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.