New Year, New Shoes!

I've been promising myself forever now that I'll start working out, or at least get back to walking on a regular basis, or do SOME sort of physical activity. The only pair of shoes that I have to work out in right now are beat! I've had them for probably 5 or 6 years and they are some bulky Asics. I decided to treat myself to a new pair of running shoes in order to help with my motivation to get active. I've looked all over because a) I'm picky about what I like, b) I'm really cheap when it comes to this kind of stuff. I don't want to spend more than $50 on running shoes that, let's face it, won't get a ton of use. (At least I'm being honest with myself.) So yesterday, I ventured to Kohl's with my sister and just happened upon this pair that I loved! They were also only $44, what a steal! Here's to hoping I get some good use out of them in 2012!

Sunday boots

So yesterday I met my Pearl girl at the mall, with absolutely no intent to actually shop. But as we were on our way out of the mall, we walked past Buckle. Right in the entrance of the store was a display of boots and my eyes fixed onto one pair. I never planned on owning boots, I don't see the real point of having them in Florida. Heels are more of my thing anyway. But these boots were glorious. They were tan suede ankle boots with a knot tie on the side. The salesman spotted me from across the store and ran over to tell me how fabulous I would look in these boots (well, duh). He was also gay which made the whole experience even better.

$59.99. Seriously? Okay, I'll just try them on. . . Miraculously the display was my size - that NEVER happens. It was like it was completely meant to be.

They were fantastic. Then, salesman informs me that they convert into actual boots, you untie the knot, they roll up and then tie on the side at the top as well. WHAAAT. That's like 2 pairs of shoes in one. For $60. Just please stop.

I gave in. I didn't mean to, it just happend so quickly. But we'll be very happy together, me and my boots.


I assure you they are much cuter in person, especially the knot.

You know me so well

An old colleague of mine, somewhat of a life mentor rather than a work mentor these days, sent me this and I must say she knows me oh-so-well.

"Hello Lover. . ."

I tried, and failed, to find it on YouTube. There's an episode of Sex and the City that Carrie is walking past a store front window and spots a pair of shoes and says it. "Hello Lover. . ." That phrase runs through my mind when I spot a pair of shoes that I just have to have. There are two right now that are on the TOP of my Christmas list. (They'd be in the top of my closet if I weren't so broke.)

One pair is a Jessica Simpson peep-toe pump, 5 inch heels (hate the bitch, love her shoes). I would be happy with either the beige OR the gorgeous blue that they come in.


The other pair that I just die for are a pair of Steve Madden suede, open-toe ankle boots that knot in the back.

I can't wait for my feet to jump into these beauties!

Christian Siriano for Payless

Let me state for the record, I am NOT a Payless kind of girl. Not that I don't adore a great bargain - I've just never found anything there worth wearing. It looks like what it's priced at. However, I've just been checking out the new Christian Siriano shoes online at Payless. I should also add that I absolutely adore Christian Siriano.

Now, I can't get too excited about these shoes because things always look better in pictures online before you get the store and actually see them in person. But there is where pair that I'd LOVE to try on! And another really cute pair of flats!

Check them out for yourself: http://www.payless.com/store/catalog/brandlisting.jsp?trail=1014%3A600002&catId=cat10376&brandId=600002

Quick fix

Below is a picture of my birthday shoes. I'm absolutely obsessed with them. I would sleep in them if I could. (Un)Fortunately, they aren't the most practical shoes, being 5" leather heels, so they will only be coming out for special occasions.

While I was out gettin' grown for my birthday celebration, I scuffed these babies up like CrAzY!! The scuffs wouldn't rub off and I was terrified that these beauties were ruined.

I decided to try rubbing alcohol on them. It worked great!! I wasn't sure if it would do anything but it was the perfect fix. Obviously, with this fix you have to be careful with the type of material you're using it on. But I was lucky that my shoes were saved!!



Sidenote: They are not as white as they appear in the picture. They are more of a creamy pearl. I would never be caught dead in white heels (probably).

Absolutely Fabulous!

The shoes that Stella McCartney is wearing in this picture are so amazing! I absolutely love the simplicity of the look. But I've been trying and trying to figure out how she walked in them. There doesn't seem to be anything that would keep them on her feet with the toes or heels of the foot.

Thoughts on how this is possible?

Need to make more room in the closet

So when my aunt got remarried last year to a man named Michael Jackson, I wasn't sure what all he'd bring to the table in our family besides some jokes about his name. Sure, he was extremely nice and great with her daughter, but what can he do for ME? (I'm being a bit sassy; I never actually thought that until on Sunday when I realized how much his presence in my family benefitted me.)

