Winter Boots

Yey It's boot time again (well I hate snow, I just like wearing an array of boots!)

I'm scoping out the best pairs and I don't know which to get yet...

Loving these Stuart Weitzman's:



Tried on these Lamb shoes today, gotta say leather isn't as nice as the Weitzman's:



Sorry Lamb I wanted to like you but I don't... not as comfy and I don't like the leather as much.

Fall Shoes

Ahhh shoe shopping again. Hey its a new season, that means new shoes!

I'm still on the look out for those Vipers, but Nordstrom didn't have them. Bummer. I did however get these today:



Only catch they didn't have my size I tried on a larger size - liked them so I had to order them. Now I need to wait 3-5 business days. UGH I HATE waiting... I want them now! </whine>

Men's Belts

I just commented on a friend's blog with advice on some men's belts, but then I figured I would share the love. In case any guys that randomly happen to read this want some advice on belts....

So here's a few samples of standard leather men's belts that I think are pretty nice.

The comfortable black one from the Gap:


Vintage style brown one from the Gap:


A reversible one from the Gap in case you'd rather have one belt that's black and brown (it's like 2 in one shampoo and conditioner!):


Or if you're the kind of guy that likes to step it up a notch and really stylin' let me recommend these two snazzy belts sold at Nordstrom's.

This brown Gordon Rush 'Manchester' Belt is just gorgeous. The leather looks like it would be sooo soft. Love love love it. But it's gonna cost ya:


Or another that is less expensive, but looks nice for a dressier outfit:


Another black leather one from Hugo Boss:

UM can we say rip off?

'Cuz that what this appears to be. The other day I blogged about Prada's Bamboo/cork sandal. Today I get a catalog in the mail from Nordstrom and Enzo Angiolini has basically the same shoe!! Ok fine the top part is different, but the whole wedge is the same (bamboo / cork part). I have never seen a shoe with the bamboo part like that, and now I've seen 2 in the last week?! Plus everyone has been copying Prada's two-toned shoes/handbags lately - that annoys me.

Enzo's version:




Prada's version:

Pushy Salespeople

I cannot stand pushy salespeople. Back off! I may or may not buy something - you stalking me in the aisles is definitely NOT going to make me want to buy from you! Flattery isn't going to get you anywhere either. I like what I like and you aren't going to talk me into it. period. I don't care what you say - if I don't like it. I don't like it. End of story.

And UNLESS I ASK for help, I don't need you to point out clothes for me. If I ask for help that's one thing, but unsolicited 'have you seen these pants by blah blah blah', or 'have you seen all the other great colors of that shirt' I don't appreciate. and FYI chances are if I am HOLDING one of the colors of the shirt - I've probably fucking seen the other ones thanks! Where the hell do you think I picked up the one I'm carrying?

So as you can see I'm annoyed about shopping. Yesterday I went to the new Nordstrom in the Burlington Mall and several of the sales people were insanely pushy. I have not had this kind of a situation at the store in Natick - so I was kind of surprised.

I walk in and I'm looking a purse - the sales woman is right up there like I love that one, or this one, or blah blah. It's really a great price you can't beat it. I'm like ok relax, just looking... My friend and I determined they must work on commission.

So I was looking for some clothes for my bf for his birthday. I go over to the men's dept and I pick up a few things and I'm looking at some pants. A guy comes over and asks if he can hold them at the register for me. Sure. That's nice, I like not having to carry it all around with me. Then he tells me his name (which I now forget) and says let me know if you have any questions. Perfect thanks. All was going well.

Next thing I know this other lady comes out of nowhere all up in my grill. She's like oh these are nice, did you see these other pants by blah blah blah, and stalked me through out the entire men's dept! I did my best - I'm all set, if I have any questions I will let you know. Besides I was already kind of dealing with the guy that was holding my stuff and he had already been helpful with some questions I had. She would NOT go away. It was really annoying. It fact the more I think about it I think it could negatively impact Nordstrom if salespeople act like that. It made me want to go back to the Natick one, rather than go to Burlington. I mean the Natick one has a much better shoe dept. already and the salespeople there seem much less pushy. Anyway, she continued to stalk us and offer unsolicited advice as I said things like I'm all set or just ignored her.

Finally I've figured out what I want to get for bf and go back up to the counter where the guy is and pick up the other clothes I already put on his counter to look at everything and check out. He's about to ring me in - when that freaking lady comes back over and basically tries to push him aside and says 'oh she's all set I'm handling this customer'. UM no don't fucking think so lady. In case you don't remember you didn't help me with anything and just stalked me for a half hour offering random advice I ignored... He's like 'no actually I was helping her, and I've been holding these clothes at the register for her'. She was like oh I see all annoyed and walked away. Couldn't she see/hear that he picked up clothes on the register and handed them back to me and asked if I wanted everything I had held up there? Did she think I randomly was buying stuff left on the register from someone else? I thought that was so scummy to try to steal this guy's commission (if they do in fact work on commission).

I mean maybe she's hard up for commission, but perhaps not stalking people while they are shopping would be beneficial to her - maybe people would be inclined to buy from her if they didn't feel harassed. It felt like when you are on vacation walking by those cheap t-shirt shops and the help totally and constantly harass you - like oh you totally need this shitty $5 t-shirt - it's a must with your wardrobe and the price is right. YA all set. Thanks. I don't think I need an ugly beach scene on a t-shirt with the location of where I am airbrushed on it - really I don't. And tye-die fringe - really I'm all set with that too. Thanks, but no thanks. I get annoyed when that kind of thing happens, but I kind of expect it in a cheap t-shirt shop on a beach. I DON'T expect that when I'm buying $200 pants at Nordstrom's!

I'm slacking!

No posts since Wednesday!? I have no idea what I've even been doing besides trying to recover from Vegas. That place just wore me out - although I loved it and can't wait to go back again.

Nordstrom had their big gala event last Wednesday at the Burlington Mall - I didn't attend (as paying to shop seems kind of crazy). Anyone go to it? I want to know how it went. I want to check out the new store but I didn't want to go in there opening day (Friday) or this weekend. Maybe I will check it out Monday.

I got my mail today

And got an unexpected surprise...

Apparently I spent $2,325.68 at Nordstrom last year. Oh yea and the store didn't open in my area until September. oh my. ooooops. Maybe it was all those Christmas presents? Oh who am I kidding - it was shoes and handbags. shit. Luckily, I have paid the bill and I owe them nothing right now, so it wasn't quite so scary to see how much I spent - yey!

But since I spent so much I am now a Level 2 card holder and I get a bunch of extra benefits - YEY!! I love extra benefits! One of the benefits free shipping from their website all the time - now that is sweet!

The Natick Collection

The new Natick Collection is like mecca for me. I swear I hear angels singing as I enter Nordstrom's. Maybe it's just the piano? Maybe it's all in my head. Who cares? In my world this is what heaven is like. Lots of shoes, handbags, and clothes. Only fabulous ones that fit fantastic and mirrors that make you look great. Oh and price is no issue. There is no budget. Now THAT is heaven!

I was with my boyfriend so I had to curb my spending. Such a travesty. There were some great Cole Haan Yolanda boots but they didn't have a 7.5. I could order them, but I have to make sure there are no other boots I want more.

Looking at them more I'm pretty sure I want them. I love the 3 buckles.

Ok I must have them.

I called and ordered them. YEY! OH AND... they have Nike Air in the sole which will make them super comfy to wear. Even better!

Now for those Manolos... Neiman's and Norstrom's didn't have them in their stores yet.