Sanuk Footwear Party

On Wednesday I was invited to view the Sanuk Footwear spring line at Bellacures in Beverly Hills.  It was a night that involved champagne, manis, pedis, a candy bar, and shoes.  Okay, count me in!  I became familiar with the Sanuk line when I was gifted a pair of shoes at the Blushington party I attended in February.  The brand was created by a Southern California native who uses innovative materials to create the line from yoga mats to indoor/outdoor carpet.  I love them for their fun designs and comfort in a casual shoe and now that I am the proud owner of three pairs, you will be sure to see them on feet this summer in LA.  To learn more about their spring line, click here.

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I would like to thank BWPR for inviting me to the blogger event. I was not paid for this post, but I was gifted with two pairs of shoes and a mani/pedi at the event.   

Shopping in New York

As you know from my previous trips here and here, NYC is my home.  I can't get enough of the sounds, the smells, the food, the theatre, and the shopping!  It took me only 32 minutes to make a dent in my wallet with a ring, pendant, and earring purchase, followed by my coveted Jessica Simpson shoe splurge.

I wasn't planning on buying any jewelry, but I stumbled into the place on my way out of my favorite NYC sandwich joint, Cosí.  It's called Secret of Treasures (488 7th Ave, New York 10018) and everything is approximately $2.99 and under, so it's a costume jewelry fan's dream.   I scooped up a Murano glass ring.

How can you resist?  This colorful pile of Murano glass pendants was so enticing.  I only picked up one, but I could have sorted through the pile for days.  I also grabbed a pair of earrings bringing my shopping total to $9.77 for three pieces of jewelry.  Now, that's what I call a bargain!

Finally, you know I have been coveting these shoes from Jessica Simpson.   The girl may be a mediocre singer and actress, but she has a billion dollar fashion empire.  Yes, I said BILLION.  These are the Dany shoes that department stores and online sites cannot keep in stock.  It is a huge 5" heel with a 2" platform heel, but they are comfortable and easy to walk in.  I wish it was warm in NYC right now so I could sport them to the theatre tonight.  I think I have finished with my shopping here in the city, but I still have another 12 days to go.........wish me luck!

Did I Just Buy More Shoes?

When I am on the road for a long time, I find the most dangerous thing for me is the internet, specifically internet shopping.  In fact, while resting in my room last Saturday night, I bought these (see photo below) after running into a girl in the elevator with them on.  They were hot, I asked her who the designer was, I ran upstairs and then I bought them all in a matter of 15 minutes.  That's why the internet at the hotel is dangerous when you are away for 27 days.

Viciious in Black Suede by Steve Madden.  Currently on sale for $76.95

After buying the shoes, I decided that it was time to also buy the Jessica Simpson clogs I have been coveting for over a month, so off I went to Macys.com to purchase them.  This is what they look like:

Winsy Clog in Tobacco by Jessica Simpson.  $89 at Macy's

I am always completely embarrassed to admit that I wear Jessica Simpson shoes.  I have several pairs in  my closet now, but I can't get over her tabloid life.  So, here's my advice to Jessica:  stick to designing because you do it well, get over dating athletes because it's a dead end, and don't talk about your relationships otherwise US Weekly will turn you into the next Jennifer Aniston. (The oh-so-desperate to marry 40-ish woman but can never find the right man, according to the tabloids....which I find SO annoying.)

My other problem lately? I have bought 4 pairs of shoes in the last four weeks and I have not bought a single article of clothing to go with them.  So, my feet will look fashionable. The rest of me?  Not so much.

Come back tomorrow when I share with you the secret to internet shopping:  a site that has most of the major retailers attached to it and they send you a check for shopping with them each month.  You don't have to pay a membership fee, they are just happy to have you shop with them.  I use it for all of my purchases. Trust me, this is a post you won't want to miss.  See you tomorrow at Red Carpet Closet!  

PS  While I posted the retail price of the shoes, I did NOT pay those prices.  I am a deal hunter with online shopping.  I will share my tips tomorrow.