Category Archives: Shoes

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, 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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I did it!

Posted on March 14, 2010 | 1 Comment

Saturday I innocently went to Neiman Marcus. My objective: wedding shoes. I was thinking I’d go with these classic Stuart Weitzman’s:

Which, by the way, are normally $325 and are currently on sale on the website for $163

But while I was there, I thought, “why not try on those Manolo Blahniks?”

And I did.

And I don’t know that I’ve ever grinned or beamed as much over a pair of shoes. Which is saying quite a lot.

And now, I own these.

Manolo Blahnik rhinestone buckle in silver

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addicted to flats

Posted on February 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

How cute are these BCBGeneration flats? Loving them. Still grounded though. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t benefit from a good sale!

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wedding shoe redux

Posted on January 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

I just can’t figure it out. How do you choose just one pair of shoes?

My dress is simple and elegant and beautiful. A chiffon, grecian-inspired, drapey, strapless, sweetheart neckline gown. The bridesmaid dresses are wearing a Lotus (purple) Maggy London chiffon one shoulder dress. I’m also wearing a silver and diamond necklace that my grandma wore in her wedding, and a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that were also my grandma’s.

So, I have purple, blue, silver…but I keep looking at gold shoes. Can you do that?

These are technically “Steel,” and I really like them.

But I also love:

These Stuart Weitzmans
This could potentially be the right purple
Or this purple
I’ve had my eye on these for forever
And d’Orsay peep toe pumps, particularly by Jimmy Choo, are irresistible.

Sigh. Well, they’re at a wide variety of price points. I guess that’s a good thing.

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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.

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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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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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omg omg omg

Posted on December 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

Stuart Weitzman shoes. Soon to be MINE.

$69.95 for Stuart Weitzman shoes, $99.95 for Stuart Weitzman boots. I just ordered these on impulse, and still have no regrets. Quickly now, 6pm sales are typically for one day only, and supplies don’t last long (especially when it’s 75% off Stuart freakin’ Weitzmans!).

YES!!

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