Shoeshine

thanks for the memories

2009-06-18T14:46:00.004-05:00

Well girls, I think this blog has run it's course. I can't seem to keep up on this blog and my other blog and my etsy shop and my real life. Unfortunately, this is the one that has to go. Don't fret, I will continue to admire and love shoes but I just can't do them enough justice with my limited time. If anyone is interested in taking over email me and I will turn it over to you. Otherwise, thanks for reading and loving footwear with me.

as dorothy says

2009-06-15T08:09:00.001-05:00

There's no place like home.

wild thing

2009-06-14T08:03:00.000-05:00

Am driving home today. Am sure that these would thrill the truckers at every gas station along the way.

details, details

2009-06-13T07:58:00.000-05:00

These also have great details (gold discs all along the top) and are not $269 which is definitely a point in their favor.

cheap and chic

2009-06-12T07:53:00.000-05:00

These are from Moschino's Cheap and Chic line. They are on sale for....wait for it...$269! I guess the shoes are cute, though. I guess.

for my recovery

2009-06-11T19:47:00.000-05:00

I used to buy masses of those horrible brighly colored rubber flip-flops every summer. I now know better. As part of my 12-step program for the last few summers I have shunned all flip-flops just to be safe. I am slowly rebuilding a wardrobe of the good ones. These would fit right in.

blue moon

2009-06-10T07:41:00.000-05:00

These would be delightful with my new glittery toes (courtesy of my sister).

not so practical

2009-06-09T07:38:00.000-05:00

I have nowhere, I repeat, nowhere to wear these whilst on vacation. But I want them anyway.

utilitarian

2009-06-08T07:34:00.000-05:00

So not my usual fare but I am hiking a mountain today and these would be way more appropriate than anything I brought.

get me to the church on time

2009-06-07T07:29:00.000-05:00

Today I am attending church with my parents. These would make the morning even more delightful.

gasp! your ankle is showing

2009-06-06T07:24:00.000-05:00

Oh, how I dig the wide ankle strap on these lovelies and you know how I feel about pewter (love!).

golden glow

2009-06-05T07:17:00.000-05:00

You're right. These would be totally more applicable if I had brought my husband with me on this vacations and there to be fancy nights on the town. Some people have those sorts of vacations, right?

'cause I already have two

2009-06-04T19:09:00.003-05:00

I don't need red ballet flats, I don't need red ballet flats, I don't need red ballet flats......

summer goddess

2009-06-03T20:28:00.000-05:00

So simple and so perfect.

brnd new shape

2009-06-02T20:23:00.000-05:00

These are totally new and they would be perfect with a sundress for the bachelorette party I am attending with my sister.

vacation's all i ever wanted, vacation had to get away

2009-06-01T20:19:00.000-05:00

I am heading off on vacation so you lucky people get to enjoy 2 weeks of shoes I wish I could've taken with me.

back to basics-shoe of the week

2009-05-31T08:14:00.000-05:00

Something about the color make a fresh, simple design even better.

stitch witchery

2009-05-30T08:12:00.000-05:00

Love the stitching detail on these- delightful.

lovely lines

2009-05-29T20:10:00.000-05:00

Love these pretties. Perfect for balmy weather.

conflicted

2009-05-28T18:57:00.000-05:00

I don't want to love these. I don't want to, but I do. I know I would wear them often.

matching the temperature

2009-05-27T06:50:00.000-05:00

Lovely with a light summery dress, or less.

sooo strappy

2009-05-26T06:46:00.001-05:00

For the modern goddess.

simple snake

2009-05-25T18:45:00.000-05:00

I am seeing coral every where these days. I cannot wear this color anywhere near my face, but with a little self tanner I think my feet would look great in this previously forbidden color.

oh dear-shoe of the week

2009-05-24T06:25:00.001-05:00

These are by Oh Deer! qhich is exactly what I said when I saw them. They are perfect for me. Perfect, perfect, perfect.

flip-flops for flappers

2009-05-23T06:28:00.000-05:00

Arent these pretty? I absolutely adore their girly, 1920's vibe. Lovely.

for funsies

2009-05-22T06:19:00.000-05:00

O.K., I would totally never buy these but I LOVE that they exist.

fringe frenzy

2009-05-21T06:10:00.000-05:00

So far I have eschewed the fringe trend but I have decided that for these I would make an exception. Adorable with a cropped jean.

