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Shoes I CANNOT Get Out Of My Mind!!!!

Maneera

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Well, YLF comes with a lot of great benefits and only ONE problem----I don't have access to some things I see out here.

In India, you'll find almost ALL European brands. What we don't have is all American brands. Too bad!

In the past few months, I've seen and fallen head over heels in love with 3 pairs of shoes on YLF. This is my tribute to them....and a 'I wish I was you' to their lucky owners

1) Kellygirl's Franco Sarto Lizard Mary Janes.

Oh, how I love these shoes! I love them so much, I have been thinking about them constantly since Kelly got them! And I never fail to tell her that everytime she posts a WIW in them!

2) Suz's Sam Edelman Pony Hair Okalas

Now a lot of Fabbers have these including Janet and of course, Angie herself. I love these shoes beyond words. If I could die wearing them, I would die a very happy woman. I was even ready to buy them despite the exorbitant shipping costs----but alas, they are made no more. What bad luck!

3) Dee's Steve Madden Burgundy Booties

I saw these on Dee's last post about her fall collection. It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. However, I checked the Steve Madden India site and even tried to find them in store....they're not available. I've never loved boots that weren't black or black......but these....these I'm drooling over. I love them so much....I keep a photo of them on my phone----the very photo Dee clicked basically....how pathetic is that?!

Over to you-----have you seen other Fabbers wearing something you just can't stop thinking about, but sadly cannot buy because you have no access to them?

ETA: Oh, and before I forget, there is also Jenn's fabulous eShakti Burgundy dress. Now that dress is like a dream come true. The most annoying part - eShakti manufactures in India but sells only to the USA and I think Canada. Why can't you sell in your own damn country??!!!! I'll even pay the same price!!!! Charge in dollars if you want!

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Astrid

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I have to say I like many things people buy, but I'm rather glad almost all of it isn't available here. It means I need to do my own work finding the pieces that work for me, but it also means those pieces are truly "me". If you take the time to research what gems are available on your side of the world (Indian designers, small retailers?) you might soon make people covet your pieces instead. And - the grass is always greener etc etc...

ananthimathur

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I am a boots girl! I totally love #3!
I will try and find something, and if I do find it, I'll make sure to hit you up with the same!
I am joining the hunt along with you Maneera!

Maneera

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Yay Ananthi!! Thanks a ton! And I will do the same for you ...if I find these boots anywhere here, I'll surely let you know.

Where in India do you live?

Maneera

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Thanks Astrid. I think you're absolutely right! These shoes are like an 'inspiration' to help me find something similar from the brands available in India. The search will continue! But I'm also glad that whatever I find will not be 100% same...it'll have its own unique personality and hence, will be more ME

Caro in Oz

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I have the pony hair Okalas (I bought a second pair in nude too). I did try to find similar in Australia but either the quality was not as good or the heels were too high or the leather too stiff & they never made anything that had the pony hair with the tan strap. So sometimes it is worth biting the bullet & paying US$$ imo.

Maneera

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I know Caro. I would have paid....happily too...it's not exactly OUT of my budget even with the shipping. But they don't make that shoe anymore They have the nude, a metallic latte and a Zebra print....but none of those appeal as much to me. I love THESE shoes...and I'm very glad you paid USD to get them while you could!

Caro in Oz

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Ah!! Well luckily there are always more gorgeous shoes

Deborah

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I fell big time for the Eileen Fisher skirted leggings. I wanted them SO bad but the cost of them and then shipping was prohibitive for me. One of my go to brands here has now done similar and I am looking forward to trying them on when they arrive in store, but despite my adoration, I suspect they are not right for me lol.

Love the SE Okalas. I am hoping to find something similar here this summer.

Staysfit

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I know Suz has found people on the forum to mail her items.............

Maneera

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I guess I could do that too, Staysfit. But there will be an exorbitant difference between shipping to Canada versus shopping to India. My husband does travel to USA on and off. Or one of his colleagues ( the ones who are friends). I'll keep my ears open for the next trip and hope to god I can still find one of these then.

Maneera

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Deb, I do hope to find something like the Okalas too. I found the same design at Dorothy Perkins, but in colours that I don't want - pastel pink and blue.

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The shoes are gorgeous, especially KellyGirl's.

