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Bethany Yellowtail's red chiffon gown ($550), on sale at Beyond Buckskin Boutique

You've seen it at Urban Outfitters, on Etsy, and just about anywhere else that banks on trends: Native American-inspired designs surging to fashion's forefront. And often, those who dub their wares Native or give them a name associated with a tribe (see Urban's "Navajo" undies) do so in direct violation of the Native American Arts and Crafts Act.

Academic and Beyond Buckskin Native fashion blogger Dr. Jessica R. Metcalfe got fed up with the continuing misappropriation.

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Mother's Day is this Sunday (but you knew that, right?). Instead of making a last-minute trip to Walgreens on the morning of, frantically scouring the isles for a card, a light up rose and maybe one of those As Seen on TV items, why not get your mom something a little more personal, and better yet, local?

Here are five of our favorite local boutiques (and gift ideas) for Mother's Day shopping:

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Kim Rawlins and Katie Hibbs of Sweet Salvage have established quite a reputation finding and selling treasures during their monthly sale at the corner of 7th avenue and Camelback.

Salvage sales, which are the third Thursday through Sunday of every month, feature everything rustic and reclaimed for your home, garden, or possible vintage photo shoot.

This April, the two expect to host quite a crowd, at it welcomes Joanne Palmisano, award-wining interior designer and author of the nationally acclaimed book, Salvage Secrets.

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We all enjoy getting good bargains wherever we can, and with the success of Groupon, Living Social, and all the countless other online deal sites, they're not too hard to find.

Where we eat, shop, and even vacation is becoming increasingly dictated by what we find on coupon sites. But has our deal-hunting gone too far?

It seems these sites have coupons for almost anything now; and while being budget savvy is never a bad thing, there are certain times when you just have to put your frugal foot down. Here are five of them.

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Katie Johnson

Everyone knows that garage-sale-ing (aka the art of sorting through strangers' crap) is an early bird's game. I never attempt a morning of suburban scavenging without the strong buzz of an extra large black coffee, and a sugary cupcake muffin.

Additionally, most people are aware that when it comes to making purchases off of someone's lawn, cash is king and bartering is generally welcome. But this is where the wealth of common knowledge seems to end.
And while knowing the basics may get you a gently used tennis racket, it's not going to help you find a mint condition Bob's Big Boy Statue, circa 1970, in near mint condition.

And with garage sales being in high season right now, it's time to share some insider tips to help you make the most of your weekend-bargain shopping.

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Courtesy of Madewell

Squeeze into those skinnies and prep your best Alexa Chung impersonation, 'cause cool chick clotherie Madewell is coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Slated to open Tuesday, April 3, the J.Crew subsidiary specializes in casual womenswear staples like high-quality denim and T-shirts, sweaters, and tops in a vibrant array of hues. For the uninitiated, think of it as a less obnoxious Urban Outfitters mixed with some non-pervy American Apparel and a dash of J. Crew's all-American preppiness.

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​A year and a half ago, local creatives Julie Hampton and Carol Panaro-Smith set up their a.ware studio and store on Central and Highland Avenues.More >>

Orla Kiely via Apartment Therapy

​ There will be no monsters under this bed -- unless they're cute, felted characters that'll match Orla Kiely's new bedding collection for home store giant Bed Bath & Beyond. More >>

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In case you haven't heard, Medlock Plaza's throwing a pretty sweet party tonight.

The complex on Camelback Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix is home to candy shop Smeeks, vintage spot Frances, record store Stinkweeds, and piercing and accessory store Halo. And tonight, the businesses will stay open for the third annual Caramelpalooza, a community caramel tasting hosted by Smeeks and our sister blog, Chow Bella.

To top off the deal, Frances Studio -- the pop-up property run by Smeeks and Frances owner Georganne Bryant -- will reopen full of summer-themed goods.

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Courtesy of Jason Wu for Target

​If you're losing your mind with excitement over Jason Wu's diffusion line for Target, which doesn't hit stores until Sunday, but you can't handle waiting any longer, then you're in luck. Pieces from the Taiwanese, Manhattan-based designer's capsule collection have made their way to eBay.

There's just one tiny, little catch: prices inflated by more than 250 percent.

We advise that you take the traditional route -- speed to every Target in a five-mile radius (okay maybe 10) until you find what's rightfully yours at a reasonable price point. (Just kidding. Don't speed.)

Of course, you could give online shopping a shot, but we all remember the total and utter disaster that was attempting to snap up items from Missoni for Target online last September.

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