This is a thread about shoes & handbags

[Alexis]

& related subjects

:eee:

i'm a big fan of firming lotion for my calves/ankles.




I bought it at this store called Cusp- there's one in Tyson's Corner and one coming soon in Georgetown. Its my favorite new palce to go drool over things I can't afford. If you're into that type of thing, I highly reccomend them (Note: leave your credit cards at home). Before I left with my dress, my bf had to pry these from my hands:

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/0/3987/manolo1.jpg

:badkitty:

does anybody know a good place in the city to get stillettos re-heeled?

i have about 8 or 9 pairs that i have worn down to the metal pin. they become impossible to walk in at that point, but i can't throw them away, cause they are still good shoes... :sadpanda:

Any cobbler should be able to do that; oftentimes drycleaners (the smaller businesses) have a cobbler working in the store, as well. I have to get it done all the time :D

i know there are planty of places that DO it, i was looking for a reccomendation of a GOOD place, since these are expensive shoes, i dont want a halfed ass job done on them.. also, a few might be BEYOND the point of someone saying they can be fixed.....

Okay. I've taken everything from Nine West to Michael Kors to Ralph Lauren, to a place in Tenleytown. It's also a drycleaning place (and a good one, with great turnaround time and prices, and a tailor). I think it's called American Valet, and it's right near the yummiest pizza I've had in upper-NW DC, Angelico's.



I got these (http://www.zappos.com/images/727/7273660/5089-321094-d.jpg) shoes and I need a new dress to wear them with. It's okay that I am eleven feet tall in them because they are so so so cute.

those shoes are adorable.

i love wearing 5" heels and being taller 99% of those in the room.

At least it's easy to find someone in a packed club. :shrug:

:hifive:

omfg - http://www.shoesusa.com/

Custom shoes. "huge selection of trendy heels, boots, wedges - even bridal shoes. You pick the colors, details, heel colors, and accents"

You can also create your own.

they only go up to 10. they can officially go fuck themselves.


New shoes...

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/546/badkitty009ev4.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=badkitty009ev4.jpg)

Skinny Jean friendly, not so 'pain free' though. :hangover:

I need to wear heels more often and get use to them. I can never wear them out, because my legs get all sore. And I have some really cute pairs. :crying2:

The last shoot I did I had heels on the whole day, and when we were done I thought my legs were going to collapse from under me. It got to the point where you could see them shaking towards the end of the day.

I just bought these shoes. Cute flat shoes fill me with joy.

http://www.barefoottess.com/images/Products/AB-Pisces-Gry/fh.jpg

I just found the purse of my dreams.

I will be going back to purchase it next week.

over and out.


http://www.djskandalus.com/misc_images/purse3.jpg


Finding the perfect purse is very important. :shakesfist:


:D


Amanda, is that purse from the newish designer from New Zealand? (I can't remember the name of the designer but the purse tag as something about New Zealand (or is that Austraila (?)) on it.


yes, that is the macys at pentagaon and it is a Kathy Van Zeeland bag. :swoon:


I am going to own this purse.

and I am going to wear it with sundresses and strappy, white shoes.

and I will be sunshine, spring time, and breeziness.



Liam had to pry it from my hands when we left the store and I told him "but, that was the Liam of purses."




yea. I'm a little crazed about getting new spring stuff right now.


This is my dream purse (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2921446?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=betsey+johnson+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults).

I will own this purse.

I'm a purse whore, but I don't go for the super expensive stuff. My favorite purse is tan with pirate / old school tattoo stuff on it. It's a clasp on top instead of zipper or something. I think I got it for like $3.50 and I get compliments on it all the time.

I saw this at Target months ago, and I know that someone is getting it for my birthday, which I'm thrilled about. I couldn't justify spending $50 when we're going on vacation.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000KGRLQ0.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_V24221966_.jpg

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1/601-8966009-4662528?ie=UTF8&asin=B000KGRLQ0 (Link)


zOMG, my Package (http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/Gigantic/5/_5316205.jpg) came and they are perfect.
I died a little inside when I had to take them off.

I have been looking for boots for two years and this is the first pair that I love aesthetically and that actually fit me. :jessi:

there is one that is a bit smaller and also cute:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/285493_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Ladies, what's your opinion on these (for me)? Too chunky/clunky, or cute, or what?

http://shopimages-ll.alloy.com/images/products/163155_red_large.jpg

[Heider]

i like pumas

[elad]

no UTI chat? :ripped: :pron:

[Chrississippi]

no UTI chat? :ripped: :pron:


You heard what emma said in the other girlie threads. stay on topic or :gtfo:

[elad]

You heard what emma said in the other girlie threads. stay on topic or :gtfo:
how about no

[Hitoi]

I can't bring myself to carry anything other than messenger-style bags. I've had my current Jack Spade bag for over a year now (thanks guy) and I can't seem to find any that are cutesy and chic-y looking and don't have that typical messenger bag look.

Any handbag site recommendations are welcome.

[Chrississippi]

how about no


this is exactly why the women wanted their own forum.


just sayin.

[elad]

this is exactly why the women wanted their own forum.


just sayin.
this is not a forum for/of women only

:keyboard:

[Chrississippi]

this is not a forum for/of women only

:keyboard:


And we have no problem with guys in our threads as long as they can stay on topic :D

[Matt Sanborn]

Kick her ass Elad.

She talks back a lot.

[Matt Sanborn]

I dont wear platforms or heels but here is my manly contribution to this thread of new kicks I just got.

http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas23/Adidas23bwtp.jpg

[cleophite]

http://www.ssb9.net/users/36589/dsp_ch-paddington-cr-4.jpg

I swear to God, one day I WILL OWN THIS BAG. I have been drooling over it for a year now. Bah.

(I did buy my first Marc Jacobs bag ever the other week, and even though it was small, I was so pleased with myself I almost cried).

[chickpea]

I bought these a couple months ago @ DSW. This is the first chance I've had to wear them. I think i'm in love.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/chickpe/0424071226.jpg

[The Matador]

here's my latest:

http://www.redwingshoe.com/images/boots/large/3528.jpg

[The Matador]

I bought these a couple months ago @ DSW. This is the first chance I've had to wear them. I think i'm in love.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/chickpe/0424071226.jpg

Did you just now take your shoe off to take a picture of it?

[Chrississippi]

Kick her ass Elad.

She talks back a lot.

:flamethrower:

[Chrississippi]

Personally I love platform/wedge heels and I hope they never go out of style.

http://images.helloemeralds.com/f/726/16199/12h/www.helloemeralds.com/emeralds/assets/product_images/PAOHADHNEBJNGLDDt.jpg

[chickpea]

Did you just now take your shoe off to take a picture of it?
yes i did. :D

in my defense, I could not find a picture online.

[Matt Sanborn]

:flamethrower:

bah.

I am a glassblower, fire does not scare me.

:nerd:

[Matt Sanborn]

Personally I love platform/wedge heels and I hope they never go out of style.

http://images.helloemeralds.com/f/726/16199/12h/www.helloemeralds.com/emeralds/assets/product_images/PAOHADHNEBJNGLDDt.jpg


Doesn't it hurt to walk in stuff like that?

[The Matador]

yes i did. :D

in my defense, I could not find a picture online.

LOL

[chickpea]

Doesn't it hurt to walk in stuff like that?
Nope. It's pure bliss. Wedges have extra support. So unless the straps pinch, theres nothing to worry about.

[chickpea]

omg! i need this!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/chickpe/gucci.jpg

[Matt Sanborn]

Nope. It's pure bliss. Wedges have extra support. So unless the straps pinch, theres nothing to worry about.


Dont get me wrong ladies, stripper shoes (or whatever you call them :wink:) make your asses/legs look amazing.

they just look uncomfortable.

[Chrississippi]

Doesn't it hurt to walk in stuff like that?


I'm so used to wearing shoes like that they almost feel like sneakers at this point. The only time I really have trouble walking in them is during prolonged trips on concrete, in the mall, to the metro, etc.

[Alexis]

Doesn't it hurt to walk in stuff like that?

It is quite the opposite (for me). A stiletto or regular pump hurts so much more than a wedge because you are balancing on a pin rather than walking on a platform.

I agree, wedges are awesome and I hope they never go out of style.

[Chrississippi]

Nope. It's pure bliss. Wedges have extra support. So unless the straps pinch, theres nothing to worry about.


:hifive:

yes. exactly.

[Chrississippi]

bah.

I am a glassblower, fire does not scare me.




http://lelombrik5.free.fr/Images/Overkill.gif



:D

[Matt Sanborn]

http://lelombrik5.free.fr/Images/Overkill.gif



:D


oh sweet.

