Truthful Tuesday

Sooo... you remember I mentioned shopping with my mom on Saturday? What I didn't mention is that after we went to the mall, we went to DSW. Designer Shoe Warehouse. Yep. So obviously this post is about my acquiring more shoes. BUT in my defense, I only shopped the sale section! 70-80% off all of my new footwear! How could I say no?!
Not much else to say really, except to show them to you. Remember, these were super on sale, so that means mostly off-season.

Vince Camuto Leather Sandals:
$17.98

 These are soooo pretty! The photos were taken at the wront time of day, but they are a metallic light pink with lizard embossing on the straps.

Tahari Black Leather Boots, with stretchy back panel:
$29.99. No really.

outside

inside

 I love these so much, I would marry them if I could. Buttery soft leather. Glove-like fit. Rubber sole with big tread for safe winter walking.... Ahhhh LOVE!

Steve Madden Gray Leather Boots:
$44.98

outside

Inside

Before you judge, these are GRAY not BLACK so I didn't just get two pairs of black boots! I probably didn't need these ALSO, but they were so much on sale, and so pretty.... How could I not?

These were not from DSW, but are shoes, so they belong in this post.
Aeropostale Zebra Shoes:
$9.99

I love Zebras.

Anything you want to confess?! It can't just be me that has indiscretions!

Truthful Tuesday

Truthful Tuesday definitely needs to be lighter than last week! So this week I shall show you all my laziness and a small waste of money.

First off, I haven't filed at work since February:

I think today should be the day. That's definitely going to fall soon. And THAT would be a mess!

Next, this is what the floor of my laundry room looked like up until Sunday.

Sometimes I do wonder if maybe the shoe thing is becoming a problem.... but then I get them all put away, and I realize it's not at all. Laziness is the problem!

And lastly, I bought a sticky note pad at Target that looks like a sandwich. I hardly ever use sticky notes. But how could I not? It's great on my desk, cracked my supervisor right up when he saw it! I mean look:

 Anything you'd like to get off your back? Buy anything stupid and semi-useless lately?

Truthful Tuesday

Well... it's 3:00 PM on a Tuesday. So far at work today I've entered nine orders and returned a handful of emails. And that's about the extent of my productivity.

So today's admission is that I've been internet shopping at work (and I guess also blogging). I stopped over at 6pm.com and ordered a new swimsuit:



a sneaker/boot hybrid:

 

and a pair of running pants for the winter (hey, it's good to plan ahead):





Oops. I guess this sort of ties in with last week, too, since I bought shoes. What can you do?

What have you been doing today? Working hard? Hardly working? Done any internet shopping of your own?!

Truthful Tuesday

 Well readers, it's time to show you my biggest secret...

Those are all my shoes.
My name is Stacie, and I'm a shoe hoarder. But hey, at least they're neat and tidy! Don't ask me how many I have. I have no idea. People ask all the time, "Give a ball park!" "What do you think, 50? 60? 200?" I honestly can't even answer the question. Though I am planning to donate some at the end of the summer, early fall when I have a chance to go through them again.

What about you? Anything you'd like to get off your chest? It IS Truthful Tuesday, no better day than today to do it!

The End Of Little Black Bag: Part IV Shoes

As most of my readers are aware, I have spent most of my disposable income in the last year or so on the Little Black Bag website. I've accumulated TONS of jewelry, bags, accessories, etc from them over the past year. And now they are changing platforms to be more like an ebay with trading. I'm not sure I feel comfortable trading for used items not shipped from a central location, and thus, this is the end of the road for my wasting money Little Black Bag habit. As a final farewell, I am dedicating my next several posts to my Grand Haul as I like to call it (aka, lots of shipments between April and May). So sit back, relax, and try not to be too judgmental about my exorbitant spending.
I really didn't think I had shipped many shoes these last few orders that make up the Grand Haul... but I did. Oops. Perhaps that's a sign of an addiction? Eh, there's worse things to be addicted to anyway.
Let's check them out!

1. Seychelles Juniper Flat

I almost didn't buy these. But I love Seychelles shoes, they always fit me really well, and they use great leather. I couldn't resist. Plus they were on sale! Win! They are black with a gold heel and gold toe cap. Not a great photo, but they're really nice shoes!

 2. Dirty Laundry Field Day Oxford in Gold Glitter

I love these shoes. I didn't need them at all, I have a shocking number of gold shoes. (Ok if you know me, it's probably not shocking.) But they were $6.00 and I can't pass up adorable shoes when they're only $6.00.

3. Vince Camuto Tricera Booties

I opened during the shoe sale and managed to trade away a pair of boots that were very similar to ones I have already for these. These are great! They're real suede, fit perfect, and are a color I don't yet have. Vince Camuto makes really great quality shoes and purses, so I was super excited to get these!

