SHOE EDITION 2014

Shoes, shoes and more shoes. What women doesn't love shoes? Why do we love shoes so much?
Because no matter what the scale says, shoes always fit. Right before last year's end, my daughter's co-worker asked if we had shoes to donate to the less fortunate; what a perfect opportunity to purge some shoes. Thankfully we had a lot to give. We donated three big garbage bags full of shoes and boots. With that said, I purchased some new ones from the Unique thrift shop that were very under budget.

First up, these spotted beauties by Martinez Valero. They were only $12.99. With all the colors, I can wear these with the lightest pastels to the deepest hues. Perfect for Spring, Summer and Fall.

Now, these edgy lace booties didn't have the designer's name in the shoe, I don't care, cuz they were regularly $14.99, but it was 25% off Thursdays, so they were only $11.25. I tried on a similar pair at Kohl's, but the peep toe opening hurt my big toe. Can't wait to wear these babies!

I love these two toned grey high heeled loafers by Zoe & Zac. They are perfect for work with a dress/skirt when I want a little height, but don't want to be too "frou-frou", also great with pants. From the looks of the sole, they were never worn.

I absolutely love, love, love these subdued green pumps by Charles David. They were only $9.99. I never owned a pair of green shoes.

Next up are these black patent leather heels with a bow by Next, a company based out of England. Very "ladies who lunch" type of shoe. They were also $9.99. Cutie pie!

This style is called the d'Orsay style.

 (Meaning: the vamp or part of the shoe is cut away very close to the toe box to reveal the arch of the foot)

Check out these green suede pumps by Zara, only $9.99. What???? I know, I couldn't believe it too!

Now, I have two pair of green shoes.

Now, I saw these leather criss-cross wedges by Cooperative on a Wednesday for $5.99, but I said if they're still there on 25% off Thursdays, I'll get 'em. Sure nuff, they were in the same spot I left them. For $4.50, I had to get them. They'll look cute with a little skater skirt. (Twirl - gone with the wind fabulous)

THEY DONE MESSED UP NOW! (BIG TIME)

Zara

If you are a fashion blogger, you have to be aware of the Holy Grail. No, not Jay Z's new CD, but the one and only, ZARA. (cue white doves being released from cages in slow motion). The majority of fashion bloggers have referenced Zara.

 And any one of these shoes have graced many a bloggers' foot.

But not one more than this pair.

Now being a newbie in the blogosphere, I had to get in on it. I bought these, this Spring, cuz I wanted that Kanye West smoking jacket loafer look.

And more recently, this past weekend Unique had a 50% off everything sale and guess who was there bright and early? It was so packed, I had to wait in line for a cart, but once I got it, I was off to the races.

I had three leather coats in my cart, that either didn't fit or turned out to be pleather. As I'm putting them back on the rack, out of the corner of my eye, I spot this Zara raincoat. Schwat!!  (translation: What!!) (Definition: higher form of what, with a little, Oh sh#t!) Regularly priced at $99, I got it for $7.50.

Sweats and Stilettos

When I saw this look from Karlas Closet I desperately wanted to find slim fitting Adidas sweatpants, that I went to the kids section at Unique (thrift shop) hoping to find some that would fit me. No such luck.

 

 

Fast forward two weeks later, my daughter and I were looking for workout gear at the mall and we went into a sports store just for women and I found these Adidas sweats. I tried them suckas on and of course I said, "they done messed up now". The salesperson asked my daughter, "what did she say?", my daughter knowing me; translated, "she'll be coming here alot".



Photo: dbass

 

 

 

Look at me in the office trying to act like I don't know someone is taking my picture.

 

 

 

My stilletos are hurting my pinky toe.



 

Fringed Benefits

When I saw these beauties, I could not, let me tell you, could not leave the store without 'em.
It was 25% off Mondays, and I scooped these up for $9.75!!! I thought I'd just about died...


Shoes: Aldo, thrifted