Save the Date: I <3 Thrifting on July 9: nationwide thrift shopping event {details about a NYC outing next week} The Budget Babe: Get the look for less: Azzedine Alaia cut out wedgesDime on a Dime: Inexpensive storage solutions for your accessoriesThe Cut: Giambattista Valli to design a line for Macy's? Beautylish: Got a few bucks and some time? Make a DIY makeup magnet board ...
Ah, shoes. What girl doesn't love them? Can you guess how much the average woman spends on a pair of shoes? A. $99 B. $75 C. $49 D. $35 If you guessed C, then you're right! The average woman spends $49 on shoes. For some reason I thought most women would be in the $100 range when it comes to footwear. But apparently everyone wants to be fly on a dime. The "average" woman isn't dropping stacks on Louboutins, Choos or Stuart Weitzman. I know a lot of frugal fashionistas who'll save on clothing but...
We all know accessories are a girl's best friends. But we also know it can be pricey stocking up on new accessories season after season. Luckily, there are some pieces that are always "in." Buy 'em once and you're good to go. They never go out of style and can be paired with anything in your closet.
Classic pieces are worth splurging on but if your funds are a bit low, check out the options below, they're all under $50.
Aviators:
A great pair of sunnies is a must once the sun starts shining. While other sunglasses will equally protect your peepers, aviators were just as hot in the 70s as they are now. Even better, they flatter all face shapes.
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{Angelina Jolie in a $26 vintage dress from Wasteland} Last week I had a reader hit me up on a Twitter and she asked about vintage shopping tips. I've done posts on thrifting tips {like here and here} but vintage shopping is a bit different. {Jessica Alba in a vintage A-line dress from The Way We Wore} Vintage clothing is typically defined as garments at least 20 years or older so you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to condition of the pieces and sizing can also be a...