4. Me Too Shoes Joni Wedge

Honestly, I had paid ZERO attention to these shoes on the site. And then someone offered them on a pair of shoes I absolutely hated that I had gotten in my opening. So snatched them up quick before the other person changed their mind! I realized I love these wedges and held on to them tightly until my trading time ended. Of course then I obsessively HAD to trade for this matching tote (which you'll see again in the bag post):

5. Bacio 61 Canzone Sandal

How cute are these? They're actual suede too! I think I traded some earrings or something else equally crazy for them. I LOVE the color, and can't wait to wear them!

6. Wanted Manhattan Penny Loafer

They say Penny Loafer, but I think it's a loafer/boat shoe hybrid. Either way, they're adorable and work really well with my wardrobe. On a need scale of 1-10, they probably ranked a solid 1... but I love them, and have already worn them a bunch!

7. DV by Dolce Vita Oren Loafer

So about these... they went on sale more than once, and each time I told myself I do not need them! But then one day I was searching my house for the mint and tan loafers to go with a certain outfit... I realized I was searching for these shoes which I did not own. (Yeah, I have issues.) So when they went on sale this last time I sucked it up and ordered them. They're genuine suede and very pretty. A tiny bit on the narrow side, but since they're suede they'll stretch if I keep wearing them.

10. NYLA Mischa Sandal

When I was a little kid, I had a back pack that was this same metallic pink color. I now have to buy everything I see in that color. Plus these are leather, so how could I not ship them home?!


9. Carlos by Carlos Santana Tibbi Sandal

Last but not least! How cute are these? I can't remember if I bought them or traded for them... I think I bought them? I remember having a lack of navy shoes last year so clearly I've remedied that situation these last two months. And I love glitter. How can you not?!

So, for all my "I didn't get that many shoes" thoughts, I apparently shipped home 9 pairs. Oops. I have to do a little re-organizing in my shoe room after all this.
Do you have a favorite? What is it about shoes that make us so happy?

Truthful Tuesday!

It's a little late, but it's still Tuesday, so it still counts! Sooo... this week's confession is kind of a preparatory post for you readers:
I have spent a LOT of money on my favorite site Little Black Bag this month. BUT I have a good excuse. They're shutting down, so it was my last hurrah. I'm going to save most of the goodies for a HUGE GIGANTIC haul post once everything arrives. But until then, I shall leave you with some highlights of what's come so far:
Pour La Victoire Ellie:

 SPL Sunnies:

 Kelsi Dagger Alina:

 Seychelle's Juniper:

Oh just wait for all the fun once everything has arrived! I may have to split posts into categories so no one falls asleep in the middle.

Hi, my name is Stacie, and I love shopping.

Truthful Tuesday!

 I was all set to write a post about my caffeine addiction and lack of groceries until I was hunting for my Truthful Tuesday icon and found this photo from last year:

See those two pair of boots? The tall black ones and the blue shorter ones? I FORGOT ALL ABOUT THEM BOTH!!! I have not worn either pair this year, nor do I have any idea where they are... I mean I know they're in the shoe room, but I'm not sure where on the shelves they are. And now it's Spring, so I guess they'll have to wait until next year for wearing. How embarrassing... Poor lonely shoes.

Do you ever buy something for a great deal at the end of the season only to forget all about it when that season rolls around again? This is probably a first for me.

Thursday's Threads

I've pretty much given up. I mean, it's never going to be Spring here. Not for longer than a day. So today my friends, I went for comfortable and warm. I'm talking grandma sweater comfy. Let's take a look shall we?

Told ya. I actually love this sweater, despite its grandmotherly appearance. I mean, how do you not love a GIANT ZIPPER?

Exactly. Plus the sweater IS pink, so you really can't go wrong there.

The pants are shiny. I feel like that makes up a little for the grandma sweater. Shiny pants trumps matronly. Truth. They are by Seven Jeans, and I got them at Loehmann's before they went under. (Loehmann's I miss you already!)

I decided, in keeping with the GIANT ZIPPER theme, to wear some black booties with a slightly less GIANT ZIPPER. (See what I did there? Playing with fonts is fun.) They are from Steven, which is Steve Madden's more upscale brand. Although my pair came from Loehmann's so they didn't cost me an arm and a leg. (Seriously Loehmann's, I'm not sure how I'll survive without you).

Arm Party time!
Left has on stretchy rhinestone bracelet from Express (it was part of a stack, but I split it up), a chain bracelet from T&J Designs that I got awhile ago from Little Black Bag, and of course, my favorite watch.
Right is wearing a thin beaded bracelet from Nakamol (also from LBB), a little rhinestone cuff that I can't remember if I got from Julep or Baublebar, and a rhinestone/chain bracelet by Punch (another LBB find!).

I also finally did my stubs nails! And they totally match my grandma sweater. WIN! Ok, maybe not entirely an accident. Anyway, the under polish is by Pantone Universe from Sephora and the color is Purple Wine. I have a glitter coat over top from Zoya, called Kissy. Kissy has ultra fine magenta glitter and longer silver holo shreds. I love them together! On my accent nails are wraps from NCLA. I think they were called Hollywood? They're some kind of crazy art deco take on the 100 dollar bill. Super cute!

So that's what I'm wearing today! What about you? Is it actually Spring where you live?