Fit For a Femme finally clued me into the most magical place on the East Coast: Bobby from Boston in the South End. (I know I’ve been here forever and she just moved here, shuddup) After buying out that store, they told me I should check out the warehouse in Lynn. So I kidnapped my friend Aimee and made my way to the house of vintage clothing gods. The collection is mostly men’s clothes, but the warehouse had an entire room of women’s clothing, including a few kilts and wild sequined dresses. Prices are incredible for the quality you’re getting; shoes were the biggest trap for me. When you have vintage leather men’s shoes that actually fit you and price in the $50 range, it can be hard to keep it together. And of course they had rows and rows of button-ups, pants, jackets, suit vests. Some T-shirts too. I’m amazed I got out alive. 

Overalls

Baseball uniforms!

Vintage sneaks

In case you have a steampunk fetish

The room where I lost my shoe virginity. Again.

These bucks were beauties. And too small for me. Someone should go snatch them!

Successfully tried on the most ridiculous thing I could find: the curling sweater. p.s. totally bought those shoes, and the bow tie is from the South End location. Win.

He started it, I swear!

Tie bins

Another shot of my new shoes!

*Oh, and for the record, this is not a sponsored post. I just love them.

BOBBY FROM BOSTON

South End:
19 Thayer St. 
Boston, MA 02118
617-423-9299

Warehouse in Lynn:
545 Washington St. Lynn, MA
Call Ed 603-502-9882 for appointments (Or you can text him too. He’s chill.)

UPDATE 2/20/13: Sadly, my shoes started peeling the second I wore them. Is this a thing? Apparently it can happen if shoes get old. BUT they let me return them at their Thayer Street location and were very apologetic. So I still love them. Just thought I should share the full story.

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Another ensemble I so need to try, from our friend Teresa. This is a really nice way to work in a button-up with a more casual outfit. And I love those blue suede sneakers she’s wearing — way more low key than your usual athletic sneakers. A similar alternative to UO are the PF Flyers Center Lo Suede. 

Hat: Suunto Core Black & Johnny Cupcakes 5 Panel Hat
Hoodie: American Apparel
Shirt: American Apparel Oxford Button up
Watch: Suunto Core
Pants: Levi’s
Shoes: Blue Suede Shoes, Urban Outfitters*

Related posts: GQ Cover Material, Unique Sneakers For Your Inner Hipster
Teresa’s blog: teresabeans.tumblr.com

*Urban Outfitters donates money to anti-gay campaigns. Learn more about their actions here. Buffalo Exchange and Ragstock are great hipster alternatives

A reader recently wrote in, “I have a lot of oxford and fancy pants-type shoes, but I am lacking in casual street shoes. I like vans and converse, but I want something that everyone else isn’t wearing.” It’s true. Some of us just like to separate ourselves from the crowd with our footwear. Here are some sneakers I really like that you don’t see every day.

ASOS retro sneakers, available at ASOS for $34.06 (Available in several color options)

Diesel A-head Casual Shoe, available at Revolve Clothing for $95

Gola Quicksand Canvas Sneakers, available at ASOS for $54

Twins For Peace Classic Canvas Sneakers, on sale at ASOS for $47.68

Ted Baker Horto Leather Sneakers, on sale at ASOS for $95.37

Holly Three Low Energie Sneakers, on sale at Energie for £41.00

Veja Mediterranee Ice Cinza, available at Farfetch for $82

Tretorn® Canvas T56 Sneakers, available at J. Crew for $68

Peu, available at Camper for $165

Anonymous asked: My biggest doubt when it comes to skirts is what type of shirt to combine. Would you happen to have any suggestions of what to wear on top of skirts+street shoes?

I love the skirt and street shoes look. I think so many tops would go with it. The only thing that probably wouldn’t go would be something really silky and dressy. Rae suggests a V-neck tee. I’ve opened up the photo reply for this one, so send ideas our way!

source: lookbook.nu