Sponsor Love: Le Mode Accessories

If there's one thing I've learned doing 30 for 30's and being a poor grad student, it's this: accessories are a wardrobe lifesaver. They are an inexpensive way to make old pieces feel new; they take up very little room in tiny old-fashioned closets; and they make any old jeans and tee feel put-together. Le Mode Accessories is a one-stop boutique for lots of accessories, including the above: necklace that would look great with a simple black dress; yellow earrings for every day; and a roomy clutch for exciting adventures to the library...or out to dinner, if that's your thing :)

Sponsor Love: Spotted Moth

Occasionally, I'll ask my little sister for blog advice because I know I can trust her to be honest. Recently, she told me that she likes seeing pretty pieces from online boutiques that she wouldn't have otherwise found. So this one's for you, Rachel, some pretty pieces from Spotted Moth that might end up under the Christmas tree with your name on them. Bonus? They're all reasonably priced, even for a grad student budget.
From left: aubergine belted dress (would make you look like a grown-up in med school next year), draw the line dress (I love the sultry-sweetness of a long-sleeved mini-dress), and the midnight dress (pair it with black flats and you and your beau could dance all night).
Or you can browse their adorable offerings yourself, right here.

Sponsor Love: Smashion

If you've ever been frustrated trying to sell clothes at secondhand stores or agonize about bidding for things on Ebay, I have a solution for you: Smashion. Smashion is an online, no-fees marketplace for gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories. It's kind of like Etsy or Ebay, but only for clothes and it is completely free to buy or sell. Although the site is just a tiny bit hard to navigate and you have to do a little digging for the good stuff, the prices are incredible and it is super easy to use. I searched "J. Crew" (of course) and found the above gems. If one of you all doesn't snatch them up, these babies are going to be joining my closet once the 30 for 30 is over.

*Smashion is a sponsor of What Would a Nerd Wear, and I'm sure glad that it is, because the site is awesome.

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