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Yeri Yun Designs - Etsy!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:02:00 +0000

For those of you who don't like shameless self-promotion, this post is not for you. Sowwy. But for those of you who are looking for cute DIY wedding templates, step right up!

Yeri Yun Designs has opened its virtual doors on Etsy! I opened up an Etsy shop back in January of this year and did nothing about it until a couple of months ago when I decided to take the bull by the horns and created some DIY printable templates based off some custom designs that I have done for previous customers. Perfect for the bride and groom who are on a budget but want the same look and quality.

The options are:

Vintage Carnival wedding invitations - printable
Lemon Lime wedding invitations - printable
Modern Polka dot wedding invitations - printable
Big Balloon wedding invitations - printable

Keep checking back since I'll be adding more designs! And keep checking back on this blog - I plan to do a giveaway VERY VERY VERY soon. My first one!

Adios Cindy!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:48:00 +0000

My friend Cindy is moving from Seattle to Hawaii on Friday so some friends and I got together and threw her a very fratty luau themed BBQ for her. Just kidding. We decided to go for the lesser known but infinitely cooler 90's grunge / Seattle-themed party. From the cloud shaped invitations to Reality Bites playing silently on repeat in the background, we made sure that Cindy would miss all the fun things about Seattle. Luckily everyone was a good sport and dressed up (or down?) for the occasion. All guests were resplendent in plaid and the photo booth had plenty of rainy day Seattle props.

Thank you Abigail and Jonathan for hosting and providing delicious Mexican food and equally delicious libations. Our dear Cindy will be missed but this will just give us all an excuse to go to Paradise. And if she ever misses home, she can always turn up the Nirvana to drown out the ukuleles.

Seafair Weekend BBQ

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:22:00 +0000

I mentioned in yesterday's post that over the weekend we had a fantastic time celebrating Seafair at a house right by Lake Washington. We were so close to the lake that the backyard had it's own dock. That's right. You are reading correctly. It's own dock! And I couldn't have asked for better weather, food, or company. Sheer idyllic perfection.

// Adam had the choice between grapes or donut holes.

Guess whose arm jutted into the frame to pluck a powdered donut hole?

Blue Angels

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:10:00 +0000

Hi. Remember me? Perhaps you don't and I don't blame you. It's been almost 2 months since I last blogged. I'm not going to lie though. It felt great! Like many things in life, interests ebb and flow and my motivation for blogging plummeted to an all time low. The guilt lasted about 2 days and I'm amazed at how quickly I shrugged it off. Instead of blogging I've been spending a lot of time outdoors. Adam and I went camping, I trained for and ran a 1/2 marathon, am training for a full marathon in October, was a bridesmaid at a friends wedding, and worked on several design projects. But I figured my self-inflicted sabbatical must come to an end before I completely disappear from the blogosphere. And what better way to plunge back into blogging than Seafair weekend? A friend of ours was housesitting at a beautiful home right by Lake Washington (more about that later) and so we got a fantastic view of the Blue Angels show. SO MUCH FUN. Enjoy!

Plaaaaay Ball!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Adam and I went to the Mariners vs. Angels baseball game last night at Safeco Field. These were the tickets that I bought him for our 1 year anniversary. We had a great time! We even ended up on the big screen, mostly due to the little girl in front of us dancing her heart out. So far the two games that I've gone to all year have resulted in a Mariners win. Should I be so egotistical as to assume that I am the lucky charm? Just kidding. Unfortunately for Adam his beloved Angels lost (see Adam pouting in last photo).

Parts of the game were really slow. So slow that I was going through old photos on my phone and texted a funny picture to the in-laws, to which my MIL texted back, "Boring game, huh?" How did she know?!

Polka Dots and Brick Wall

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:08:00 +0000

Does anybody else get blogger's block? I'm sitting here trying to think of something funny and witty but am drawing a blank. I mean, I can't even think of a clever post title for crying out loud! It might also be because I am listening to one of the battles/duets from The Voice (Leather and Lace) and am distracted at how Tim Mahoney's voice is just as high as Casey Weston's. Does anybody else watch that show? I hate to admit it but I can't seem to get enough of it. Gotta love the guilty pleasures. Anyways. The black leather bag and the pleated polka dot skirt are both from Korea. They traveled thousands of miles only to be posed in front of a brick wall in Georgetown. HA!