A+ on the smiley-fu.

:star:

[EmmaK]

http://www.ssb9.net/users/36589/dsp_ch-paddington-cr-4.jpg

I swear to God, one day I WILL OWN THIS BAG. I have been drooling over it for a year now. Bah.

(I did buy my first Marc Jacobs bag ever the other week, and even though it was small, I was so pleased with myself I almost cried).
I do believe Desi has that, in a tan/sable color. Or something similar; I just remember it had the padlock. And I wanted to lick it.

[ravetildawn]

i am sooooooo tempted to get this coach bag. looove the color


http://www.coach.com/assets/product_images/thumbnail/10576_SVPE_t.jpg

[Chrississippi]

i am sooooooo tempted to get this coach bag. looove the color


http://www.coach.com/assets/product_images/thumbnail/10576_SVPE_t.jpg


:eee: I like the style.


but considering it's coach, I'm sure it's like, $1 million dollars or at least what the equivalent of that would be to me :sadpanda:

[ravetildawn]

$298, yikes!
but i lub it

[ravetildawn]

and i want these pumas

http://images.puma.com/usstore/catalog/products/30076210.jpg

[beth]

Nope. It's pure bliss. Wedges have extra support. So unless the straps pinch, theres nothing to worry about.

agreed. i dont understand how girls walk in stilettos and most heels. i cant do it, its fucking painful and i walk like an asshole wearing them.

here is my newest pair of wedges:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/visionstreetwear_1941_3144072

the other shoe has a dagger going through a skull. they are so bad. :eee:

[beth]

hell's belle's finishing school for girls: bags for unreformable girls.

http://www.hbnyc.net/

i love kustom made shit.

[badkitty3804]

WHY would you post that?

Now I need the hell kitten bag to live.

GRR.

[beth]

you should see my bookmarks list of kustom swag/rockabilly gear that i have spent hours researching and drooling over.

i dont like to give away my secrets tho :P

[badkitty3804]

haha...I have mine as well.

It really suck you have to dig so deep to get something that's even remotely different from the same fashions that have been out for the past 3 years.

[mouse]

I dont understand why women love purses.

And I barely understand women and shoes.

I have had one purse over two years. To me, it's a utilitarian thing. It holds things.

And shoes. I have a pair of black boots, three pairs of tennis shoes. Oh, I suppose I have a pair of steel toe shoes for work. I suppose it would be different if I worked in a conventional office job where appearance kind of mattered. I wear scrubs to work.

[beth]

haha...I have mine as well.

It really suck you have to dig so deep to get something that's even remotely different from the same fashions that have been out for the past 3 years.


kustom is the way to go. i love owning DIY and one of a kind stuff. a lot of my jewelry is that way.

some of my favorite hand made stuff i own -

etched mirror -
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8402/nbutterskullcropbq6.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1985/gingerck0.jpg

the top i'm wearin in this picture -
http://a783.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_f42ae494a4266c9d859d12aaf35125f6.jpg
its got a tiny skull pattern on it, and i love the lolita cut.

also,
www.etsy.com <-- learn it, love it, live it

/back to shoes and bags.

[chickpea]

etched mirror -
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8402/nbutterskullcropbq6.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1985/gingerck0.jpg



/back to shoes and bags.
I *love* the necklaces!!! :eee:

[AmandaHuie]

this is not a forum for/of women only

:keyboard:

hahahaha. now it is.

[AmandaHuie]

I dont understand why women love purses.

And I barely understand women and shoes.

I have had one purse over two years. To me, it's a utilitarian thing. It holds things.

And shoes. I have a pair of black boots, three pairs of tennis shoes. Oh, I suppose I have a pair of steel toe shoes for work. I suppose it would be different if I worked in a conventional office job where appearance kind of mattered. I wear scrubs to work.

its simple. you gotta carry one everyday. often times its heavy and a pain in the ass. it can at least be pretty.

this is the purse i carry the most, elad gave it to me when it first came out for my bday. i dont know why it is shiny in this pic, it is not in real life.

Kenneth Cole Hudson Rivet 5
http://www.kennethcole.com/img/prod/KC_HK60285_blk_pa_det.jpg

I am not sure what purse I want next. but i know which watch. Movado Ono.

http://www.watchesonnet.com/images/images_127/medium/0605815.jpg

[AmandaHuie]

kustom is the way to go. i love owning DIY and one of a kind stuff. a lot of my jewelry is that way.


i often love your accessories.

/stalk.

[Alexis]

also,
www.etsy.com <-- learn it, love it, live it

/back to shoes and bags.

:hilarious:

When I saw that jewelry I thought to myself "I'm going to post up the link to etsy for everyone"

I should have known that you bought those there. :badkitty:

[beth]

:hilarious:

When I saw that jewelry I thought to myself "I'm going to post up the link to etsy for everyone"

I should have known that you bought those there. :badkitty:

they arent from etsy, but etsy is a goldmine of neat stuff.

[Alexis]

It is indeed.

I have spent hours browsing that site.

[elad]

hahahaha. now it is.
:shadyfu:


:lessthanthree:

[ravetildawn]

its simple. you gotta carry one everyday. often times its heavy and a pain in the ass. it can at least be pretty.

this is the purse i carry the most, elad gave it to me when it first came out for my bday. i dont know why it is shiny in this pic, it is not in real life.

Kenneth Cole Hudson Rivet 5
http://www.kennethcole.com/img/prod/KC_HK60285_blk_pa_det.jpg


i must have this now too.

[Funshine]

I need a new pair of shoes to wear to work and I'm torn between these two..

http://img.torrid.com/is/image/HotTopic/509347_hi?$product$

and

http://img.torrid.com/is/image/HotTopic/510914_hi?$product$

[EmmaK]

Go with the bows. They'll look feminine, but the shoe is still professional enough (and I think they're cuter overall). Plus, I don't think ankle straps are very flattering on most people.

[juicyjay]

Ladies, I have two purses that I'm selling.

One is a burberry purse. small/medium sized. shoulder bag.
The other is a Gucci shoulder bag. it has a clip in the middle to close.
Both Authentic. I'm selling for cheap since They're a few years old. In great condition though!

PM me for prices and pictures.
Thanks!

[Jenni XO]

I'm considering getting these pumps (http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028392&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442148368&bmUID=1178067958748)..
I have flats exactly like them, that are real comfy.. and according to the girl at the local Hot Topic here these pumps are super comfy and easy to wear.

[sassypance]

meneeds a new kate spade.

in fact, meneeds another shoe shopping trip. as i'm writing my last paper of the semester i'm realizing i'm going to have a lot of free time on my hands. maybe i should try and get some sort of side job solely for fashion expansion purposes. :hmm:

[Jenni XO]

meneeds a new kate spade.

in fact, meneeds another shoe shopping trip. as i'm writing my last paper of the semester i'm realizing i'm going to have a lot of free time on my hands. maybe i should try and get some sort of side job solely for fashion expansion purposes. :hmm:


If I had the time.. I'd do just that. :yes:

[spatulagirl]

I dont understand why women love purses.

And I barely understand women and shoes.

I have had one purse over two years. To me, it's a utilitarian thing. It holds things.

And shoes. I have a pair of black boots, three pairs of tennis shoes. Oh, I suppose I have a pair of steel toe shoes for work. I suppose it would be different if I worked in a conventional office job where appearance kind of mattered. I wear scrubs to work.

I don't get it either. I feel like I am not truly girly because of it.

I have been using a messenger style diaper bag for years and years. I don't even own a purse. And shoes... I am a sneaker kind of gal. Or flip flops. Even when I worked in an office setting I had a tendency to be overly casual.

[Funshine]

I don't get it either. I feel like I am not truly girly because of it.

I have been using a messenger style diaper bag for years and years. I don't even own a purse. And shoes... I am a sneaker kind of gal. Or flip flops. Even when I worked in an office setting I had a tendency to be overly casual.
I used a messenger style bag for years and years.... and then it died. So now I've got a patchwork cordory purse that I wear still crossed over my chest.

As for shoes, I have a bunch of sneakers, maybe one or two pairs of flip flops, and heels. For work. Because this office required that I not have a tendency to be overly casual. It just grew from there :shrug:

[Jenni XO]

I don't get it either. I feel like I am not truly girly because of it.

I have been using a messenger style diaper bag for years and years. I don't even own a purse. And shoes... I am a sneaker kind of gal. Or flip flops. Even when I worked in an office setting I had a tendency to be overly casual.


