Super High Platform = Confused

So, this past weekend, with Rob out of town in Las Vegas at a work seminar, I had 3 solo days starting at 10am Saturday, when I dumped him off at Sea-Tac. Whew!  Saturday, I enjoyed a down day at home - cleaning, tidying up, throwing crap out, and then rented Sex and the City 2.  Perfect day! (Not sure on SATC2, but really loved the fashions and shoes of course.  OHH, and Carrie and Big's apartment was awesome!).

Sunday, after a run to Target, I decide to hit the mall and start some fall shopping.  The only thing I bought was a new down puffy vest at Eddie Bauer that I LOOOOOVEEE...  I could sleep in it! But I did look at everything - shoes/handbags at Nordies, the INC section at Macy's, a once-over at the GAP, Etc.. Etc...  But on my way out, I happen to walk by that inexpensive shoe store, Bakers, and stopped to look at the window display.   Confused.
Am I getting old?  I mean, I am going to be 36 soon, which is certainly not old at all.  But this UBER-high platform pump shoe I do not get at all.  Who walks in this without breaking an ankle? (Did I just say that?)
Am I being a snob b/c it's not Louboutin?   I just don't get this style....  hmmm... 

Amazing boots!!

Thank you Rachel for this tip.  Wow, these are great boots!!!  Nothing bad to say here... No sarcastic comments at all.
Who doesn't love some Pucci!!   Hmm...now, how to afford them...  :-)    For those of you who are dying to own these, CLICK HERE. 

Pink Nightmare

This comes via Renata, who posted THIS CRAZINESS on Facebook today.  I really could not resist blogging about it.  Because, for starters, what is this? A flip flop?  A leg warmer?   Who would wear this?  And the color.... omg... so bad..   No wonder it is on sale.  But $23 is still WAY too much.  I would only buy this for $1.... at a Goodwill.... for some kind of, maybe, 80's themed costume?  

Fall Boots....so many....and other items....

My dentist is in downtown Seattle, in the Medical Dental Bldg, which is convienently located directly behind the flagship Nordstrom.  Today I had a broken filling fixed, so to treat myself, which I was doped up on novicane, I wandered into Nordies to browse....   God, it's hard to only browse here.  :-)
Sooo many awesome shoes for fall, esp the boots I saw.   Also, checked out handbags of course.  I am loving the JPK Paris line, so scoped out a new one - a Messenger style. 
Finally, settled on a more budget-friendly purchase of a new NARS lip gloss.  For those who aren't in the know, NARS is my favorite makeup line.    Here are the things I am loving: 

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3098009?origin=category&resultback=0

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3129359?origin=category&resultback=0

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3124837?origin=category&resultback=1995

Another Michael Kors watch I'm considering....
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2926884?origin=category&resultback=3292

Dear Manolo, Wish I could afford your shoes....

Oh Manolo,

Why do you have to tempt me with a creation such as this?  I cannot always afford your shoes...   I mean, affording you is like a once in a decade thing... or perhaps for my brother's upcoming wedding in June 2011... that might be the occasion you and I merge as one.  Might not be THIS shoe.   But THIS shoe is truely amazing... 

Banana Republic this fall....I'm falling into Grey....

So, I've been known to find a great pair of shoes at BR, from time to time....Sometimes it's a hit, sometimes a miss.  Tonight, I felt like snooping around online.  I found a few contenders for fall.   What is up with me and the grey? :-)   I know purple is really in this season, and I've been seeing grey with it, so have that on my mind.  Also, my brother's wedding colors for 2011 are pewter/silver grey with purple accents, so that must be where this is coming from.... 

Anyway, thought? Discuss?..  

Grey Pump, $120: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=35159&vid=1&pid=778844&scid=778844012

Grey Wedge, $98: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=35159&vid=1&pid=778846&scid=778846012

Crazy Ass shoes at NY Fashion Week

Oh man, Check these out!!    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/17/crazy-shoes-new-york-fashion-week_n_720085.html

Some Fall shoes I am loving right now @ Nordstrom.com....and one rant...

