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Fabulously Funky Shoes, Purses, and Accessories

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I love funky shoes and bags and accessories! My grandma's vintage 50's and 60's purses are my favorites, but I'm always looking for designers who capture that essence of fun and charm. Here are some picks I adore. (Note: This list contains cash back ...
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Shoes To Squeal About

So many cute, fun shoes, and yet only two feet. Sigh.

 
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Fluevog shoes are true works of art. You used to have to find a Fluevog store to enjoy these amazing shoes, but now you can buy them online. Yay!
Dr. Henry - Blue | Mary jane shoe with stitching | Fluevog Shoes
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These vintage Edwardian style lace-up pumps come in several different colors. Such a fun statement piece for your outfit!
Bernadette Women's Edwardian Oxfords (Cognac/Black)
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These taxi cab flats will stop traffic, they're so adorable and fun.
Gogo Taxi Flats | Kate Spade New York
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Another Fluevog beauty. These derbies are adorable!
Nathaniel - Purple/Green/Brown | Double wingtip derby | Fluevog Shoes
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These coral red Vivaia loafers are such a fun pop of color with the funky detail of a cute little weiner dog.
Audrey Round-Toe Patterned Loafers for Bunions in Multi Coral-Dog | VIVAIA
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These wildflower chunky heels are so wild and funky! Talk about a statement piece.
Wildflower Wander
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Another fabulous Fluevog work of art
Cole - Pink/Floral | Lace-Up Wingtip Brogues | Fluevog Shoes
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Another show-stopper pair of Fluevogs. Simply divine.
Fermare - Ditsy Floral | Scalloped Lace-Up Heels | Fluevog Shoes
 
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How adorable are these Adidas special edition floral shoes at Liberty London?
Adidas x Liberty London Country OG Shoes
 
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I definitely have a style type. Bold whimsy. These remind me of Fluevogs, but at a fraction of the price tag.
Women's Green Leather Mary Jane Heels with Floral Print, Ribbon Ties, and Retro Style - Perfect for Vintage-Themed Events and Daily Elegance
 
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My inner 80's child can't stop ooh'ing over these fun Betsey Johnson heels.
Betsey Johnson Women's Apolo Heeled Sandal
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Another adorable Adidas X Liberty London collab.
SL 72 OG x Liberty London Shoes

It's In The Bag

These adorably fun and quirky purses, satchels, and bags are my jam.

 
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Kate Spade is known for fun, original, unique bags and purses. I love this cute pink camper van one.
Day Tripper Camper Van Crossbody | Kate Spade Outlet
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It's sweater weather in purse form. I love this adorable vintage, cozy sweater style purse.
Antique woman bag, Crochet handmade crossbody bag, shirt shape bag, unique handbag, gift for girl woman, back to school
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Taco 'bout a fun and funky bag! This cheeky taco purse is too cute.
Taco Tuesday Small Crossbody Purse Handbag
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Look! He's her lobster (bag)!
Lobster Iconic Bag
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With customizable handles and color options, these gorgeous embroidered handmade purses are literary works of art in bag form. There are quite a few different titles to choose from. Love!
Embroidered Book Clutch Purse Pride and Prejudice lilac purple very peri, Book Lover Gift, Book Bag, Novelty Gift, Book Handbag
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This Violet Beauregard purse from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is adorable and funky and hilarious.
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Violet Beauregarde Blueberry Crossbody Bag
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I love Vera Bradley, and this unique Mickey ears bag is so cute and fun!
Disney Mickey Mouse Crossbody
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This shaggy puppy handbag is so cute and unique!
Nita Puppy Shape Handbag - Gray
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The MoMA has so many cool, funky designs in their store.
BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE Beyond Tote Bag - Multi
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This funky floral bag is a fan Fluevog find. (Say that ten times fast.)
Judy - Floral | Crossbody bag with handle | Fluevog Shoes
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The Eyes Have It

I'm notorious for losing my sunglasses and readers. Good thing there's always a new cute pair on the horizon.

