Update: How to Stretch Leather Shoes

Fiebing's Shoe Stretch ... just read about it. And as those royal blue wedges have yet to make it outside, I will have to try it. Besides, the packaging's awesome.

eBay Buy of the Week

Because fall is coming and who doesn't love cashmere?
Polka Dots
Big Bow

eBay Buy of the Week

Write Away!





Just a Quickie
Pink Fountain Pen
Boyfriend Book
On the Cover: From this day on I'll keep complete / A record of all the boys I meet / Because among them there may be / The one who'll mean the world to me.
Black and White Buttoned Gloves

Agent Provocateur SALE!!!

Agent Provocateur has expanded their sale to include the online shop. Get in while the gettin's good.

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?