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What to Wear: New Shoes

Situation: Date Night
Place: Dunno
Definitely Wearing: New Heels
Overall Vibe: Tough, Sexy

My friend bought new shoes and wants to wear them on her date. She knows she has to keep it simple since the shoes are very detailed. I don't want to have everything skintight since the heels are already sexy. I think drapey fabrics would work well (jersey), or something baggy like the gathered shorts. The tube dress is cut with an A-line skirt, so that also isn't too tight.

eBay Buy of the Week

For Baking Cookies:

Polka Dot Trimmed Top


Silk Circle Skirt


Black & White Embroidered Apron

Then later, thrown on some denim cut-offs and slip-on sneakers for a summer bike ride!

*eBay Buy of the Week posted every Tuesday.

How to Stretch Leather Shoes

I bought a pair of deadstock wedges on eBay only to find that they're a little too snug. I've broken in shoes that fit like this before, but it's a long and painful process that is usually paired with purse stuffed with flip-flops. I'm looking for a shortcut. One suggestion came from a Bloomingdale's salesperson:

Mix rubbing alcohol and water on a cotton ball
Saturate the leather that I want to stretch
Stick feet in shoes
Repeat once dry

Anybody have other suggestions?

eBay Buy of the Week Part II

I'm on an eBay kick lately, so I'm sharing some of the fun stuff I've found. It's a shoe-nanza!


red & white spectator flats


olive suede espadrilles


vintage bass tan stacked wedges (same ones I have that I wear with everything)


navy cut-out heel slip-ons


woven tan ankle-strap wedges

Gathered Short Skirts

Lately, I've been into full skirts that hit mid-thigh. They're fun to swish around and add volume to a silhouette. I like to wear a loose-fitting top untucked and belted, or a fitted shirt tucked in with the waistband near my bellybutton. This all started with the american apparel skirt I found myself wearing three times a week. Forever 21 seems to have a lot of great skirts out. And, of course, there's always the thrift stores. Those full, knee-length skirts that were popular about 4-5 years ago could easily be hemmed. The scrap could even be made into a petticoat!

eBay Buy of the Week

Vintage Striped Wrangler Top


Karen Walker High-Waisted Jeans


Marc Jacobs Platforms


or for the more budget conscious, Vintage Peep-Toe Woven Wedges


*Posted every Tuesday.