This is a Polaroid that I had on my fridge for years. It made its way through several moves and the tiniest of Manhattan apartments. To me, the middle class is about working really hard for the necessities of life while still daydreaming (or actively working towards) a little something extra – like a great pair of heels that I promise you I will one day be able to afford.
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