My working-class upbringing has instilled a deep-seated (some would say positively ‘cheap’) thriftiness in me – the almost-always incapability of spending more than $10 or $20 on a component of my day’s look. With the panoply of thrift shops around, not to mention retail chains that are getting more cost-conscious, really great pieces have been popping up for Fall.
I have been obsessing over Payless Shoes the last few months. Their most recent line is hitting all the right notes – bold colors and girlish details abound.
I acquired the chelsea flats (above) in this rich red color. They have looked fantastic styled with my black and white polka dot dress this summer , and I will surely be wearing them with black tights all winter long for a pop of cheery color.
I have been in a 'will she or won't she?' tangle with these brandy bow leopard print flats for a month now. I am loving the mix of leopard with such a brash, big red bow (one of my outfit requirements, of course). But I really don't own much leopard print? Those 'in the know' always indicate that a splash of a wild pattern is best for trend-testing for the uninitiated (i.e., a leopard print scarf, shoe, bag, as opposed to a full-fledged dress commitment). So for all those daring, I say these are a great, playful starter.
And these? These komet platform pumps are my fantasy shoe option. The color is so rich and velvety, and I love the idea of them with other jewel-tone accessories. Normally, I'm a flats girl, through and through. But these might just put a newfound spring in my step for 2012!
All shoes, payless.com
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