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Sep 24th, 2009
by gazelle.
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The craziness isn’t 100% over, but my two biggest projects are, as of today, completed & turned in. AND, I got a box of chocolates and a 5-pack peanut butter in little yummy cups. Apparently my shameful peanut butter addiction is not a secret!

Yesterday, I left work a little early as I had to go to FedEx to send my ginormous project off to the east coast, and I hit the mall to reward myself after. I used to reward myself with food, which, while cheaper in the short run, not so much in the long run.

So – I decided a few months ago to start a little ‘reward’ savings account, and whenever I survive a particularly stressful time, I get to dip into it.

I got this. I couldn’t find it on any English language sites, but I promise I have no idea if I actually spent 18,900 yen on it. No idea at all.

While at the Kate Spade store, I saw this. And I almost died. And wished that I had $900 (who knows how much that is in Japan! Probably like 1,000,000 or something) so that I could have the pretty, pretty coat. I stayed far away from the shoes, because I wasn’t sure I could resist the sale rack, and I really don’t need a pair of $276 on sale shoes.

Kate – if only I had more money – I would totally leave my boyfriend Kenneth for you.

***

On my bike ride home today, I saw a man in a suit, talking on a bluetooth, riding this (in the middle of the path! asshat):

I thought to myself, “where in the world could this douchebag be going on his stupid scooter?” And then I passed him & quickly forgot about him.

About 1/2 mile later, I saw TWO MORE DOUCHEBAGS on three-wheeled scooters, all in suits, all with bluetooth devices. And then I knew what was going on. It was a douchebag anonymous meeting!

Seriously. I didn’t think there was anything lamer than grown men on segways, but I was wrong.

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Tomorrow, I am getting massaged & then heading out to the exciting wedding event! I am the very important doughnut courier, and I take my responsibilities VERY seriously. I am going to try to fit in a run, but if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. I am nine days pre-marathon, and have not yet once even checked the 10 day forecast. I feel that I am growing as a person. Or else I’ve been super busy at work and school. Could go either way. :)

Happy (almost) Friday!

PORN!!!

Jul 22nd, 2009
by gazelle.
4 comments

I know – it’s been forever! Triathlon & marathon training + grad school + gardening + still having to go to work are kicking my ass! I need to become independently wealthy STAT!

So – PORN! Can you believe that the fall styles are out? It’s still mid-to-late July, and still hot, so I’m having trouble getting in the autumn groove, but I want the rest of you to be prepared.

It looks like fall will be muted (color wise, anyways – I can’t speak for the sounds of fall). Grays are in style in a very big way.

Many places are also trying to talk me into suede. Many places that aren’t the Pacific NW, that is, and don’t have to deal with the frequent rain & drizzle! I have a couple of pairs of suede shoes, and they hardly ever see the light of day due to weather concerns.

Also in – platform pumps. This is a trend I can get behind. I love pumps. I love platforms. I love this combination! Anything that will make me look taller!

And, of course, the best thing about leaving summer behind – boots! Boots and sweaters are the main things I look forward to in autumn. Well that, and the cooler weather, and the beautiful tree shows! (Actually, autumn is my favorite season – or at least is in the top 3!) (I am purposefully ignoring the scads of peeptoe boots I have just seen, and instead concentrating on the more cowboy-chic styles that seem to be popular – even without the fringes that made them so cool in 1990.)

So – enough of my blathering – lets look at pictures!

Bandolino Zaffle

Bandolino Zaffle

Bettye Muller Milestone (I 3 Bettye Muller)

Bettye Muller Milestone (I <3 Bettye Muller)

Pour la Victoire Ynes

Pour la Victoire Ynes

Wanted Draw

Wanted Draw

Thoughts? Opinions? Gifts of money to support my shoe habits and/or my desire to have more leisure time to devote to school, working out, searching the internet for shoes….. let me know!

PORN!!!

Jan 21st, 2009
by gazelle.
9 comments

This week we’re doing a sneak peek at spring styles, and then next week we’ll be back to wedding shoe porn, with special guest porn from skinnyrunner – who had truly fantastic wedding shoes. STAY TUNED!