I didn't get into a "girly" phase until I started dating Matti. When we first started dating it was just casual and we were allowed to see other people [which never really happened.. because we pretty much saw each other every night], but he'd offhandedly comment on a girl he thought was cute sometimes, while we were out. And I don't know.. I made a subconscious decision to get out of my tomboy stage and start looking more girly.

I've been a purse and cute pantie fanatic for years. But my new love for cute shoes didn't come until I started doing some modeling for a few months. It's kinda embarrassing having to pose barefoot, because you don't have any cute heels, flats, or anything of the sort.


:elad:


Edit: and I don't look girly too often.. usually just when I plan on going out with friends, or I'm spending the whole day with the family running errands. Most of the time I'm either in my PJs at home with the kids, or dressed in something I can get dirty in - because I'm always around horses at least one or more times during the day.. and if I have the kids with me, we run around the barn for a few hours, so they can get out all their energy and enjoy a pretty day.

[spatulagirl]

When I was dating Nate, I wore UFOs and converse and had my hair cut short short. LOL He thought I was hawt. Now that I am older (the UFO phase was almost ten years ago) I definitely look more like a girl but I am certainly not a make-up, hand bag, shoes kind of girl. I wish I was! I totally dig those purple shoes someone posted.

[LilLemur416]

I dont understand why women love purses.

And I barely understand women and shoes.

I have had one purse over two years. To me, it's a utilitarian thing. It holds things.

And shoes. I have a pair of black boots, three pairs of tennis shoes. Oh, I suppose I have a pair of steel toe shoes for work. I suppose it would be different if I worked in a conventional office job where appearance kind of mattered. I wear scrubs to work.

I'm with you... I own 4 purses - 1 regular sized black one, 1 regular sized brown one, 1 tiny black one (which came inside a leather tote I was given as a gift), and last summer I bought a brown corduroy one that was casual & on the smaller side...

I own more shoes - mostly running shoes/sneakers, but they're all pretty similar - just some are newer/cleaner than others. If I wear anything over a 1 inch heel for more than a couple of hours, or any distance walking - my ankle starts killing me. :shrug:

[FutonBunny]

I own a few purses but only use one. I got a coach bag. I honestly didn't understand what the hype was about until I got one. Now I totally get it.

[madeofwires]

lately i looooooooooooooove looking at shoes and handbags online. and i see all these shoes and handbags i want. but i never buy them because i know me, and i would feel maybe uncomfortable wearing a really girly shoe or handbag, and would hardly ever wear it. so i just look :/

[spatulagirl]

I own a few purses but only use one. I got a coach bag. I honestly didn't understand what the hype was about until I got one. Now I totally get it.

Can you explain it to me? Cuz I also don't get the hype. How is it different from other bags?

[Alexis]

I love these shoes (http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/42000128/Images/11/library%20blk%20pat-1.jpg) and I want them but I don't know if I can justify having another pair of black heels in my closet that I won't ever wear. I wish cute shoes weren't always so tall and painful to wear.



:sadpanda:

[Alexis]

http://www.barefoottess.com/images/Products/AB-Pisces-Gry/fh.jpg



These shoes eventually came and they are perfect. I love the color and the way they look and they have plenty of room except the backs of the shoe fall off my heels and I have to constantly pull them back onto my heel. I can only walk one block before I have to stop and pull my shoes back on. I don't like it. I wish they were made without that terrible elastic heel.

[ravetildawn]

so i kinda got this last night:

http://www.coach.com/assets/product_images/thumbnail/10576_SVMA_t.jpg

[beth]

http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/revamp-meteor-purse-retro-car-purse-from-pin-up-girl.html

:drool:

i wish i could afford that.

[betseyxox]

I bought myself a kate spade purse this weekend.
http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2445401&cp=1872494.2496922&parentPage=family

[madeofwires]

I can't bring myself to carry anything other than messenger-style bags. I've had my current Jack Spade bag for over a year now (thanks guy) and I can't seem to find any that are cutesy and chic-y looking and don't have that typical messenger bag look.

Any handbag site recommendations are welcome.

check out www.ebags.com they have a whole section on urban & messengers

[Alexis]

Greatest invention ever!

http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/163404/300.jpg

[juicyjay]

I bought myself a kate spade purse this weekend.
http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2445401&cp=1872494.2496922&parentPage=family

really really pretty :lessthanthree:

[tinybutterfli]

I wish cute shoes weren't always so tall and painful to wear.



:sadpanda:

I LOVE high shoes because I am a very tiny girl. Anyhow, some of them can be uncomfortable but I recently discovered a line of pads/strips for your shoes called Airplus for her that ROCK! I bought a really high (about 4 inches) patent leather shoe last month because they were beyond cute. I was a bit concerned they were going to be really painful to walk in but when has that stopped me?

I bought these little gels for the straps

http://www.airplusforher.com/content/images/6.jpg

and I was able to dance at a wedding reception for hours without any pain at all!

Here is the whole line:

http://www.airplusforher.com/Products.aspx


I've used the ball of the foot gels too and they work wonders on really high shoes. That is where most of the pain usually comes from since all your weight is on it. Try these in some of your cute but painful shoes. They are awesome!

Okay, I just reread my post before submitting and I just want to say that I don't work for the company LOL I just really love their products and they've made my cute shoe wearing feet very happy!

[madeofwires]

i want these:

http://www.zappos.com/images/727/7272327/985-318653-p.jpg

[beth]

I LOVE high shoes because I am a very tiny girl. Anyhow, some of them can be uncomfortable but I recently discovered a line of pads/strips for your shoes called Airplus for her that ROCK! I bought a really high (about 4 inches) patent leather shoe last month because they were beyond cute. I was a bit concerned they were going to be really painful to walk in but when has that stopped me?

I bought these little gels for the straps

http://www.airplusforher.com/content/images/6.jpg

and I was able to dance at a wedding reception for hours without any pain at all!

Here is the whole line:

http://www.airplusforher.com/Products.aspx


I've used the ball of the foot gels too and they work wonders on really high shoes. That is where most of the pain usually comes from since all your weight is on it. Try these in some of your cute but painful shoes. They are awesome!

Okay, I just reread my post before submitting and I just want to say that I don't work for the company LOL I just really love their products and they've made my cute shoe wearing feet very happy!

thanks for the links.

i have extremely high arches in my feet so wearing heels destroy me after about an hour. i dont think there's any cure for that :o(

[Funshine]

i have extremely high arches in my feet so wearing heels destroy me after about an hour. i dont think there's any cure for that :o(
I have no arches. Wanna trade???

[EmmaK]

I have no arches. Wanna trade???
Right??
My mom's arches are super high. My dad's are low-to-non-existent. Apparently my feet take after my father's.

Awesome. O_o

[EmmaK]

Anyway, this is why is signed on, to tell you all:
Neiman is having an online-only, one night sale. 30% off a HUGEEEEE selection of THIS season's stuff. Just go to neimanmarcus.com and follow the link to "Private Night" at the top of the page, and then use code PRIVATE when you check out. The discounted price will appear in your cart--those are the regular prices you'll see on the website as you're browsing.

[Alexis]

Did anyone catch the article in the post yesterday about heels?

here is the online version http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/04/AR2007050401940.html

I didn't know that you aren't supposed to wear them for more than three hours at a time.

If I applied this rule to all the shoes in my closet I would only own sneakers:

"If your foot doesn't hurt during or within 24 hours after wearing a shoe," Pribut said, "go ahead and wear it. Otherwise, toss it and start over again."

[EmmaK]

Ah...I know that stuff, but sadly, I do not follow all the advice.

Though I do take my heels off under my desk, so I never wear them for more than maybe an hour or two (tops) at a time on weekdays.

[Alexis]

Practical shoes are always so ugly :crying2:

[EmmaK]

Practical shoes are always so ugly :crying2:
Seriously...it's sad :sadblue:

I wear sneakers a lot more than I ever used to. It's like years of heels-wearing finally made me snap and I just can't take it on some days. I almost always wear them on Friday (jeans day), and plenty of other days to commute, sometimes leaving them on until forced to go to an atty's office or whatnot (but even then I've been known to leave them on). Granted, I'm talking about slim-profile sneakers (or occasionally my sauconys), not giant puffy cross-trainers.

[sxulcmnky]

these are from the "naturalizer" site which is mentioned in the article. i want :eee:
http://a1079.g.akamai.net/7/1079/28296/NatStatic/www.naturalizer.com/bdimages/productimages/vb820P19.jpg

[EmmaK]

Often painstakingly selected to complete outfits, shoes like these put stress not just on feet, but on ankles, knees and backs, contributing to the approximately $3.5 billion spent annually in the United States for women's foot surgeries, which cause them to lose 15 million work days yearly.