Cardigan - American Apparel

Black sheer blouse - Banana Republic

Pleated polka dot skirt - Korea (some market)

Black leather purse - Korea (some boutique)

Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell

Rig - Banana Republic

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Adam!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:05:00 +0000

Happy 1 Year Wedding Anniversary to me and Adam! It's the paper anniversary and so he got me a beautiful red Moleskine sketchbook with pencils and watercolors. Also coming in the mail is a first edition of East of Eden, one of my favorite books. I got him tickets to the Mariners vs. Angels baseball game next week. I love the traditional wedding anniversary presents. Makes it more creative and fun.

So to celebrate, Adam and I went to Palace Kitchen for dinner. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures at the restaurant (does anyone else feel sheepish doing this?) and so will just describe in detail what we ate. We started the goat cheese/lavender fondue, braised pork cheeks on a bed of grits with morels and peas, a caesar salad with enormous garlic crouton, and then I had the whole trout with mashed potatoes and spinach while Adam opted for the pork chop. The server asked if we wanted dessert, to which I belched out, "Sure why not? The button on my jeans is going to pop anyways!" So I had the strawberry-rhubarb crostada and Adam had the banana brownie ice cream. DELICIOUS. Every single bite.

As I'm writing this post I realized that I wore pretty much the same items from my last post. The only difference is that instead of the orange dress I wore jeans. Voila - magic! Just add some new accessories and different make-up and it's a whole new outfit.

Happy Tangerine Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:08:00 +0000

Alrighty then! It's been exactly 1 week since I've been back and I am officially over my jet lag. It helped to have a nice 3 day weekend to ease back into things. One day I slept over 10 hours! Am I gross or am I gross? Don't answer that.

This little tangerine number is from Korea, along with the cream blouse and nude shoes. The nude shoes were 30,000 won (~30 dollars USD). I was just about ready to pay for the shoes when my mother swooped in and started her crazy/scary haggling skills. The shop owner knocked off 2,000 won and told me "next time, don't bring your mother". HA! Oh well, that 2,000 went towards some much needed ice cream later in the day.

So I've been pretty behind on my blogging (and commenting) but now I'm back in full force! Watch out!

Korea Trip 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 26 May 2011 05:23:00 +0000

I'm back from Korea, the land where nobody wears a helmet when riding a moped! I want to warn everyone beforehand that this post will be long. In fact, I'm not even sure if one single post will be able to house the photos that I plan on posting. I guess I might find out the hard way. Anyways, my sister and I had a wonderful time in Korea but I am glad to be back to the good ole US of A. The trip started off with a fantastic flight on Korean Airlines. The flight and service was so amazing that my sister couldn't help exclaim, "I feel so pampered!" The meals were delicious (bi bim bap!), the free wine was flowing, and there was plenty of entertainment in the form of movies and video games. I'm embarrassed to admit my sister and I slept but only 45 minutes of our over 11 hour flight. Why sleep when you can squeeze in The Fighter, Tangled, and The Dilemma? Unfortunately we lost 2 days flying over due to the time change. Also, Incheon Airport is about 2 hours (with traffic) from Seoul, so we didn't get to my parent's until around 9 pm on Friday. Talk about a looooong travel schedule.

We did plenty of sightseeing, eating, and most of all, shopping. Amazing! Most of the clothing was relatively cheap compared to American prices. And after the remix challenge it was just what I needed to tide me over until the next challenge. Yippee! The food was just as delicious as I had imagined. The sad news is that I barely took any food pictures because it was really hot and the camera and camera bag are too heavy to tote around. Sorry!!

