Here’s what they came up with
Beggar’s Banquet
Finally, the options for a takeout dinner extend beyond three-for-one pizza and ketchupy pad Thai. Here, a gourmet dinner for two for under $45
Statement Boots
Boots with anklet detailing are the newest thing in footwear. This pair offers a cheap way to adapt the trend
50 Cheap Thrills
Go to the ballet, learn to dance, climb a cliff, keep the kids busy, see a movie and more for cheap, cheap, cheap
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