The American Society of Podiatric Sports Medicine reports that a three-inch heel creates seven times more stress than a one-inch heel.

:puppydog:

[Miss.Soul]

this is the bag of my dreams but I cannot and will probably never be able to afford $1400 for a bag. Or by the time I can I will not be as young and hip as I am now :pityparty: My trip to Disneyland is going to be less than the cost of the bag.

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/10730912/p10730912_ph_hero.jpg

[EmmaK]

this is the bag of my dreams but I cannot and will probably never be able to afford $1400 for a bag. Or by the time I can I will not be as young and hip as I am now :pityparty: My trip to Disneyland is going to be less than the cost of the bag.

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/10730912/p10730912_ph_hero.jpg
:no:

Say no to the Murakami--it would have been cute when it first came out. Being an "it" bag, its relevance is long since gone. If you really wanted the style that badly, in and of itself, check ebay. There are probably some authentic--albeit second-hand--Murakamis floating around on there.

/$.02

[Skandalus]

I agree with Emma.

My parents bought me a LV bag a couple years ago when it was "in the now", but I found that I stopped liking it very quickly because everyone and thier mother was carrying a knock off version of it, which made my real, very expensive version not seem so special.

After the initial thrill of having the bag I stopped carrying it all together. Now, to me, it just seems like a really boring status symbol, much in the way of those certain kinds of mercedes and BMWs that every status slinger in DC drives. They are the most boring cars ever, but they made sure I know that they have a little bit more money than I do.

so yea. I guess my point is that I'm over Louis Vuitton.

bring on more of the stylish "any-name" bags and less of the "my purse is a giant label" bags, thanks very much.

[Skandalus]

while I'm in this thread I have a question:

I am leaving for Ireland in about 4 weeks and I need a certain kind of carry on bag. I have one of the rolling carry on / mini suitcase type bags that I plan to use for all my hair/makeup/accessory/etc. type things, but I don't want to actually use it as a carry on.

What I want is just a very large shoulder bag that looks cute but isn't really pricey. Something big enough to hold magazines, a couple books, and other various travel type things, but also not be too huge to carry on my shoulder.

I haven't had time to look around much yet, but I was hoping someone might have some prior knowledge of where I might look for such a bag...

[EmmaK]

Longchamp ought to do the trick (if you like the style).

And good call on not carrying your toiletries in your carry on. Check the heavy stuff, especially since the TSA is all nutty about the liquid-like substances.

[Miss.Soul]

:no:

Say no to the Murakami--it would have been cute when it first came out. Being an "it" bag, its relevance is long since gone. If you really wanted the style that badly, in and of itself, check ebay. There are probably some authentic--albeit second-hand--Murakamis floating around on there.

/$.02


I have checked ebay but it's hard to make sure it's not fake, that place is literally teeming w/ bootlegs. It's totally an overdone bag but I absolutely love the design, I just think it's so cute.

I have loads of bags anyway... none of them designer but loads of converse and puma bags, less than $50, go with most outfits of mine and they are holding up well. I think maybe I should show them more love!

I agree with Emma.

My parents bought me a LV bag a couple years ago when it was "in the now", but I found that I stopped liking it very quickly because everyone and thier mother was carrying a knock off version of it, which made my real, very expensive version not seem so special.

After the initial thrill of having the bag I stopped carrying it all together. Now, to me, it just seems like a really boring status symbol, much in the way of those certain kinds of mercedes and BMWs that every status slinger in DC drives. They are the most boring cars ever, but they made sure I know that they have a little bit more money than I do.

you can sell real Louis Vuitton on Ebay or Kijiji really quickly, just because there are so many bootlegs.

[badkitty3804]

I'm kind of digging on this brand of shoes now:

http://www.irregularchoice.co.uk/home.php

Some really cute and funky shoes. Definitely out there and far from traditional.:yes:

[badkitty3804]

Also, I want these from Kate Spade:

http://www.zappos.com/images/732/7325164/6220-433285-p.jpg

[EmmaK]

I'm kind of digging on this brand of shoes now:

http://www.irregularchoice.co.uk/home.php

Some really cute and funky shoes. Definitely out there and far from traditional.:yes:
I remember urban outfitters used to carry a lot of their stuff about 5 or 6 years ago and i loved the styles, totally unlike the other shoes on the market. then they stopped carrying them. it's one of those things i remind myself to google and then forget about it once i'm at a computer. will have to look at the page later this week, my eyes hurt too much tonight.

[sassypance]

holy shit, thanks for the link.

[housecat]

Now those are some interesting shoes.

[BuzzCat]

Most of them look like rock climbing shoes. I do like a few tho.

http://www.irregularchoice.co.uk/collections/zen/i.php?a=ss07-ladies&i=3317-4C.jpg&s=thumb

I don't know how these work, but I want to see them on someone.

http://www.irregularchoice.co.uk/collections/zen/i.php?a=ss07-ladies&i=3361-2B.jpg&s=thumb

[Funshine]

http://forums.mg-rover.org/images/smilies/handbag.gif

[EurotrashEve]

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/productImagesPopup.jhtml?selected=mg&item=prod35390058

My next shoe purchase is going to be these Salvatore Ferragamo
he makes really comfortable shoes and so does Donald J. Pilsner

[EurotrashEve]

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?b=0&ID=84719&CategoryID=3343&PseudoCat=sbb&PageID=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch%2Ebloomingdales%2Ecom%2Fexec%2F%3Fq%3Dkors%2Bmic hael%2Bkors%2Bshoes%26cm%5Fmmc%3DPMD%2D%5F%2DYahoo%21%2D%5F%2DCategory%5FTe rms%2D%5F%2Dkors%5Fmichael%5Fkors%5Fshoes%26u1%3Dq%26pdp%5Fnav%3D1%26n%3D12 3
Dylan Slingbacks for work

[EurotrashEve]

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?b=0&ID=83797&CategoryID=3348&PseudoCat=sbb&PageID=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch%2Ebloomingdales%2Ecom%2Fexec%2F%3Fq%3Dkors%2Bmic hael%2Bkors%2Bshoes%26cm%5Fmmc%3DPMD%2D%5F%2DYahoo%21%2D%5F%2DCategory%5FTe rms%2D%5F%2Dkors%5Fmichael%5Fkors%5Fshoes%26u1%3Dq%26pdp%5Fnav%3D1%26n%3D13 9

Anne Kleins, these one's are really comfortable..I have the pink one's

[Miss.Soul]

for shoes, I know they're overdone but I love ballet flats.

[Skandalus]

Im actually starting to really like the ballet flats.

it was a hard sell for me because Im a heel girl. but I think i may buy a pair soon.


the skinny jeans are also starting to grow on me... we'll see though.

[Miss.Soul]

I like skinny jeans on others but I can't get away with them.

[badkitty3804]

I love love love love love skinny jeans.

But only paired with a pair of heels, they look retarded in flats IMO.



Also.

Dear Betsey Johnson,
Please make them either less cute or less than $200 a pop, you're killing me. Seriously.
Love,
Emily

http://www.zappos.com/images/734/7342082/6220-473127-p.jpg

[EmmaK]

Also.

Dear Betsey Johnson,
Please make them either less cute or less than $200 a pop, you're killing me. Seriously.
Love,
Emily

http://www.zappos.com/images/734/7342082/6220-473127-p.jpg
Cute!! Those would look great on you :yes:

[badkitty3804]

I love them so.

But I just can't splurge on $235 for a pair of cute shoes right now.

:crying2:

[EmmaK]

while I'm in this thread I have a question:

I am leaving for Ireland in about 4 weeks and I need a certain kind of carry on bag. I have one of the rolling carry on / mini suitcase type bags that I plan to use for all my hair/makeup/accessory/etc. type things, but I don't want to actually use it as a carry on.

What I want is just a very large shoulder bag that looks cute but isn't really pricey. Something big enough to hold magazines, a couple books, and other various travel type things, but also not be too huge to carry on my shoulder.

I haven't had time to look around much yet, but I was hoping someone might have some prior knowledge of where I might look for such a bag...
Longchamp ought to do the trick (if you like the style).