The last time I was in Korea I was 7 years old. Not surprisingly a lot has changed since then. The architecture is more modern and the food is more western (McDonald's delivers!!!). One of the things that hasn't changed is that everyone is pale. Now I know how Snooki feels. I was the tannest person in all of Korea! HA! It's interesting that the Koreans were able to tell pretty much instantaneously that my sister and I were not from Korea. And it got me thinking about not truly belonging culturally to one place or another. In America, Korean-Americans are not truly American because they still have their cultural heritage from their parents, even if it may be a watered down version. On the flip side, we are not able to relate to native Koreans because culturally, we relate more to American customs. It was an interesting thought and I've been mulling over it since I got back. Thoughts?

Anyways, enough with the deep thoughts, I'm glad to be back! Stay tuned for Korea outfit posts. Woo hoosies!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #30 - The Halle-F-ing-lujah!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:55:00 +0000

Halle-f-ing-lujah! After 2.5 months I am finally done with the 30 for 30 Remix Challenge! There were times that I wanted to quit but my sister wouldn't let me. I think she secretly wanted distraction while she was at work so I can't believe her support was completely altruistic. But with her encouragement and all your positive, lovely comments, I persevered. And all I can say is, YIPPEE!!!

I call this last outfit "The Halle-f-ing-lujah" because it pretty much sums how I feel about the challenge as it comes to an end. I'm happy to finish and I'm really happy to go on vacation so I can go shopping. Can't wait to apply what I've learned from the challenge while I shop. Although I did cheat with the striped dress, I can't believe how long I've gone without shopping. It's changed my outlook on spending money on random items of clothing and makes me pick out clothes/accessories with more thought. I've almost become borderline miserly!

Some of the lessons I've learned are:
1) Just because it looks good in the mirror doesn't mean it photographs well (i.e. #17 grey flannel skirt and #15 sky blue trousers)

2) Items that I usually never wear look great in the photos and therefore made it into the rotation more frequently (i.e. #2 purple/grey faux leather jacket)

3) Before you embark on this journey, it helps to have either a tripod or loved one(s) that will humor your need to be photographed. Luckily I had both.

4) Have some background options and some poses lined up. Otherwise it's awkward.

5) Accessories are key! I wish I had more jewelry (particularly necklaces) to jazz up the outfits.

My top five favorite outfits are:

#11 The Apartment Sleuth - I like the layered chartreuse vest with the oxford shirt. Plus the beanie / sequin clutch is a fun combo.

#16 The Good Mood - I'm pretty smug that I layered on top of the sequin dress to make it more casual. Yay!

#22 The Mount Yeri - I love the combination of the leather jacket with the chiffon dress. Unexpected but fun!

#24 The Holey Elbow - I usually don't belt things but I like the way this outfit turned out. Plus I didn't wear the teal shoes as often as I wanted to, so it was nice to offset the chiffon dress with some color.

#29 The Sunny Day - This outfit has fun graphic pattern and a bright skirt. Gotta love the boldness.

Which one is your favorite?

PS: By the time some of you read this, I will be on a flight to Korea. I'll be back in about 2 weeks. XO!

PPS or PSS: Did anybody else realize that I forgot to change the number to #9 in "The Cold Walker"?

30 for 30 remix Outfit #29 - The Sunny Day

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:25:00 +0000

I mentioned in a previous post that I had a back log of outfits posts, and so as promised, here is the second post of the day. I'll have one last outfit tomorrow before I leave on the plane back to the Motherland and I must confess, I want to weep with joy! I commend the bloggers who post an outfit every single day. Now that's dedication!

I call this outfit "The Sunny Day" because it was a whoppin' 60 degrees out yesterday. Yippee? I know, it's pitiful. But so far this Seattle spring has been crappola so believe it or not, I was actually sweaty.

