Recently Purchased...

I thought I'd begin a new feature here on A Girl's Guide to Shoes to show you all what has made it from shopping bag to my closet. Despite popular belief, I don't only buy shoes : ) But don't worry, there's a pair in there.

Eyelet Dahlia Blouse - Anthropologie

You will NOT believe the deal I scored on this blouse (Although I am definitely planning on styling it more like a short sleeved jacket/blazer). The picture here does not do this little beauty justice. It is gorgeous! And although not currently available online I found it a my local Anthro so check yours and maybe you'll luck out too. I paid $39.95 for this blouse and the original price was $148! So excited about this purchase because I know I'll be able to style it in a variety of ways and get so much wear out it.

Garden Party Necklace - Anthropologie


Nine West - Stellen

Can I tell you how much I heart facebook? Yeah the social networking aspect is great but I am LOVING all of the deals I've scored by being a facebook fan of different brands like DVF or Nine West. Yesterday there was a post on my wall about a flash sale Nine West was having and when I clicked the link I found these. Just $23.75 + tax! I even managed to find a coupon code for free shipping!

Rachel Reinhardt Chandelier Earrings courtesy of Gilt Groupe

Another site I heart. Gilt Groupe. If you aren't a member yet. What on earth are you waiting for? You can click the invite link on my sidebar and join today. But if you are a member you know what I'm talking about. And as for these earrings they are part of my new pact to myself. My new pact of less is more when it comes to jewels. Spend more money on quality costume pieces and start getting rid of the cheap stuff. Paid $50 for them and they retail for $135!

Coach - Alexandra Collection

Alright in full disclosure this is not yet purchased but is soon to be. Especially since I have a gift card and a 25% off coupon burning a giant hole in my pocket. I'm partial to the kelly green but I wanted to show you how versatile this baby is. One bag that you can wear/carry three different ways. Genius!

I thought I'd take a break from shoes...

for just a moment. I have lots more favorite shoe finds from Net-A-Porter and eLUXURY but I wanted to take a moment to share this. You see I have recently decided that I want to start buying solid colored leather handbags so that I may add a fresh pop of color to my wardrobe and I am going to start with this one. I just had to share. I am so smitten. I can't wait until it's mine.



*Sigh* Oh the shape, the color, the gorgeous leather, and the price! It's so affordable and so chic. It simply sends my heart aflutter.

My first post!

I'm not sure where my obsession with shoes stems from. I don't know that I can really pinpoint it to an exact moment or perfect pair. Take today for example. I had been coveting a certain pair of Coach peep toe ocelot print shoes since I received the Coach catalog in the mail last winter. So much so that I tore the page out of the catalog and pinned it up on my cubicle overhead at work. I looked at them on the Coach website and argued with myself for weeks over whether or not I could afford these little gems. At $248 the price didn't seem outrageous but I also didn't think I could justify spending that kind of money at the time. So I didn't buy them. Coach sold out and I thought my dream of owning these gorgeous shoes had died. I would google the style name from time to time in the hopes that I could find them somewhere but my quest seemed hopeless. Fast forward to May 2008. About a month or two earlier my husband had discovered the joys of Ebay. Then he turned my mom on to it who then turned me onto it. As Mother's Day was fast approaching she had found a purse that she wanted and sent me the link. It was on Ebay. So I created an account, bid on the purse, and won! About a week or so after the purse arrived I was back on Ebay and thought what the heck I'll give it a shot so I entered the name of my beloved Coach shoes into the search and lo and behold a miracle occurred. There they were. The Coach Daisey Ocelot size 6.5 AND they were $100 below the original retail price. I don't think I could have hit that "Buy it Now" button fast enough! They are making their big debut today. (I'm wearing them to work for the 1st time).