Ankita

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Hey you.... you're on a shopping fast... KEEP IT TOGETHER! <evil evil evil laughter>

Maneera

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Lol Ankita....the point is that --- I CANT buy these, even if I wasn't on a shopping fast

MTBGirl

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Manny you have great taste in shoes! What size do you wear?

Elizabeth P

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Maneera I feel this way about pretty much everything Deborah posts, esp the Metalicus and lately the Motto stuff. I have no idea if it would work for me, but if only I could try it.....

Elly

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Don't feel too bad, Maneera. Even the Americans suffer with this on occasion and just have to weight costs versus letting something go. I don't pine over unavailable items (esp. shoes) because shoes are so hard to fit for me.

But boy, you should have heard the ladies in the US before Zara, Mango, Topshop, etc. were widely available to us. Danier from CA and Metallicus from AUS both get lots of ooos and ahhhs.

Plus, I often feel like this simply because I'm at a different stage in my career/life than many of our members and I will be on the hunt for good sweaters and see a forum member wearing something great only to find out it is JCrew cashmere or Eileen Fisher or helmut lang or theory or Alsaints and just out of my budget. I just have to admire and replicate in my price point!

Maneera

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Lol, thanks Donna. I wear a Euro size 39. In sandals that are open at the back, I can wear EUR 38.

Maneera

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Hahaha! Elizabeth, I don't have an edgy sense of style....but man - do I love Deborah's pointed toe block heel pumps! Gorgeous shoes!

Elly - I know what you mean. However, I've found that almost every design I love is available at different price points....especially here in India. Fashion doesn't have to be expensive here. You can find beautiful, new clothes that are actually BR, Old Navy, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit, H&M and Zara for as low as $5-$10. Even sweaters! It's mainly because clothing for most top brands - American and European, gets manufactured in India. There are huge export surplus markets where you can buy all this. I've once bought Zara sweaters with their tags from a street vendor at $3!

Suz

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Manny, if you want something from Canada, just say the word. Happy to do it for you.

Truly!

Also, what you say about saving your shopping for when Mr. Manny or friends travel is a strategy I have found useful. First, it "contains" the shopping, if you know what I mean. You can't order all the time or order a lot, so you are highly selective and generally make better choices in this situation. Secondly, you get the items without the exorbitant duties and shipping. So it works out very well. It is best if you already have a sense of how the item would fit you.

Maneera

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Aww Suz, you're such a sweetheart! <big hug>. I'll remember to give you a shoutout when I find something irresistibly Canadian (like Danier!)

I do find it helpful to send stuff and get stuff via Kunal (Ok, Mr.Manny sounds cute but so weird!). I have a friend in Chicago who works in the same office....she and I 'send' each other clothes very often. I send her clothes for summer because you get way more variety in cotton and linen summer ear here (coz it's made here and we have long summers) and she sends me clothes for winter because coats and sweaters have way better designs (coz you guys have longer and much worse winters I suppose).

But there are no trips scheduled this month. He's in London for a week....but that's all.

JAileen

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Somebody (sorry, I don't remember who) posted a picture of these shoes and same thing, I couldn't get them out of my mind. I finally ordered them and the third pair fits! I had quite a time getting them delivered - UPS did not impress me, and Nordstrom's conversion of Euro sizing was inaccurate.
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ted-by-ups

Viva posted these boots a year or two ago. I loved them, too, and had to have them.

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Dee

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Manny, this must be the first time anyone here has been excited over my shoes! I have problem feet and a heck of time finding shoes I like AND that actually fit/are comfortable, so I feel like I'm always drooling over other people's (like the Okalas) from afar. I hope some of these make their way to you or that you find some great local options in the coming months!

Jenn

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I had a brief obsession with those Franco Sarto flats that Angie (and everyone else) wore the heck out of this summer. I searched high and low to find them still available in my size, finally tracked them down, and... they were horrible for me. Didn't fit my feet at all.

I love the pony Okalas too, but I really don't need that kind of shoe for my lifestyle, so when I look at them and the other versions of that style, I just remind myself of the Franco Sarto debacle, and do my best to KEEP IT TOGETHER, as Ankita would say.

Maneera

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Well, Dee---your boots are my latest obsession and the only ones I have any chance of actually finding! Especially as we head into winter... I've seen many burgundy boots since this obsession started...none have come close to yours I really hope I find a pair too!

Hahaha Jenn ---- I promise to keep it together!