Anyways, one last post tomorrow. Wee!!!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #27 - The Bow Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:31:00 +0000

Bawk bawk! I am running around like a chicken with it's head cut off trying to get things done before the big trip. I feel stressed and frazzled. Strazzled! I think it may be also due to the fact that I have a back log of outfit posts to write about. Part of me is glad I had the forethought to squeeze in outfit pictures whenever Adam or my sister happened to be around, but now I feel this overwhelming sense of being behind on my posts. Talk about efficiency biting you in the butt! But enough yammering, onwards to fun things. I call this outfit "The Bow Ring" because the ring is conveniently displayed in almost every photo. What can I say, I love that little thing! Doesn't it look like it should be on Minnie Mouse's head? Is there anything that you love that's the smaller than the size of a quarter? And please don't say a dime.

PS: Tomorrow is going to be a 2 post day because I miscounted and ran out of days before Korea. Err, oopsies. Not sure how that happened. [Insert sheepish chuckle here].

PPS or PSS (whichever!): #27, woot woot!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #26 - The Beautiful Blue Wall

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 10 May 2011 04:39:00 +0000

Sometimes an outfit works. Sometimes it doesn't. I think this is my least favorite outfit of the 26 I put out so far. I can't really put my finger on it but it's only "meh" to me. So I'm going to talk about the background. The nice part of these pictures is the beautiful dark blue wall. I love that color! How pretty would an evening gown (because I wear those so often) be in that color? Perhaps a taffeta bridesmaid dress paired with nude heels and red lipstick? With gold jewelry accents? Does someone need me to be a bridesmaid? I would do it just to wear a dress this color. Ha!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #25 - The Pimento Olive

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Chartreuse plus red = pimento olive. That's why I call this outfit "The Pimento Olive". Nothing really special about these pictures except I decided to have some fun with the necklace. And like I mentioned in the previous posts, some knee shots to offset all of the elbow shots. Enjoy and Happy Monday!

PS: Leaving for Korea on Thursday! Wee!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #24 - The Holey Elbow

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

This outfit is called The Holey Elbow because I realized two things. 1) I have growing holes in the elbows of this cardigan that I love so dearly, and 2) I kept posing with my elbow out. Are these two related? Probably not, but it does seem odd that I kept jutting out elbows and the cardigan just "happens" to have holes. Oh well. I need to learn how to sew/make elbow patches so I can still wear this darn (pun intended) thing. And I also need to learn some new poses. At least vary it up with a knee jutting out, just to keep things interesting.

I found this purse in the back of my closet. It's prior owner was my mother until I "borrowed" it from her. I'll have to remember not to bring it to Korea with me in case she wants it back. And if she asks about it I'll just give her the look below: Hehehehehehe!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #23 - The Rain or Shine

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Especially since I live in Seattle. It rained while I was taking the photos. Big shocker right? But it also gave me a reason to use my striped umbrella for the first time. I really like it but I hope to not have to use it again for a looooong time! Come on sun. Mama needs some vitamin D!

For those of you who have expressed interest in the 42ndwritingcircle, please email me with your Modern Love piece and I will post it up for you with your byline. I can't wait to see what other people wrote. And we're also open to next topic ideas!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #22 - The Mount Yeri

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:47:00 +0000

Piggy backing off of my newfound "be productive" lifestyle, my friend Shannon and I decided to start a writing blog. We'd choose a topic every other week and write about it. There would be absolutely no rules except to write about the selected topic. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry. Anything! One word, one thousand words, one million words. Skies the the limit! The main point is that we'd get to see the different perspectives that everybody brings to the table. I can't remember the last time I wrote anything besides a blog post or an email so I'm very excited!

We originally started the 42nd Writing Circle back in our college years. What kicked it into gear this time around was a college essay contest on the New York Times. The topic? Modern Love. I saw the contest and was feeling pangs of jealousy because I couldn't enter. But then I realized that just because I wasn't eligible shouldn't stop me from writing about a subject that I found intriguing. So our first topic is Modern Love. And if you're interested in being a writer (no qualifications necessary at this point), please feel free to email me! We'd love to have more writers.

PS: Don't you just love how my actual post text has nothing to do with The Mount Yeri outfit? I call it this because Adam took a picture of the top of the beanie and called it Mount Yeri. And there you have it. I also wanted to point out that weird vein in my hand. It reminds me of Angelina Jolie's forehead.

