Spot the Shoe Monday

OK, so I am a day late and a dollar short.  This year  Christmas came too fast for me.  I got my tree up on the 20th, Mr. R5 got the flu Dec. 24th, I sent my cards on the 27th,  and  fell asleep at 8:30 New Year’s Eve.  What a train wreck.

Anyways, I am infamous for my New Years Resolutions.  They are always the same: lose weight,  keep  my house cleaner and have discipline with my shoe purchases.   I never follow through.   This year I am going to change things up a bit.  This years resolutions will be to buy better shoes, drink better wine,  ride my horse more often and jog/run more.

Now, I know that picking up running shoes is more complicated than choosing the cutest shoe and the prettiest color. I went to a place called Runner’s Den in Phoenix and we picked the proper shoe for my needs.   R5Daughter told me the shoes were “not cute”.  What do I care?   I wear ASICS.  They are not a sexy shoe but they get the job done.  I order the same shoe, usually last season’s shoe.  Everyone is happy.

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Happy Shoe Year

Fun Stuff

Do it yourself  Giltter Boots.    LeFanciuelle

Get ready for New Years Day!  Refinery 29

Feeling a bit snarky?  Go Fug Yourself

Can I have one of each?  Fashionologie

Fast Flats Saved the Day

I hadn’t done ANY Christmas shopping, so I dragged my buddy to the mall yesterday to do some power shopping.    I was an idiot and wore these darling 4 inch boots.  By the time we were finished I was crippled.  I tossed someone off her Hover-Round took off in a bolt of controlled electricity.  Well, not really.  But I did fantasize a bit.

On the way home I had to go to the grocery store, but couldn’t face those heels, so I went into the store wearing just my socks.  It was embarrassing, but there you are.  I went straight to the foot care section and picked up a pair of  Dr. Scholls Fast Flats.  They are flimsy. They are dorky looking.  They served their purpose.

They come in group sizes, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10.  They tell you it comes with  a stylish wristlet, but that is stretching it.  It is anything but stylish.  Anyways, they saved the day  For $5.00 I was able to finish grocery shopping with my feet covered in more than just socks.  (Shudder)

They will be stored my car console for the next time I try to walk a couple of miles in 4 inch heels.

Stocking Stuffer: Tory Burch Long Charm Necklace

It’s confession time.  How many of you have finished your holiday shopping this year?  I know it’s down to the wire and while I am almost done with my shopping list, I’ve been a bit naughty and haven’t finished it completely.  I could brave the crowds but I have two tots which makes retail shopping difficult. Thankfully, there is still time to get those presents under the tree (or in the stocking) if you order by tomorrow (12/21) at Nordstroms with two day shipping.

I’ve been eyeballing this Tory Burch Long Charm Necklace for my cousin.  It’s $195 at Nordstroms, so a little more than I’d like to spend on a stocking stuffer, but it is made out of 16k gold. Plus, it’s a cute accessory for the purse and shoe lover.

And for those who are big time procrastinators or extremely busy, Zappos is offering a special gift of free and guaranteed pre-Xmas delivery if you order by Friday 12/23.   Now, even though you still have 3 days to shop at Zappos, I think it’s best to get a move on before it’s too late.