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So I Creep

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I’ve always wanted to own a proper pair of creepers.  For me, they’re just so reminiscent of Duckie Dale from Pretty in Pink (“I remain now, and will always be, a Duckman”).  When I was a teen in the 80’s, creepers were a bit out of reach on a minimum wage budget.  Then I sort of forgot about them in the 90’s and early 2000’s.  With my 80’s nostalgia in very high gear lately, imagine my luck when I found a pair of classic black suede ones by T.U.K. on sale at Hot Topic.  I knew the perfect outfit to wear with them, blending a couple of 80’s trends, wearing a bright neon shirt with a checked headband and badges.  I wore this outfit to the office for a little bit of a dress down Friday, and also for my mom’s surprise birthday party.  It’s quite the casual, yet put together outfit.

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So I Creep Collage

Outfit:  T.U.K. Black Suede Original Creepers and Union Jack pin from Hot Topic; Topshop black denim pinafore dress (old, but here’s one similar from ASOS); Unknown brand neon shirt, checked headband and tights; The English Beat pin from their 2013 concert at the Belly Up (post here); Vintage tie; Rebecca Minkoff Jody “C” leather pouch; Eva glasses in sepia c/o Bonlook

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Our families during my mom’s surprise birthday on January 25, 2014.  My mom is holding a picture of my father.

Where’s YOUR Miista?

I'll Tumble 4 Miista!

80s Record Party
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VAL GREEN
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SUE ROSE/AGATE
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SHONA ROSE GOLD
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As many of you already know by now, I’m a big fan of Miista shoes.  They have a great contest called WHERE’S YOUR MIISTA, and the winner receives free shoes.  You can enter as many times as you wish, just make sure you’re creative.  The competition is quite stiff out there, and there are SO many great pictures!  Here are my humble little additions, which prompted me to get some kind of 80’s music reference in there (yes, I had to include Depeche Mode, too).  That’s right, I’d tumble, somersault, cart-wheel and backflip for Miista!

Here’s how to enter:  WHERE’S YOUR MIISTA?

 
“To submit your entry: (1) open Instagram (2) search @miistashoes (3) follow @miistashoes (4) upload photo (5a) write awesome caption (5b) tag @miistashoes and #WHERESYOURMIISTA (6) get all your friends to like it, we could possibly be swayed by your popularity — but if you’re TOO popular we might think we need to give it to a needier, less loved follower, gotta find the sweet spot (7) wait patiently and pray every night to the patron saint of statement shoes (From Miista’s blog)”
(Contest ends May 31, 2013)

As Patterns Seem To Form

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I have developed a few clothing habits lately while I was on my work “hiatus”: t-shirts, jeans and fantastic shoes.  It’s a great combination that I know I can wear to any concert and still feel edgy while being comfortable.  But these Miista booties are truly the star with the gold capped toes and studded heels.  This will now have to be my weekend wear because I recently (and finally) am back as a part of the gainfully employed.  I am now a Customer Service Supervisor in billing for a laboratory in San Diego.  It was nice to be at home with my boy for the last four months, but it’s nicer to be a part of the work force again.  I will have to say, relaxing was definitely a hard habit to break!

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Outfit – XTaren sheer moto-style shirt and unknown brand studded clutch from M’s Clothing; Joy Division t-shirt by Hometown; Old Navy boyfriend jeans; Gabriela shoes by Miista; Hot Topic studded belt; Union Jack belt buckle was a gift from a friend; Honeybadger glasses from BonLook; Suki Bijoux rings

(The title of this post is from the song “Digital” by Joy Division)

Summer's End, Fall Into Autumn

It’s so hard to think of fall when the weather is still incredibly warm here in San Diego, but I think I’ve got the infusion of shoes that I need to end my summer and begin the cooler fall weather.  It began with the Topshop studded flats that I bought while I was in London, but I also bought a couple of pairs of shoes from Labor Day sales.  I’m also trying to embrace flats, lower heels and lower wedged heels as part of my fall office wardrobe, so you’ll see a bit of a trend with my most recent acquisitions.  I again included prices because I think anyone can really get a good deal if you sign up for special mailing lists, or get the shoes you want at a better price if you time your purchase with a good sale.

Matiko “Monaco” in nude from Ashbury Skies (On sale for $59 from $179.95. Received email for $20 off during Labor Day. Final price with free shipping: $29!)

Ego and Greed “Bowler” in grey printed python from Solestruck.  I LOVE the Shoe Addict bandage that came in my package. (On sale for $59.95 from $119.95. Received notification for exclusive Facebook discount. Final price with free shipping: $35.97!)

VECTRA4 Canvas Studded Slippers from Topshop (£28 when I purchased them in London, which converted to $45.)

Bamboo “Alive 04” penny loafers in navy blue from Lulu*s ($25)

Steve Madden “Frankie” studded engineer booties from Macy’s (Originally $149, but I got them for $130 with free shipping because of a discount during a Labor Day sale.)

