Tag Archives: shoes

Weekend Acquisition

Colette in black satin – Loeffler Randall

We went to Las Americas Premium Outlet again this weekend.  Deon got a few things at the Nike outlet, but we didn’t find anything for Dominic.  I made a point to stop by Coach to use my 20% off coupon.  I couldn’t decide on what I wanted, so I’ll go back again next weekend.  However, I did find something very cool at Neiman Marcus’ Last Call yet again.  

I know this pair are from a couple of seasons ago, but that’s ok.  The ruffle detail is still very current, and will dress up any outfit.  I bought a few pairs when they had their Go International line at Target and I truly like their style.  They are Colette black satin shoes by Loeffler Randall.  

I almost bought them when they were half off and I decided to wait.   Originally, they are about $425.  With all of the discounts from the sale that I posted a few days ago (“Last Call Does it Again“), I was able to get them for $57!  

Bargains are out there my friends, but you do have to do quite a bit of searching.  Just remember to check if your shopping buddies are willing to stay for the hunt (and make sure there is food close by)!

Poetic Licence

Good Vibrations - Poetic Licence

Aren’t these shoes adorable?  I bought them during the “Sex and the City 2” spa day (see the Girlie Stuff entry).  After my spa treatment and while the other gals were getting their treatments, I went shopping.  I initially saw the shoes at Nordstrom, where they were originally $98, but on sale for about $69.  Since we were getting ready to head to lunch, I said that I would come back for them at some point during the day.  

We then went to the movie theater, and in that same strip mall was a Marshalls.  I found the same exact shoes on sale for $29.  I snapped them up in a jiffy!  

The shoes are called “Good Vibrations” from Poetic Licence London.  They are ultra feminine plaid peep-toe pumps with cute floral details.  Leave it to me to find a UK brand without even trying!  The company launched in 2005 and can be found in stores everywhere.  They run about a half size larger than you’re used to.  I’m normally an 8.5 in heels, and I had to get an 8 in these.  

They look great on, and even their regular prices are still hard to beat for these fun shoes.  Try a pair on and I’m sure you’ll fall in love like I did.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

I’m always checking out fashion websites for things that are a little quirky, yet ultra cool.  Here are a few of sites that I visit often:   

Studded Ballet Slippers – Bona Drag

Bona Drag – I found this site through Lucky Magazine.  My favorite items from this site are the studded ballet slippers and the $95 leather motorcycle jacket (YES, that is the price).  Who cares if it’s “cheap leather” as in the description, it’s still leather, right?  

Plumo – Again, the wanna be Brit in me is always drawn to the UK sites.  I purchased a very cute dress on sale from this site, so you should definitely check out their most current clearance sale.  Keep in mind that sizes may be in UK measurements, so use the newly added link above to check the most appropriate size for you.  

Caro London – Another UK site.  But the reason I went to this site is because the dress I bought from Plumo.com came from Caro London.  I ended up finding another color and print in the dress I originally bought and found other beautiful items that I liked as well, like nightwear, robes, accessories, decorations and children’s clothing.  They even have cotton or waterproof printed shower caps.  Their sale section is also good, and their prices drop significantly.  

Blue Vintage Dot & Floral Bib Dress - Caro London

ASOS – I’m a very big fan of Topshop.  At the launch of their US store in NYC, they also updated their prices to include US dollars.  This meant that the prices were no longer subject to exchange rates!  If you pay attention to the fluctuating rate of currency, sometimes the British Pound is up, and sometimes it’s down a little.  ASOS is a great site with tons of current fashion (they have sales often), but their prices convert to US dollars, meaning that they don’t have separate prices for us Yanks.   Plus, their shipping has changed to a flat rate of $6 (before, it depended on international postal rates).  Parents: they have a great children’s clothing section.   

Topshop – I mentioned how much I love this store and I still do, even if their online shop updated their site to include US prices.  Nevertheless, I can’t resist their true British style and fantastic shoes.  Although I’ve been to the SoHo location in NYC, I much prefer their Oxford Circus location in London.  Granted, the last time I was in London, I was 5 months pregnant.  Did that stop me?  Not when they have a maternity section!  That maternity dress I bought is so stylish that I can still wear it today by cinching the ties a little tighter in the back.  

Just a few sites to check out when you have time.  I guess when it comes to shopping, doesn’t everyone?

Last Call Does it Again

50% off all color stamped clearance

 

Neiman Marcus’ Last Call has yet another sale!  Check the flier for more details.

I’m hoping that this means it’s an additional 50% off after the color stamped percentage off.

I guess I’ll just have to go to the sale to find out…

 

One For One Movement – A Pair Of New Shoes Is Given To A Child In Need With Every Pair Purchased – TOMS.com

One For One Movement – A Pair Of New Shoes Is Given To A Child In Need With Every Pair Purchased – TOMS.com.

I’m wearing Toms in my header picture (which was taken at Battery Park in New York).  They have a great program called One for One, which means for every pair sold, they will give one to a needy child. 

As you know, I’m a shoe fan…so knowing that one of my favorite pasttimes is doing something good for someone else makes it so much more worthwhile.  And they are by far the most comfortable shoes I own.  I wear them anytime I know I’m going to be doing a lot of walking (like the Zoo).

I’ve got mine, please get yours.

Girlie Stuff

I’m typing from my kitchen eating chocolate covered bacon (my sister picked it up for me at the San Diego Fair…so healthy!), “Olivia” from Nick Jr. is playing in the background as my son and niece are arguing because he “spit on me”.  My son loves to terrorize my girlie little niece.  

Speaking of things girlie, here are a couple of things that I like right now: one is 2 years “vintage” and the other I bought about a month ago when I went to see SATC2. 

So I went to SATC2 (Sex and the City 2 for the novices) with my cousin and my best friend.  We made a day of it: Spa, lunch, shopping, the movie, dinner and drinks.  We all got prettied up for the day, so I bought these shoes to complete my outfit.  They are much more comfortable than they appear, and they do look great on.  Such a great color for the summer. 

Corlette wedges from Aldo

My other favorite thing right now is something I found in my purse.  I’ve had it for about 2 years, and I bought it from her store in Las Vegas.  It’s from Anya Hindmarch and it’s a perfect little wallet/mini clutch purse.  It’s a very light metallic gold leather, and anytime I take it out, I get compliments galore. 

Girlie Stuff purse by Anya Hindmarch

We are off to Las Vegas tomorrow for the 4th of July weekend.  On Saturday, my husband and I are going to Mesquite for a “mini-break”.  Dominic will stay with the grandparents.  I’m getting a spa treatment and pedicure (thank you honey!) while he plays golf during the day.  Then we’ll relax at night with drinks and dinner along with a stay at a hotel before heading back to his parents for 4th of July (we can buy fireworks in Nevada, so we plan to shoot off our own again).  

I hope to do a little shopping at the Fashion Outlet at Primm Valley on the way back home on Monday (they have the only Burberry outlet in the West Coast).  If I know my husband, we’ll also be making a stop at Jimmy Johns and Capriotti’s for sandwiches (we were SO sad when we discovered that Capriotti’s was no longer in San Diego).  

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful Independence Day weekend!

Photos by Cyrillynn Chen