for the casual movie star

2009-05-20T06:17:00.000-05:00

All the "it" girls are always showing how casual and "regular" they are by talking up their Havianas. I dig the metal mesh version. They're just fancy enough to still ike a movie star.

braided beauties

2009-05-19T06:02:00.000-05:00

Simple, clean, delightful.

kelly classics

2009-05-18T05:58:00.001-05:00

Love the sporty stripes and the low, low price.

flip-flop

2009-05-17T05:48:00.000-05:00

Schools out this week and the pool opens on Monday. Its time for flip-flops (they are adorable with my favorite new maxi skirts). Can't wait.

simple snake

2009-05-15T18:44:00.000-05:00

A lovely, simple thong sandal to a a splash of color to your summer wardrobe.

apology

2009-05-15T17:43:00.002-05:00

As of late I have have been a little lax when it comes to this (and my other) blog. My laziness is over. Please forgive me. I promise it won't happen again. Starting Sunday I have all sorts of lovely footwear coming your way.

taking the week off

2009-05-06T07:30:00.002-05:00

Ty's out of town and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed so I am taking a week off. Feel free to peruse piperlime's spring collection.

for my wild heart

2009-05-03T05:21:00.000-05:00

I couldn't resist. I love a Tory Burch flat and I have really worn my old leopards to death, so I need these right? Sigh.

happy birthday

2009-05-02T07:15:00.000-05:00

I know I have featured these before (in another color) but today is my birthday and I would really appreciate it if someone would send them to me. Please? Anyone?

a polka with jimmy

2009-05-01T07:10:00.000-05:00

You can't tell me that you don't love, love, love the polka dots. You can't, because it would be a bald-faced lie and it isn't nice to tell lies.

t-bowed

2009-04-30T07:44:00.000-05:00

This is the freshest take on a t-strap I have seen in a long time. Adore the bow. Adore.

in defense of the strappy

2009-04-29T07:03:00.000-05:00

Oh Mr. Choo-you have really done it this time. These are absolutely perfect strappy sandals. Perfect, perfect, perfect.

coveted

2009-04-28T17:00:00.002-05:00

I have long desired a pair of Tory Birch thongs. They are such a classic statement without being too fussy. ( I also really, really wish for a pair of her ballet flats)

hot blush

2009-04-27T21:52:00.000-05:00

Love the blush color, the delightful shape and the fabric look of the suede.

wishful thinking

2009-04-27T21:48:00.000-05:00

After our sojourn into the world of discounts last week I thought we'd head on over the forbidden land of luxury at Nordstrom's. Even if no one can afford any of these shoes in this economy, it turns out that drooling over them is still free.

worth the wait-shoe of the week

2009-04-26T06:22:00.000-05:00

Usually the shoe of the week is a prohibitively expensive dream shoe but not this week. Thanks to the good people at Target you can now own this shoe for ... drum roll, please..... $6.25, that's right folks, $6.25. I have been waiting for these babies to go on sale and now can't wait for them to arrive.

raindrops keep falling

2009-04-25T07:17:00.000-05:00

I have been after cute rain boots for a while. I can never quite justify them because it doesn't really rain here all that often. I am guessing, however, that at $24.99 my guilt about these would be minimal.

hangin' tough

2009-04-24T07:11:00.000-05:00

These make me feel tough and sexy at the same time- not a bad combination.

flowers for angela

2009-04-23T08:09:00.000-05:00

Pretty, pink, flower detail- what could be better for spring?

would you like mustard with that?

2009-04-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

I can think of few colors that say summer better than yellow. Combine that with an of-the-moment shape and I am sold.

the bronze age

2009-04-21T11:01:00.001-05:00

I am so digging these -way more exciting than plain old brown.

pretty pewter

2009-04-20T18:54:00.000-05:00

I just ordered four pairs of sandals from Target (I have a serious shortage in the sandal department due to my very strong feelings for ballet flats) and I think these were one of them-am super excited, had already forgotten how delightful they were.

right on target

2009-04-19T10:51:00.000-05:00

In these tough economic time I thought we would celebrate my favorite discout retailer. Vive la Target!

to be worn with a red hat

2009-04-18T22:53:00.002-05:00

My Mom is a Red Hat Lady. I only kind of know what that means but apparently they dress up in red and purple, incorporating bright hats of course. These might be lots of fun with one of her fancy hats, after all why shouldn't her feet get to be as fancy as her head?