Although I am not really ready to say goodbye to summer, I am looking forward to fall clothes, and esp fall shoes.   Here are a few via Nordstrom.com that I am loving - who knows if I'll be able to get them all, but a girl can dream big!!  (Click the links to see my picks)

These with tights and a black dress, or jeans and a great sweater....MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Parker' Wedge Pump (Nordstrom Exclusive):  http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3100177?origin=category&resultback=0

I am thinking these, with jeans and a cozy sweater...Jessica Simpson "Jessica" Pump: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3100131?origin=category&resultback=3352

LOVE that animal prints are in for fall/winter - so fun!  Classiques Entier® Open Toe Pump:  http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3108033?origin=category&resultback=1796

There is something about this strappy hardware detail that I'm liking - thoughts???  Calvin Klein 'Kamrie' Pump:   http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3072936?origin=category&resultback=2993

Oh, and of course, one RANT to add.  What in the world is this??  No wonder it is half-off....  ugh...
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3069961?origin=category&resultback=2739

Sketcher's Shape-Up's??? Z Coil??

Folks,
Can anyone tell me what the deal with these is?  Not that I'm in the market for some Shape-Ups or anything.... but, do they work? 
Here's a positive blog entry......  I'm still not sold.  I really hate ugly shoes...

These remind me of those Z-Coil shoes.  Which, I don't think I would recommend.  My mom was wearing these, fell and broke her shoulder.  Trust me, she blames the Z-Coil!  OMG - I'm looking at their site now, and they come in a hiking shoe?  Scary!!  Oh wait, a Teva Z-Coil?!  NO!!
Ok, at over $200, I would really rather have a Tory Burch signature flat - less chance of breaking an ankle. Word.

ML's Standby for another season - The Tory Burch Flip Flop

Another summer staple is back for a 2nd season, and I'm going to guess, another few seasons in the future.  The really cute Tory Burch flip flop!!  How can any resist this?  For $45, yes, it's a little spendy for a flip flop, but much less than a TB ballet flat or wedge, and oh-so-cute! 

Found at Nordstrom, online, at Nieman Marcus, or Tory Burch's site.

ML's Spring Pick - So far...

Well, Spring has been slow for ML and new shoes....  car repairs have taken over the shoe budget.  Sigh.  What's a girl to do?  Rely on DSWfor a quick fix!  I got this little number a few weeks back. Originally I had my eye on the Blue faux-croc, but got the goldish-faux croc instead.  hey, for $50, this is a nice wedge!

New for Sping....but I won't be buying these!! UGH!!

Thanks to my good friend Jen for providing this hot little number for spring!! 
When she sent me the link, I opened it, then starting laughing sooo hard and saying "OMG" over and over (keep in mind, I was alone in my condo) OUT LOUD!   What the F are these?  A wooden wedge/clog, with a nod to S&M (buckles), yet a spring floral print???  Nothing, let me repeat, nothing about spring/summer says "cover up all your feet and legs, but let just your toes peep out"...  Arrgghhh.... I hate these.....  
BUT, if you are that one person who thinks these are hot, CLICK HERE to order. Enjoy.

(P.S. I was laughing so hard and blogging, that I managed to overcook a filet of red snapper... yummy....)

Found these at DSW this past weekend.....am really thinking about getting them....

Here is a fun, cute, blue wedge.  (comes in other colors)  Good price!  Discuss....

I must have these!!

I think those who know me, know I loved wedges, especially an espradille wedge.  Found these in my new Nordstrom catalog that came in the mail today.  These are a must buy for me!!  YEAH!
They also come in black and turquoise - CLICK HERE to see.... 

Spring Shoes!!

Now that Seattle is experiencing an early spring the past 3 days (and 2 more to come), I am thinking about spring clothes and of course spring shoes.

Does that include a Gladiator sandal this year - NO!!  But of course I love my wedges, so am excited to get some new ones in the months to come.  Here are a couple strong contenders, and one strappy sandal I'm on the fence about.  Thoughts on this orange strappy heel?? (all from Nordstrom)

Spring Trend Watch: Super cute Tory Burch flip flop

I'm very excited to see the Tory Burch rubber flip flop back for spring/summer. Last spring, I got some ocean blue ones, and LOVE them. Very excited to see the new color line up for 2010. Now, if the sun would just come out.....Will pray for an early spring.

P.S. FYI - the Northwest has it's very own new Tory Burch store, over in Bellevue

Spring Trend Watch: Ladies, the Gladiator is back!!

Arrrgghhhh.... my shoe nemisis, the gladiator sandal, is back for another season. Just got a new Nordstrom catalog in the mail today and saw these by Steve Madden. Sigh. I can't win....