And good call on not carrying your toiletries in your carry on. Check the heavy stuff, especially since the TSA is all nutty about the liquid-like substances.
Another suggestion, have you looked at places like Club Monaco, Banana, or even Target?
Here's a cute bag that I just got an email about:
http://www.clubmonaco.com/052007/musthaves_2.asp

[Alexis]

want

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/9f/91/bd33_12.JPG

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/50000018/Images/219/BCBG051707_105402.Main.jpg

[Alexis]

Oh! I found this on a home design site yesterday and I think anyone with a lot of shoes and a lack of storage space could use this. I'm going to buy one asap.

http://www.rakkudesigns.com/

Perfect solution for all your shoe organizational needs.

http://www.rakkudesigns.com/images/fullwheel.flyer2.3_cf5z.jpg

[EmmaK]

Oh! I found this on a home design site yesterday and I think anyone with a lot of shoes and a lack of storage space could use this. I'm going to buy one asap.

http://www.rakkudesigns.com/

Perfect solution for all your shoe organizational needs.

http://www.rakkudesigns.com/images/fullwheel.flyer2.3_cf5z.jpg
Whoa. That's awesome.

And I love those white shoes!!

[Jill]

Shoe alert: Steve Madden is having a huge sale at their website (http://www.stevemadden.com). Buy one pair of SALE shoes and get 25% off. Buy two or more pairs and get 50% off!

[xgirl]

i just got these:

http://www.stevemadden.com/images/itemimages/item_large/LEZLIE%20GIRAF.jpg

and these:

http://www.stevemadden.com/images/itemimages/item_large/STRUTT%20WHITE%20PATENT.jpg

[EmmaK]

Cute! :yes:

[sassypance]

The first one is HOT!

[xgirl]

i'm like who the fuck is going to wear a 4" giraffe print heel if i don't?! i couldn't stop thinking about them so i just went for it - that style comes in a ton of colors and they are all adorable.

I love these shoes (http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/42000128/Images/11/library%20blk%20pat-1.jpg) and I want them but I don't know if I can justify having another pair of black heels in my closet that I won't ever wear. I wish cute shoes weren't always so tall and painful to wear.

i tried them on - super cute but they were soooo stuffy. i had them on for all of 2 minutes and my feet were sweaty.

i have a horrible issue with buying black heels. i moved to california and all i have is black - it's odd because very few people here wear black. i never noticed how i had little to no variation.

i want these:

http://www.zappos.com/images/727/7272327/985-318653-p.jpg

these are the first pair of casual flats that i've seen that i would consider wearing. they are super cute.

[Alexis]

i'm like who the fuck is going to wear a 4" giraffe print heel if i don't?! i couldn't stop thinking about them so i just went for it - that style comes in a ton of colors and they are all adorable.



i tried them on - super cute but they were soooo stuffy. i had them on for all of 2 minutes and my feet were sweaty.



Yes. I noticed it too when I tried them on and decided I didn't want them. :no:

I'm getting spoiled by the high heel with the platform in the front. It makes a higher heel so much more comfy. :eee:

I got these recently and they are so much more comfortable than I thought they'd be...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/bac0nface/cut.jpg

My next shoe purchase will probably be something from this site...I really like a lot of their styles.. http://www.seychellesfootwear.com/

[Mandaba]

so i need help finding a cute pair of shoes to go with this one top i have. it's a baby doll style tank top with a light blue layer under a khaki sheath that has turquoise beading throughout it in flower patterns. sucky cam phone quality but here's a section of it.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Mandaba/ttop.jpg

i dunno what to look for :elad: thoughts?

[cleophite]

i'm like who the fuck is going to wear a 4" giraffe print heel if i don't?! i couldn't stop thinking about them so i just went for it - that style comes in a ton of colors and they are all adorable.

i have a horrible issue with buying black heels. i moved to california and all i have is black - it's odd because very few people here wear black. i never noticed how i had little to no variation.

Love the first pair! And I know what you mean with black -- I've suddenly realized I have way too many black tops, bottoms, shoes, everything. It's so funny that it's not the norm out here.

ps, I actually have that second pair of wedges in black patent!

[EmmaK]

so i need help finding a cute pair of shoes to go with this one top i have. it's a baby doll style tank top with a light blue layer under a khaki sheath that has turquoise beading throughout it in flower patterns. sucky cam phone quality but here's a section of it.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Mandaba/ttop.jpg

i dunno what to look for :elad: thoughts?
If you're going for a heel, a wooden soled, tan or brown-toned leather strappy sandal or wedge ought to work.

[AmandaHuie]

elad recently bought me -

http://www.coach.com/assets/product_images/colord2/11177_BDEWT-1_d2.jpg

[Mandaba]

If you're going for a heel, a wooden soled, tan or brown-toned leather strappy sandal or wedge ought to work.

yeah, i mean i can wear flip flops with the top and look casual, then i can throw on some heels and be alright to go out to a dressier place. thanks emma. :)

[Chrississippi]

Love the first pair! And I know what you mean with black -- I've suddenly realized I have way too many black tops, bottoms, shoes, everything. It's so funny that it's not the norm out here.

ps, I actually have that second pair of wedges in black patent!


When I moved to Florida in 1996, I was astonished how women of all ages wore bright pastels. It was particularly surprising because in 1996 the grunge look was still full-on in effect. Like, you would never catch a 30-something-year-old woman who's a DC native purposely and seriously wear a blue, fuzzy miniskirt out for a night of clubbing. I think it has something to do with wanting to match your surroundings and in Tampa and in parts of Cali, it's rarely overcast or grey outside.

[EmmaK]

Also.

Dear Betsey Johnson,
Please make them either less cute or less than $200 a pop, you're killing me. Seriously.
Love,
Emily

http://www.zappos.com/images/734/7342082/6220-473127-p.jpg
*ahem*


Oh hi, look what Emma found for 130 (and the shipping is free).
http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=22429&pid=499359&scid=499359012

[cleophite]

When I moved to Florida in 1996, I was astonished how women of all ages wore bright pastels. It was particularly surprising because in 1996 the grunge look was still full-on in effect. Like, you would never catch a 30-something-year-old woman who's a DC native purposely and seriously wear a blue, fuzzy miniskirt out for a night of clubbing. I think it has something to do with wanting to match your surroundings and in Tampa and in parts of Cali, it's rarely overcast or grey outside.
That is very true. The other thing I noticed besides the black is that a lot of the fabrics I have are not great for a California summer. There's a lot of cotton and jersey here, and lots of neutrals mixed together. Brighter colors too. It's definitely weather related - when it's sunny nearly every day, you don't want to hide in sweaters as much.

[xgirl]

most of the clothes i ended up bringing with me are now nearly useless! too hot to wear anything i had before.

shopping buddy, i'm looking at YOU.

we need to get to work.

[cleophite]

Yes we do. Are you settled in your new place yet?

[Midnight_Junglest]

I want a white and black chanel bag, for the longest time...I don't feel like looking for the pic....Sorry so tired...:((

[xgirl]

Yes we do. Are you settled in your new place yet?

yes! in hollywood - it's fanfuckingtastic. give me a shout some time soon, would love to get together.

[EmmaK]

Beth and Lauren, you lovely ladies need to post some photos of your digs and exploits! :jessi:

[Chrississippi]

Beth and Lauren, you lovely ladies need to post some photos of your digs and exploits! :jessi:


Seconded. :eee:

[cleophite]

Maybe we can bribe a paparazzi (paparazzo?) into photographing our fashion adventure. There's bound to be a few hanging around The Ivy :D

[EmmaK]

:freakout:
Heh, that would rule.

(until it starts a "who are they" buzz and you can't go anywhere alone...)

[EmmaK]

My mom got these for me when we were in Raleigh. They're cuter in person, the angle of that shot is awkward, and also the cork looks weird.

http://www.bakersshoes.com/images/us/local/products/detail/04421069_RED-WHITE.jpg

[xgirl]

Maybe we can bribe a paparazzi (paparazzo?) into photographing our fashion adventure. There's bound to be a few hanging around The Ivy :D

lol! let me sort out that coke habit first, then i'm on it.

[xgirl]

Beth and Lauren, you lovely ladies need to post some photos of your digs and exploits! :jessi:

soon! i have the kitchen and bathroom done but i am sofa / entertainment center / art shopping this weekend so hopefully i'll be done next week.

[xgirl]

My mom got these for me when we were in Raleigh. They're cuter in person, the angle of that shot is awkward, and also the cork looks weird.

http://www.bakersshoes.com/images/us/local/products/detail/04421069_RED-WHITE.jpg

cute!

i really was digging a black and white pair of these but i was having an issue because i wasn't sure what to wear with them other than black and white. the cork on the bottom really throws me off.

[EmmaK]

cute!

i really was digging a black and white pair of these but i was having an issue because i wasn't sure what to wear with them other than black and white. the cork on the bottom really throws me off.
thanks! and that's why i went with color (aside from red/white being such a classic polka-dot combo)...