Beware of the Leopard!

I was in that mode again to hunt for that perfect shoe that would satisfy all of my cravings for something new and fresh for my wardrobe.  I’m falling in love with leopard again, and I found the shoe that literally made my heart skip a beat when I saw it.  It’s called Jovanna by Matiko, and I purchased them from a new favorite shoe shopping site called Ashbury Skies (recently launched in 2011, based out of San Francisco).  Immediately I fell for the all-over leopard print and wedged heel.  But what I truly love is that it is asymmetrical, giving it a little bit of edge.  Beware that this leopard will appear in quite a few outfit posts to come.  Have a great weekend!

(Post title is a quote from television series “Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”)

Look for Less

I have my favorite brands, and Dolce Vita is one of them.  They have great styles at mid-range prices.  But every now and again, one can find a style at an even greater steal.  I saw this pair at Zappos for $158.95.  I like the unusual shape of the platform heel.    

Note:  Click the pictures for the links to each featured shoe   

Dolce Vita Hayword Platform Pump in Grey

A friend of mine directed me to a site called Lulus.com and I found a shoe that is very similar, but at a value price of $32!  This deal was just too good to pass up, so I got a pair.    

Bamboo Recap 01 Faux Suede Platform Wedge in Taupe

Lulus.com has been featured in dozens of magazines and not only do they have fantastic prices on great brands (like Jeffery Campbell), but they have a vintage section, too.  Since it’s a nice Friday evening, I’m going to explore everything this fabulous site has to offer.  I have a feeling I’ll find a deal or two, or three.

Oxford Uniform

What a crazy day was yesterday!  Thank you everyone for the kind words regarding the inclusion of Any Second Now on IFB’s Links a la Mode this week.  I really am flattered beyond belief.  So I have swagger?  Maybe some strut…

Jeffrey Campbell Uniform Oxford

Well, my “Camel’s Back” entry keeps getting postponed because of so many distractions, one of which are shoes.  I have bought yet another pair online (this is my fourth pair in 3 weeks).  Mr. Jeffrey Campbell has impressed me yet again (the last pair I bought were the Charli-C clogs seen here)!  

I wanted a pair of great Oxford/brogues to wear with some of my military and menswear pieces, but I just couldn’t decide from the many wonderful pairs of shoes out there.  I went to Bona Drag (check out the “Go Shopping!” links) because I received a discount code in my email for use today only and found this lovely pair pictured on the right.  I like that they are black and grey canvas which give the shoes texture.  From the images on the site, they would look great dressed up or down. 

Once I get my boots (yes, more than one pair), I will be ready to tackle all the great fall fashions.  I better warn my husband about the next deluge of packages to come!

Boot Camp

These are the boots that I am determined to get for fall.  There are a couple more that I’ve seen in my latest Lucky and Vogue magazines (The September Issue!) that are not online yet, so I’ll post a “Boot Camp Part Deux” at a later time.  They all have very clean lines with utilitarian/military details, which is on point for many of the styles that will be out this coming season.  My favorite bits:  The fold over the wedged heel of the Vince Camuto boots;  the riveted clog detailing of the Steve Madden Luxe boots; and the subtle detail and clean lines of the Coach booties. 

Don’t you just love the fall?

1.  Alician Black – Vince Camuto;  2.  Yea Clog Boots – Steve Madden Luxe (DSW);  3.  Astrid Bootie (in suede) – Coach

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Still For Sale: Prada Shoes

The shoes that I had on sale previously on ebay have not sold yet.  I’ve lowered the price, so check it out and get great shoes at a great price!

Prada Black Open Toe Pumps Size 40 – ebay

UPDATE AS OF AUG 4:  These have been SOLD, thank you for looking!

Endless Summer Wedges

Admittedly, I’m a fall kind of gal.  American football season begins, Vogue’s September Issue comes out, I like the cooler weather, and most of all I love the new lines of boots, jackets and sweaters that the fall will bring.  But since it’s still hot here in San Diego (sort of, it’s a bit grey these days), I’m gonna hang on a little to the heat by wearing my lighter summer wedges clear into Labor Day.  Granted, although we can wear pretty much anything at anytime here in sunny California, I always start to transform my wardrobe completely when the cooler weather hits.  Along with those Corlett wedges I got from Aldo (in the “Girlie Stuff” entry and below), here are some great wedges that I plan to add to my shoe collection before football season rolls around.

Endless summer?  Not too difficult in America’s Finest City.

Corlett Wedge – Aldo;  Alani Chain Demi Wedge Thong – Tory Burch;  ‘Snick’ Platform Sandal by Jeffrey Campbell  – Nordstrom;  Kava by Kelsi Dagger – Zappos;  Amber Wedge Sandal – MICHAEL Michael Kors;  Navy Stripe Calypso Canvas Wedge – Toms