new shoes. finally.
chip and i have been fairly careful about sticking to a budget the past several months. we are each given a certain sum of cash at the beginning of each month to spend on whatever we choose. once we're out of the cash, we have to wait until the next month to do any non-bill, non-essential-to-living spending. consequently i haven't been buying much lately. mixed feelings. on the one hand; in control, smart, thrilled to be consuming less and prone to making more. on the other; feeling more and more annoyed and a little bit sad each time i walk out the door feeling less hip than i would prefer.
so, i let my vanity take the best of me and did some shopping this past week. some shirts, a really cute coat, several tights and two pairs of shoes. the shoes, as always, are making me the happiest. if i have a decent pair of shoes on i feel good about the world.
first up, these lovelies:
i addition to feeling a little bit marmy (something i get a strange exhilaration from) these look great with tights and a pencil skirt and make a terrific, solid click while walking. and, for heels (something i haven't worn outside of church for four years) they are decently comfortable. thank you frye.
second, much needed black boots:
these are the best knock-off of the boots i was in love with all last fall and winter and came very very close to buying. happily, these steve madden versions are hundreds less. sadly, there are some real reasons why they are less. but, fake leather interior and all, i'm happy to have some simple basic boots to tuck my skinny jeans into. that is, if i get some new (bigger) jeans. or stop eating cupcakes for every meal. maybe i'll just stick with skirts and dresses. loose dresses.
as always happens when i begin to buy, i'm finding myself wanting more and more and thinking of all the other great things i can throw my money at. so i'm trying to tap into my responsible self and be happy with what i have. instead of thinking that if i just get this one other thing, then i'll be set.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 03:15PM
Reader Comments (10)
i'm still having serious non-buyers remorse: wishing i had made several more purchases in new york. i did buy some fake uggs though. i was a little sad they weren't real and as cute as eve's.
I love buying new stuff. We have also been fairly strict with non essential buying so I haven't bought anything new for a long time and it is eating away at me! My B-I-L just gave me a 30% off friends and family pass for the Gap. Nothing makes me spend money more than "a deal".
Be strong! You are already far more hip than most women I know (and that is not just because I live in hickville, usa).
I LOVE THEM BOTH!!
I am so glad you gave into the laced bootie trend, you know I would if I could afford it.
I LOVE THEM BOTH!!
I am so glad you gave into the laced bootie trend, you know I would if I could afford it.
Love them. I've recently found myself going through the starve and binge mode when it comes to shopping.. Most recently I'm been doing pretty good but the pictures of your shoes made me want to go shopping....
OH those are the boots! NICE. I like the oxford booties very much.
sweet shoes sis, serious sister-envy starting...:)
I love your new shoes!!!! You make me laugh that you think that you are not as hip as you were. Even this summer Chris said "She has great style" I do agree that once you give in you just want more.
I've enjoyed catching up on your blog. Hope this cold snap is getting you in the fall mood.
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ShaZam.. i too can appreciate a good shoe... and those frye's look sweeet!
suuper cute! i want to see the other stuff you found too! i just know you have a fabulous wardrobe between what you've made and found. i agree its hard not to think about the pieces that we "need" after getting a couple great items. harder still when you live in "style central" there in nyc. i have an easier time here where slippas and beachwear reign for keeping myself in check.