Vanity

At the end of my June budget post, I announced the items I’d be looking to purchase in July: red, summery, work-appropriate heels and black ballet flats made from thin leather or canvas. I asked for reader suggestions and Zeus’ Mom came through with a link AND a coupon code for the first item. I got these babies for $21.26 (with free shipping)!


Hat, Betmar. Vest, Forever 21. Dress, London Times. Shoes, Two Lips.* Earrings, Urban Outfitters. Bag, Payless.

I could not WAIT for these shoes to arrive. My other pair of Two Lips is wildly comfortable, so I had high hopes for this pair. I was so excited to receive my shoes that I planned an outfit for them last weekend, just in case they should arrive in time. They showed up last night and I’m wearing that outfit today.




As I expected, the shoes are comfortable. I could hardly tell I was wearing 4-inch heels. My only complaint is the buckle on the ankle strap; it sits right on my anklebone and chafed after walking a few blocks. Totally worth it, though.

*At first, I typed the brand name as “Toe Lips.” That sounds really dirty. I don't even WANT to know what happens if you Google that phrase.