Category Archives: fashion

Back in the saddle

Posted on March 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

It’s been a long long time since my last posting. What can I say? A new job and getting married last year meant something  had to give. I still shopped a ton, I just didn’t blog about it. But I’m back, baby!

Today I’m feeling indignant on the behalf of Manolo Blahnik. Just look at this cheap knock of Sedaraby produced by Steve Madden!

Cheap Knock Off

Cheap Knock Off, Way to go Steve Madden

Seeing as how the real deal were my wedding shoes, I just think it’s wrong.

Full disclosure, I was totally into a pair of White House Black Market shoes that were clearly a Jimmy Choo knock off, but I just don’t have that loyalty to the Choo, I guess. Sorry, buddy.

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do over, boots edition

Posted on January 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

Unfortunately, I wound up HATING these boots from Aldo. Seriously loathing them. The toe was not even remotely pointed, which made me look stunted and my foot look clunky. So I’m in the market for replacement boots, as I really do want a pair of nice tall dress black boots, with a little visual interest – those pleats were pretty cool.

What I really and truly love are these boots, but unfortunately, they’re only mid calf. Why do they even make these? What’s the point?

Instead, it’s between the Landgraf and the Tingwald. For now. Aldo has a great return policy, with no time restrictions, so I may dally on this decision for a bit.

Landgraf tall dress bootTingwald tall dress boots

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What I Want Wednesday – an exciting look alike

Posted on January 6, 2010 | 1 Comment

I’ve been in love with these Jimmy Choos for a very long time. I love the keyhole, I love the back zip on the heel and the way that that will keep your foot firmly in place. I do not love the price so much.

Stumbled across these today, and I think they’re an awesome representation of most things I loved about the Jimmy Choos, and at 1/20th the price! Plus, a much more wearable, versatile black.

White House | Black Market – Patent Leather Open-Front Heel.

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Sophisticated any occasion dress

Posted on January 5, 2010 | Leave a comment

I have to cut back on the impulse buys for awhile, or else I’d snap this up. I’ve become addicted to dresses, and this one I can picture myself wearing in a wide variety of scenarios. Pretty good deal, too, at 40% off. Maggy London is also the designer of my bridesmaid dresses, so I know I like her stuff already.

Large number of sizes left at the moment!

Maggy London Matte Jersey Sheath Dress – - Nordstrom.

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Thrifty Thursday

Posted on December 24, 2009 | 1 Comment

When else can you get tall dress boots for $50? Almost never! This is a

great deal from Aldo, and you should hop on it. I’m super tempted myself, but alas, I’m still grounded from shopping and technically have black high heeled boots already. Great thing about Aldo shoes: super comfortable.

I may still cave. I’m a bit undecided on the toe. I think I’d like it pointier.

Clearance’s tall women’s boots for sale at ALDO Shoes.

*Update* I went for it! I actually bought them on Amazon – Free Shipping!

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these boots are made for buying

Posted on December 3, 2009 | Leave a comment

Versatile, cute boots. They got a bad rap on reviews, but for the price, I’d buy a suede look gunmetal boot. And wear the hell out of them.

Women’s shoes and accessories: Virginia: Sale | Piperlime.

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what I want wednesday

Posted on November 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

Ok. I try to only seriously consider buying reasonably priced clothing items. I really do. But I’ve been obsessing over this dress for awhile and I just can’t get it out of my head. I love the cut, I love the bright colors, the pattern and the back. At least it is 40% off. Another 6pm.com find!

Length on the mannequin is a bit weird, but I’m only 5’4 1/2″ so it should hit me nicely at the ankle.

French Connection Hustle Bustle Dress at 6pm.com.

I guess I am just obsessed with maxi dresses.

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the things I put up with for fashion

Posted on October 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

Today was a day of embarrassment.

I was feeling pretty cute coming into work. I’m wearing a pair of martin fit pants from Banana Republic, with a great cuffed pant leg, Anne Klein pumps, this cute little coat…Anyway, I’m walking up the stairs to work, jamming to my iPod, when cute little Anne Klein heel gets stuck in cute cuffed pants, and down I go, falling up the stairs.

I am fine, but I bruised my dignity. Turns out heels plus cuffs equals a dangerous combination.

How about you? Any fashion flub ups? Wardrobe malfunctions? Juicy embarrassing stories? Seriously, it’s your turn.

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