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Binge Haul Part 1: Shoes

abc

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I was in the USA last week.

I've really cut down on my local shopping lately and haven't been to the USA in nearly 6 months so what does that mean? I'm overdue for some binge shopping!!! LOL

Here is part 1 of the haul - SHOES!!! Most were found 2-3 days at Nordstrom Rack before Clear the Racks, the kind SA informed me they would hold my selections and charge me the first day of the sale - so 25% off sale prices, woo hoo!!!

The pikolinos cognac boots I spotted last year and regretted not getting; luckily found on Amazon. Super comfy. No funny lines like the others I tried.

Cole Haan black patent peeptoe wedges to replace worn out flats. Thanks to Manny I've decided small wedges will be better for me that totally flat shoes (my feet will be thankful, too, I believe).

Cole Haan animal cap toe print wedges, a direct replacement for worn out flat animal print of the same color.

Sofft wedges, copycat of Suz. Only $30 at Rack

The beauties..........AGL flats........found at Rack for $89!!! SCORE!! Metallic silver sheen with a pointy toe with a pattern just on the tip. Remember that post about your heart pitter pattering when you see a shoe in your size that you just pray fits you? Yep, had that exact experience. I almost squealed with excitement in Rack when they fit!

Tory Burch floral slip on sneakers I posted about earlier in the week.

Locally sourced a day before trip - Pikolinos black boots

Badgley Mischka sparkly heels - to wear to a formal event in Nov, reg $200 on sale $75, platform makes them more comfy

if you are interested I have a board of my new additions on Pinterest with sources and prices paid:
https://www.pinterest.com/ange.....fulfilled/

Comments welcome, thanks for looking!

PIKOLINOS Women's Verona Western Boot

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Neiman Marcus Last Call

Elsie Open-Toe Ballet Flat, Black

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Cole Haan Elsie Cap Toe Genuine Calf Hair Wedge Pump

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Tory Burch 'Hanover' Slip-On Sneaker (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive)

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Badgley Mischka 'Lust' Pump (Nordstrom Exclusive)

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Suz

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Holy moly, you do not mess around when you shop! This is an incredible set of shoes. I'm glad you found some wedges that should work. Love, love, love the Tory Burch sneakers. And what a great find in the bookending AGL pointy toed flats! Those should be workhorses for you.

So jealous that you found the Bernia sandals on such great sale! I didn't like the Breeze style nearly as much, although evidently I liked them well enough to wear through them in a season again, LOL.

abc

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Thanks, Suz! Yeah, you know, we've discussed before - when we shop, we SHOP! I am lumping you in there with me to make me feel better In all honesty, though, my flats were beyond worn out. Kinda like my bras - bought at the same time, pretty even wear, so they all looked horrible around the same time and needed replacing. A hazard of cyclical shopping for sure.

Glad you like the haul I could not believe thos AGLs were at Rack on clearance and extra 25% off, seriously, it made my shopping week! Italian leather sole shoes for moi?!! And Tory Burch too? And the sparkly ones too? Imelda Marcos in training here.

I wish I could have found the original ones you had (sofft) but it's a season or two back, these will just have to do. They were much better fitting than I anticipated so that was a nice surprise for me.

Thanks for chiming in, Suz, as always I love your feedback.

TraceyLiz65

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Wow, a great variety of styles that seem very well thought out!

unfrumped

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Oh, wow, you've got a complete shoe capsule here! All seem like good choices and for a great range of outfits and occasions.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I have those pikolinos boots in a teal color. They're very comfortable, and you've now reminded me I haven't worn them yet this fall.

Jaime

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I find this post delightful :-).

Susie

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Did someone say shoes?!! You are definitely my kind of shoe shopper!

Seriously, you did great! What a nice collection- it sounds like they all fill a need, you got a versatile range of styles and colors and they are all lovely. Enjoy!

Elizabeth P

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Well, you really scored! What an amazing collection. You must be thrilled.

Sveta

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Woo-hoo! Successful shoe shopping story really warms my heart.
I am squealing together with you
AGL flats are especially great find. Pointy toe flats are never comfortable for my feet but I love how they look so much - please wear them for me!

Joy

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Wow! You scored big time! I love those AGL silver flats. Was this at the Rack near Oak Park Mall?

Helen11

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Fabulous! You really went all out and are now set for every occasion . I am amazed that the store charged the sale prices for you- what a great deal. You must be a good customer ; ) Love the pewter sandals, and the sparkly event shoes, too.

