So yesterday I benefited from the bad economy with a pair of shoes that retail for $188.00, marked down to $49.95!
When I was getting dressed on Saturday, I was deciding what shoes to wear and I was thinking, what I really need is a pair of taupe or grey shoes. I was also thinking, not likely going to happen because I can’t really afford any shoes right now. I don’t even remember the last time I bought a new pair of shoes. This is coming from the gal who once gave up buying shoes for lent (and I have to admit I cheated!).
So, wanting a pair of shoes in this color family I was excited when I spotted the toe sticking out of a basket in the sale closet at Anthropologie, and then my heart sank as I saw a hand pluck it out. But wait, she put it back in! Elated once again, I quickly made my way over and pulled out the pair, checking the size because they looked so small. Could it be? Yes! Size 8.5. So I slipped off my green patent leather flat (previously blogged about here in February 2008 post titled Red Shoe Green Shoe) and tried it on. SUCCESS! And remember, if the shoe fits, buy it!
I took some photos to show you the perfect color and super cute rounded pointy toe with wingtip detailing:
Do you like the pattern under the shoes? I shot them on one of my shoe bags. I have a little shop on etsy where I sell homemade shoe bags and travel laundry bags. You can find (and buy!) them at:
http://www.prettyneatdesigns.etsy.com
As one of my friends said, of course I make shoe bags!
These shoes are not just cute; they are also very versatile, which is important in an economy like the current one. Just like buying clothes that you wear in three seasons will stretch your fashion budget, so will buying shoes in a neutral color that you wear for work and play. I can wear these shoes to work or out for fun. Look how cute with jeans:
And the color goes with black, brown, and navy! I’m sure if I had a nice pair of charcoal pants, they would go great with those too. Since I don’t really have a job right now I asked my husband if I could buy them and he said on one condition, that I blog about them. What a guy! So I held up my end of the bargain with this post and I am so excited about these shoes, I just wish it would be spring already! However, with this weather, the best bet is to wear commuters to and from work and keep your lovely shoes clean and looking lovely by bringing them along in a shoe bag. Just toss it in your bag and slip them on in at the office.
