One-Dollar Wonders

WIW: Retail Regalia, Shift Four, Frye Vera

October 23, 2012

Since we're allowed to wear colored and treated denim (a manager was in waxed burgundy the other day), I busted out these ombre skinnies - scouted by the fabulous MaryK during Shoptoberfest - with my Zella Z-Quilt jacket thrown over for my commute and for errands afterward. The jeans are even a brand we currently carry, so I felt good about things.

Footwear - Frye Vera
Shift Length - 5 hours
Foot Pain - Minimal (minor rubbing near pinky toe)

Zella jacket - Nordstrom
B. Makowsky bag - Ebay
Jolt jeans - Marshall's
Frye Vera - Amazon
Men's belt - flea market
Cougar skull necklace - The Pewter Wolf, Etsy
(stopped) Nixon watch - flea market

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20 Comments

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    How were your footsies today Rae? I would imagine the Fryes would be very comfortable. Those jeans are incredibly gorgeous and I love the vibrant colour mix with the turquoise uniform tee.

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    Those jeans are truly gorgeous on you. You are the perfect billboard for them.

  • moira replied 11 years ago

    Those jeans are incredible.
    For the sore toe, may I suggest "New Skin". You paint it on like nail polish and if will form a temporary callous until the shoes and the feet are worn in.
    You can get this at any drugstore.

  • Diana replied 11 years ago

    Those are amazing jeans! I want some like that. I actually really like the color combo with the turquoise uniform tee too.

    Glad to hear the Fryes are pretty comfy!

  • Laura replied 11 years ago

    I would buy anything from you!

  • Karie replied 11 years ago

    I love look #1, and also the color of your purse!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Oh my goodness, you've found a job! Congratulations! You look great, of course......I'm off to find out what's been going on.

  • Mo replied 11 years ago

    Those jeans are all kinds of awesome!! I applaud you trying to keep stylish footwear in the mix - some times professional clogs or sneakers are just what you need for the job.

  • N-Marie replied 11 years ago

    Those jeans are fantastic - I want some!!

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Why did I not get these jeans?! *kicks self* You look fantastic! Your feet witll toughen up in time, I bet.

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Fantastic jeans. I have not see those here (Aus) will be keeping a look out. Are you enjoying the new job? How are the feet?

  • ElleH replied 11 years ago

    Love the jeans & of course I love the boots. Frye addict here. I hope they get more comfy.

  • Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

    GREAT jeans! Shopping with friends (with an eagle eye) pays off. I'm with Una that your feet will toughen with time.

  • Preppy Pear replied 11 years ago

    Wow! I love number one, and those jeans are gorgeous! Great boots! I second the New Skin - I also use duct tape.

  • Janet replied 11 years ago

    Are those jeans ombré? Swoon. I want! Even though I already have dark burgundy skinnies...

    I love the color pairing and will have to try this myself. It looks like you are enjoying your Zella jacket as much as I am enjoying mine!

  • Joy replied 11 years ago

    Love this on you, especially the skinnies. I like them best in #1, probably because of the low contrast.

  • lyn67 replied 11 years ago

    Great jeans, with that ombre dying! Bet you got some compliments, too!:-)

  • MNsara replied 11 years ago

    Loving you in those fab jeans!

    When I'm putting my feet through grueling days, I've never been able to wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. I've also carried a spare apir to change into half way through an especially demanding day. Both of those help a little.

    Good luck building up their stamina and building up your comfort shoes selection ;-)

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    Totally rocking the burgundy with biker boots!

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    (Oh man I'm kicking myself for not getting those jeans, too!!) Fab way to interpret the uniform :)

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)