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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!

what I want wednesday

shoptimistic — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:19:47 +0000

What I want this Wednesday is:

DRESSES!

I just bought this plunging v-neck dress for $20 in black, and I am stoked to get it. Seems like it will be very versatile and wearable.

But I also have my eye on this sweaterdress, because I can’t resist sweaterdresses!

So much for being grounded, eh?

temptation tuesday

shoptimistic — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:03:32 +0000

I’m obsessed with sweaterdresses, and right now I’m itching to pick up this one. It’s a Wool/cashmere/nylon/elastane blend by Ralph Lauren, in wearable grey and just $37.

But I did just buy a Maggy London dress yesterday. And I’m still supposed to be grounded.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Dress, Jenna Sweater – Dresses – Women’s – Macy’s.

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.

do over, boots edition

shoptimistic — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:53 +0000

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.

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.

Sophisticated any occasion dress

shoptimistic — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:43:16 +0000

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.

Thrifty Thursday

shoptimistic — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:25:09 +0000

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!