[cleophite]

My mom got these for me when we were in Raleigh. They're cuter in person, the angle of that shot is awkward, and also the cork looks weird.

http://www.bakersshoes.com/images/us/local/products/detail/04421069_RED-WHITE.jpg
LOVE.

[cpu productions]

i fucking love this thread! not so much for the shoes...but oh my...HANDBAGS!!!!!!!!!!

[K-netic]

Somebody asked me why men always hold a purse like it has a snake ready to bite them. I explained that we hold them like that because we KNOW it has a snake ready to bite us. To further explain, I drew up a diagram of how purses are built and why they are dangerous. I thought I should probably share this information here as well.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/K-netic/forums/purse.jpg

[Hitoi]

HAHAHAHA.

This needs to be printed and handed out to men waiting in Fitting Rooms across the country.

[LilLemur416]

Somebody asked me why men always hold a purse like it has a snake ready to bite them. I explained that we hold them like that because we KNOW it has a snake ready to bite us. To further explain, I drew up a diagram of how purses are built and why they are dangerous. I thought I should probably share this information here as well.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/K-netic/forums/purse.jpg

:afterbuzz:

Damn it - now Chris will NEVER go in my purse... He'll ask me for something that's in my purse - since I don't want to get up & walk across the apartment to where it is, right next to him, I'll just tell him to get whatever it is. He always refuses & will bring my purse to me so I can get whatever it is out, and will then take my purse back to where it was...

[K-netic]

:afterbuzz:

Damn it - now Chris will NEVER go in my purse... He'll ask me for something that's in my purse - since I don't want to get up & walk across the apartment to where it is, right next to him, I'll just tell him to get whatever it is. He always refuses & will bring my purse to me so I can get whatever it is out, and will then take my purse back to where it was...

See, he values his life.

[Chrississippi]

:afterbuzz:

Damn it - now Chris will NEVER go in my purse... He'll ask me for something that's in my purse - since I don't want to get up & walk across the apartment to where it is, right next to him, I'll just tell him to get whatever it is. He always refuses & will bring my purse to me so I can get whatever it is out, and will then take my purse back to where it was...


My grandmother would Freak Out and I mean Freak Out if I ever went in her purse. as a result I would freak out whenever somebody went in mine, but eventually i got over it realizing that if you trust the people you're around, it doesn't matter if they go in your purse or not (as in they won't steal or judge you for whatever they may find). but, to this day, I always ask permission before I go in anyone else's purse :D

[housecat]

Somebody asked me why men always hold a purse like it has a snake ready to bite them. I explained that we hold them like that because we KNOW it has a snake ready to bite us. To further explain, I drew up a diagram of how purses are built and why they are dangerous. I thought I should probably share this information here as well.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/K-netic/forums/purse.jpg
:spit:

I don't think any guys have ever gone in my purse. They'd bring it to me and make me dig out whatever it was they or I needed. I need to start carrying a gag tampon or pad or something and make someone dig in there to find it.

:evilred:

[maynard]

Somebody asked me why men always hold a purse like it has a snake ready to bite them. I explained that we hold them like that because we KNOW it has a snake ready to bite us. To further explain, I drew up a diagram of how purses are built and why they are dangerous. I thought I should probably share this information here as well.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...rums/purse.jpg

Dude... you rule.

[badkitty3804]

I keep a spring loaded ferret in the bottom of mine. He has a matching hat on.

[Gizmo]

hell's belle's finishing school for girls: bags for unreformable girls.

http://www.hbnyc.net/

i love kustom made shit.

holy cow this is hot

http://www.hbnyc.net/ProductImages/Briefcase.gif

I can't think of a single thing I would use it for, and I would look like a tool carrying it, but I love that it looks like something you'd carry around if you were about to torture somebody Audition-style.

[LilLemur416]

See, he values his life.

Hmmmm.... Maybe if I start threatening his life if he DOESN"T go in there, it might change... :ponder:

My grandmother would Freak Out and I mean Freak Out if I ever went in her purse. as a result I would freak out whenever somebody went in mine, but eventually i got over it realizing that if you trust the people you're around, it doesn't matter if they go in your purse or not (as in they won't steal or judge you for whatever they may find). but, to this day, I always ask permission before I go in anyone else's purse :D


See - the thing is, I'm the same way - I won't just go into someone's purse, unless it's my bestfriend (which I usually just say "I'm going in your purse now") or they ask/tell me to. With Chris, while I wouldn't ever MIND if he went in there, when I'm specifically telling him "My wallet is in my purse, on top, just get it & grab cash" and he insists on bringing it to me (after dating almost 2 years, living together for over a year & now being engaged) - I think he's silly. If I'm asking/telling someone to grab me something, obviously I don't mind them seeing what's in there - but I probably would get annoyed if someone was just snooping around in my purse without asking me first.

[badkitty3804]

holy cow this is hot

http://www.hbnyc.net/ProductImages/Briefcase.gif

I can't think of a single thing I would use it for, and I would look like a tool carrying it, but I love that it looks like something you'd carry around if you were about to torture somebody Audition-style.

I NEED that case.

And I'd totally carry it around to go all Audition-style on someone.

Must...buy...acupuncture...needles....

[DeepBlue]

My mom got these for me when we were in Raleigh. They're cuter in person, the angle of that shot is awkward, and also the cork looks weird.

http://www.bakersshoes.com/images/us/local/products/detail/04421069_RED-WHITE.jpg


I actually own the same pair of shoes only in bright red patent leather and sans the bow. surprisingly more comfortable than they look. i adore these polka dot heels though... absolutely adore them.

[EmmaK]

Somebody asked me why men always hold a purse like it has a snake ready to bite them. I explained that we hold them like that because we KNOW it has a snake ready to bite us. To further explain, I drew up a diagram of how purses are built and why they are dangerous. I thought I should probably share this information here as well.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/K-netic/forums/purse.jpg
You rule. That is rad, especially b/c you made it.

[[geek]]

So I just bought some really nice, simple, Nine West shoes at a local Ross:

http://images.ninewest.com/images/nw/product/PG.NWLUCERO.BLACKLE.PE.jpg

and I'm wearing them to work today. My toes are smushed and hating me, and my heel keeps popping out of the back. Any cheats/suggestions?

[Alexis]

Heel pads. Don't get the gel ones because they hardly ever work.

If they are just a little too small in the toes you could take them to a cobbler and get the toe lifted/the shoe broken in.

[[geek]]

Ugh, thank you so much. For a temp fix I stuffed some tissues in the toe to keep my toes out of the tight part, and help push my heel back. I think I may just end up wearing my flip flops I keep underneath my desk for the rest of the day.

[badkitty3804]

Always have a go at wearing the shoes in before wearing them. Just beat the crap out of them for a bit.

[FutonBunny]

']Ugh, thank you so much. For a temp fix I stuffed some tissues in the toe to keep my toes out of the tight part, and help push my heel back. I think I may just end up wearing my flip flops I keep underneath my desk for the rest of the day.

this is actually what I do at work every day. Infact, I rarely actually put on my heels. Which sucks because I have so many cute pairs

[housecat]

I have a pair of Nine West shoes that do the same thing. My heel keeps slipping out when walking so I just wear them around the office and have flip flops for when I go out for lunch, etc. I did try them on and walk around and didn't have that problem. I guess my feet were swollen at that time of day or something. I can't remember how it goes but your feet are swollen in the a.m.? Or is it p.m.?

[housecat]

this is actually what I do at work every day. Infact, I rarely actually put on my heels. Which sucks because I have so many cute pairs
But do you drive in? I wear flip flops in because I walk so much to and fro the metro. If I drove in I'd sport my heels all day.

[jrob]

I have a pair of Nine West shoes that do the same thing. My heel keeps slipping out when walking so I just wear them around the office and have flip flops for when I go out for lunch, etc. I did try them on and walk around and didn't have that problem. I guess my feet were swollen at that time of day or something. I can't remember how it goes but your feet are swollen in the a.m.? Or is it p.m.?


usually (typically) pm because you have tromped around on them all day. however, if you ate salty foods the night before or are retaining water, they can be swollen in the morning too.

[[geek]]

this is actually what I do at work every day. Infact, I rarely actually put on my heels. Which sucks because I have so many cute pairs

lol, what really sucks though - is they're those Adidas flip flops with the striped velcro thing on top and the massaging bottoms... and so much crap collects in between the nubs that they collect stench too. I feel bad for anyone that might catch a whiff. :x

[EmmaK]

Note to all: One of the reasons that Nine West shoes hurt your feet is that they are shit for quality.

Not saying I don't wear them too, and get the ouchies too, but don't expect the ride of BMW from a Kia.