But first – some spring shoes, because even though it’s been nicer here lately  (temps in the 30s & 40s), I am ready for spring. It looks like spring sandals are going to be a bit….crazy…what with all the stuff going on on the front.

And exotic materials are still in.

And neutrals.

These are all a bit busy for me.

My favorite spring shoe is the wedge sandal. Once, many years ago, I had the most perfect pair of wedge sandals. I’d bought them in San Francisco while there on a business trip. They were wonderful. I wore them on every first (and many 2nd) date I went on in 2002. Including my first date with the architect.

I wore them until the tan straps came out of the cork wedge heels. While I was walking, of course – because otherwise it wouldn’t be funny.

I still didn’t throw them away, though. They were so wonderful. Eventually the architect got rid of them for me when I wasn’t at home – and ever since, I’ve been on a quest to find a new wonderful pair of wedge heels.

I didn’t realize how serious this quest was until I was cleaning out my closet last night and found six pairs of wedge heeled sandals. Six. Of those six? Two that I actually wear (and one of those pairs that I wear, I probably shouldn’t, or there will be a repeat of the earlier falling down incident).

But – if I ever find a pair that are both pretty & comfy, I will buy a few pairs, I think. The first date shoes & my current favorites were both under $20 – and they lasted longer than any pair of shoes that gets worn 5 days a week should.

But someday, someday, I will find another pair!

Something like these, maybe:

(On Sale now at Nordstroms!)

Anyone have any really good shoes stories? If you want to share, email me with photos & tell everyone your own personal shoe porn saga.

PORN!!!

Nov 19th, 2008
by gazelle.
6 comments

Today we have platform porn. Which makes me think of a funny story involving the platform of some playground equipment in a park when I was in college.

Heh.

Anyways – on to the porn!

I have some very pretty shoes today, but I have to tell you that I spent a great deal of time saying, “Damn you, Jessica Simpson!” Whoever designs her shoes does a terrific job – I just can’t bring myself ot wear Jessica Simpson. I’m pretty sure that my IQ would drop a couple dozen points, and that’s just not cool.

I have been crazy lusting after red shoes lately. I have a pair of red patent open-toed wedges, but I have to say, they are ridiculously uncomfortable.  I never buy the red shoes I love because I don’t know what I’d wear them with. Although they would really make a sexy accent to my work clothes, probably.

I just love the added height. And also? Shiny! What’s not to love?

These are also quite pretty – although again, open toes in the winter make my toes cold. And wet. But – so pretty! I think they’d look nice with a martini.

Thoughts? Comments? Bought any good shoes lately?

PORN!!!

Nov 12th, 2008
by gazelle.
15 comments

I realize that shoe porn isn’t for everyone, and because I would like to take a large step in eliminating any divides in this post-election landscape, today, I have porn for everyone! many different people! (I am still short on actual porn. I am not that kind of blog, no matter how many searchers are told otherwise by Google.)

Today – there are four kinds of porn (I am such a giver).

First – we have standard porn. Pretty, pretty shoes.

Next – we have a beautiful coat. I love coats. Not as much as shoes, but if this coat (or something similar) doesn’t come live in my closet soon, I may have to start selling cats to make enough money to purchase it:

Darwin says, “please nice people, buy my cold, shivering mommy a coat! Think of the kitties!”

Thirdly, we have a lovely purse. I am not a purse person. I have a few, most of which were purchased at Target. I have one expensive purse that I like, but have recently realized it’s a bit too small for every day practicality. I don’t like lots of logos. I don’t like huge. I do like this (and the price tag really exhibits WHY I don’t have more purses – because the ones I like cost $595!!):

And finally, for the men. I have man-shoes. I don’t know if any of the (three) men who read this site care about shoes, but I do. I bought the architect a lovely pair of Kenneth Coles for the holidays last year – and I haven’t even once said anything about the shameful way in which he treats them…but these are nice if you are looking for a sharp pair of dress shoes – either for yourself, or for a manfriend.

Tell me, people, what’s your porn? (and you – person who googled “crack whore naked picture porn”, I already know, so you don’t have to answer.)

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