30 for 30 remix Outfit #21 - The Breezy Day

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:06:00 +0000

I quickly did the math and realized that I have to post an outfit everyday until the day I leave for Korea. If that isn't motivation, I don't know what is! Luckily only 9 more to go. Woot woot! So excited! I'm looking forward to being done but also reflecting about the challenge and what I've learned throughout the process. I definitely have one of those personalities that needs an end goal to really push myself. For example, I had been on an obscenely gross "no exercise and watching too much TV" kick. If you've been on this kick you know just how hard it is to snap out of it. And it's not pretty. On a particularly high self loathing day I decided on a whim to sign up for the 1/2 marathon. So far so good! Fortunately the Seattle weather has been cooperating so I've been able to go out and train. The race is on June 25 so as long as I'm not subject to any injuries, I should be good to go! It's amazing how much having a goal motivates me. Anyways, I digress.

I call this outfit The Breezy Day. It was either that or The Highlighter. But The Breezy Day won out in the end because the wind kept making my skirt go in between my legs to awkwardly outline *ahem* certain areas. Sheesh.

Oh and it's also The Breezy Day because the breeze almost blew me away! PS: For the readers that are getting sick of the jumping theme. Sorry. I'm not sick of it just quite yet. Can you tell? I also like the picture below because I look like I'm flying away. My secret dream come true!

30 for 30 remix Outfit #20 - The Tentative Jumping in Heels

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Kym from Patikym blog mentioned that there is a Japanese blogger that takes photos of herself to mimic levitation. The blog is awesome and her photos are amazing. Check it out here. Some of the shots are so out of control that they look like a movie still from the Matrix. Unfortunately I was wearing platform wedges and was unable to recreate my gravity defying vertical leap of "The Action Shot" (ha!). So this outfit is called the Tentative Jumping in Heels.

My sister and I think had waaaay too much fun taking these photos. After each shot we would peer at the LCD display and start cracking up. And for those of you wondering where this blue coat came from - it was added to the outfit because I have a sore throat and was chilly. It's a health thing.

I also took some photos of my sister jumping and one of them came out pretty creepy (see below). As she said, it looks like she's being hanged. But I kind of like it, creepy and all. What can I say, I'm morbid like that. What do you think? Creepy or artsy?

30 for 30 remix Outfit #19 - The Action Shot

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0000

As I'm inching my way closer to the end of the challenge I'm getting just a little bored with picture taking. I'm no model and it's getting kind of awkward to just stand there trying to make it look presentable. So I figured I would spice things up and mix in some action shots. It's more fun to jump up and down than to concentrate on making sure I'm not hunched over. For the fashion bloggers out there, please tell me your secrets on how you try to keep it interesting. Any ideas or suggestions would be great!

Dinner at Abigail and Jonathan's House

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:11:00 +0000

Words cannot describe the incredible meal that Adam and I had at our friends Abigail and Jonathan's house. Abigail (of pozole party fame) and I met through work and instantly hit it off due to our similarities. We're both loud and like to laugh. Anyways they invited us and other friends over Saturday night for an amazing 7 course meal. And no that is not a typo, Jonathan lovingly prepared and cooked 7 courses for us! 4.5 hours of prep! Soaking garlic in milk then slicing each garlic individually with a mandolin! Not only is dinner with Abigail and Jonathan a 5-star experience but they are also the most gracious hosts. Between the food and the great company, it was a fun-filled evening. These photographs can't even scratch the surface of the love, beauty and flavor of each dish. But I'll leave you to these photos and the menu below. Cue drooling...

