Tuesday, February 12, 2008

INSTANT OUTFIT: Wing Tip Shoes

Now I know that while in New York you should be shopping at all the hot-spots and hitting up the trail of boutiques that line the streets, but I was a girl on a budget. Besides, I was there to see clothes - not to buy clothes...

...But I couldn't resist the lure of a thrift store. Especially when that thrift store was right around the corner from my hotel. I went in with low expectations. In the past, I have journeyed into NYC thrift stores with high hopes, and then departed unsatisfied.

To my surprise, I found bundles! So much stuff that I had to make final cuts to stay within the boundaries of the wallet.

The #1 find of the day? Wing Tip Shoes!

Wing tip shoes seem to be popping up everywhere and they are great if you are into the androgynous look, but they can be very feminine as well. With this in mind, Instant Outfit explores...

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love your instant outfits! So many great ideas. Thanks so much for these, you're still filling my Jane void.

E said...

So curious! Which thrift store were you around the corner from? I'm in NYC and I'm putting together a thrift store crawl for my friends.

Brian and Beth Jones said...

The thrift store was a Salvation Army on 8th Ave and 20th Street!

hollarback said...

I always had excellent luck myself at Salvation Army's in NYC. Can I ask you - Where did the orange bag with the appliques come from (in instant outfit pics)?

Anonymous said...

Beth, this is Ryan Zeulner.

Check out what my sister-n-law is doing with her brand called re:made. its perfect for your blog. They are online at etsey and in at least one store (a road less traveled). They take vintage pieces and remake them.

http://www.remade.etsy.com
"the old is new, fashion is fun again."

Brian and Beth Jones said...

hollarback,

The bag is from SNAP design and it looks like it can be ordered online at their website www.snapcatalog.com

Anonymous said...

Kudos on the cute outfits! Where did you find the denim jeans in the bottem right? They're so fab!

Brian and Beth Jones said...

The Jeans are from TopShop!

Jamie said...

im in love with those pants on the top left, where are they from?

Brian and Beth Jones said...

The pants on the left are jodhpurs and they are from TopShop

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