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Back in the saddle

shoptimistic — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:47:08 +0000

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.

I did it!

shoptimistic — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:44:53 +0000

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

addicted to flats

shoptimistic — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:41:40 +0000

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

wedding shoe redux

shoptimistic — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:17:42 +0000

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.

What I Want Wednesday – an exciting look alike

shoptimistic — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:32:44 +0000

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.

omg omg omg

shoptimistic — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:51:53 +0000

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!!

Did you know?

shoptimistic — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:49:52 +0000

About DSW’s Luxury Designer Boutique?!

Stumbled across it yesterday and I am way too excited. \

Currently thinking about:

Betsey Johnson’s T strap sandals (in purple, for the wedding )

Also, these Stuart Weitzman pumps, that unfortunately aren’t in stock in my size right now.

And I would absolutely love these Jimmy Choo flats in brown for everyday wear in the summer.

Swoon!

Yet another reason to love DSW.