-pine nut soup, garlic chips, morrocan olive oil
-asparagus, poached egg yolk, truffle, parmesan reggiano
-organic beef carpaccio, celery root, chervil
-sea scallop, beets, shellfish nage
-alskan halibut, morels, ramps
-coffee spiced muscovy duck breast, amranth
-grilled bucheron goat cheese, fig jam, walnut toast

Simple Easter Tablescape

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0000

Whenever I think of Easter decorations my mind inevitably veers towards pastels. So when thinking of Easter tablescapes, pink, yellow, and purple hues sprang to mind. But I banished these typical colors and selected a more neutral color palette. The base of the decorations is the white dinnerware (from Ikea) and a simple floral arrangement. But what makes the tablescape are these flop eared chocolate bunnies place cards. Not only are they adorable with the floppy ears but the white chocolate works well with the color scheme. All these bunnies needed were little tags and ribbon to complete their outfits. I also think any candy/chocolate could work well as a place card, like a hot pink chick Peep.

My friend, the talented Yvonne (from ModernGirl blog and Yvonne Wong Photography) and I have teamed up before for crafts/photos here and here with great results and this time was no exception. The photos came out beauuuuuuutiful!

Fun fact about this photoshoot: While Yvonne was busy taking these amazing pictures, her husband David and I got the upper arm workout of our lives. That beautiful blue/grey wall is not a wall or wallpaper. It is actually a large piece of fabric that we were holding up on each end. It's all smoke and mirrors! The drapey nature of the fabric required pulling and tension. Needless to say we had to take a lot of breaks. And since I have no upper arm strength to speak of, I was (unsurprisingly) sore the next day. All for the sake of getting "the shot". Totally worth it but my arms are quivering just looking at these photos.

You're My Minnspiration!

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Thursday! I was feeling a little under the weather lately with a persistent and harassing cough but have been feeling much better after some needed rest. And it helped that I was obscenely productive yesterday. I ran in the morning, did 6 loads of laundry, cleaned, did a bunch of work for YYD and bought a remote control for the camera! It feels great! To celebrate my good mood I decided to give myself a little break from the remix challenge and wear items that aren't on the list. Rebecca from MinnChic wore an outfit inspired by Gwen Stefani. So therefore I was inspired by Rebecca. She's my Minnspiration!

PS: Do you like how I styled my hair in homage to Ms. Stefani?

top - TJ Maxx (shop similar)

cropped khakis - Old Navy

wedge heels - Aldo (shop similar)

30 for 30 remix Outfit #18 - The Santa's Purse

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Yay only 12 more outfits to go after this one! I'm kind of excited to Photoshop all of the outfits together so I can see how they all look. Should be interesting at the very least.

I'm also very very happy that I found this red purse. It's big and felt and red. Like Santa's suit but in purse form. It took an otherwise "okaaaaay, meh" outfit to "look at me, I have red lips and purse!" The only downside with the size is that I end up looking like an idiot for the 3-5 minutes while my fingers frantically explore the bowels of the purse searching for a lip gloss. Other than that, I love it!

On a sad note - I'm noticing the demise of these beloved jeggings. I think the remix challenge really did them in. But on the bright side, I have an excuse to buy another pair of skinny black pants once the challenge is over. Any suggestions? Preferably not denim material. The fading on these aren't doing me any favors and I'm starting to feel a bit too 80's.

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30 for 30 remix Outfit #17 - The Happily Ever After

noreply@blogger.com (Yeri) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I realized that I wore these Clark boots only once for the remix challenge and figured I needed to put them back into the rotation. Besides the Jeffrey Campbell glen zip shoes, these are my other favorite. I love them both for different reasons. Now I have a story to tell:

Once upon a time a little girl named Yeri bought a beautiful pair of cognac colored boots at Nordstrom Rack. She had been searching far and wide for a pair of boots with a low heel. And after much searching she fell in love with these synthetic leather shoes. So she forked over the $70 to pay for these boots. Much to her dismay, a few months later, the parts of the toes of the boots were scratched and peeled. Then even more to her dismay, she realized that she couldn't fix fake leather boots. She tried everything from shoe polish to (gasp) a brown/orange sharpie combination. Finally one day she got fed up and tossed these shoes in the trash and bought herself a nice pair of leather shoes. And they lived happily ever after.

Have you ever bought anything "faux" that fell apart and didn't last as long? I learned my lesson the hard way. And I'm still bitter about it! Can you tell?