The Bankrupt Vanity

Bakers: H by Halston - Brooke in Tan Reptile

2011-09-07T06:03:00.000-07:00

Pics only in this post, the thorough review can be found with the white version of these just below this post.

The only difference I can find is that the straps on this version seem much thinner than the white ones, however, I have worn both colors and they are equally comfortable.

Again, I went 1/2 size up for these wedges.

Thanks for looking everyone!

Bakers: H by Halston - Brooke in White

2011-08-30T05:04:00.000-07:00

So sorry I took forever to post this one, the faux snakeskin one is coming up soon. Luckily I can give a complete review on these since I've been wearing them out a lot lately and they are quite comfortable, however, not as comfortable as the Madden Wheatley.

Defined As: Faux Wood Platform Wedge
Nail Polish: Sinful Colors - This Is It (832) with Wet n Wild - The Gold and the Beautiful layered over it.

By comparison, the heel portion of the Steve Madden Wheatley is slightly thicker than the H by Halston Brooke. This, of course, means that the Wheatley is wearable for a longer period of time than Brooke. A thicker/chunkier heel means less pressure on the ball of the foot since there is a larger surface area on the heel taking on some of the weight. Some might disagree but I have definitely found that it is my experience with all shoes.

That being said, Brooke's heel might be thinner but it's nothing too extreme. It's definitely a walkable shoe for about 3-4 hours depending on experience and so on. However, the discomfort does NOT stem from the ball of the foot but, rather, from the open-toe design.

The open toe causes more of your foot, or your toes, to come through the opening, which leads to that annoying rubbing against the skin. I didn't get any blisters or cuts since the material is nice and soft, even though it's synthetic, but it definitely cuts down on your walking time. The peep-toe on the Wheatley's and the Bebe Jade make those kind of wedges feel like sneakers, no joke.

Anyway, the open-toe is the only thing that will affect your walking in these after a couple of hours, other than that they are great! The straps feel nice and thick on the white pair and they are super comfy all around. The big platform makes them a great choice for beginners and long-time shoe lovers. Also note, I bought these half a size bigger because when I tried on my typical size 6, my toes were spilling and the footbed felt very narrow.

Here's a side angle just for fun:

Hey, I try to experiment with new and "interesting" shots...right...

Hope you guys enjoy this one, it's currently on sale, well stocked, and likely to continue dropping. You can find it below:

H by Halston - Brooke

BYE!

Current Bankable Craze: Wedge Booties

2011-08-17T05:19:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! I know that summer is still hitting some people pretty hard, however, I do feel the need to post on fall footwear since many companies are releasing their fall lines, whether it be in relation to cosmetics, home decor, and of course apparel/footwear. Also, I'm aware that the final row of shoes are likely to be considered more as mid-calf boots but I decided to add them anyway since they straddle the line between ankle and mid-calf depending on an individuals height and the way the shoe is worn (i.e "collar" up or down).

There's a wide variety of gray tones available this season and, of course, black cannot be left behind. I'm really loving the color red for fall/winter as seen in style #7; this look definitely packs a punch against the dreary colors that cold weather so often brings. #7 and #1 scream Robin Hood to me for some reason and I am contemplating purchasing both styles. The enclosed structure, on all but 2 styles, gives the same warmth provided by typical boots and the wedge heel delivers lift in both height and style. The wedge structure also provides the comfort that a high heel lacks when covering long distances.

So no excuses ladies, high heels are a must for all seasons :-)

1. Bamboo - Tida-01

2. Express - Suede Lace-Up

3. Aldo - Maedke

4. Colin Stuart - Wedge Bootie

5. Giuseppe Zanotti - Amber Wedge Boots

6. Steve Madden - Wiicked

7. Betsey Johnson - Daynaa

8. Reiss - Thandi

9. ASOS - Black Burlington

Out Of The Vault: Bakers Victoria in Gray

2011-08-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

So this is my second post on the Bakers Victoria which I believe is no longer sold on the website or in stores, correct me if I'm wrong. The Melina has been it's replacement; it's very similar in style with the main difference being that the Victoria heel is circular all the way around whereas the Melina inner-heel is cornered.