Anonymous

Wow, just wow! Love your choices! The cognac boots and the metallic and animal print are my faves. You are going to look ah-ma-zing!

lyn67

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Wow, all scores here, too-esp.happy for your pikolinos!

abc

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Tracey, thanks.

unfrumped, I hope these cover me for most of my shoe needs on a daily basis.

UmmLila, I am in love with my Pikolinos boots!!! Wear yours, I'd love to see the color of yours.

shevia, delightful is good in my book, glad you like them

Susie, ha, another shoe lover, huh? Glad I'm not alone.

Elizabeth P, yes, I am thrilled. I was on a shoe shoppers high for a while after finding these!

Sveta, glad you are squealing along with me! I will wear the AGLs in your honor.

Joy, yes, it was at the one by Oak Park Mall. I was there earlier in the week, a few days before clear the racks. I don't know if I hit it at the right time or what, but I found several pairs of shoes from the main line store that had been moved to the Rack for clearance - like the Tory Burch shoes and the AGLs. Ones I don't normally see there. The sales associate actually tipped me off on the upcoming sale and offered to hold them for me, I was shocked and excited and as usual pleased with the customer service.

Helen11, as I mentioned to Joy above, I didn't even know the sale was coming but I got lucky when a friendly SA saw me and started chatting (maybe my shoe choices drew her to me? HAHA). I am just a normal customer that happens to do a lot of shopping at once (bc I live outside the US now and shop when I am back).

Diane, thanks! I will take ah-mazing anyday!!

lyn67, Pikolinos are my new favorite brand!

Beth Ann

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How about calling it Trousseau shopping. You know, every elegant grand lady would periodically travel to France, or at least New York, to meet with designers and purchase a new wardrobe. She would then remain in the city, visiting and going to the the-ah-ter and dining afterward, until her lovely gowns were fitted and boxed. Her butler or ladies maid would cart them onto the train or ocean liner.

Yep. Trousseau shopping, it is.

Love every pair of shoes. They are quality items at bargain prices, and comfortable, updated classics, too!

I've been interested in trying Pikolinos, but my foot is slightly (but not too) wide. How do they run?

abc

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Oh Beth Ann, if ONLY my days were spent as such! Instead, being the Type A personality AND the Super Shopper, I manage to a tight list of places I **must** visit. It's like a chore - but a FUN one!! I look forward to visiting my favorites, I've let it go that I have to cover every possible place. I simply don't have the time. I keep it to the stores that have worked well in the past - Rack is now going to the top of that list (it had a firm spot, but after this trip especially with the shoes, it's at the top).

So glad you like the purchases. We have similar style so I'm happy to get your seal of approval

Re Pikolinos, I think we have similar feet - high volume, med to wide width. I have two pair of Pikolinos now and both fit like a dream. The Veronas are slightly more comfy than the other pair (black) but both are high quality. They come weatherproofed already, too, and the leather is quite sumptuous. I am a fan.

Beth Ann

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Glad to hear that about Pikolinos. In Indy, my nearby Rack is not so great with clothing, but has an amazing shoe section. I'll keep my eye on the Pikolinos.

abc

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In the cognac ones I wore a 40, in the black ones a 39 (I bet a 40 probably would have worked too, but the store only had 39). There are several built on the Verona platform (the cognac ones) - they are super comfy.

You might keep an eye on Amazon, I saw yesterday to my demise that the ones I just got are way cheaper now.

celia

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Can I tag along next time you go shopping? You seem to ave it down as a science.
I so love the idea of trousseau shopping. Maybe I was born in the wrong era...

abc

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HA! Celia, it has taken me a long time to get to this point. I still make a lot of mistakes, suffer from Fear of Missing Out, am forced to accept the price in the moment when I am there vs hold out for a better price/bargain hunt, BUT I will say I have narrowed down the targets of my efforts to the stores that work for me. I lucked out to be in town for clear the racks (I didn't even realize until the SA told me).

I will say it is quite fun to see the things piling up in the hotel room and seeing how they work together!

This time I knew I would be doing a lot of shopping so I didn't even pack much to begin with. I wore most of the jeans on the trip along with the EF sweater and Chicos poncho, and the Pikolinos boots. So I road tested them right then and there. Happy to say they all worked out well.

I am a Trousseau shopper - be it by circumstance or choice