“I’m convinced thrift stores are a little bit magical. In the same way that two characters in a rom-com might unexpectedly bump into each other, flustered and blushing during the pivotal meet-cute, there are pieces in thrift stores that find their way to me whether I’m searching for them or not.
One such find was this pair of black matte leather Chelsea boots from Thursday Boot Co. After combing through the racks at Crossroads one afternoon, nothing was speaking to me. Just before I slipped away empty-handed, though, my sister and thrifting buddy spotted them: the only pair, in my exact size, broken in, and marked down to one-quarter of the original price. It was love at first sight. Now, they’re my go-to for nights out, concerts, and the occasional impromptu photo shoot.” — Chanel Vargas, Assistant Editor, Breaking News