Defined As: Suede Platform Pump

Heel Height: 5.25 inches w/ 1.25 inch platform

You can find my original review on the black pair HERE.

The review for this pair is basically exactly the same. I have actually been pretty bad about wearing these since I typically reach for the black pair over and over. I will have to keep that in mind...

I would have loved to get these in patent gray but I'm not sure if they even sold them in that material/color combo. Also, note to self: must sit down and peel all those silly stickers off the back of my heels. I will always peel the white ones but the clear/transparent ones always slip by me. They are such a pain to remove because they leave that sticky film that attracts dirt and you end up with a square of dirt on the back. Is there any way around this??

That's all at the moment.

BYE!

*Out of the Vault: A series featuring shoes that are already present in my shoe collection, essentially, they are not new or recent purchases*

Sneak Peek: H by Halston - Brooke

2011-08-07T19:39:00.000-07:00

These are the wedges I mentioned very briefly in my previous post, I actually had to go 1/2 size up and brought these home in a 6.5 because the 6 was really narrow throughout the toe bed .

These are my first snake print shoes ever! I got a great deal on these as they were each $59.99, reduced from $105.00! So with my B card discount I practically got both pairs for the price of one at MSRP. The price on these has been dropping almost every week, so they are likely to fall even further, especially with summer coming to an end. I personally could not wait any longer because my size always goes fast. They are currently well stocked online:

H by Halston at Bakers - Brooke

Full review coming soon.

Current Bankable Craze: Red, Red Wine

2011-07-31T22:05:00.000-07:00

Well, maybe it's not fall just yet, but who's to say one can't get started looking into autumn colors early? In fact, many of the shoes I selected for this post have been out for some time so if you're into dark red, wine, burgundy, and so on, these colors should only be getting even more easily accessible with the turn of the season just ahead. I currently own ZERO shoes in this color.Unbelievable! It's time I got started.....

1. Steve Madden Russhh

2. Enzo Angiolini Mavek

3. Miu Miu Suede Platform Pump

4. Not Too Coy - Vixxen

5. Pour La Victoire - Hiro

6. Calvin Klein - Arianna

7. Type Z - Okalani

8. Christian Louboutin - Rolando

9. Charles David - Dimora

What are your favorite fall tones?

Out Of The Vault: Bamboo Driven-05

2011-07-28T07:02:00.000-07:00

Now, this one's pretty old. I bought this wedge well over a year ago and it's definitely one of my best bargain buys. Umm, on another note, why the heck does the floor look lime green??? Please ignore, it must have been my lighting...

Defined As: Platform Lace Covered Wedge W/Ankle Strap

Nail Polish: China Glaze - Turned Up Turquoise (This color is hard to pinpoint, it looks way more green in the bottle. The first coats looked green but when I finished applying my topcoat, it looked blue as pictured)

Heel Height: 5.5 Inches w/ 1.25 Inch Platform

Ugh, sorry for the blurry pic, I took 3 and they all came out bad! Anyway, about 2-3 months ago I had seen a shoe on a Bebe model which was almost identical to this one by Bamboo. I believe the Bebe one was an espadrille with little plastic gems sewed on, well, by the time I saw it, the shoe was already gone from the website and I didn't even catch its name.

BUT the point is that the picture reminded me of just how much I like this shoe and how neglectful I was being! I am pretty good about rotating footwear but this one happened to be at the very top of a shelf and stuck in a corner.

These are definitely high and can feel teeter-tottery at some points.

If you gals are expert high heel wearers then these are a must. I would not recommend this style of shoes to novices as they have a sharper incline that your run-of-the-mill wedges.

Close-Up of lace detail:

So I checked Urban Original and as I suspected, they're totally gone. The only place I managed to find them at was at Shiekh Shoes, however, they have given the wedge a massive price hike.

Do you guys shop at this store? I have seen it at a couple of malls and it's online too, but to be honest I have never bought any shoes from them because they seem to be the same exact shoes you can buy from urbanog, amiclubwear, gojane and so on but way more expensive. I'm going to post the link for those of you who are still interested:

Shiekh Shoes - Bamboo Driven - 05

They are "on sale" for $32.00.

