Something Old, Something New

Happy Feet

Stepping out in these lush velvety beauties.  These amazing slides were gifted to me, and I love them so much; they are definitely my style. However, I don't think I would have purchased them myself.  Reason being is that I get really nervous when it comes to purchasing on trend items; I feel that although something is super cute and trendy now, will it be longstanding.

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These beauties are from fashion accessory retailer, Charming Charlie, a store that I often frequented.  Sadly due to financial troubles CC closed it's doors here in Memphis, along with 100 others nationwide.  I provide the exact link to these beauties here.  I won't say the price, but just know that they are super affordable, and under $30.00.

shoe details: Charming Charlie  (here) (here) (here) (here)
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Steal or Splurge - Fringe Mules

When I see comparisons such as this I am eternally grateful for retailer - Zara.  The company is the largest retailer in the world with a "fast fashion" business model that is merely marveled after.  Zara provides amazing clothing and accessories that's always on trend, and priced affordable for all.

Pictured above are two very similar pair of black leather open toe, fringe mules.  However, they are priced way different.  So I wanted to pose the question: would you splurge spending an extra thousand dollars for the Proenza Schouler mules or would you settle for the pair from Zara saving tons of money??  I'm sure many of you recognize the Zara pair from previous post on the blog because I am the proud owner of the budget friendly Zara mules.