As much as I love fashion and appreciate the creativity, sweat and labor always goes into the making of it. I have to admit sometimes it's just hard for me to justify the price for some pieces and I believe that style is not defined by the price of clothing, but rather your attitude and taste. I enjoy digging through piles of $20 sale sweaters or carefully examining some second hand dresses at thrift stores as much as I enjoy slipping on a pair of $500 shoes at a boutique store in Hayes Valley (from where I haven't bought a single item so far). That being said, one more method of acquiring great pieces without breaking your bank is having clothing swaps with your most fashionable friends.