Score!!!

It is SO gorgeous here in NYC today so my new friend Victoria and I lunched at Pillow Cafe, in our 'hood of Clinton Hill, and did some bargain shopping. I asked V to write about her amazing finds. She has SUCH a good eye! The food at the cafe was delish, as was the Charlotta Janssen artwork. Love!

Hi! My name is Victoria and I recently met Liz at a fashion writing class we are both taking this semester. We happen to live 2 blocks away from each other in Brooklyn, so after class we go home together and chat. Since becoming friends we have learned that we have so much in common, like the fact that we both love Marshalls. I have been a Fashion Director for 10 years. I have worked for various magazines such as; Latina Magazine, InStyle and just two weeks ago I started at Real Simple magazine. Designer clothing and accessories constantly surround me. I love them but can't always afford to buy them. Even though as an editor we have a few perks (discounts, private sample sales, etc.,) there is nothing like a good bargain hunt!

A few weeks ago Liz posted on her blog about a recent trip to Marshalls on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I have been many times, but never found good stuff in this Brooklyn store. Inspired by Liz’s blog on Prada shoes and Michael Kors bags, I decided to go to Marshalls and check it out. I SCORED big time!

I got these PRADA black suede sandals with gold studs and a cone heel. They are surprisingly comfy too! When I go shopping I like to purchase things that I can wear throughout the seasons. These sandals I would wear with black opaque tights for the Fall/ Winter season, making these shoes a great all year round clever investment. They retail originally for over $700 but at Marshalls they were $329.99. When I got to the register I noticed there was a slight imperfection on the lining (almost nothing.) I commented “Oh, but they are a bit damaged…” The guy in the register proceeded to give me 10% discount! So they came out to $296.99! You can’t beat that price for PRADA.

The FRYE open toe ankle booties have a hidden platform that acts like a hybrid, making it easier to be in heels all day long. Also they have a rubbery sole, so I don’t slip. I love the color; the intense blue combined with the dark wood stack heel is so chic and cool. You can almost treat them like a neutral color. They would look great with black, grey, beige, white, orange, yellow, red, Kelly green, etc. They were only $79.99. I just had to get them. Can’t wait to wear them tomorrow for work!

-Victoria Sanchez-Lincoln

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