--{ gurus of shoes }--

[heather1029]

Somebody give me an excuse to buy these babies:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m67/glasgohr/lineapaolos.jpg

Free shipping at Nordies right now! I just know I'll have nothing with which to wear them....But, they're so freaking cute!

[greenbunny]

Free shipping at Nordies right now!

Ack! Don't tempt me! I've wanted a pair from them for ages! *plugs fingers in ears*

[heather1029]

Ack! Don't tempt me! I've wanted a pair from them for ages! *plugs fingers in ears*

:D :D

I went ahead and bought the pink shoes!!

And these too!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m67/glasgohr/cuteshoes.jpg

[kd 9.21.02]

I just bought these beauties this weekend. Love them.

Kate Spade
red patent leather peep toes
http://ksp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pKS1-2802904reg.jpg

[heather1029]

kd: Those are très classic! I love the color.

[greenbunny]

Are Nordie's shoes generally true to size? I don't have a store nearby to return, so I'd like to get this right in one shot.

[heather1029]

greenbunny: Do you mean the Nordstrom store brand shoes? Because Nordstrom carries tons of brands and they all fit differently.

[HeatherFL]

Yeah, I usually just subtract the 30. I wear and 8 and I'm a 38 in European shoe sizes.

Love the Kate Spade shoes!

[greenbunny]

greenbunny: Do you mean the Nordstrom store brand shoes? Because Nordstrom carries tons of brands and they all fit differently.

I'm pretty sure they are store brand because they say "exclusively ours" in the description.

It's these: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/2857028/0~2376778~2372808~2372940~2376188


ETA my recent purchases:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/charlesdavidlegacy.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/charlesdavidticket.jpg

And I could cry, but these have to go back. They are in terrible shape--there are dark fingerprints and chunks of leather missing all over them! They look like they were worn for years. Horrible.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/ninewestbotamy.jpg

[jeggink]

I have a question for all you shoe ladies.

If you had to pick 4-5 shoes / sandals for work and play, what would they be?

I am trying to find out what basic shoes would look like for almost everyday wear. I only have a couple pairs of shoes and lately have been getting a higher interest in them. I am not sure if I am going the right direction. I work in an office setting and am 5'10" tall and probably couldn't wear anything over a 2" heel. I am not very good at foot fashion :).

Thanks ladies!

[kd 9.21.02]

Since you're tall, you can wear all the cute flats that are out there this season. I *really* like the Tory Burch ballet slippers. Seems like all of NYC is wearing them though.

http://www.toryburch.com/images/products/1_12662_AV_c.jpg

[laura]

My current "Top 5" are mostly flats:

#1 - These black patent leather flats from BR - the patent makes them slightly more interesting, IMO, than just a regular black flat, and I have short legs so pointy toes are generally a must-have for me:

http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_Archive/BRWeb/Assets/Product/487/487965/main/br487965-00p01v01.jpg

#2 - Also from BR, I have a pair of matte brown slingback flats that look similar to the ones above in the front, ie. also pointy. They look great w/ skirts or jeans.

#3 - a ballet flat with an interesting pattern. I have Burberry ballet flats that I love and I got a great deal on, but any pattern you love will do. Mine don't look exactly like this, but this is the idea:

http://bur.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBUR-2979518p275w.jpg

I also have these leopard print ballet flats from Payless - very cheap, look great w/ black outfits or brown:

(this pic is the kids version, mine do not have a strap across the top, but this is the pattern)

http://www.payless.com/Images/thumbsq/055637_thumbsq.gif

#4 - My favorite shoes of all time are flip flops. I have Reefs in practically every color. Today I am wearing these:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/SwatchMedium/2/_5011502.jpg

#5 - It's a toss up for me between a great pair of casual sneakers or a great pair of heels, so I'm going to list both as a tie:

I'm not generally a sneaker person, but I LOVE my Pumas:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/SwatchMedium/14/_5044814.jpg

And mule or pump, my favorite heel is the pointy toe kitten heel; I have a great pair of faux croc similar to these that I really like, or basic black is always a good choice too:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/6/_5243066.jpg

[gokatgo]

Don't limit your heels just because of your height, wear what you like! That said, kitten heels are generally my favorite height for the perfect mix of heel and comfort, and they're right in your under 2'' range.

My top five is something like:
Work (staple): a black conservative go-to, like so
http://www.zappos.com/images/732/7329289/985-440945-d.jpg

Plus, I like some fun work/dressy shoes, like these
http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/SwatchMedium/0/_5365080.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/732/7329293/985-440960-d.jpg

During off-time, I'm a big fan of sneakers.
I have these:
http://www.zappos.com/images/723/7239194/4998-256800-d.jpg
and these:
http://www.zappos.com/images/724/7240469/985-364034-d.jpg

and the must have: flip-flops. I have both of these (and at least three other pairs)
http://www.zappos.com/images/729/7294253/5089-365575-d.jpg

Clearly I have issues with picking only 5 pairs.