 
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These blue light readers are both funky and classic. Love them.
Peepers Take a Bow Blue Light Readers
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I love goodr sunglasses! You can get so many different, fun styles, and they're all comfortable, affordable, and durable.
Classic Sunglasses: The OGs | goodr sunglasses
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I love the multi-colored frames on these fun sunglasses.
I-SEA Ashbury Cat-Eye Sunglasses
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I love so many of the designs at Warby Parker. They've really revolutionized online prescription lenses and made quality, fun, cute glasses affordable for all.
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Jeepers, creepers. How fun are these peepers?
Bexley Sunglasses | Kate Spade New York
 
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I love that these black sunglasses are elevated to works of art with a few simple curves.
Joyfulness - Black | Square Cat-Eye Sunglasses | Fluevog Shoes
 
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These funky eyeglasses come in multiple color options and you get free prescription lenses with your order!
HENRI | Round Colorful Glasses

Accessories to Drool Over

I'm not one for fine jewelry but I love a good statement piece to add a little sparkle.

 
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This is such a fun, unique piece, and I love that the charms can be personalized and easily added to.
Custom Gold Oval Twist Carabiner Design Your Own DYO Cluster Charm Necklace
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These quirky mismatched opossum earrings are my kind of funky. So unique and a fun little statement piece.
Mismatched Opossum Earrings, Lady and Gentleman Opossum Earrings, Victorian Inspired Opossum Portrait Jewelry, Fall Earrings Opossum Earring
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This fun and funny “chill pill” hairclip would be the perfect gift for a nurse, doctor, or health professional in your life.
Fun Hairclip Pink Quirky Hair Claw Chill Pill Hair Clip Pink Hairclaw Funny Hairclip Funky Shimmery Hair Gift for Nurse Doctor Health Care
 
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This cute key fob combines my favorite pastimes. Icy treats and cross stitching. So cute!
Bubbly Bliss DIY cross stitched key fob
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If you miss the daily updates on the mischievous baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng, you can always wear these fun, funky earrings.
Baby Hippo Earrings // Moo Deng Earrings // Pygmy Hippo Earrings // Cute Earrings // Earrings for Kids // Funny Earrings
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Trust Betsey Johnson to keep it fun and funky with thing hinged pencil bracelet. Reminds me of the 80's functional pen bracelet I had as a kid.
Betsey Johnson Pencil Hinged Bangle
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How fun and unique is this quirky, adorable little pool ring?
STUDIOCULT | Skinny Dip Ring | Jewelry
 
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Where are my fellow former mathletes?
Protractor Hair Clip Exclusive
 
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The dainty, whimsical, and colorful combo always makes me drool. This funky gemstone necklace is so fun!
GEMSTONE NECKLACE, Charm Necklace, Pearl Necklace, Opal Necklace, Gold Charms, Chalcedony
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Can you tell I’m a sucker for fun charm bracelets and necklaces? 😂 This wooden one is so adorable.
Folk Art Wooden Discus Charm Bracelet

Places to Find Unique Treasures

New or thrifting, searching or just browsing, I'm always on the lookout for neat new items.

 
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Sometimes finding that perfect unique piece can be expensive. That's why I love ThredUp! You can find all sorts of beautiful treasures at a fraction of the price of buying them new. And it's great for the environment!
ThredUp | Thrift. Clean out. Do good.
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ModCloth is a great place to find funky and vintage-looking items!
Shop Vintage Outfits // Vintage Style Clothing // ModCloth™
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As I mentioned, Fluevog has an incredible selection of fun, quirky shoes, clothes, and accessories.
Fluevog Shoes | Unique Shoes and Boots for Unique Souls
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Rent The Runway lets you elevate your style and try out top-end brands and designers that you might not have the money to buy retail.
Put Your Closet in the Cloud | Rent the Runway
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There are so many cool, unique finds in the MoMA NY store.
Accessories from MoMA Design Store
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I love that you can shop by era, style, or decade on Unique Vintage.
Vintage Clothing & Dresses – Retro Clothing Styles | Unique Vintage
 
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A great online vintage and thrift option if you live in the UK or Nordic countries.
Vintage Women's Clothing | Retro Clothes for Women
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Etsy has so many small business shops that sell fun and funky items!
Etsy - Shop for handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts for everyone
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