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Sole Searching: What's on your wish list?

Jewell

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So YLFers, what are you currently stalking online, eyeing in store, or on the lookout for?

I am browsing online, so I will hopefully have a pic or link of my own to post very soon. My collection of footwear is decidedly not all that interesting. I want to focus more on footwear this year, but I hate shoe shopping. I have fussy feet and stylish shoes are usually not compatible with my lifestyle and foot issues. I may have to enjoy fab shoes vicariously through you all : )

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Kirti

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I hate shoe shopping! I never find shoes that fit me. I currently have just two pairs of flats, one pair of heeled oxfords (which aren't the most comfy), a pair of flat oxfords and a pair of fleece lined boots. :/ I really hope to find atleast one or two pairs of sandals this summer!

I hope you manage to find stylish, well fitting shoes this season

Vicki

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My wish list, Jewell, is for a sleek, form-fitting pair of dark denim jeans. I have so many shoes and love shoes, so that's not on my current list. Although, I could always use a pair of simple black sandals a la Parisian Chic...always room for one more pair!

Isabel

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Well, my shoe/boot collection has become TOO interesting and I want more !!! LOL !

I have a few things that I have my eye on. But I have to remind myself that I live in a mostly cold to mildly warm weather most of the year....and I have enough summer shoes.

1. Clarks peep toe ( I love peep toe shoes and have never found any that fit well ) in denim and tan leather.

2. Aerosoles, just because I find them really cute

3. I just got the teal pointy toe oxford this past week....

There's one more, but luckily I can't find it and never will again.

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Mander

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I'd like one or two pairs of not-totally-flat flats in interesting colors or patterns, some "fashion" sneakers, taupe knee high boots, decent summer sandals that look ok with a skirt for a semi-dressy dinner but are suitable for walking around a city being a tourist all day, mid-heeled desert booties, and these boots:

http://assets.clarksmcr.com/pr.....89_A_p.jpg

I think the only ones of these that can be considered an actual need, however, are the sandals.

Kristine

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Black or cognac riding boots, very plain and sleek, about 13" circumference, not made out of calfskin. Very hard to find! This is my second winter looking and I'm about to give up again for the season.

anchie

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1. Business handbag. Almost ordered Kate Spade New York Cobble Hill Leslie Satchel in Cinnabar but was not sure about the color. If somebody who saw it in real life can tell me is it muted like on Nordstorm page or more bright like on Endless?
2. Nude pumps. I like Kate Spade New York Women's Zacara Pump in Stone Patent but heel seems to high for everyday wear. Now looking for something similar with little lower heel or wedge.
3. Something yellow. Blazer? Cardigan? Pants? Skirt? I am still open for suggestions, haven't seen anything yet that I really like.

jenanded

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I am a fussy foot-er too and now need to keep them relatively flat... Its end of our summer here and I still dont have any summer sandals and we have a bit more summer and then I will spend a few weeks in the US during their summer so... I posted a pic on the forum a couple of weeks ago and by the time I ordered them they had sold out... I have now found these which I will ring and check they are large enough round the ankle... what do you think? But Isabel, love those clarkes peep toes - where have you seen those - I might have to import them because I am looking for something similar for summer work here which really is 8 months of the year. Probably why my boots which I love are 5 years old because they only get worn a few times when its cool enough. Sandals, peeptoes etc are dead in no time...

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Anonymous

Sigh, I am still shopping my closet, but I do have these wedges on my Nordie's wish list. The first is by Fergie, the second is by Kork-Ease.

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Mochi

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Hmm. I will stick with what I'm lusting after shoe-wise. Specifically, these beauties, which are not going to be in my possession anytime soon at this price :

http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....ourID=3388

I have really filled a huge gap in my shoe wardrobe this year. I seriously mean it. I have already mentioned that less than a year ago, I was wearing these black sneakers literally every day for at least four months. I had a few other pairs of orphan sandals and assorted other shoes that went with nothing. I came into YLF knowing nothing about shoes, and now I think I have a much better handle on how to buy shoes and make them work within the kind of style I'm trying to achieve. I have also gotten myself a bunch of boots, and my realization is that I really love that boot-skinny jeans uniform and want to make that a kind of signature.

