When I moved into my senior dorm at NYU, I was pleasantly surprised to see a clothing boutique on my block. Now I have walked past a lot of boutiques in New York, but I got super excited about this one because it was affordable. Beacon’s Closet is a consignment store with a focus on designer labels and unique vintage items. Yes their mascot is a hipster baby (or a hipster old man), yes there are a lot of quirky things in there, but they truly have something for everyone. The small, high-ceilinged room was absolutely packed with inventory, with sections for long dresses, clothing by color, shoes, jewelry, hats, glasses, scarves, belts, and handbags. Because there are so many things to choose from, if you put in the time you can find plenty of pieces that complement your personal style. For me, that means feminine and sophisticated. I spent five hours there on my last trip, and this is what I found:
1. Maje top 2. Tibi skirt
Forever 21 earrings
Vintage velvet purse; bracelet from Croatia, from my father
3. Ella Moss dress 4. Lazarus hat
Vera Bradley purse; poster from my mother; Forever 21 stackable rings
Style & Co. shoes
5. Elizabeth and James dress 6. L.K. Bennett penny loafers
Vintage lariat necklace
H&M earrings; Forever 21 bracelet; Forever 21 ring
Chanel handbag
7. Cynthia Rowley blouse 8. Kors Michael Kors shoes
Forever 21 skirt; custom poster by Sir Shadow, from the 2015 Harlem Fine Arts Show
Vintage clip-on earrings
Xhilaration bracelets; Harajuku Lovers ring; vintage purse
9. Yumi Kim top
Bebe reversible skirt; Jennifer Moore purse
Anna Belen headband; Xhilaration espadrilles; poster from the NYU Bookstore
Bracelet I have had since I was little, of unknown origin; Lady Gaga concert ring; Hello Kitty ring, found on the floor at Forever 21
10. Halston Heritage dress
Van Eli shoes; Charter Club handbag 
Narmi watch
11. Sportmax dress
Vintage purse with abalone shells and wooden handle
This dress is comfortable and convenient — it zips in the front and has spacious pockets!
Earrings from Iran, from a friend
Bracelets from my mother; Forever 21 ring; Sbicca espadrilles
12. Nonoo dress 13. Marc Jacobs flats
Purse from my great-aunt; clock from Indonesia, from a friend
My wardrobe has always been a mix of fast fashion, vintage, and gifts from family and friends, so I am very happy to have found Beacon’s Closet. They have four stores in NYC, and a website for everyone else! Happy shopping.
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