I can't remember exactly how much I paid for this shoe but it was FOR SURE less that $25. Food for thought.

Have a great day everyone!

*Out of the Vault: A series featuring shoes that are already present in my shoe collection, essentially, they are not new or recent purchases*

I'm Really Liking....

2011-07-19T23:31:00.000-07:00

Steven By Steve Madden - Altetude

I love them! They're super high and have that skinny heel that always gets me!

Aldo - Pliny

I've been looking at these for awhile and I'm really in love with the black version, the contrast is much more attention-grabbing than the bone version.

H by Halston/Bakers - Helena

A ton of companies are making basically "inspired" versions of Giuseppe Zanotti's famous sky high wedges, these are just another example of that. I really like the full-on black version.

H by Halston/Bakers - Annice

Again, another shoe VERY similar to a designer style, in this case the Louboutin Lady Daf. I really love this version by Halston; the lace overlay over the glitter really gives it a striking appearance. When I first saw these, I actually thought it was a feather pattern.

Jimmy Choo - Vivienne

Vivienne is very similar to the Halley, also by Jimmy Choo, however it has much more detail and features a variety of studding/patterns. Made of leather and snakeskin, it's tribal and modern all at once.

Image Via : loveyourhooves.tumblr.com

The baddest rain boots in the whole world!

PERIOD.

These are by Louis Vuitton and I believe they were to be made available in June of this year; I have not seen them sold online so I'm guessing they are in-store only but I'm not really sure. You have to be pretty confident to wear these in a storm or else you'll be tripping and falling, sopping wet, but hey, your shoes will look fab, right?? LOL

Casadei - 6453 Triple Platform Sandal

I've really been liking a lot of shoes from this brand but for the sake of brevity I've only picked one to show. The craftsmanship on this sandal looks so clean and precise; the lines on this shoe are amazing and that ankle strap makes it so dainty despite the heavy platform. Cutouts give the shoe a bit of texture detail as well.

I have tons more shoes that I'm liking but I'll leave it at that. I will have to do another one of these for fall footwear which is ALREADY being released! It's still July right???

So what shoes are you're liking?? Affordable or designer, it's all good! :)

Do Any Stores Still Sell These?

2011-07-18T01:31:00.000-07:00

I have been looking at these booties for a long time, however, a few months ago, when I first saw them, I was not really able to purchase them. I'm not really sure of the exact month in which they were released but I'm guessing it was a considerable amount of time ago since I can't seem to find them well stocked anywhere! Most places are extremely limited and the black is practically non-existant.

I really love this look, it's so different and edgy, and look at that massive platform and stacked heel!

Now, let's take a moment to see them in motion:

I wonder if they'll restock these with fall/winter collections coming soon.

Moving on, Michael Antonio does have a very similar version of this heel/wedge for the summer called Gallagher available in leopard and zebra print:

These are priced at $159.99 and are part of his Studio line.

Anyway enjoy, you can find these shoes below:

Leopard - Gallagher

Zebra - Gallagher

(Video and images via heels.com)

Oh, I Forgot To Tell You

2011-07-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

Remember this? I never told you who I was rooting for:

The Vancouver Cannucks :(

I know that I live in the U.S but I was still rooting for Canada and wanted them to win, oh well.

Current Bankable Craze: Pumps in Vibrant Colors

2011-07-11T20:48:00.000-07:00

So here is my little compilation of a huge trend this season, pumps in a huge variety of beautiful and vibrant colors! I know a lot of people who are typically limited to wearing muted colors like black or nude to work so its great to add a pump in your favorite color to your collection for going out. It's a really fun way to add a spark to your everyday outfit; you'd be surprised how stylish and put together you can look with dark wash denim, a basic white tank, and a bright color pump. It's chic and effortless, especially on those lazy days :)

Links below:

1. Steve Madden Bevv

2. Jessica Simpson Landy

3. Forever 21 Patent Platform Heels

4. Miss KG Eve 2 Platform

5. Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Stiletto

6. Jessica Simpson Waleo

7. Steve Madden Altetude

8. Aldo Capecoral

9. Qupid Onyx-01

Have fun experimenting with color!