So there's no other specific shoe I'm currently craving, but as we head into spring I'm thinking I will need warm-weather shoes. I'd like to try out Converse to see if they give my feet good support. I don't have any nude sandals or other types of nude shoes, so hopefully I'll spot something good. A few sandals (very casual and boho) would probably round everything out.

Oh, I also saw these and love them, but man, why do flats have to be so expensive?:

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_fe...../64425.jsp

And in retrieving the above link, I just spotted these lovelies, which are so wicked exorbitant and probably wouldn't fit my wide feet well anyway:

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../64451.jsp

Jewell, you didn't ask for advice so take it with a grain of salt, but Born is a brand I've had a lot of success variety-, looks- and comfort-wise and they can be pretty well-priced on zappos, 6pm.com and amazon, etc.

Again, grain of salt, but with your breezy, chic, gamine style, I could see you in beautiful ballet flats. My problem has been finding this type of shoe that is supportive and comfortable (I had always assumed flat=comfortable since I have a hard time in heels, but it's definitely not the case!) I did get some super-comfy Stuart Weitzman Giveable flats, but the bad thing is their price. I'm still kind of amazed I didn't return mine. Someone here has found beautiful ballet flats at Target that are extremely reasonable; if they're comfortable that would be an awesome deal.

Shoes...a challenge, but when they work, they're so worth the effort! Says me who would be completely unrecognizable to the me from 18 months ago.

Jewell

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@Isabel- I saw that Clark's peep toe somewhere online and love it too! I wasn't sure what I'd wear them with because of the denim color. What are your plans for them? And I love the heel on that pair of Aerosoles!

@Mander- I like those boots! How high is the heel?

@jenanded- That's a great neutral summer shoe! I like them! ETA: one place you'll find those Clark's peep toes is at shoes.com. Today's the last day to get 20% off all Clark's shoes with the promo code at the top of their web page.

@Alicat- Love the colorblocking on that second pair of wedges!

@Mochi- If you've learned to pick shoes as awesome as those from hanging around YLF then I am definitely in the right place! Yellow snakeskin?! LOVE! And I appreciate the recommendation. I was just looking at some B.O.C. (Born's more economic line) shoes. Do you know anything about those?

Mochi

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I do not, Jewell, but since I have now come to have faith in this brand, I will definitely be taking a look. Thanks for the heads-up.

Jewell

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Okay, so here's what my browsing yielded:

I wanted these in Kelly Green but, after being featured in a recent issue of People StyleWatch, that color is long gone : ( Unfortunately, I'm not crazy about any of the other color options.

http://www.endless.com/Nine-We.....B005OVCPVM

Here is a pair of espadrilles that was recommended on Barking Dog Shoes. It was sold out at the suggested retailer, but I stumbled onto them (while searching for something else) at JCP.com of all places. I think red is a great color for summer, but I have nothing to wear them with. They're in limited quantities in my size, so I better make up my mind soon.

And here is a pair of shoes I tried on yesterday when I made a few returns at JCP. They are SO comfy and the neutral color means I could wear them with just about anything. I currently have nothing like these in my closet. Thoughts?

Edited for typos- I was obviously very excited to share what I found ; )

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Mochi

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The red shoes are very cute. With some sort of bright solids, patterned or color-blocked items, it should be a fairly versatile shoe. The second shoe? I am certainly biased in favor of snakeskin, if you didn't notice, but LOVE. Will be such a stylish, awesome neutral for you. And comfy? You. Must. Buy. Now you're off to a roaring start! (Hey, don't post here if you don't want enabling

Isabel

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Jewell, I am a SAHM, so keep that in mind...LOL !! I tend to wear long, walking shorts and knee length A line skirts in the summer : similar to 1 and 2. I sometimes also wear long, wide leg linen pants. I also am wearing more flowy tops now. In the Spring I will wear with dark jeans and black straight leg and ponte pants with tunics. I also have a pair of red skinnies I am going to try them with. Those are the things that I plan on wearing my denim shoes with.

You have a more dressed up style than I do.

Finally, one more pair that Mrs. Eccentric recommended and claims are uber comfy. I want the tan...may place the order as soon as this is typed...LOL ! They have in red and black at a great price .

http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/p.....e/faximize

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christieanne

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Isabel - I really like those heeled sandals you posted! Aerosole is really ramping style up apparently. I think of that brand as "mom's" and therefore frump.

