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[theladyrebecca]

I was a very bad girl today. I went to Lauren's new American Duchess premises in Reno (which are huge and lovely, by the way!), and while I was there, I tried on some shoes. I haven't purchased any shoes from her since she discontinued the size 12s in (I think) early 2013-ish? And I've been seeing you all get your lovely shoes and wishing I could have some too (though also partially thankful because my wallet really can't afford them).

Well... my wallet took a hit today. It turns out some of her shoes run a little larger (namely, the Highbury, Tavistock, and Carriage Boots), and while I could resist the Highburys, I wasn't able to resist the allure of the other two (or a pair of red stockings). So basically, I spent a crap ton of money, and have already cashed in my Christmas present from my boyfriend. But they're soooo pretty! And those carriage boots are also some of the most comfortable shoes ever. I even wore them all evening once I got home, even though it was 85 degrees out. I'm going to scotch-guard them and have rubber soles put on, and will probably not take them off all fall/winter. And this means I finally have my gorgeous button boots! But still, while I was broke before, I am now very very very broke. :(

On the plus side, I have finished absolutely all of the handsewing I had prepped! I finished the last third of fifth row on the skirt, and did the second row on the final overskirt tab. So that means tomorrow, which is our last day here, will get to be spent completely relaxing. Then when I get home, I'll get to move right into pleating for the bertha and assembling everything!

Comments

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

Yay, fun splurges! I ADORE the Victoria Carriage boots, great choice!!

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

Oh, how wonderful! You do so much Victorian, you will really get a lot of use out of them. I'm so glad you got the chance to visit.

And we will be very, very frugal when we're hanging out. ;)

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's how I'm justifying it, and why I didn't get the Highbury flats.

And good! I'm actually a pro at doing Disney on the cheap! :)

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I'm set! (Are you planning to wear awesome things, BTW? Do I need to up my game there?)

[fairegoddess.livejournal.com]

I just picked up a pair of these on clearance at Payless: Fiona flats by Brash. I found them in 12 at my local store, though it looks like it's only in stock through 11 online. I'm going to replace the ties with ribbon! The toes are really pointy, so the 12 is a bit of a tight fit for me but I have reeeeealy wide feet. :) And dang, if AD is in Reno, that's like an hour or two from me now....

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

I had been eyeing those Fiona flats for a while, but by the time I had finally decided to buy them a couple months ago, they were already sold out in 12s online and locally. :(

[fairegoddess.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to keep an eye out for you in my local shopping? Y'know, just in case. :)

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

I suppose if you see the black ones for $15 or under in a 12, I probably wouldn't say no. ;)