[jeggink]

Thanks gokatgo, laura and kd 9.21.02 for the information. I appreciate it!

gokatgo Where did you get these? I really like them! I keep under 2" heels cause I would fall otherwise :). I am not used to heels so it is taking some getting used to.

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/SwatchMedium/0/_5365080.jpg

[laura]

She found those at Nordstrom. :)

[jeggink]

Thanks laura! I can't seem to find them there though. I wanted to see how much they were.

[laura]

They are $89.95; see if this works:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2934955?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=paolo+in+Women%27s+Shoes&origin=searchresults

(I searched for the brand, which you can see in the pic, under Women's Shoes; they are shown in a different color as the default, though, so that could be why you couldn't find them!)

[jeggink]

Thanks! The price is a little out of my league for one pair of shoes, but I will be keeping an eye on it :).

[Toonces]

Those are so cute!! I love them in the white/gold, too. Thank goodness I don't WOH anymore b/c I'd have to have those.

[Toonces]

Are Top Siders making a comeback? I'm not a fan.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/cat777/CC/topsiders.jpg

[Lindsan]

Those are so damn ugly. I will never ever wear those shoes again.

[Cr8nme]

i never wore those ugly ass shoes

[sem426]

i never wore those ugly ass shoes

LOL. Ditto!

[numberlady]

I sure won't wear them either, but I have a college student as an employee and she wears a pair. She has a dress code, so I don't really know what her attire is outside of work, but I was a bit surprised to see someone her age wearing them.

[EuropeBride]

I like Top Siders! They're classic shoes, like car shoes or loafers. Besides, they're comfortable and hard-wearing. I have the brown ones and I wear them going for walks, when it rains, etc. And I think they look cute with khaki pants or shorts.

[msnicolea]

Oh, I LIVED in those in 4th/5th grade, when everything I wore was straight out of the Preppy Handbook!

Now, they are only acceptable on my grandfather, who lives on a sailboat ;->

Maybe they ae going to be "ugly-cool" hipster shoes like hush puppies were a while back?

[kd 9.21.02]

I wore them with my school uniform in 5th grade (but I grew up in the hometown of preppy-dom).

My dad wears them in the summer but they seem OK on him. They're boat shoes so anyone living on the coast wearing them seems to fit in.

[Susan]

I saw a girl (maybe around 18 or so?) who was working at Express wearing Top Siders the other day...I was like, WTF, are those back in style?? I of course said this in my head, not to her.

But yeah, I'm wondering if they are making a come-back...sorry, I will not be jumping on that bandwagon. Just like the Crocs trend, I can't do it.

[Toonces]

Yep, I was thinking of the Crocs trend when thinking of the Top Siders, too. Maybe there will be some knock-offs that will be cute - like the Skechers Croc-offs.

If 18 yos are wearing them know, they weren't even alive the first time they were popular. IMO, they're acceptable on someone 55+. I much prefer Privos for comfort and looks.

[Lindsan]

i never wore those ugly ass shoes
Yeah, some of us were dorks as kids and didn't have the guts to rebel against their mother's decisions, lol.

Actually, I remember them as being very popular when I was about 10 years old. I had a brown pair and a white pair.

[Secret_Squirrel]

Top Siders? I haven't heard that (but that doesn't mean much). We called them boat shoes.

It's about time for them to come back.

Jelly shoes... check
Boat shoes... check
Penny Loafers.... next?
Fashion question - considering inflation, would a dime or quarter in the loafer be more appropo?

[Cr8nme]

^lol a whole quarter!!!!! lol

[Toonces]

Top Siders? I haven't heard that (but that doesn't mean much). We called them boat shoes.

LOL! Top Siders b/c they're supposed to be good shoes for wearing on decks of boats -----> Boat Shoes. Back in the day we called them both. I never did understand that though b/c they seemed to have slippery-ish soles. How is that good on wet wood or fiberglass boat decks? :shrug:

I was wondering about penny loafers, too. Quarter? Hell, the way gas prices have gone up they should be dollar loafers. :)

[BeachBum]

Are Top Siders making a comeback? I'm not a fan.


More college girl sightings of topsiders here!

[Toonces]

Bloomies is having an awesome shoe sale, here (http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=4841&ViewAll=Y&PageID=4841*1*24*-1*-1*Y).

[Katy]

I haven't noticed topsiders lately, but then again, we're still in flip-flop weather here.

[Toonces]

. . . but then again, we're still in flip-flop weather here.

Rub it in why doncha. :p ;)

[ktsb]

Funny this topic should come up. I was in a shoe store yesterday and noticed a bunch of top siders on display.

