You guys! How come no one told me these Liberty x Nike trainers existed? I’m in LURVE!

I’ve been skeptical about the whole wedge-sneaker thing since Isabel Marant started the trend (will we just look back on these with shame, the way I look at the platform Skechers I had to have after seeing Mya’s Moving On video back in the day?) but my mind is now CHANGED. My obsession with them is bordering on the obsession I had with the Nike Air Diamond 1s (aka Deion Sanders) circa 1993, and for the past week I’ve been picturing them with everything from cutoffs to mini dresses.

What do y’all think? Are they too much or just-right-for-now?

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What’s with all the extra-exaggerated, extra ugly platforms these days? Wouldn’t these sandals be cuter and more practical with a few inches chopped off the bottom?

Platforms by ugly shoe god Jeffrey Campbell, Topshop

Are people no longer driving, where you need to feel how much pressure you’re putting on the pedals? Are people not walking down stairs, where it’s helpful to feel when your foot hits the step so you don’t tumble to your death, Talky Tina-style? Are people not considering how ridiculous all this will seem in a year or two? WON’T SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?!

Ralph Lauren sandals, Net-A-Porter

As an aside, I bought a pair of sandals exactly like these back in 1999. They were from American Eagle and cost a whopping (to me at the time) $35. I’m not sure I’m ready to re-live those days–especially at 17 times the cost–just yet.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have anything against a reasonable 1/4″ to 1.5″ platform, but FOUR inches? Come on! Do you like super exaggerated platforms or are they as crazy as I think they are?

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The great thing about having a mom who reads your blog (besides the fact that supportive moms are the best EVER), is that they kind of already know what you want for Christmas. Selfish Wish List posts are like public letters to Santa!

I posted this query for flat boots and reader Tamu really came through with suggestions. I got these comfy Calvin Klein boots for Christmas!

After expressing my obsession with non-ugly camera bags, I found this Epiphanie bag under the Christmas tree. I LOVE this purse-bag! It works perfectly with the little gift I bought myself…

…A “used” new-in-box Nikon 18-55 VR lens to replace an old lens that was broken in a freak parking lot incident (the camera crashed to the ground and I swear I stood there with tears in my eyes willing time to move backwards for a good five minutes).

Yay for grown-up toys! Did you get anything good?

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YOU GUYS. You won’t believe this, but I finally got around to doing another video blog! It’s only been, what, a year since the last one?

So, recently I hit my new favorite thrift store intending to pick up one or two items. Riiiight. Being me, I managed to leave with TEN items–including two pairs of shoes, a dress, two blouses, and several pairs of pants–all for under 30 bucks. Watch and learn…

*Note: I recorded in portrait orientation because I’m not that bright sometimes, but have been too lazy busy to re-record. Lesson learned.

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Despite hot weather-laziness setting in (you know when it’s so hot it just makes you TIRED?), I managed to get the couch and enjoy the weekend!

T-Shirt Fest

Friday evening, I headed to Fountain Square to check out T-Shirt Fest. In my deluded mind, I always feel like I don’t have enough casual tees for trips to Kings Island and hanging out on weekends. This is not actually true–I have plenty of t-shirts– but that’s how I FEEL. I am an emotionally complex creature.

Washington Park

On Saturday, 3CDC offered area bloggers a tour of the almost-but-not-quite-completed City Homes, and still-under-construction Washington Park. Yes, my head fits into a hard hat. Barely.

I don’t always agree with 3CDC, but it sounds like Washington Park is going to be pretty dope when finished. There was talk of a playground slide I really feel like I NEED to test out at least once. It’s technically for the bebehs, but believe me, I will push a kid. I can take ‘em.

Cincinnati Boutique Sale

Later, I stopped by the Cincinnati Boutique Sale with plans to find a black top and/or silver earrings. Failing that, I immediately switched to Plan B (in which “B” stands for “Buy Something I Clearly Don’t Need”) and got these cute little espadrille mini-wedges from Morrison & Me. Mission accomplished.

The Best Commercially Sanctioned And Therefore Not Really a Holiday Day Ever

Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, so as a proud Amurrican, I headed to Graeter’s for a specially priced scoop. Hey, I’m nothing if not patriotic.

How was your weekend?

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So, I have a “problem.” I’m suffering from shoe withdrawal. I haven’t bought a pair of shoes–any shoes–in over 6 months, and I’m starting to feel it. My left eye is twitching.

Add to that the fact that in the last two weeks, not one but TWO pairs of my favorite walking flats have developed holes in the soles. I know shoes can often be re-soled, but, really, where’s the fun in that? Shopping is much more satisfying! I was thinking about…

Cafe noir wedges; Topshop animal print sandals; Marci crisscross sandal

I prefer shoes with an ankle strap (support & adds visual weight to chicken legs) and a slight wedge (helps me walk), but I really just need something cute, walk-able, and under $100. What do you think?

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Plastic Island dress; vintage shoes; hand-crocheted clutch made by a friend; Forever21 ring

I’m not usually one for bright colors (even though I’m trying, I swear!), but a pop of hot pink does wonders for even the most sedate color schemes. Apparently, my girl Barbie still wields a fair amount of influence over my sartorial choices.

Have a great weekend!

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