Fashion things worth the money

One thing to know about me.. I’m always going to be way too early or way too late to a trend. The Aquarius in me is either 10 steps ahead or icked out when something gets way too popular. However! This “things worth the money” trends is way too good to miss, so here are some things that are worth it every time from your wardrobe obsessed friend.

• A really good cobbler (not the pie). Taking my shoes to get re-soled and have the leather cared for has significantly extended the lifespan of so many of my favorite pairs. I also love doing it for shoes I get on The RealReal — you can literally give them a whole new life! My favorites in LA are Fast & Best and Arturo’s.

• Vintage jeans. Unfortunately, there’s just nothing like it. The fit, the fabric, even the color of denim was so different back then. If I find a pair that fit me, I’m 100% of the time getting them. I always find the best pairs at The Dig, With Love Lenny, or RLT in LA.

  

• The RLT Cotton Cashmere Tee. Speaking of… this is the best white tee on the market. It’s soft, fitted, and cropped to perfection. You won’t find a better one!

• A local tailor. I think a lot of people feel intimidated by the idea of using a tailor, but truly, I love my local tailor more than any expensive tailor I’ve ever been to. It doesn’t need to be a thing! I pop by my tailor at my local dry cleaner for a quick hem or waist cinch. It’s rare to find clothes that truly fit your body and proportions off the rack, and spending the money to make sure it looks good on you will always be worth it. I love Frederick’s in LA.

• Anything but a plastic hanger. I learned this from a master clothing archivist (she maintains the archive of celebs like Chloe Sevigny and Beyonce) and she told me that hangers will make all the difference with how your clothes hold up over time. Velvet hangers are fine, but the best ones are the wooden wide shoulder hangers that maintain the shape.

• Manolo Blahnik heels. There’s a reason why they’re the go-to wedding shoe and why Carrie Bradshaw wore them all over NYC. It’s because they’re the most comfortable! I have a pair of classic black pumps that I can wear for hours, and have had for years.

• A weekly blowout. Your hair can change an entire outfit, and your confidence. I usually get mine on Monday mornings and use it for work all week, or on Friday afternoons if I have a big weekend ahead. Plot twist… I go to Drybar. It’s so easy!