[EmmaK]

']I think I may just end up wearing my flip flops I keep underneath my desk for the rest of the day.
That's what I do. It's not good for your foot to be in the shape of a high heel all day anyway, no matter what quality the shoe is.

this is actually what I do at work every day. Infact, I rarely actually put on my heels. Which sucks because I have so many cute pairs
Right! Such is life. That's one of the reasons I actually get semi-dressed up to "go out".

[LilLemur416]

But do you drive in? I wear flip flops in because I walk so much to and fro the metro. If I drove in I'd sport my heels all day.

I wear flip flops (or slippers in the winter) to drive in - I can't do rush hour traffic in heels... Plus with a bum ankle, I can't wear high heels (over ~2 inches) period, or any heel for long periods of time/walking distances - so I keep comfortable shoes in my office for when I need to drive or run around.

[BuzzCat]

']lol, what really sucks though - is they're those Adidas flip flops with the striped velcro thing on top and the massaging bottoms... and so much crap collects in between the nubs that they collect stench too. I feel bad for anyone that might catch a whiff. :x

I've owned these shoes and never had this problem. lol!

[FutonBunny]

But do you drive in? I wear flip flops in because I walk so much to and fro the metro. If I drove in I'd sport my heels all day.

yeah I drive in but I can NOT take morning traffic down 267 in heels. I'd kill someone.

lol, what really sucks though - is they're those Adidas flip flops with the striped velcro thing on top and the massaging bottoms... and so much crap collects in between the nubs that they collect stench too. I feel bad for anyone that might catch a whiff. :x

Uhm, ew :rofl:

do yourself a favor, go home and put baking soda on them and then peroxide, the foamy stuff will help clean them out some.

Right! Such is life. That's one of the reasons I actually get semi-dressed up to "go out".

Yeah I always get semi-dressed up to go out but I can never bring myself to wear heels out. I only wear them if I know I'm going to have a comfy place to sit down when I get tired of standing.

[[geek]]

I've owned these shoes and never had this problem. lol!

Well I'm sure it's because I haven't cleaned the sand, grass, and dirt out of the bottom of them since I bought them. Could be worse though, I hardly wear them. I've definitely had stinkier shoes.

[Jill]

Amazon is testing out a new site for shoes and handbags, and right now you get $5 off your order and free overnight shipping! (http://www.endless.com/help/200104710/)

[chickpea]

Amazon is testing out a new site for shoes and handbags, and right now you get $5 off your order and free overnight shipping! (http://www.endless.com/help/200104710/)
:affection:

[Cliff]

"if you ask my opinion, that boy is gayer than a handbag full of rainbows"

[badkitty3804]

:haha:

[The Matador]

I guess Clinique couldn't fuck the gay out of him.

[BuzzCat]

Time to discuss cute fall boots.

I want a pair of brown ankle boots. I haven't seen anything that's quite what I want yet. Mid heel, tho high would be better than low. Brown, strappy sorta, not too thin of a heel, no pointy toes.

[sassypance]

I've never understood ankle boots. :shrug:

Hooker boots or STFU.

[DJ Ciconte]

So I just got my wife one of these...

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/11555466/p11555466_ph_hero.jpg

I thought it was pretty cool... thoughts?

[Alexis]

Agreed. Ankle books are pretty funny looking on most everyone.

I bought these (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/MediumLarge/5/_5316205.jpg) last season and never got a chance to wear them. Fall should hurry up!

[LizE]

So I just got my wife one of these...

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/11555466/p11555466_ph_hero.jpg

I thought it was pretty cool... thoughts?

Is it real?

If so...good husband. Srsly.

[sassypance]

So I just got my wife one of these...

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/11555466/p11555466_ph_hero.jpg

I thought it was pretty cool... thoughts?

You did good by not getting the Murakami bag. :thumbsup:

[DJ Ciconte]

It is real... when I bought it they said it was a new design they had just released...

However I did not purchase the additional little change purse (it was like 4" x 2" and like $240)... is this something that a woman would need/want/use?

In any event... she really liked it when I gave it to her... but I think I may have set the bar high for Christmas... anyone have any thoughts as to what would be good to follow this up with...

I was thinking...

http://www.tiffany.com/shared/images/products/product_images/21853356_FL_LRG.jpg (http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item.aspx?sku=21853356&cid=96682&mcat=148204&menu=1&page=19)

But I hate to cop out with jewelry...

Thoughts?

[sassypance]

You can never go wrong with Tiffany.

[DJ Ciconte]

You can never go wrong with Tiffany.

Thank you ... I am aware of this ... but she has been building a Tiffany's collect (from me) for some time and although jewelry is good... does anyone have any other ideas that would be ass cool or cooler?

[LilLemur416]

I've never understood ankle boots. :shrug:

Hooker boots or STFU.

I have a couple of pair of ankle boots that I wear to work when I'm wearing long pants - no need to wear hooker boots when they're going to be covered by long pants (note - I've only found a very limited number of pumps that I like, but I've found pleanty of ankle boots that I like they way they look)

:shrug:


PS - Chris calls them my "Fuck me boots"

[LilLemur416]

Thank you ... I am aware of this ... but she has been building a Tiffany's collect (from me) for some time and although jewelry is good... does anyone have any other ideas that would be ass cool or cooler?

A weekend get away to a B&B
Anything revolving around her hobbies/interests
Something she's been eyeing but doesn't want to buy for any number of reasons (maybe it's just me, but part of the draw to getting jewlrey for gifts is because it's usually something I wouldn't buy myself because of the "impractical" factor - but that's the somewhat the point of gifts)

[Alexis]

You could get her a "spa day" certificate (include the tip)

women love those.

[EmmaK]

You could get her a "spa day" certificate (include the tip)

women love those.
:werd:

Was just about to suggest a spa certificate.

[BuzzCat]

Ankle boots are good for under boot cut / flared jeans, which is 90% of what I wear in the fall. I like the hooker boots, but what's the point of all that extra to put on / pay for when you can only see the bottom?

[EmmaK]

Ankle boots are good for under boot cut / flared jeans, which is 90% of what I wear in the fall. I like the hooker boots, but what's the point of all that extra to put on / pay for when you can only see the bottom?
Agreed--if I'm buying them to wear under pants, esp. work pants, then an ankle or mid-calf boot is best.

[Jill]

:eee:

Might die from cuteness! (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2940692/0~2376778~2372811~2385215?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2385215&P=1)

http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/MediumLarge/13/_5487573.jpg

[BuzzCat]

It's pretty cute, but it reminds me of something your grandmother would send you for christmas, and your mom would make you wear just because she sent it to you. Like in A Christmas Story. (The pink bunny suit).

[HelenKeller]

I think those shoes are creepy. I hope I never am around someone who is wearing them, cause I would have the probably uncontrollable urge to stomp on them furiously.

[EmmaK]

My silver bag arrived in the mail on Friday and I've been carrying it since <3
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mn/NMV02KC_mn.jpg

[cleophite]

Oh cute! I love the shape and the color. Metallic handbags are everywhere for fall. Now is a great time to buy a new bag! I just purchased this in black:

http://www.kooba.com/store/ProductImages/details/96165_large.jpg

[Skandalus]

I desperately need a new black purse.

I also need a new larger brown purse.

I think I also want a new blue purse.


meh.

I want a lot of things.

[xgirl]

i need a while one!

emily, i saw the shoes you were in love with at the saks outlet. you should go check the one in leesburg!

[EmmaK]

Oh cute! I love the shape and the color. Metallic handbags are everywhere for fall. Now is a great time to buy a new bag! I just purchased this in black:

http://www.kooba.com/store/ProductImages/details/96165_large.jpg
Thanks :yes:

I like that, too. Is is large enough for 8.5x11 notebooks? I need a new brown bag to replace my trusty blend between a tote and hobo. Started looking on Neiman and wasn't overly thrilled by anything in the under-500 range, so I went for silver, knowing that will be great for fall and winter, whereas I need to pick a brown bag that I'll love and can use for several years.

[Maboroshi]

awww man i need a new bag.

being broke sucks ass

[badkitty3804]

i need a while one!

emily, i saw the shoes you were in love with at the saks outlet. you should go check the one in leesburg!

The Kate Spade or the Betsey Johnson pair??!?!

[Alexis]

While it is not a shoe nor a handbag I feel the need to post This (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/1/_5490821.jpg) thing. I think it's a dress. It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

[chickpea]

Wow. :nixo:

[BuzzCat]

While it is not a shoe nor a handbag I feel the need to post This (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/1/_5490821.jpg) thing. I think it's a dress. It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

No way that's a dress. I'm pretty sure they just put that model in a flower print bag. A really, really ugly bag.

