The truly dangerous fashion addicts are the kind who would spend their last fistful of cash on a pair of shoes instead of a bag of groceries. This is especially true for me when it comes to retro fashion (the good kind, not the
butterfly collars and high-water polyester pants). To that end, it's time for a confession: You know you have a problem when your first
instinct is to not tell your friends and readers about something
great because you don't want them to 'steal your treasures.' But because The Dressing Room is, among other things, a place to share style secrets, let's share the wealth. Last night I made my weekly (yes, weekly) trek to
Arc Value Village in Richfield and upon my adrenaline-fueled purchase of a mint-condition pair of Frye (or "Frye") motorcycle boots (right) for $25, I was given a flyer/punch card by Nathan, the friendly manager/cashier, informing me of their Thrift Crawl at all Arc stores through May 15. So it seemed a good time to tell you about my thrifty heaven if you didn't already know.
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