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I've been lax in updating, shame on me. I have SUCH a backlog of new shoes from DSW, it's not even funny. Three new pairs coming in Monday, as well. Ahhhhh! I swear, I need a photographer on call, or following me around. I can only do self-shots so well.

Anyway, today I dressed up a little for work, seeing as it's the Friday before Halloween and one can't very well dress up for Halloween AFTER the fact. So today it was. Also didn't help that I as up at 6 because I couldn't sleep, so I laid in bed thinking about clothes.

Like you do.

Ergo, this pin-up inspired look. Worn it once or twice for parties or theme nights. And what's better, it's 90% thrift store! Got the top at my fav. Goodwill, while the skirt and shoes were found at Diversity Thrift for pennies. The hose, which are ADORABLE, were a gift from a friend who loves unusual tights and patterns. The flowers in my hair, may or may not be visible here, were From the Dollar Store. I'm getting better at making killer outfits for under $10. Go me!

P.S. Thank you MuffinMama for reminding me that I needed to post, I've gotten lax.

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Shit Dorothy,I ain't in Kansas anymore.

Well, technically I've never been to Kansas. Or west of the Mississippi. Pure technicalities.

Red silk cami with sequined trim (It's like a circus!) that I got at the thrift store. From Express, no less. And my new skinny jeans I got for free from The Gap. I'm good at free things like that.

And my new favorites: red slippers! Ok, flats. Again with the technicalities. Like the zebra print flats I have, and the silver ones too. Oh, and the black peep-toe pumps too. I think I might have a slight addiction to Rocket Dog. Specificaly: their knotted flats.

God, I love red shoes.

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Little black dress, sunglasses someone left at my house, and a really hot day. I park downtown behind the train station now. So I guess you're going to have to...track me down.

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

(ending the really bad CSI: Miami joke here)

Finally got those Madden Girl zebra pumps that have been all over DSW's ads for the last month or so. Finally! 4.5 inch stacked heels, a slight platform at the front. Peep toe, with dark dark red laces at the back of the heel. And it's some of the smoothest silk you've never touched.

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Oh man, now that I see the pics from this day...I look tired. We will ignore this. Completely.

White dress shirt via friendly hand-me-downs. Tank top of generic origin. Totally adorable skirt from the best Goodwill ever. Everyone has one thrift store that they always have good luck with. Mine happens to be farther in the West End with some nice drop-offs. Pretty sure Target offloads their unsold/returned goods. P.S. wonderful source for bathing suits if you don't mind them mismatching a little.

Sarasota Wedge boots by Aerosole, black. Yes, suede. Yes, THAT delicious. Knee boots, buckles and top-stitching oh my! Low heel, which is comfy for work and long term wear. Not that I need it, but there's a second zip at the back that gives you another inch in the upper calf. I'd rather have the inch at the lower calf versus higher calf. Still fantastic. Again, not-so-ill-gotten-gains from DSW and Free Shoes Friday.

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Working to distraction. Distracted enough to forget to start downloading pics from my camera. And then posting them. Smart move, 'eh?

Good news is, got a job and an apartment and a cat who came with a ridiculous amount of furniture. Bonus! Also a not so subtle way to pimp out said cat's blog, The Daily Whaaaaaat!?

Ode to Niecey Nash ensemble, was wearing it around the time that Nicey was knocked off of Dancing with the Stars. Ergo the big-ass-flower in my hair. The top I got in NYC a few years ago. White crop chinos I got at Old Navy (also a few years ago, on sale even!)

But the shoes! Oh the shoes are the topper. See, DSW.com has Twitter. (@dswshoelovers) And this twitter does a thing called Free Shoes Friday. First 10 to answer the question correctly at noon every Friday (also a follower) gets a $75 gift card. These I got with my first win. Yes, I said first win, we will not count how many times I've managed to win, that would be gloating.

These are the ImpoVigo Wedge Sandal in turquoise. They're only available in pink and black now, I checked. I adore the beading and details on the front. The stacked heel is slim and smooth, not as clunky as you might expect. They're ridiculously comfortable, wearable for my walk into work even.

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Earlier this month I was able to get a friend of mine to fix a few things on my car that were on their last legs. Serpentine belt, front disc brakes, and most importantly, rear drum brakes.

Technically brake shoes. Ergo, new shoes. For my car. Totally counts, yes?



(Pardon the lack of sassy girl, I was not really...dressed up for car-working-on that day. Some things need not be seen.)

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Shades of grey.


Finally a pair of shoes that I can wear properly with my charcoal sweater. It's my favorite warm weather top, and it's starting to lose some of its softness. Sad faces all around. Grey striped tank underneath, and the classy black pants I got for work at KD before that went terribly wrong. They are finally getting a proper use now.


Anne Michelle Mayhem peep-toe pumps in pewter. Normally I wouldn't go for something with too many sequins on them. (Unless I was going for the Ruby Slipper look, and until they make them in my size and not looking like stripper shoes, I will wait) But the silver sequins and bows on this were just right. Small and subtle, just the right amount of shine and sparkle. Right?