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Rule #2 - Thrifting and Hand-Me-Downs: There are tons of hidden treasures in thrift stores and flea markets if you have the patience to find them. A quick comb-through in a good thrift store can produce a number of gently-used/almost-new designer-label items that are cheap and ready to wear after a simple wash or cleaning at home. I found my black Aldo pumps for $15 this way (and they’re completely new).

Thrift store shopping is understandably not very pleasant. For example, the Salvation Army in downtown New Haven is really grungy and most of the stuff for women are either too big or too retro. Plus it feels cheap to be looking at other people’s hand-me-downs. I definitely don’t think it’s a good idea to do all your shopping at thrift stores, this is just a friendly reminder that if you’re in need of retail therapy and the wallet’s just too thin, there are always alternatives!

There’s one kind of thrift store you should definitely check out if you haven’t already - your mom or older sister’s closet! It may feel weird snagging hand-me-downs when you spent your entire childhood avoiding them, but I’ve picked up a number of vintage skirts, big earrings, and old designer handbags that my mom doesn’t wear/use anymore - all for free! (And of course free is best ;D)


Someone asked if I own the heels pictured in my Heel Compendium post. Unfortunately I don’t (some of those are really hot though so I wish), but I thought I’d showcase a few that I DO own so that I can try to use that guide to break down what’s going on style-wise with these pairs of shoes. It’s like taking off the fashionista training wheels lol.

Anyway so these are my four favorite pairs of heels, each representing a different heel type. I literally picked them out of my closet, stuck them on my window ledge, and took pictures of them in the morning light (hence all the romantic soft blue light). They’re all on the relatively newer/less-used side of my shoe collection. More »


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