See, Zappos.com is based out of Louisville, my real home. Michael Jackson works at Zappos in their mechanical department. Michael Jackson also recieves an incredible discount at their warehouse in Louisville. And lucky for me, I was in Louisville this weekend. Hello, Uncle Mike!

On Sunday we took a little trip to what I like to call heaven. I bought FOUR pairs of shoes (Steve Madden sandals, Steve Madden flats, Steven heels and some other gorgeous heels but I forgot the name on them) for SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS. Yes, that is $77.00 for FOUR pairs of shoes. My sister got 3 pairs and a Jessica Simpson purse, all for for $59. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!!!

So, that was 4 new pairs of shoes that I get to play with. Then, I come back to work today from my vacation, and my Jessica Simpson Teluride pumps that I ordered before I left are here waiting for me!

FIVE PAIRS OF SHOES WITHIN THREE DAYS!!!!!

Thank you, shoe gods. Thank you.

Make me lose my breath...

Okay so Beyonce had her "baby boy" making her lose her breath, but these shoes yesterday made me lose mine:



I've been seriously needing a new pair of brown pumps for a while now and haven't found anything! So I saw these and totally fell in love. Unforuntaely they didn't have my size so Roomie told me to check Amazon.com.

I've never done that before for shoes or any item other than a book! Such a great idea! Unfortunately they didn't have this exact color so I got the Chocolate color:




They were sold on Amazon at a discounted price along with free shipping! I can't wait til they come in next week. I haven't gotten a new pair of shoes in a hot minute, and with the serious budget cuts in my life, it will be another long while until I can afford another pair. But these were a necessity since the others were beat.

More positives of high heels

The Sun reports that podiatrists are alarmed at the rising number of foot injuries caused by ballet flats and flip flops. They say flat shoes can cause severe foot pain, bunions, shooting pains in the shins, back aches and even arthritis.

"Over the last three to four years we’ve had a significant increase in the number of problems caused be wearing flat shoes such as ballet pumps or flip flops. I’ve seen three or four just in the last week,” Mike O’Neill, spokesman for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said.

Wear a two-inch heel instead, say Italian researchers. By wearing a higher heel, you'll not only have fewer foot problems but better sex, too.

They say the posture you have while wearing heels helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_momsatwork/2009/05/high-heels-boost-health-sex-life.html

Birthday heels!

Reese Witherspoon wore these AMAZING pieces of heaven (Balenciaga, A Line Platform Pump) to a premiere for her new movie on her birthday! Such beauties should be worn on such occassions!


(And at the low price of $1,045, these babies cost less than my car accident! When I woke up last Tuesday I should have ordered these rather than going out and wrecking my car. Next time I'll keep that in mind.)

Shoe Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to deny the shoes I cannot buy;
courage to be happy with the shoes I own;
and wisdom to put my best foot forward.

Amen.


It is a strong philosphy of mine that a new pair of heels can cure ANYTHING, especially a broken heart. Cute flats will sometimes do the trick as well. I have multiple pairs of shoes that I can tell you the exact reason I bought them. There are the "It's My 24th Birthday and I'm Old as Hell" heels, the "My Ex-Boyfriend Got Engaged" heels, the "I'm So Over My Job" heels, the "How Dare He Stand Me Up?" heels, and the list goes on and on.

Some girls love to spend their money on purses, but I just get such joy out of a new pair of shoes. They're just a statement to me of who you are. No matter the color, price or label (I say that because even Target has tickled my insides once in a while with their shoe department). However, last week I did something I never thought I'd do. I RETURNED a pair of brand new Jessica Simpsons. I love her shoes - they're so sassy, and I'm never let down with the selection. Very reasonable prices, too. Anyway, I had bought my "I Hate Valentines Day" heels.

Platform sole covered by the pattern, bronze, 4.5" heels - adorable.

Yet before wearing them I had this itching in my brain all week about how I don't need them and since I'm so poor I should probably take them back. They also weren't very practical for my wardrobe, but that usually doesn't matter to me when it comes to shoes. However, after mulling it over for days, I finally decided the smart, responsible (shudder) thing to do is return the shoes and re-do my bedroom like I'd been wanting. I almost cried leaving the store, but I had the extra cash flow to buy a new comforter and cute Audrey Hepburn framed photo to hang above my bed. Even though I ended up spending more money on the new black & white bedroom theme, it masked my sadness of returning the shoes.

Next up: I'm thinking a pair of "OMG.. I'M GOING TO SEE BRITNEY" heels. She's totally worthy of a new pair.