I knocked off two shoes from my wishlist yesterday. Took my 11 yr old niece to Payless for some sparkly ballet flats (really sparkly - glitter coated in fact) and I found a white flat with black cap toe that fills my white shoe hole and a pair of leopard print ballet flats.

I realized yesterday I already have a great animal print shoe - Ellen Tracy python pointy flat - nude/gray/black combo so the added in one didn't need to be an investment.

Still looking for a flat boot before they disappear from stores. While we were shopping, I was mentally adding a nude wedge heel to my wish list but the Payless version is super uncomfortable on me. That would be something that needs to fit perfectly.

chewyspaghetti

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natural fibers and muted or neutral colors!
in shorts, sleeveless tops, sleeveless dresses, flowy blouses with 3/4 or elbow length sleeves
short sleeve drapey cardigans/boleros
and flat leather loafers or oxfords and flat strappey sandals

Anonymous

I was at Payless the other day and tried on a pair of shoes that I can't seem to get out of my mind. They were a 2 inch espadrille, animal print, sling back peep toes. They seemed really comfy but did not come in any other colors. Since I want to wear them with my new zebra print dress, this bummed me out. But I like the red espadrelles you posted above, Jewell. Something like that might work for me.

Jewell

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Thanks for the reminder to pop into Payless sometime soon! I was walking by the other day and a few things caught my eye, but I didn't have time to go in and look around. They usually have a fun and interesting selection.

@claire- Those espadrilles are Soft Style by Hush Puppies, and they're quite comfy according to reviewers on Zappos. And with a two-inch heel, they're highly practical for me. I just found them in navy at another retailer...decisions, decisions!

Mander

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@Jewell: I'm not sure how high the heel is, but they are not too bad at all. I usually struggle with anything over 2.5" but I tried these on in person the other day and they seemed fine, if a little bit high. Being Clarks they were fairly well cushioned inside and had a decent sole.

If I had £50 to spare I would have bought them.

anne

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This (Australian) winter I am looking for a replacement of some sort for my brown riding boots, and some sort of casual flats, that aren't too frumpy but work with my fussy feet (a tall order), Maybe oxfords or something with a little decoration at the toes.

shoppingisfun

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Wow, I have been "sole searching" for weeks now, lol!

I want some sleek, nude or beige sandals to go with my new skinnies for spring. I also always, always, always want new boots. It would also be nice to get some flats (other than boots, and a pair of loafers that are now unwearable because one of them got smashed in my closet, I don't own any).

My feet are fussy. They sweat, so plastic shoes or any closed toe shoe that I can't wear socks with are a bad idea. My feet are narrow, so slip-ons slip right off my feet. And I wear a 5.5, so my size is rarely stocked (and if it's in stock, it's the display pair, which are sometimes damaged, or one of the pair is faded if it has been out on display too long, etc). Shoes are like my enemy that must be conquered!

Jjsloane

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I haven't done my official tally of spring/summer shoes that survived last year but who can't use another nude low heeled pair?
I've been watching these
http://www.6pm.com/nine-west-anya-taupe
and these:
http://www.6pm.com/calvin-klei.....llic-snake

I'm thinking I need navy as well or orange
http://www.dillards.com/produc....._503034210

christieanne

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That Nine West is pretty great - I love an ankle wrap but avoid due to the leg chopping thing and i suppose a nude shoe would resolve the issue.

Jewell

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@shoppingisfun- Sorry to hear about your shoe shopping woes. I've been on the lookout for loafers, too to replace my last pair that I wore into the ground.

Jjsloane- I left the Nine West outlet a few hours ago where I tried on a shoe just like that one except that it was color blocked with orange and another color (should've taken a picture). Oh it was gorgeous!

ManidipaM

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I'm still in SYC mode, but will give myself a pass if I find one of the following:
(1) black block or wedge heels in slingback or slip-on style, or (high hopes!) very comfy pump or oxford, perforated or densely woven strips being the ideal for my summers, or else peep-toes might work. Black&white animal print might work too, at a pinch (like the ones Jewell linked to above)
(2) bright coloured sandals, ideally NOT leather so they can weather the wet, but with low heels and sturdy enough to stomp around on dirt tracks for miles without wearing out for two years or so.
(3) Nude or low-contrast tan shoes (like the ones Isabel just linked to)

I so envy the ones on Alicat's list. BEAUTIFUL! Wonder if I could walk in one of those?