I figured (well hoped) they were just mainstays that have never left?

[thyme]

Top-Siders are *rampant* on the college campus I drive through every day. Almost as popular as flip-flops. But this is a beach town.

ETA that it only seems to be the natural tan/taupe colors. I haven't seen anyone wearing pink or blue or mint green.

[laura]

I just l-u-v these ballet flats:

http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/emstyle/86182_WC9488.jpg

[Adaya]

Gawd those are cute laura.

[am_81]

I *really* wish that I could wear ballet flats (especially cute ones like laura just posted). Stupid narrow feet. :(

[Aimee]

Question: Are bowling shoes so out they're in, or are they just plain out?

I'm wearing a pair of them today, because they're nicer than flip flops and I just wasn't into wearing heels to work today. Am I a total faux pas today?

[Daisy]

I'm bumping this thread up to share the super fun shoes I just bought myself! I didn't even realize that I was in a spending mood when I went into Nordstrom, but I guess I am!

I bought these but in dark purple suede:
http://images.barneys.com/images/barneys/product/PG_15901.5899_TH.jpg

I'm going to wear them with a dark brown dress I bought for the holiday parties.

[TracieB]

Daisy - Those are so cute!!!

[TracieB]

I am totally lusting over these, but I live in a tropical location, so they aren't too practical. I am heading back to the States for Christmas, and am trying to convince myself (and hubby!) that I need them ;).

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/Tracie58712/BBBlink_Brown_r2_c2.jpg

[vee05]

oh Tracie those r HOT!

[HeatherFL]

Daisy Those are awesome!

TracieB OH yes, you need them! ;) HOT!!

I think, soon to be added to my winter accessory wardrobe. I *heart* these boots. I don't need them, but I want them sooooo!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/HeatherJWFL76/MISC/burberryboots.jpg

[TracieB]

Heather - those are awesome!! Love them!!

[ManteoChik]

LOL! Top Siders b/c they're supposed to be good shoes for wearing on decks of boats -----> Boat Shoes. Back in the day we called them both. I never did understand that though b/c they seemed to have slippery-ish soles. How is that good on wet wood or fiberglass boat decks? :shrug:

Because they don't harm the surface. BF is the captain of a private sportfish boat...it's actually just kind of "known" that you take your shoes off before getting on the boat...although topsiders are normally worn because the soles don't scratch, skuff, or leave markes on the topcoat or teak. I know, I'm probably speaking in a foreign language...lol....but boat people are pretty anal about their stuff. This goes along the same lines like you don't eat things like fried chicken (or anything greasy for that matter) because on most custom boats grease will stain the teak (wood).

In fact, their so crazy that you are now allowed to take bananas on the boat because its bad luck (sportfishing wise)...lol. I've seen a captain throw the owner's wife's bananas overboard..haha.

[ManteoChik]

Oh yeah, I love my topsiders....not only are they comfy but its an easy thing to wear with like a jean or kahki skirt and shirt instead of flip flops for a casual dinner out.

That being said, I have been seeing a lot of young teens wearing them.

[Toonces]

DH got me these for my bday. Now I just have to get my butt out of yoga pants and t-shirts...

http://www.zappos.com/images/737/7378401/1396-546820-d.jpg

[ManteoChik]

Toonces I love those!!!!!

[HeatherFL]

Me too! Toonces just beautiful!

[Daisy]

I love all the boots everyone is posting!

So I have a shoe buying problem this week because I clearly can't stay out of Nordstroms and can't stop buying shoes. Today I bought these brown suede miu miu's (sorry, this is the only pic I could find online):

http://i10.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/c1/55/cf8d_2.JPG

At least they weren't as spendy as the Louboutin's. :rolleyes:

[TracieB]

Help!!! I can't decide between these two boots. What do you guys think?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/Tracie58712/BBBlink_Brown_r2_c2.jpg

or

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/Tracie58712/Vintage_Brown_r2_c2.gif

[Cr8nme]

I love both who are they by? If i had to chose 1 it woul be the first I love em!

[TracieB]

Thanks... that's what I'm leaning toward, only because they are a lot cheaper.

They are from a company in the UK... Buckles and Bows. Here's a link. (http://www.hennyjames.co.uk/index.php?cPath=5)

[Adaya]

Tracie, the first pair are the flyest!

[HeatherFL]

I'd have to see them on. They're both awesome! But I think the 2nd ones might go with more things. I love the 1st ones though, too!

~H.

[Sand]

Tracie. I LUFF the first pair. LUFF.

But unless you plan to wear lots of skirts I think the 2nd pair will work with more outfits (under pants I'm thinking the 1st pair will really leave some odd lumps and bumps)

[Linz]

#2...

