11 Nov

Posted at 08:35h in Deals & Steals, Fab Under $50, shopping by
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Shoes and accessories are the easiest way to update any look. And when those shoes are super affordable, that's even better! I made a visit to Payless last week and I found tons of trendy gear that's perfect for fall.
Literally as soon as I walked in I was stunned by a few pieces I needed to have for the new season.

10 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in Deals & Steals, Style Guide by
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Cubicle-chic-fall-blazer-how-to-wear-a-blazerEven though I’m begrudgingly accepting that fall is coming, I do have to admit I am excited to wear my favorite fashion piece again; the blazer. No seriously, I have a problem. At last count I own 26 blazers. From tweed to wool and tuxedo to boyfriend, blazers come in so many fabrics and shapes it's easy to change your look with just this one piece.This week's Cubicle Chic is all about the perfect fall blazers for the office.

14 Jul

Posted at 10:06h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, Fab Under $50, shopping by
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What's in Store at Payless, summer accessories

I haven't been to Payless in what seems like forever. And why would I, I'm still going strong with Thrifty Threads 365. However, I was out with my cousin and she wanted to pop into the affordable shoe chain to find some sandals. While she was browsing, I was focused on the prices because in the past I remember being amazed at a $60 price tag for one of the designer collaboration shoes. I mean, it's Payless, is anyone really going to pay that much?!
Luckily on this visit, I wasn't dumbfounded by the prices and I saw a few cute shoes and accessories for summer.

07 Oct

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, shopping by
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Flat boot for fall, fall fashion Last week, Dianna from the Budget Babe Instagrammed the photo above and I was absolutely baffled. She totally co-signed a trend I'm noticing more and more. Um, when did Payless start charging $60 for shoes? I can kinda sorta understand that price tag for a designer collaboration, but a basic pair of boots. At Payless. For $59.99?!
I remember when I was a kid and my mom used to buy my shoes from Payless because the store was affordable. But now, have they lost that budget friendly appeal?

12 Jun

Posted at 01:00h in shopping, Thrift by
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Are thrift stores too expensive
Maybe it's a product of living in NYC, or maybe this is something others are noticing in their cities, but it seems {some} thrift stores are becoming a bit more expensive, no?
The price tag above was for a dress at Goodwill. It was a pretty basic label and nothing fancy, so I was baffled at the $20 price tag. Really, $20 for a secondhand dress? For that price, you can get a frock from Forever 21 or the clearance rack at some stores.
Of course most secondhand garments don't fall in to this category, but I have noticed the occasional steep price tag. I typically chalk it up to the price you pay for thrifting in NYC but I've also seen some double take-worthy prices in other cities.