Bakers and Luichiny: Fanta

2011-07-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

If you missed out on the Bakers Fanta which was available earlier this year and late last year, I have found an identical dupe. In fact, it's so identical that the shoe brand Luichiny, also names their version "Fanta."

They are only available in black and red, whereas Bakers had black, red, blue, and brown. They are currently well stocked in nearly all sizes for those who were interested in finding this shoe when I first posted it. Find it below:

Luichiny Fanta

What I Wore To The Amusement Park

2011-07-10T03:01:00.000-07:00

JUST KIDDING!! LOL!!

....although I did see a couple of girls wearing heels while I was there......can you say OUCH??

To each his own I guess, but as much as I love high heels, I always wear flats/flip flops to amusement parks, just seems more practical. I can only imagine the pain of standing in heels all day to get on rides and all that walking, that's like 10+ hours if you plan on staying all day!

Anyway, here's what I really wore:

I purchased these little studded flats a LONG time ago from gojane.com and I can't believe how comfortable these are! They are by the brand Sunny Feet but, unfortunately, I don't know the name of these because I didn't take note of the box when I threw them out. Since they're flats, I didn't enter them into my Excel sheet of shoes, oops.

Well, when I left the house, I contemplated taking a pair of ballerina flats in case the thong portion of the sandal would start messing with my feet. I was so pleasantly surprised when I realized that hours had gone by and I didn't have a single blister, I totally forgot that I was even wearing them! They're very true to size and none of the plastic spikes have come off so far.

It was a very pleasant surprise since I had gone to another amusement park a little bit ago with flip flops on, and oh lord! It was a hot mess, I wanted to go home after 5 hours because I could not stand the pain. I think the rubber thong thingy was defective cause it was digging into my skin.

And if your wondering, this nail polish is by Pure Ice in the color Free Spirit. 3 Coats.

So that's it guys, I can't believe I'm still up this late!

Good Night!

Outfit Of The Day: Featuring Bakers Peyton in Red

2011-07-01T21:26:00.000-07:00

**This was actually my outfit for like 2 days ago I believe, but blogger was down and I couldn't post it then so I am posting it now.**

Hey everyone, so I'm going to start a new segment on this blog for my outfit's of the day. I probably won't be able to update it every single day so I will post them sporadically.

Also, I am aware that my blog is majorily related to shoes, however, I'd like to expand that to include other fun things like clothing and accessories and all that good stuff. My outfit of the day will feature shoes so that you can get an example of how I style shoes with certain outfits. I know that not everyone has the same taste in style/fashion, this is just an example of how I do it.

So with that said, here we go:

White Blouse - H & M

Skirt - Forever 21

Necklace - New York & Company

Belt - H & M

Pumps - Bakers "Peyton"

This necklace is pretty old, I think I got it at NY & Company around this time last year.

I got this really nice braided belt about 4 weeks ago?? It was super cheap, about $5, and I also got it in orange. I believe they are still available but don't quote me on that.

I picked these up from Bakers late last year. Originally, I was going for the nude ones but they were sold out in my size, so I bought the red ones. I ended up picking up the nude ones sometime in 2011 when Bakers randomly restocked the Peyton in all colors (Nude, Red, Black). Unfortunately, since I bought them so long ago, they are not available anymore in the red or nude; they only have them in black. Find them below:

Peyton in Black - Bakers

Steve Madden also carried a very similar version called Kattrina, which again, is nearly sold out now. The sizes are very limited and the only colors left are black leather and taupe patent. Find them below:

Steve Madden Kattrina - Endless

So that's it everyone, have a great 4th of July weekend!

Jessica Simpson Genm in Brown

2011-06-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, hope your having a fantastic weekend! I'm back with my first ever Jessica Simpson shoe purchase. I bought these a little while ago online and since then, I have been looking at Jessica Simpson styles much closer than before.

Defined as: Platform Slingback Sandal with Faux Snakeprint and Wooden Heel.
Nail Polish: Zoya - Paz

Doesn't this nail polish look so fake in some pictures? LOL, it looks like I used the "spray" tool in an editing program on my toenails to cheat my way into a faux pedicure. But no, the polish is most definitely real, it's just so incredibly neon and bright in real life that pictures can sometimes look a little funny.