rosy

2009-04-17T19:56:00.002-05:00

There is a fence along my parents property. Every summer one entire side is covered in roses. I love them. I grow them now because I loved them at home. This way we could have roses all year.

for feeling fancy

2009-04-16T19:58:00.002-05:00

My Mom adores dressing up and I know that these would be just perfect with the cream number she wore to my wedding.

can't go wrong with a bow

2009-04-15T18:22:00.001-05:00

I know she'd just love these, feminine and lovely pink.

cheerful

2009-04-14T14:12:00.002-05:00

My Mom loves yellow and these are jaunty and fun and HOLY CATS! only $7.49- pardon me for just a moment while I order them..........Done. Anyway, my Mom will totally love them.

for my mom

2009-04-13T12:42:00.003-05:00

My Mom has been staying with me and last night was lamenting her lack of fashion so this week is all about comfortable, cute shoes that even my Mom could wear.

Original Barbie

2009-04-12T07:37:00.000-05:00

No one know a classy pin-up like Mr. Blahnik. Thank you, sir.

green with envy

2009-04-11T07:26:00.000-05:00

Any soldier boy returning home would be thrilled to have his girl Friday show up wearing these.

red and rosy

2009-04-10T22:53:00.000-05:00

Betcha Marilyn would've loved these. I do.

blue moon

2009-04-09T07:01:00.000-05:00

So solid that they shouldn't be as fun to wear as I am absolutely sure that they are. Perhaps it's the blue?

modestly blushing

2009-04-08T07:44:00.000-05:00

...because you feel so sexy in your pale pink peep-toes.

bronze baby

2009-04-07T07:10:00.000-05:00

Perfect with a full skirt and a fruity drink.

velvety smooth

2009-04-06T22:28:00.001-05:00

I think these are so lady-like and well- behaved, but never boring.

pin-up girls

2009-04-06T10:21:00.000-05:00

I am completely obsessed with fifties and sixties silhouettes lately. Nipped-in waists and full skirts, feminine details and lovely high heels worn even for vacuuming. I am loving all the shoes inspired by this aesthetic and all week we will admire them.

and the winner is...

2009-04-05T14:44:00.000-05:00

We don't yet know what Amy will choose so just in case she recently became a wealthy heiress here is Mr. Louboutin's version.

cross my heart

2009-04-04T07:28:00.000-05:00

Criss -cross details and great shape make these a fantastic option.

a warm cabernet

2009-04-03T07:08:00.000-05:00

Love the double strap and deep shade of these. As always from Via Spiga, beautiful lines.

getting closer

2009-04-02T07:01:00.002-05:00

Well, Amy, how about these? They are oh, so lovely? Beautiful, feminine lines, shiny leather, pearly buttons. Sigh.

perfectly lady-like

2009-04-01T07:10:00.000-05:00

I think these are a little closer to what Amy is looking for , althought she wants a heel. Aren't they lovely and polite. I want to wear them to a tea party.

the height of fashion

2009-03-31T07:03:00.000-05:00

These hit almost every trend for spring. Tumbled finish, modern accessories, funky wedge heels. Love them.

naughty school girl

2009-03-30T07:14:00.001-05:00

I have to be honest, I don't think these are quite what Amy is looking for based on the descriptions she has given me (and knowing Amy at all) but they are yummy nonetheless, no?

this one's for Amy

2009-03-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

My old friend, Amy emailed this week. Her very favorite pair of red, mary jane heels is broken and cannot be fixed. Devatastating ,no? She has requested our help in procuring a new pair. Amy, we're here for you, plus red mary janes are delightful and it will be lovely to look at them every day.

wearing a different pair of shoes

2009-03-23T20:59:00.002-05:00

Well girls, this week I have jury duty so, until they release me from my civic duty, blogging will cease temporarily. Don't you worry though. I should be back next week with lots of lovely gladiator sandals.

TTFN (ta-ta for now)!

no place like home

2009-03-22T07:14:00.001-05:00

I can't do it, I just can't get away from my beloved ballet flat, I just can't quit them! But Rachel Zoe is with me on this one- these are quite fab.

mirror, mirror

2009-03-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Also tried these on. Simple and glam. Surprisingly comfortable with great fit. LOVE shiny shoes.

mediterranean flavor

2009-03-20T14:49:00.002-05:00

Obviously I need to purchase a ticket to Greece so that I can wear these with my long, flowy white dress in the appropriate atmosphere.

showing a little skin

2009-03-19T22:51:00.000-05:00

Wearing these would be almost like having naked feet, in public, no less. How very avant garde and daring of us.

these boots were made for...

