Can I Rationalize Buying These Shoes?

on March 23, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Photo from Shopbop

Ya'll already know I'm a shoe junkie and this pair made me a bit dizzy with excitement.

I'm so excited I said ya'll. I never say ya'll. I'm from New York. My Southern in-laws are wearing off on me.

I found these while checking out the sale section of Shopbop. Oh Shopbop, how I love you so but you are so darn expensive I can't afford any part of you, not even most of the sale section! But I still look in hopes of maybe finding that special piece that will effortlessly work its way into my wardrobe and be that staple I didn't know how I lived without -- something I would wear so much, I would really get my money's worth.

Could these shoes be it?

Here's the checklist:

*Would I wear them with jeans? Yes. Yes, I would.

*Would I wear them with a dress? Yes, a fancy one. Or a simple black one.

*Do they match a lot of items? Yes, they come in whiskey, red, and black. Whiskey as a color -- I love it!

*Are they practical? Meep. They are not.

I'm sorry Alexandra Neel Androgyne Lace Back Plaform Pump, but I can't have you. Even though you are 70 percent off your original price, you are still $202.50, and you didn't pass my ever-important check list. But thanks for being so sexy.

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

Filed Under: shoes, shopping, style

Comments (15)

s.teph

on Mar 23, 2009 at 12:59 PM

I could never justify $200 for shoes.. NEVER . EVER .But I suppose some people can.I agree with the checklist idea, I do the same thing when looking for almost all clothing items. Personally, I'm not really fond of those shoes though. Sorry.. I think they're kind of icky. :o(

Report this comment

Cafe MicheleZ

on Mar 23, 2009 at 1:02 PM

The checklist is a good idea, right? You don't have to be sorry for not liking them -- certainly not everyone's idea of cute -- but thanks! :)

AgentBrez

on Mar 23, 2009 at 1:06 PM

yuck, those are ugly anyways. i would never spend that kind of money on shoes. much more important things to spend that kind of money on.

Stylemom08

on Mar 23, 2009 at 1:19 PM

don't let anyone guilt you into not buying shoes. If you've worked hard, the bills are paid, MOM ALWAYS DESERVE A TREAT!!! Part of the problem is that with all our sacrifices, many don't realize that we still must take care of ourselves. Treating yourself to something you want is perfectly healthy, and it should be done. Too many moms don't achieve balance in their lives.

As someone who works in the fashion industry, they are a nice shoe. Also when considering price remember - you pay for what you get. you want a high end shoe that lasts many years - 200$ is a reasonable price, again, if all the bills are paid and family is taken care of. As far as "what's important" YOU are important and you don't have to sacrifice your style or even sacrifice yourself as a mother. You are a better parent and all around better person when you're at your best.

It angers me to see that as a group mother's don't support each other as their own person. No one has the right to tell you what's important and what is not in your household. Life is about BALANCE, and what's important is that you acheive a balance that keeps your family happy and MORE IMPORTANTLY - KEEP YOU HAPPY. BECAUSE IF MOMMA AIN'T HAPPY - NO BODY IS HAPPY!!

Get the shoes..wear them, feel sexy, walk tall, you are a mom and deserve the best in life..period.

NDesmond

on Mar 23, 2009 at 1:42 PM

This is the site I use when I can't afford Zappos, BlueFly, Bergdorf Goodman, or Nordstom. It's called Gilt Groupe. It's free to sign up, and once you're a member you can buy from their selection of designer stuff. There is a catch though.... They only have available certain things from certain designers at certain times, the sales usually only last 24 or 48 hours, there are limited quantities, and limited sizes. BUT it's the cheapest that I've found for brand new designer stuff, unless you want mismatched pairs of shoes... in which case, try rentmeahandbag.com, use their outlet store. I can rationalize anything, and I really really love shoes. If nothing else, I'd get them and rationalize it as I deserve a treat for myself to help me maintain a piece of my sanity.

TessaBianca

on Mar 23, 2009 at 1:54 PM

I stick with Zappos.com :)

raurismomma07

on Mar 23, 2009 at 2:35 PM

I would never pay that much for shoes but you can BUT THEY ARE SUPER CUTE GO FOR IT And we can share lol

Amanda_Jeanne

on Mar 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

They're cute shoes... but I don't think I could spend that much for a pair of shoes period, even if they were the most awesome, lovely, wonderful shoes I had ever laid my eyes on... however, everyone has things that they love that spending a little extra money on them is worth it... for me it would probably be a great pair of jeans as opposed to shoes!

sunmoonstars

on Mar 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM

One to add to the list.

Will my husband care if they were $200 if I were them during sex? From my dh, the answer is almost always "no worries here, buy them!!" LOL

KnoxvilleDoula

on Mar 23, 2009 at 3:19 PM

sunmoonstars Mar. 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM

HAHA!

Michele -- I say if you want to spend that on a pair of shoes and shoes are important, do it. Women spend it on coats, hair, nails, extensions (I just got hair extensions but another CafeMom'er did them free!!), vacations, etc... I have spent quite a bit on a good pair of boots because a good pair of boots are forever, ya know.

I can't really buy shoes off of the internet because I have to try them on to make sure they feel comfy, but I do look at them online on Overstock, along with the dresses!