These sandals are probably some of the most comfortable ones I own. The platform is big and the toe bed is nice and wide, so all of my toes fit comfortably without any pinching and none of them are sticking out the edges which is great if you have longer toes like me. Also, the sole is made of rubber so no need for non-slips!

The heel itself is nice and chunky (by my standards, this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is chunky)

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I know, I know, but I'm so into skinny widths that this heel is chunky compared to that. But yes, I am fully aware that by average standards, this is not chunky. :)

Here is a close-up of the really cool faux snakeprint.

I am really impressed with it because its not just a print, it's actually got a nice texture to it.

You can find the Genm at the following websites in varying colors (Brown/Black/Grey) and sizes:

Zappos - Jessica Simpson Genm

and

Endless - Jessica Simpson Genm

and

Jessica Simpson Website - Genm

Have fun with this one everybody, have a great day!

It's Back: Forever 21 Leatherette Oxford Bootie

2011-06-22T01:23:00.000-07:00

And it's in a new color as well.

You can find my full post HERE.

They are now also available in dark brown:

I realize that these are more appropriate for fall, however, it's never too early to start building your fall wardrobe.... right??? Anyway, these are really affordable and are, as of right now, fully stocked in sizes 6-10 in both colors. So if you missed out on this one last time, here's your chance to pick it up! Find it below:

Leatherette Oxford Bootie - Forever 21

Bye!

You Have To Get These: H by Halston - Sonia

2011-06-14T23:24:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, I don't have a full post! I ended up taking these pics and they came out really dark and blurry so I will have to give it another try soon. I also didn't think that this was a very appropriate nail polish choice; the orange cone neon color screamed Halloween next to the black of the shoe. The polish is Zoya's Paz for those of you who would like to know.

Anyway, these shoes are IT. I mean, seriously, I had seen them online before and even saw them in store and kept passing them by. But I just thought, hmmm, why not try them on? And I'm so glad I did! They have such an elegant look to them and the heel/platform looks so striking, although it's pretty obvious that H by Halston is pretty much copying the designs of Cesare Paciotti seen below:

Image via shoeperwoman.com

Beautiful, there's no denying it, but more than a bit expensive for the masses. If you love the original style, then Cesare Paciotti is most definitely the way to go as there are much larger varieties of styles. However, if your not willing to commit long-term, then the H by Halston is your best bet to get this look into your shoe collection without regretting it later (in case your taste changes). Also, I believe that the Paciotti styles are a couple of years old so they will be harder to come by, so if you missed that boat, head to Bakers!

The H by Halston ones are also in what they are calling Ice, which looks like tan/blush/beige. A color which I am debating over getting, however, I am happily losing this debate so I might pick them up soon :)

And here a couple of the clearer pics:

You can find them below:

H by Halston- Sonia in Black

I could not find any of the Paciotti ones available.

So that's it for now, I will retry taking these pics once more to really show the detail. Thanks for stopping by!

What A Mess! Sort Of....

2011-06-12T00:10:00.000-07:00

This is part of what I have been working on organizing in the last couple of days. It's an assortment of items that I usually store in armoire's such as cheapy but cute jewelry from forever 21, random sunglasses (aviators are the only style I wear, I look funny in those big, huge bug-eye styles), pins/brooches, cocktail rings, massive bebe earrings, everyday watches, and all that fun stuff. I LOVE F21 when it comes to jewelry, their assortment is so huge and cheap that even if a piece breaks/comes undone, I don't mind since I am always happy to look for new finds.

Although my accessories organization gets a massive fail, I think I have finally cleaned up my shoes nicely.

Oh, and no, I didn't buy all of these heels overnight, it has been years of collecting and growing my love for shoes, it's my hobby! The setup is not ideal, since there's a huge waste of space between the shelves, but, oh well, it works! Ideally, I would love to have a closet specialist to come in and design my dream closet, but I am very happy and satisfied with this setup. I organized everything by shoe type and then within each category by color.

