Can I Pull This Off? Socks with Heels

I am highly suspicious any trend that oscillates quickly between “do” and “don’t.” The more divisive the trend, the more likely it will look dated by the time you get your clothes back from the cleaners. That kind of instability spooks my inner-pragmatist — I don’t want to look like a fashion victim 5 years from now just […]

Thrift vs. Consignment vs. Vintage

This outfit is an interesting intersection of consignment, thrift and vintage. (I often get asked about the difference between the three, and this dress serves as a nifty visual.) Here is a quick-and-dirty guide: Consignment vs. Thrift // Location, Location: Where did you buy it? If the store was in a strip mall, littered with flickering […]