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.

Shoes at Zara for Spring!!

I shopped at Zara in San Francisco this past weekend.  I love this store, and try to always go to it when in Van BC (we don't have one here in Seattle).  For some reason, I haven't bought anything at the Van BC location, but this time around, I loved SO many things at the San Fran location.  Got these fun, bright wedges!!  Only $49 - can't beat it!!  YAY SPRING

Spring in Seattle!!! FINALLY!

Well, it only took until April 23rd for us to have the first day of upper 60's since September! On Saturday, I managed to sit on my deck in the sun from 3:30pm-7:00pm, and even had to switch to a tank top.  GASP!
I was also finally able to break out the latest in my Tory Burch flip flop collection!  So excited to bring them on my trip to CA later this week and finally put them to use in the sun.  LOL!!

Thinking of Sping Shoes....

As it's about 20 degrees tonight in Seattle, I am thinking of Spring..... and Spring shoes!!  I am ready for spring/summer for sure.  I likely see a new pair of my favorite flip flops, the Tory Burch.  But also am looking at new wedges, esp the espardille, another fav of mine. 
These Chinese Laundry ones, at Nordies, are a great inexpensive neutral:

There is also a Calvin Klein wood/rope heel that was featured in the newest Marie Claire mag that I must have.  I can't find it anywhere, so I am guessing it just isn't out yet. Hmmmm..... Will have to blog about it later.

I got these for my bro's wedding in June from the new Ivanka Trump line at Nordies. They are AWESOME!  I couldn't be more pleased!! 

RAVE!!!! Tory Burch espradille?!! I think I just went to Heaven....

I totally stumbled onto this tonight on nordstrom.com looking for something else Tory Burch.  I MUST have this shoe and I will, in about a week!!  The colors, blue, white and orange?!  To die for!  Go with sooo much that I own!  Only $95!
As most of you know, I love me an espradille, and better yet if it is Tory Burch.  The trifecta here would be if it were a wedge!!  But hey, it's not and that is ok....

RAVE!!! My New rainboots from Target!!

Amazing that I've lived in the Northwest my entire life, and have never owned rain boots....until now!
Over the holiday's, it became apparent that with a dog back in our lives, rain boots are a must for any park, off-leash dog park and walks around my neighborhood.  Rob got me these super cute ones at Target.  $25!  Not too shabby.  Lots more colors and styles online.  They fit great, look cute and my feet stay dry!  A win-win-win!!

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