[Maboroshi]

While it is not a shoe nor a handbag I feel the need to post This (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/1/_5490821.jpg) thing. I think it's a dress. It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.


its scary. :scared:

[cleophite]

Thanks :yes:

I like that, too. Is is large enough for 8.5x11 notebooks? I need a new brown bag to replace my trusty blend between a tote and hobo. Started looking on Neiman and wasn't overly thrilled by anything in the under-500 range, so I went for silver, knowing that will be great for fall and winter, whereas I need to pick a brown bag that I'll love and can use for several years.
Definitely. It's really roomy on the inside, and can fit a lot of assorted girl stuff. I'm usually running from place to place, so I can carry notebooks/scripts, makeup bag, sunglasses and my wallet without it being too overstuffed. If you can find a local place that sells Kooba, I think a lot of their bags are on sale right now. I found mine at a boutique with a much smaller price tag than what it was originally selling for :)

[xgirl]

The Kate Spade or the Betsey Johnson pair??!?!

i think the betsey johnson ones - they were wedges or cork heels then pink on the top with some flowers.

[Jill]

:eee:

Might die from cuteness! (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2940692/0~2376778~2372811~2385215?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2385215&P=1)

http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/MediumLarge/13/_5487573.jpg

haha Marc Jacobs also has a similar shoe (http://www.amazon.com/MARC-JACOBS-Womens-674141/dp/B000RLW7Y4):

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SL7L-qVnL._SS400_.jpg

[badkitty3804]

i think the betsey johnson ones - they were wedges or cork heels then pink on the top with some flowers.

Betsey. :drool:

The Kate Spade were the red/black/white and cork shoes.

[FutonBunny]

:eee:

Might die from cuteness! (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2940692/0~2376778~2372811~2385215?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2385215&P=1)

http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/MediumLarge/13/_5487573.jpg

Holy crap....bunny shoes....if I had 55 bucks...

[Funshine]

I plan on buying these next payday:


I haven't decided between red or white, yet.

http://www.zappos.com/images/737/7372435/6219-531525-d.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/737/7372435/7769-531524-d.jpg




Also, these:

http://www.zappos.com/images/728/7289665/6220-354365-d.jpg

[FutonBunny]

I think those shoes are creepy. I hope I never am around someone who is wearing them, cause I would have the probably uncontrollable urge to stomp on them furiously.

but...but....bunnies...:puppydog:

[FutonBunny]

I plan on buying these next payday:


I haven't decided between red or white, yet.

http://www.zappos.com/images/737/7372435/6219-531525-d.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/737/7372435/7769-531524-d.jpg




Also, these:

http://www.zappos.com/images/728/7289665/6220-354365-d.jpg

I'd go with the white unless you wear a lot of red

[Funshine]

I don't wear a lot of red.... but I *am* looking to add a lot more colour to my work wardrobe.

I think I should stick with the black and white ones, but the red just tug at my heart so :eee:

[badkitty3804]

Go red, you probably have a ton of black shoes, this would give you a sassy option aside from the norm, and it's easy to blend.

[Funshine]

Maybe I should buy both!!! :eee:


I think I'll stick with the white ones for now, but if I get paid again and I still can't stop loving the red ones... I'll get them too.

[badkitty3804]

booo.

Red = :affection:

[Funshine]

Yeah, I really really like them.

[BuzzCat]

I think the white ones look less hookery and more appropiate for work.

[Funshine]

Did you just call my shoes "hookery"? :puppydog:

[BuzzCat]

Don't say it like it's a bad thing.

I actually *own* two pairs of real stripper shoes. One black one white.

[Funshine]

I have a pair of patent leather platform mary janes... do those count?

[EmmaK]

nothing wrong with stripper shoes/boots...good for costume time :yes:

[badkitty3804]

<3 hooker heels.

[velvetgoldmire]

The only thing I have to say about shoes is that my Sketchers were stolen by some guy at a house party. Fortunately he left behind his leather Bass shoes in the same size. I still think my Sketchers were more comfortable.

[velvetgoldmire]

<3 hooker heels.
Hey bay-bey. Whazz yo name?

[Jill]

Right now at Shoes.com, if you enter coupon code luckybreaks7, you get 25% off your order, and they have free shipping. It doesn't work on some brands but its worked on everything I've tried so far.

[EmmaK]

Heh, I saw that in Lucky (maybe only the second time I've ever bought the mag) and affixed one of the "Yes!" stickers.

[Jill]

Also, right now at Hottopic.com they have a ton of shoes on clearance for $7.99. I just ordered:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5494/358195himw3.jpg

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/480/392681hiss6.jpg

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7452/962114hizg3.jpg

[housecat]

While it is not a shoe nor a handbag I feel the need to post This (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/1/_5490821.jpg) thing. I think it's a dress. It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.
:whoa:

What female would wear a dress with the waist dropped to that point?! As if the fabric wasn't hideous enough. It's like dressing for Mama's Family is back in style.

http://www.televisionhits.com/mamasfamily/menu/maincast.jpg

Those shoes are cute. I don't normally shop Hot Topic anymore but I'm gonna look up their site now. Lauren, get the red ones! I need something red for my feet. I need some more color in my wardrobe.

[juicyjay]

i should have never clicked on this thread.
now im shopping online for shoes

[housecat]

Funshine! These are so you. I think. And they're on sale.

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028445&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442161405&bmUID=1190388633917

[LizE]

I am SORELY tempted to buy these:

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028547&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442160665&bmUID=1190388876269

They have them in my size. And they're only 8 bucks!

Should I or shouldn't I? :ponder:

[cleophite]

For $8?? Why not!

[LizE]

For $8?? Why not!

That's exactly my logic too. :afterbuzz:

I don't normally like peep-toe shoes. I dunno why, I'm just weird like that.

But I really like these. They're not hideous, are they? :shrug:

[housecat]

DAMN YOU JILL!!!

I want a lot of those shoes because I am a sucker for a sale :( My feet get tore up in some shoes tho and I don't know how Hot Topic shoes fit and all sales are final. Now I want to cry because I WANT NEW, CHEAP, CUTE SHOES.

I'm going to go cry and cut myself now. Thanks a lot!

[Funshine]

Funshine! These are so you. I think. And they're on sale.

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028445&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442161405&bmUID=1190388633917
Well my-oh-my.... those are awesome! I'm going to hold-off on buying them online simply because I know I'll be near a store in-person tonight!

[housecat]

OMFG. They have a Hello Kitty bikini. I'm dying here.

Time to x out that site.

[sassypance]

My Macy's Fall Picks:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/295281_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Guess

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/317926_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Steve Madden

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/321866_116426_fpx.tif?wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Report

Some Others:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/306451_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/312613_313447_fpx.tif?wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[Alexis]

I saw these shoes today and found it necessary to revive this thread.

I do not know who Taylor Swift is, nor did I watch the CMT awards but I saw this picture this morning and I MUST KNOW where to buy these shoes. I'm not wild about the color but the style is made of win and awesome.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/AdamSmasher/cutshoes.jpg

[beth]

https://www.tukshoes.com/store/images/A7230L.jpg

i want.

[Jill]

I just found an entire line of handbags for all the Buzzlife ladies:

http://www.occasionallyhandbags.com/myflatinlondon.html

They have a whole line of bags with bee's on them. They even have a baby bag for Amanda:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-12393171279215_1995_20660044

[Funshine]

Adorable!

[LadyJ]

I saw these shoes today and found it necessary to revive this thread.

I do not know who Taylor Swift is, nor did I watch the CMT awards but I saw this picture this morning and I MUST KNOW where to buy these shoes. I'm not wild about the color but the style is made of win and awesome.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/AdamSmasher/cutshoes.jpg
I watched the CMT reruns over the weekend and Taylor Swift didn't even have those on by the first time she had to go on stage. She went barefoot all night because they were "killing" her feet.

[Jill]

Attn ladies (and men who like shoes):

If you are a DSW Rewards member, this weekend is their anniversary. If you go in and purchase anything you get 1000 bonus points and they will mail you a $10 coupon.

[chickpea]

:banana:

Hells YES! I need new shoes.

[LizE]

Attn ladies (and men who like shoes):

If you are a DSW Rewards member, this weekend is their anniversary. If you go in and purchase anything you get 1000 bonus points and they will mail you a $10 coupon.

:orly: :ponder:

<--------- Rewards member

[Kristalight]

Haha..I'm not sure if I should brag or be scared but I'm a platnium rewards member. I got the sexiest pair of shoes from there the other week. I can't wait to wear them out. Damn rain keeps messin up that plan.