Excuse my absence the past few weeks. I normally only work a part time job, but I recently took a full time job and I had to work both jobs for two weeks. Now I am just down to the full time job, but I am still very busy. And tired. Anyway...
Pretty sad looking, huh? I got these shoes probably 5 or 6 years ago and it has come time to say goodbye to them. Somehow some oil got on the right one and stretched it out so it no longer fits. As you can see they were looking pretty ratty anyway. They probably should have been thrown out a few years ago. I just haven't been able to find a suitable replacement.
You see, I only paid $30 for that pair of flats and they are actually leather. I got a good deal. And now I don't want to settle for less. The only thing I can find (and I have done hours upon HOURS of searching, shopping and trying on) that I think would be an equal replacement in terms of quality and comfort is the Cole Haan Air Bacara Ballet.
Cute little detailing on the back. Actually leather! Comfortable! In short, perfect. Except one thing of course. The price: $148.
>_<
Just can't do it. No matter how perfect they. So alas, I am without flats. Oh well... I should be able to get through the summer without them. It is pretty hot down here and I could use a bigger sandal collection.
Speaking of which... I used some birthday money to get myself these:
Born Geralyn
Real leather! And look at the wedge, flowers!
These appear to not exist on the internet as I can not find them anywhere. They were the only pair I saw at the DSW I bought them from (and I found them on the clearance rack), but today at a different DSW I saw a bunch. So, best wishes if you want a pair for yourself!
I wasn't sure about keeping the Geralyns, but I decided I would as a birthday gift to myself. Sometimes I can be too practical. I need to learn that it is ok to have some things just because I think they pretty. As long as I am not spending excessively of course! Birthday money is a perfect opportunity to buy something just because I want it and not because I need it.
I still need some flat sandals for everyday wear. And I really would prefer sandals over flip-flops. I have been wearing skirts and dresses a lot more often this year and flip-flops just do not go.
I think I might end up getting the B.O.C. Keiko Sandal
It is not real leather, but it a great brand. I don't doubt that they will last and a cushioned footbed is something I would really prefer. Why are most the flat sandals available right now so terribly flat? You know what I am talking about?
Anyway... there is also this pair... OH! And when I looked at it a few days ago it was only shown in black, but now I see a gold pair! Hmm. I think I like the black better, but I already have a pair of black sandals.
And then their is this pair of shoes which I just totally adore. These could count as sandals, right?
Real leather! And... more than $100. Yeah... but I am gonna keep my eye on these and see if they go on sale, because I really like them.
To wrap up this post look what my mother in law got me for Christmas!
Christmas was like... you know more than three months ago and I just got my gift this weekend. My mother in law is notorious for doing things late. But good things are worth waiting for. ;)
The photo of your worn out ballet flats makes me laugh...I have DEFINITELY gone through flats like that, until there were holes in the toes. :) And I agree that it's okay to some thing just because they are pretty. I think it's important even! Anyway, I'm loving your blog. Have fun with your giftcard. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! I love the part about your mother-in-law being late. Seems your own mother isn't any better since your birthday was in February and she hasn't sent your gift yet. :-)
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