[TracieB]

Thanks for your input! After asking the hubster, I went with #2... they can be worn under jeans easier and seem to be a bit more practical. I'm still salivating over the first ones, though ;).

[Sand]

christmas is coming tracie! ;) start dropping hints

[TracieB]

Okay, scratch those. The UK billing thing on that site didn't work properly for US Addresses, so I got these beauties instead. LOVE!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/Tracie58712/2_dress_samara_4.jpg

[vee05]

oh these r pretty!

[HeatherFL]

OOoooh! LOVE those!

[lilo]

those are beautiful! I love the detail on them. Please report back and let us know how they fit and look in person! What is the website?

[Toonces]

Can anyone help me find sexy snow boots? Do they exist? I don't want anything clunky, would prefer knee height and a heel of some sort. TIA!

[Cr8nme]

I have been buying louboutins like crazy! 5 pair for myself for christmas :eek:

I will post pics as soon as they come...some of them were pre saled!

[Aimee]

I have been buying louboutins like crazy! 5 pair for myself for christmas :eek:

I will post pics as soon as they come...some of them were pre saled!

Ooh, will you play Santa for me too? I just made my first (and probably only for a long time) CL purchase and I am dying for more.

Question: Do you do anything special to protect the soles? What happens when you need them re-soled?

[lilo]

I have been buying louboutins like crazy! 5 pair for myself for christmas :eek:

I will post pics as soon as they come...some of them were pre saled!

Holy crap! I hate you!! :p I am dying to buy another pair of louboutins but I am now plotting to buy the Dior, My Dior Large Pocket Bag (have you seen it? gorgeous).

yes, please post some pics when you get them so I can live vicariously through you! ;)

[HeatherFL]

These Jimmy Choo's are soooo mine. I just don't know whether to do black or this bright pink color! I mean, I could wear these a couple different things, and they are defintiely different, but black goes with so much more.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/HeatherJWFL76/MISC/sandals.jpg

[Cr8nme]

Ooh, will you play Santa for me too? I just made my first (and probably only for a long time) CL purchase and I am dying for more.

Question: Do you do anything special to protect the soles? What happens when you need them re-soled?

Actually before I wear any of my Cl's I send them to NY to a cobble who puts red sole protectants on them so the red never wears down!

[Cr8nme]

Heather~ Those are soo hot! I know exactly what you can buy me for christmas ;)

[HeatherFL]

Uhhhh, you can send a pair of those Louboutin's my way then! ;) :p :D I have black ones, so any other color will do just fine!

[Cr8nme]

^^^ Umm the idea was for you to buy me some DUH ;)

[HeatherFL]

LOL You can wear mine when you come visit me. :p

[Cr8nme]

Its a deal I'm on my way!!! LOL u r too cute I really miss ya!

[lilo]

Actually before I wear any of my Cl's I send them to NY to a cobble who puts red sole protectants on them so the red never wears down!

what a great idea. I never thought about doing that. can you send me the name of the person you send them to?

thanks!

Heather: Those are really beautiful. Do you have similar shoes like those in black? if so, I'd go for the pink unless you don't think you'd wear them more than once. These are beautiful too:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod48470026&parentId=cat15220759&masterId=cat15220753&index=42&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat000143cat15220753cat152 20759

have you seen these:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod40670094&parentId=cat13030764&masterId=cat13030734&grandMasterId=cat000141&cmCat=

I love them! the contrast with the black and red sole is gorgeous.

and I really need these:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod42250105&parentId=cat14210741&masterId=cat14080741&index=12&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat13030734cat13030771cat1 4080741cat14210741

when they go on sale, they are mine!

[Cr8nme]

I wlilo~ I will dig up the info and PM you... The shoes you posted are amazing... the pointy toes CL's you posted I have on order!!! I LOVE THEM!!!

[HeatherFL]

lilo Those are great shoes and boots.

I have a lot of black shoes, so I'm covered there. I think the pink is realy different. LOL of course, I don't know that they'll quite the same on me as they do on the model ha ha ha!


~H.

[lilo]

I wlilo~ I will dig up the info and PM you... The shoes you posted are amazing... the pointy toes CL's you posted I have on order!!! I LOVE THEM!!!

Great choice! I really love them. They're so classic but with the red sole, it also has a little 'oomph' to them. They are going to look great on you, I'm sure.

[lilo]

heather: oh, I'm sure you'll find something to wear with those beauties. ;) Black pants, dark blue jeans, black dress, white jeans with silver top would look cute with those shoes. What, don't you wear your Jimmy Choos while painting your toes? Doesn't everyone??? :rolleyes: too funny.

I have to say too, I love that purse in that picture. Very cute.

[Daisy]

I had a great day shopping today and got a serious prada fix! I bought some black flats that I cannot find a picture of anywhere and I got these:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mh/NMX05P2_mh.jpg
I can't wait for spring now.