At first, I tried to set up each pair right next to one another but they were taking up way too much space. So, as you can see in the picture below, and because I have small feet, I was able to fit the right shoe in the front and place the left shoe in the back at a slight angle. I can fit more shoes on a single shelve and it looks really nice when they're all lined up. I got these bookshelves at walmart, they were super cheap, about $25, they are 5 shelves, but I cheat and use the very top so essentially, I get 6 shelves out of it.

I am so glad I threw out my boxes, this is definitely the ideal setup for someone like me who's always running late. I like having all sorts of brands mixed up since I can see the little gems that I've been able to score for 20 bucks that often went forgotten in their boxes. The only thing is that I have to continually dust, but hey, it's worth it!

So what's your current setup? I'm all ears!

A Quick Picture: Bakers Peyton

2011-06-10T23:08:00.000-07:00

Steve Madden Wheatley in Patent Nude & Cognac

2011-06-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

For some odd reason, I thought that I had already made my post on these before. Well since I am obviously super late with them, I'm going to include the pictures for both colors in one single post.

Defined As: Platform Cork Wedge
Nail Polish: Zoya- Jewell

These are really comfortable and easy to walk in for long periods of time. Entry is a little difficult when you first purchase them but that will get easier with wear since walking stretches the elastic strap just slightly. The cork looks really nice one these two colors, however, I ended up getting the white ones just recently (not pictured) but the faux cork seemed to be glued on a little sloppily. There were bubbles in the platform area so make sure to check yours when you are purchasing them.

I've been wearing these nonstop lately, they're perfect for this season and I love that they are no-fuss shoes. Just slip them on and go, oh and they are super easy to climb and descend stairs because of the straps, they feel very secure.

And here's the cognac:

So far, I have not been able to find the cognac color online, I bought mine at the Steve Madden store. However, they have dropped considerably in price from their old $110. The cheapest place I found online that sells the patent nude, patent black, and the patent red/pink/whatever that color is, was Lord & Taylor, which is the one I linked below.

Steve Madden Wheatley- $69.99

Have fun everyone!

Who Will It Be???

2011-06-01T23:22:00.000-07:00

Totally unrelated, I know, but I just had to! Will it be the Vancouver Canucks or the Boston Bruins? Hmmm, should I tell who I'm rooting for..... I will keep it to myself for now, I don't want to jinx anything, I am a bit superstitious :)

Well, to get into the hockey spirit, I have the ideal shoes in mind to wear when watching the game:

All of these are by DSQUARED2 and they are gorgeous! I mean, they're not very practical for everyday but if you can pull them off they will look amazing and fierce.

Incredible, there are no words! I wonder if its possible to actually skate in these....hmmmmmmmm

Getting Organized and a Little More on the Bebe Jade

2011-05-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

What a crazy whirlwind week! I have been up and down all over town since I have been changing up the rooms in my place so the whole thing is such a mess! This is why I have been so MIA online; there's nothing I hate more than coming home at the end of a day to a messy bedroom. I'm nearly done figuring out my shoes, makeup, clothes, etc, and I will be taking pics of my new shoe setup soon since that is probably what relates the most to this blog but I will probably do my makeup too.

Anyway, onto the shoes, I finally got a chance to go out and I decided to put my Bebe Jade's to the test. I walked around for about 2-3 hours and I have to say, it's like walking in sneakers. Not that I've ever walked in sneakers, I mean, uhhh... ;) (And yes, for those curious, I do own sneakers! Unbelievable, I know) Well, they are very comfortable and stable, when I first slid them on they did pinch my pinky toe again and I thought for sure I was gonna get a blister. But I just wiggled my toe a little and it fell right where it needed to be, and 3 hours later I am blister free!

Make sure you put your toes into place before you start walking or you will be wincing! Also, don't tighten the ankle strap too tight. I did that and I could not go up stairs comfortably, it's the same feeling you get on your wrist from wearing a watch too tight. The majority of the security will come from the wedge itself so don't rely too much on the ankle strap.

Last but certainly not least, be careful when walking on grass, and I mean lumpy grass! I was all fine and dandy until I inadvertently stepped on a clump and I started tilting forward! Remember that super high wedges have itty-bitty bottom soles so watch your step. Other than that, you will be golden!

