Sequins and Sticker Shock
Hello lovelies, Nicole here! So far I’ve been making the outfits but not the words. While I don’t make the sentences quite as well as Kelly, I am perfectly capable of making them, so…here we go. Fashion perk of city life: the awesome street fashion that I get to see every day. Fashion disadvantage of moving to New York: not being able to keep up my thrifting habit.
In Boise, the other FU ladies can easily find amazing pieces for next to nothing on a weekly basis at any of our favorite thrift stores.In New York, people are much more aware of the value of the bad-ass vintage clothing their grandmother left behind. They’re not just throwing it in a garbage bag and giving it to the Salvation Army. It isn’t that there is a lack of vintage clothing in the city, it’s just that it’s way more expensive because it’s in fancy little vintage stores instead of thrift stores. But I will not be denied my second-hand fashion!
I’ve done some scouring about Williamsburg and have picked up a few great pieces in my first two months here. Like this 1970’s silk and sequins butterfly top paired with navy pencil skirt.
I’m on top of the world when I wear this top! Er…next to the world…
I bought this lovely item as a birthday gift for myself at a vintage store in Williamsburg called 10 Foot Single by Stella Dallas. It was $45, which is more than I usually spend on one piece, but it’s such a special item. Totally worth it.
Accessories: Sparkly tights, ruffly socks, booties. Because you can never have too many sparkles. Especially on your birthday.
Why, yes, this top is entirely covered in sequins.
The next two items I got on sale for $10 at another Williamsburg vintage shop called Rabbits. I love the built-in choker and vibrant print of this dress. There is so much black and gray in urban fashion, but I will continue to wear color!
Who doesn’t love a good jumpsuit?
I don’t remember what the name of this store is, but the prices are much lower than any other vintage store I’ve been in so far. They have a ton of stuff, and a lot of it is boring hipster wear, but the sifting is worth it for a gem like this!
Hounds-tooth and impeccable tailoring to boot!
$10.00 a dress isn’t bad, but Boise prices were better.
