Wedges and Espadrille Wedges

Well, now that it's spring/summer, out comes my collection of wedges and espadrille wedges.  Since I last wrote on this topic, I have acquired several new pairs.  Seriously, I think I am out of control with the wedges. I just went into my closet to count them up.  Looks like I have 12 pairs of wedges, of which 4 are espardille's. And I am always on the hunt for more!  Someone stop me!  Here are some of my most recent purchases in the past couple months.... and one pair I have my eye on.
Do I need an espadrille wedge intervention?

These in black: http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sm+women%27s+starla+wedge+sandal?prodId=240376&category=dsw11cat260004

These from Target - sooo cute for only $24.99! http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Merona-Eireen-Wedge-Sandal-Assorted/-/A-13850384


These Steve Madden's in Navy from Nordstrom:

I'm kind of wanting these too - from Target:  http://www.target.com/p/The-Webster-at-Target-Women-s-Palm-Print-Wedge-Sandal-Pink-Blue/-/A-13968915

I Love Casual Sneakers

As those who follow my blog know, I really love wedges, Tory Burch flip flops, espadrilles and Jimmy Choo.  Another style that is a favorite is the casual sneaker.  But I'm kind of picky - nothing too trendy - so I usually go with the Puma California, Adidas Stan Smith, or my very favorite, the Adidas Rod Laver! I haven't been able to find a Rod Laver in years - never see them at Nordies or Macy's (yes, I know I can look online...just meant I never see them in stores).  Recently, an independent sneaker store called The Sneakery opened up in West Seattle, so I had high hopes they would have the styles I love.  And sure enough, while out yesterday doing some shopping, I decided to pop into The Sneakery and found my Rod Laver's in green and one pair left in my size. SCORE!  So happy!  This is a men's shoe, so ladies, you need to know the conversion.  For me, I'm a size 7, so that is a 5 1/2 men's size. Being that is a small size for men, this is probably why they're hard to find.

 

RANT!! This is WAY overdue

I've been too nice lately.... pretty much keeping my posts to shoes and boots that I love and am currently wearing.  But along comes a certain special pair of shoes (?), or dare we even call them shoes, that deserve some commentary.  And these offenders are the ugly duck foot-scuba shoe-kitten heel combo. 


Really.  Could there be anything more unattractive and un-user friendly? I honestly thought the Birkenstock took then cake.  Then came the wearing-a-smartwool-sock-with-a-Teva-combo, then the Croc that wouldn't go away, and finally the shoe that is a looks like your damn foot.  See my previous POST on that topic.  I hate that damn shoe....

Anyhoo, this scuba flipper really tops the all time ugly list.  Who green lit this design?  And why?  Was there a need in the demographic of women who scuba and then need a heel?  Maybe in the St. Tropez or Monaco area....I'm just speculating here...go with it.  You're snorkling or scuba diving around like 4pm..... oh, but hey, it's now 5pm, you gotta get to the shore, or your yacht, or that rocky outcropping and slip into a cocktail dress and hit the casino/nightclub/trendy outdoor cafe for a nice warm night?  Is that the scene where this creation fits?

I guess so.... as I can not come up with ANY OTHER OPTION for this shoe-hybrid. 

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale did me a solid!

Thank god I got the Nordstrom debit card, b/c I am racking up the reward points.  Found this
Nine West wedge at a great price.  It's so comfy and perfect for fall/winter and can do double duty as a work and casual shoe.  And those who know me, know I love a wedge.

Loving Ivanka Trump's line!!

I wore her "Dermani" evening shoe in black for my brother's wedding and was sold on this line.  Love!!  This fall, I was looking for a round toe black pump that could be good for work and good for evening too.
So, I saunter into Nordies and the nice sales guy helps me find this little gem, the "Pinkish" in like a 5 inch heel!!  Woa!  More nighttime than daytime, but with a hidden platform, it works.  And even better, about 3 days after I bought them, they go on sale for the Half-Yearly Women's sale, so back I go for a price adjustment.  Score!

Fall is here in the NW! Time for boots! UPDATE!

With the return of fall/winter, comes 6 months of drizzle, storms, grey days, dark nights and chilly/crisp air.  This is the time of year I live in boots, sweaters, cozy scarves and puffy vests.  This year I got a new pair of equestrian boots that I'm LOVING!!  Great fit and at $149, a great price - find them at Nordstrom, both in black and brown (I have the black, but now want the brown as well).  Currently unavailable online via http://www.nordstrom.com/.  UPDATE!!  Finally got the dark brown version of this boot about 2 weeks ago.  Love, Love, Love!!!

My love of espadrilles continues....

......As does my love of hot pink this spring/summer.  It goes SO well with navy blue, or white, or a neutral.  I wandered into Nine West about two months ago looking for something else and came across these amazing really high espadrilles at 40% off.  Well, a discount, now you are speaking my language.  Of course they had only one pair of size 7 left, and I loved them so much, but then found a tiny stain on one strap.  I got another 10% for a total of 50%.  At that price, they were a must have.