2009-03-18T07:44:00.000-05:00

Umm, drool. So fun with flirty spring skirts and jeans.

once in a blue moon

2009-03-17T07:26:00.001-05:00

The color of these is, of course, divine. However, what I really love about them is the touch of dressy added by the tiny wedge. A little, tiny touch of class.

***Oh my gosh! Excuse my sloppy typing and enjoy the corrected version above.

even before Memorial Day

2009-03-16T21:13:00.002-05:00

I tried these on today. They are so adorable on my feet. They will definitely be joining my collection. Simple and modern. Definitely not clunky.

a sliver of hope

2009-03-16T21:07:00.002-05:00

O.K., you all know that wedges are not my favorite. I just think that if I am going to wear heels, I should get to feel just a little sexy, not table and clunky. I am trying to get over my issues but for today we are taking baby steps. This week is baby step number one. Lately, I have been digging the new sliver wedges, hope you do too.

wildly simple-shoe of the week

2009-03-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

So simple, so lovely and on sale. Oh, how I will miss this week.

pink posies

2009-03-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

Perfectly delightful. Adore the fuschia.

sunshine in my heart

2009-03-13T07:28:00.000-05:00

I love, love, love this week. LOOK at these- seriously aren't these sooooo wonderful. Yum.

orange you glad I found these

2009-03-12T07:37:00.000-05:00

Oh how I long to add these to my collection. My skin tone prevents me from wearing orange anywhere but on my feet and they are ACHING to slip into these little babies.

bejeweled

2009-03-11T07:37:00.000-05:00

Love these. Love. So fancy. I've been looking for black flats that aren't boring and boy, howdy, these aren't boring. Hmmm.

creature comforts

2009-03-10T07:26:00.000-05:00

These have Nike-designed interiors. Can you imagine how fun it would be to wear pretty, snakeskin-embossed shoes that feel like Nikes. 'Cause these are really pretty.

just like my daffodils

2009-03-09T12:18:00.002-05:00

There is something about yellow in the spring and this pale version is divine. They practically shout, "Equinox!"

it's like they read my mind

2009-03-09T12:07:00.002-05:00

So, according to my sources (mostly fashion mags), open-toed flats are all the rage for spring. Hurrah! I can't even describe the little skip my heart makes just thinking abpout all the pretty shoes that I don't yet own. Sigh.

crabby-shoe of the week

2009-03-08T07:44:00.000-05:00

These were simply too fantastic not to be shoe of the week. Points for creativity definitely, but I don't know if I am really comfy with an adorable crab that close to my tootsies.

baring it all

2009-03-07T07:26:00.000-06:00

Oh, how I adore a delicate, barely there sandal. As Cher says (Clueless), "Skin is good!"

giving in to the gladiator

2009-03-06T13:27:00.002-06:00

I can't really explain what I love about these. Maybe it's the emphasis on my ankles, the one body part with which I am almost always pleased.

simply delightful

2009-03-05T08:18:00.001-06:00

These are so simple and perfect for wearing with all of my myriad of summer skirts. I would get them in bronze.

rule-breaker

2009-03-04T08:14:00.000-06:00

You are all aware of how I feel about wedges. They are not my faves. I am working on my issues and these are definitely a step in the right direction.

patently provacative

2009-03-03T08:05:00.002-06:00

The thing about sandals is that even a flat can be sexy, as evidenced here.

flower power

2009-03-02T22:56:00.000-06:00

How adorable are these? So sweet and delicate, perfect.

unrestrained-theme of the week

2009-03-02T22:51:00.000-06:00

It turns out, that while I have more pairs of ballet flats than any person needs, I am sorely lacking in the sandal department. As every day warms a little I am realizing tha I had best get going on that project (you know, stocking my closet appropriately) in order to be truly prepare for the delightful heat ahead.

sticking to the classics- shoe of the week.

2009-03-01T07:44:00.000-06:00

Well-played Jessica Simpson, well-played.

so sleek

2009-02-28T07:37:00.000-06:00

LOVE these. They are so simple, sleek and perfect. Seriously, adore.

disco fever

2009-02-27T08:33:00.000-06:00

These have a funky, disco vibe. Love, love, love.