H&M top - 2010 - swapped (similar) / LOFT pencil skirt - 2009 - $13 (similar) / Franco Sarto Hot sandals via Piperlime - 2011 - $45 (available) / Boys canvas and leather belt - 2010 - swapped (similar) / Nancy Rosetta circle ring - 2010 - gift (similar) / Ball chain necklace (similar)
Outfit analysis: This outfit kicked last week's rut right in the butt. Color? Check. Better silhouette? Check. Good mood? Check, check, check. I waffled a bit on adding the belt, but I really like how it brought in the colors of the skirt and shoes. This whole outfit put me in a happier mood, perfect for spring.
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For the past few Mondays, Bruno Mars "The Lazy Song" has been playing during my morning commute. I don't mind the song at night or on weekends, but it is a major mood-killer when I'm starting a new workweek. Does this kind of stuff bother anyone else?
But speaking of laziness, I feel like mine has taken to new lows (or highs, depending on how you look at it). I realized a few weeks ago that I didn't have any brown strappy sandal heels. I don't know how that happened, but I knew it had to be remedied. So I set about scouring the interwebs for some new kicks. I love the caged look but I found myself thinking about how annoying it is to have to buckle and unbuckle shoes.
Enter these beauties. Caged goodness galore, and a convenient zipper. Plus they were on sale and I used Ebates (need an invite?). Case closed.
Do you look for convenience when you shop or are you willing to take a few more minutes for the sake of style?
That outfit is awesome. Bye bye rut.
ReplyDeleteI always cut corners to save time and later I always think how I shouldn't because the extra 2 minutes makes my hair tons better, etc.
Those shoes are beautiful. I absolutely love them. The whole outfit today is just great.
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are absolutely perfect! They totally make the outfit!
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Love those shoes!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shoes. And yes, a back zipper is the best thing in the world ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't find much of a difference in time, I'm pretty low maintenance most of the time anyways. I LOVE those shoes!!! I've been wanting a cute pair of cage heels and those are exactly my styleeeeee. Time to scour Piperlime!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome shoes! I too need brown strappy sandals. I prefer a wedge. But that outfit kicks major stylish ass. Lovely, not lazy.
ReplyDeleteLooooove this outfit! That purple top is gorgeous on you and those heels are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI tend to want something righthtissecond so I don't shop around much. Then I end up with five different versions of something that don't quite make me happy. Oy I waste too much money that way.
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I really like the shoes. I don't know how people wear the ones with a million straps, it seems like it would be so frustrating.
ReplyDeleteVery cute shoes.
ReplyDelete@ no guilt fashion - thanks!!
ReplyDelete@ natasha - thankks!
@ eek - I can't believe I went this long without the zipper. Consider me converted.
@ sam - I guess that sale was just temporary...but if these do go on sale again I'd recommend them! The straps are a bit loose (as noted by several reviewers) but I don't mind it because then it doesn't cut into your foot as much.
@ kristi - thanks!
I gotta say that is a fantastic choice for brown/tan shoes! I love cagey shoes like that but I have yet to find a pair that fits perfectly!
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Oh I LOVE your "lazy" shoes! They are super super cute!
ReplyDeleteThe purple is fantastic, and those shoes look amazing. Are they comfortable? I'm definitely more for convenience when I shop!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely color on you! (I like it with the cream/taupe/brown, too)
ReplyDelete@ ML - I never expected to like cagey shoes so much, but they're almost like ventilated booties!
ReplyDelete@ Vanessa - thank you!
Obsessed with those shoes! And, regarding the Bruno Mars song, I hated it when I first heard it, but my drive to work forced it into my head every morning, resulting in my finally accepting it into my life. ;)
ReplyDelete@ professional - I was the same way with Bruno Mars...wasn't sure if I liked him at first but he grew on me. I'm like that with a lot of songs and artists. :)
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i think you can afford this as your gift for your boyfriend. hehehe
you are looking so beautiful. the shoes are really nice.
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