A seriously advanced budget babe from Chicago, Illinois, recently shared one of her sensational budget finds with us: The reader claims (and we quote) that she scored this pair of Charles David peep-toe heels for just three dollars at a Salvation Army thrift store! Normally these hot numbers would retail at over $100. Not only are the shoes in like-new condition, she writes, they also happen to be a perfect fit and they're made from real leather.

The cute bow on these shoes makes us weak in the knees, and the croc-embossing on the leather is simply fierce. Needless to say, we're jealous of your find, dear reader, but we couldn't be more proud of your budget shopping skills! Goes to show, you never know where you'll find your next treasure...

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