Shoe Shopping
Filed in: Fashion, Secondhand, Shoes, Shopping
When I cleaned out my old stuff, shoes were what was hardest to get rid of. I felt very proud over the few I did manage to part with. So what do I do… I go to a flea market and buy five new pairs of shoes. They were $3 a pair though, so I couldn´t resist.
It´s not all that good though. The blue patent leather heels fit perfectly and are in perfect shape. The red flats, that I´m not sure what I feel about yet, also fit perfectly and are in good shape. They have gold lining that can be folded down. Somehow they feel a little Michael Jackson to me, and at the same time they remind me of these. Which way do you go? The gold boots are too small. I knew that when I got them, but come on: gold boots! I´m planning to give them away to someone I like with smaller feet. The red suede boots are in perfect shape and are maybe my favorites of the lot. They seem a little snug around the ankles though. The purple boots look great and they are my size. But as what often happens with old boots, the lining has gone bad. I have managed to fix this before, so hopefully they will be wearable again.
Now I just have to call my boyfriend and tell him that the money he had left behind in his drawer are gone…
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16 Comments
November 5th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
Misunner deg for de blå! Virkelig!
November 5th, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Woow for that price! They look great!
November 5th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
$3 a pair! wow!
November 5th, 2006 at 3:27 pm
Yep, I couldn´t believe it! :) I just got the red boots on my feet even though the shafts are a little snug. Now I know they fit at least. I don´t dare take them off the rest of the day…
The purple boots may be hard to save though… I just have to give it a shot and see. It´s too bad cause they´re in great shape other than the lining.
November 5th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
I am so jealous. The average secondhand shoe in NYC runs at least $12+. Those blue pumps are just so darling.
November 5th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
It´s usually much more expensive here as well, but once in a while I guess the people that sell are either just very nice people or they have no clue what it´s worth. Keep an eye open everywhere you go and I bet you´ll come across something more affordable too. :)
November 5th, 2006 at 5:50 pm
i love the red pixie boots.
November 5th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
the blue patent ones are nice!The gold one however is stunning!Love every pair of them!How lucky u are!:)
November 5th, 2006 at 6:21 pm
Kjempevarp! :D Jeg digger de røde helt til høyre, men de var fine alle sammen.
November 5th, 2006 at 6:30 pm
Åh, godt å høre at du liker de! Typen min synes også de var de fineste, men jeg følte de var litt sære først. :)
November 5th, 2006 at 6:39 pm
Agathe - you have inspired me - i need to get rid of clutter and get some new clothes and shoes.
November 5th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
What great bargains! I love the gold and red boots the best
November 5th, 2006 at 6:57 pm
Ed, my theory that you have to get rid of old stuff in your life to make room for new really start to show to be true. :) I´ve had better luck than in a long time when shopping after I cleaned!
November 5th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
those purple boots are AMAZING!
however i’m intrigued by the gold ones! did you say they were too small for you? who ever you give them too will be sooooo lucky! or maybe have a StyleBytes Raffle and have all your readers with the appropriate shoe size be contestants!! actually, IIIII want them! :)
November 5th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
E, I´ve already promised them to a friend if they fit her. If they don´t I´ll get back to you. :)
November 6th, 2006 at 6:13 pm
So jealous. $3 bucks a piece is unheard of in Seattle. And all so cute!