Thrifted: Classic Slingbacks

I've been on a thrifting high lately. I try to go at least once a week, but I don't always have the time. If I can make it, I try to stop by the Salvation Army on my way home from work on Wednesdays when all clothing is 50% off and shoes are 25% off. I scored two pairs of amazing shoes last week: a pair of real Swedish Hasbeens and these great black patent slingback pumps.

 

While I'm wearing them, I like to pretend that they're really the Manolo Blahniks below. Wishful thinking, I know. But a girl can dream, right?

via Nordstrom

The downside to these shoes is that one of the heels rattles a little bit (weird, I know), but I only spent about $10 for them.

Polka Dot Passion

polka dot tights from American Apparel, $25

I have a love-hate relationship with these tights. They're really cute and I received so many compliments while I was wearing them BUT they cost $25 and ripped the first time I pulled them on. There's a huge run down the inside of one of the legs! Fortunately, the run ends above my knee, so I can still wear them with longer skirts and dresses. I put a ton of clear nail polish on the run to keep it from getting any bigger, but I'll have to be really careful the next time I wear them.

Here's the reason I decided to buy these tights...

Isn't this outfit adorable? Jen writes one of my favorite blogs, Her Waise Choice, and is always wearing the perfect combination of classic and quirky. I definitely recommend checking out her blog for some serious outfit inspiration.

Leopard + Red

Sweater: thrifted, $4

Leggings: American Apparel, $46

Coat: vintage from Cream Vintage in Austin, $15

Purse: Forever 21, $30

Flats: Banana Republic, $49 (with employee discount)

This outfit was inspired by this great leopard look I saw on Jessica from What I Wore a few weeks ago. Doesn't she look sophisticated and classy? Something about gloves always makes an outfit more ladylike, it seems.

I didn't go all out with red pants and shoes, but I liked my version nonetheless. It was perfect for running errands with Matt. He could see me from a mile away in this outfit.

Found: Tall Brown Boots

Photo via Keiko Lynn

I saw these boots on Keiko Lynn a few weeks ago. Aren't they awesome? I knew I liked them, but didn't think anything beyond that because they cost $650. I must have subconsciously been searching for something similar because I found these this week. Yay!

These are my version of Keiko Lynn's boots. A little slouchier and not as tall, but still amazing. I love the mix of fake leather and suede, but the best part is that I found them at Goodwill for $35. That's a little more than I'll usually spend on secondhand shoes, but they were in great condition and fit so well. I've worn them everyday since I bought them, which is a good sign, if I do say so myself. I'll be sure to post an outfit wearing them soon.