Oh! One big negative on this shoe. The wedge area with the golden basket weave, well it seems like the golden part is just sprayed on or something because it's actually very flaky. I saw a little piece of the gold coming up, so I pulled it off thinking its gold underneath too, but its not! It's just the regular plain basket weave. I am worried that it I scratch up against surfaces the gold will start peeling off. To me, this is a real downfall for this wedge. I guess I'll just have to be extra careful.

BYE!

Bebe Jade In White

2011-05-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

Hello all! I finally come to you with a brand new shoe and a new setup! This lovely wedge is from the latest summer collection, Va Va Voom, from bebe. I am beyond impressed with this shoe, its so incredibly striking in person.

Defined As: Platform Peep Toe Patent Wedge w/ Ankle Strap and Golden Basket Weave
Nail Polish: Zoya - Miley

These are so much more beautiful in person, especially the wedge portion of the shoe, it's a shiny golden foil but its not totally flashy and overly 70s. What first drew my attention to these was the massive platform and the skinny width of the heel, but that foil is the high point on this shoe and makes it a definite keeper.

The toe area is pretty comfy but sometimes my pinky toe can feel a little crushed, however, I just got these today so I have no idea what they are like for long distances. They feel pretty steady because of the large platform and the ankle strap gives you a little more security but I will update you guys once I wear them out.

Some of the pics didn't pick up the gold tone as well as others, but here is a good example of what it looks like in person:

Oh, and I mentioned in the previous post that I also ordered the black ones but they actually didn't work out for me. The sizing is perfect but I just wasn't happy with the color of the wedge because it's not as gold as the white ones, its more like a lighter beige metallic. I included a picture to show you what I mean, oh and please excuse all the crazy particles over the shot:

Again, it's all just personal preference but they didn't really wow me. I know why they probably didn't do the gold on these, it might have looked tacky. But that's ok, I might look into other colors and whatnot.

These are now sold out in the blue and gold completely, they are running low on black, and I believe they have most sizes for the white. If you are interested you can find them on the bebe website here:

Bebe Jade

Thanks for stopping by everyone, bye!

Out Of The Vault: Bakers Sofie in Green

2011-05-17T01:33:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, yet another "Out Of the Vault" shoe. I'm probably driving some people nuts with these since I am not reviewing any new shoes that are currently being sold but I'm sorry, it's because I haven't bought any lately. Bebe Jade is not set to come until later this week so I will have to work with what I have for now...

Defined As: Round Toe Stacked Wood Platform Pump

I'm not sure what the heel height is on these but they are most definitely comfortable. They are basically a variation of the Bakers Victoria but even more comfortable because the heel is a tad bit chunkier. Toe room is excellent, no pinching or annoying rubbing! This style of heel is great for novices because of the large platform and secure fit.

I'm also really happy that I decided to get them in this color. It's one of the few green shoes that I own and I love that its a mossy olive tone which is only heightened in contrast to the medium brown platform. It's earthy and easy to wear in terms of comfort and in incorporating it into outfits. This is a good way to experiment with color in your footwear, start off with a very toned down version of the color you want to use and work your way into brighter versions.

Always check out your local Bakers clearance section since sometimes they will carry styles that are gone from the website. That's actually where I found these for $29.99!!! Go me :)

*Out of the Vault: A series featuring shoes that are already present in my shoe collection, essentially, they are not new or recent purchases*

Bebe Jade Is On Its Way!

2011-05-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

I knew these weren't going to last long!

Bebe Jade

I believe that these were released only yesterday and they are already nearly sold out in the blue and the gold. Part of the reason they went so fast is probably because they had a 20% off promo code but it was one day only.

I ended up getting the black and white ones, however, I just now noticed that the platforms seem to be different tones so I will wait to see these in person to judge them.

On the models:

FIERCE!

I am in the middle of reworking my picture environment so bear with me! I am cooking up something a bit different so hopefully I can incorporate better lighting and new environments.

If you are interested in this shoe I suggest you get you fingers moving, it can be found here:

Bebe Jade

Although, I am sure that they will likely restock this wedge, just like the Bebe Natasha when it sold out in like .5 seconds... which I still want! But I am restraining myself for now, have fun with this one!

(Images via bebe.com)