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I have to say I've amassed quite a shoe collection courtesy of my local thrift stores. But exactly how do you buy second hand shoes? For some there's the ick factor of wearing someone else's shoes and other's are just clueless on how to make sure they're getting a quality piece. Check out five tips to thrift shop for shoes. Come Prepared If you know you're going thrifting, bring a pair of socks or knee highs so you can try the shoes on. Besides avoiding direct contact with unsanitized shoes, you'll...
What's not to love about vintage clothing? Instead of looking like a carbon copy, you have a unique piece that people are sure to swoon over. But what some people don't love about it is the patience required to dig in bins or leaf through racks.
I could seriously go broke just ordering the accessories. Brooches and pendant necklaces make me happy.
1950s jewelry: souvenir necklace {$10}, brooch {$14}, pendant necklace {$22}
A pair of bright pumps is a quick way to add some flair to an otherwise boring look, Fergie's a perfect example of this. Though she's rocking head to toe black, your eye automatically goes towards her bold pumps. And luckily, the market is full of bold hued espadrilles, pumps and sandals.
If there's one thing you'll come across in a lot of thrift stores, it's t-shirts. Some are awesome and fun and others are just odd. And I tend to find a lot of tees with fun designs or phrases but they're just too big. What's a girl to do? Grab a pair of sharp scissors and you're on your way to creating a funky piece.
It only required a few snips for me to remix this baggy tee.
