attack of the ankle strap flat

i have an obsession with ankle straps. and sandals and flats. love the flats. i can barely stand to wear a heel the entire day. i usually end up kicking them off and stinking up the room with my foot funk. its not pretty. so to save the world of more unnecessary air pollution, i will stick to flats or maybe a slight wedge. the ankle strap can also act as a much appreciated obstacle to foot nakedness. i am that lazy. i’ll take them off before bed, thank you.

uh, i’ll stop talking now and show you the goods:


i am in love with these. i love how the ankle is all secretive and demure and the whole rest of the foot is on girls gone wild! comes in silver and gold too, and only $46!

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these come in black or white too, but i adore this blue. only $19.99!


simple, textured metallic sandal. you could wear these with literally anything. dress em up or down. or sideways. only $25.45

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ankle strap and peep toe are my two favorite phrases. this one only comes in black now, but what a great shape these are. only $19.99 (discounted from $98!)

and finally, an expensive but totally splurge-worthy addition:


i love you, Lori’s Shoes. i can’t imagine a more perfect summer sandal: $88. comes in tan and black too ($10 off with the online coupon).

fusion: (n) the process by which hip threads and low prices join together to form wicked hotness and fat wallets

mai, owner of one of my favorite stores, the fusion boutique sent me a link to her new blog, and it looks like she’s been a busy girl. she’s mixing it up a bit and buying up new inventory. she even ran into one of the designers from urban outfitters and is offering a couple of her pieces at a mere fraction of the price. the joy!

i adore this featured outfit…


less than $100! i have that dress in aqua and it’s SO sweet. now i need the wedges ($22.99).

and this minidress, too ($29.99)…

it makes me want to frolic. i really need to get down to some serious frolicking right about now. nothing a good frolicking can’t cure.

(don’t forget your hip discount coupon code: painfullyhip)

the aviator

apparently i like to torture myself, something i realized when checking out the new Kate Moss for Topshop line, which i can’t possibly afford to have shipped to me. the clothes are amazing, but what really caught my eye was Irina Lazareanu in those perfect aviators…

i. said. god. DAMN.

i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of aviators since time began. i like something a bit flashy, but not too starsky and hutch; something oversized, but not bug-eyed. i prefer a white or gold frame, ideally rimless on the bottom, amber-hued graduated tint, and non-reflective lenses… as if that’s not a tall enough order, i’m losing my sunglasses constantly (i think you would probably be able to find me by the trail of lost sunglasses) and i treat them like a red-headed stepchild. so i need something dirt cheap. or free. free would be good…


badass urban outfitters metal-rimmed aviator in gold: $14


glam forever21 metal-rimmed aviator in gold: $4.80

and for the slightly more daring…


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boss forever21 aviators in white and yellow: $5.80


flash delia*s aviators in gold and white: $12.50

but you know what would really butter my muffin? serious quality aviators almost identical to Irina’s and a set of lipglosses free from Bebe. just sign up to win in my sidebar banner! thanks coutorture, freechic is the one thing i like better than cheapchic…

stunning shoes for your frugal feets!

it seems as though i have the exact average-sized feet. 7 1/2. so all the good shoes at payless run out before any other size and the clearance rack in my size is a sad selection of clunky oxfords and platform flipflops. how i’ve wish for teeny weeny or long and lean tootsies. but look at what i found online! lookit! endless selection, 50-70% off and in my size, too.

i love you forever, interwebs.

pumps!

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vince camuto buckle pump $44.79

these have that delicious pretty, yet tough thing going on that’s so hot. and when i say hot i mean hawt.

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farylrobin karina pump $39.79

i would wear these here or there, hell, i would wear these anywhere. do you love green pumps with heels? (especially that demure little touch of snakeskin at the toe -PLEASE KILL ME.)

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Ramon Tenza patent peeptoe maryjanes $49.79

they’re patent, they’re leather, they’re stacked, they’re peeptoes, they’re maryjanes… they’re so effing obvious, i almost edited them out, but really what’s not to love, i ask you?

 

flats!

 

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charlie horse toe ring sandals $30.99

what i imagine a modern-day bohemian audrey hepburn would wear with her little black tent dress and laser cut bangles.

 

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seychelle peep-toe wedges $49.99

i love me some white accessories. the color combination makes them way more versatile than they look.

 

 

mmm. . .boots!

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mee too pocket boots $49.99

tough, yet sleek at the same time. and you can keep you’re ID and spare change in there too.

 

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arche bronx bootie $94.79

yeah, i know. not that cheap, but the regular price was $319. and look at ‘em! aww, how can you stay mad at them? adorable!

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The lacoste shoes are the best deal after the guess shoes and the bcbg shoes even though baby phat shoes are available at lesser prices.

Spring, is that you?

i woke up this morning and it was warm and sunny and there were birds singing and there were cherry blossoms and crocuses and i finally got to wear my new peeptoe flats and my favorite 3/4 sleeve cropped jacket….

but you know what the best thing about spring is?? WINTER CLEARANCE SALES! its a great time to pick up those designer investment pieces you’ve been eyeing that will still be hip next year. check it:

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BCBG girls cropped military jacket $50.99!

 

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BCBG girls leather olive hobo $64.99!

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BCBG girls embroidered blouse $34.99!

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Calvin Klein grey skinny jeans with chain belt $58.99!

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DKNY cashmere and lambswool trench $136!

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kenneth cole bard shark flat $38.99! kennethhilltoppeeptoe3899.jpg

 

kenneth cole hilltop peeptoe wedge $38.99!

 

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ralph lauren denim sailor pencil skirt $25.99!