Ultimate Shoe Challenge

Day 61

2009-01-29T21:32:00.000-08:00

Here are my old reliable trusty boots. I of course have had them forever. They are by none other than that old scamp himself, Steve Madden. I actually started to read the book The Wolf of Wall Street after learning about Stevie. So far, it's a great book.

Day 60

2009-01-28T20:01:00.000-08:00

Here is the newest addition to my shoe collection. Betsey Johnson!! The best part is that I got these almost half off! Happy happy!I love that she always has some surprise on the bottom of all her shoes.

Day 59

2009-01-21T20:57:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I know it seems like there are some days missing in here somewhere. But I assure you it's for good reason. Monday was a holiday, so Monday's out. And yesterday I had to wear THESE to go with my red white and blue inauguration outfit. Patriotic nerd. However, I think these will make up for my lost days of history celebrations. I present to you, from the Oma collection, these Alberto D. Molina boots. They were my Oma's and she passed them down to me. Jealous? I would be.
The only thing that is sui generis like said boots is Ms. Hagen! I believe this song goes so sweetly with the ol' Albies.

Day 58

2009-01-16T21:10:00.001-08:00

Today's shoe is brought to you by the letter B and J. (Perv) I mean Betsey Johnson, sucka. These are part of the funky Betseyville collection. I think they are adorable holiday shoes, and I love them. LOVE THEM I SAY!!!

Day 57

2009-01-15T16:08:00.000-08:00

Good 'ol reliable Steve Madden. Or is he? According to Wikipedia, in 2002 Steve Madden was convicted of stock manipulation, money laundering, and securities fraud and was sentenced to 41 months in prison. Uh... I didn't really know that. I have contributed thousands of dollars to a criminal. Oh well, all in a day. You wanna know what else is criminal? How awesome Steve Madden's shoes are. OH SNAP!! Take that Jordan Belfort!!! Write that in your book!!

Day 56

2009-01-14T17:13:00.001-08:00

Here we have the fabulous emerald green DKNY pumps that I got at Shoe Pavilion a million years ago. I had to fight this pterodactyl for these gems.

Day 55

2009-01-13T20:31:00.000-08:00

Told you I'd be back. Told YOU!! (in yo face)

What a great day to wear my lovely Hollywould peep toe shoes. I got these shoes at the very first Billion Dollar Babe Sale that I went to. I remember I bought these shoes and a navy blue cord blazer that I fell in love with. Sample sales are the best!!

HOLIDAY HIATUS

2008-12-22T16:37:00.000-08:00

I have been way to in the holiday spirit to update this blog, so I'm sorry to say that I won't be posting until after the New Year. BUT I will be back and I'll pick up where I have left off. All good stuff to come. Plus, you never know what Santa will bring this year!!

Day 54

2008-11-12T19:49:00.000-08:00

Today is mani/pedi day!! Go Havaianas!!!

Day 53

2008-11-11T17:32:00.000-08:00

Two words... Marc Jacobs. My first and only pair of Marc Jacobs shoes. I think I got the best pair of Marc Jacobs ever made too. I went shopping with my parents and both my Mother and I bought these boots.

Day 52

2008-11-10T21:48:00.001-08:00

Best way to start my Monday is with a shimmery pair of Betsey Johnson's. And a cup of green tea, of course. I bought these shoes to wear at our traditional Christmas Eve dinner last year. Don't they just look like Christmas? I can almost smell my Mother's Christmas/we're-selling-the-house candle. It's like berries and cinnamon. Good times.

Day 51

2008-11-07T21:50:00.000-08:00

Nothing tops a week like a Friday and Betsey Johnson shoes. These are the limited edition 30th Birthday of the Betsey Johnson label. I bought these for myself as a 30th birthday present. Pretty perfect, don't you think?

Day 50!!!!

2008-11-06T16:58:00.000-08:00

Good old Steve Madden.

Day 49

2008-11-05T17:48:00.000-08:00

Wow.. I have a TON of shoes. It's kind of embarrassing. Anywho... Barack Obama would have wanted me to wear these shoes after an amazing win last night. These are cheap Wild Diva shoes that I bought on one of my Mother and Bananas and my many shopping trips. I think Bananas got these shoes too.

Day 48

2008-11-04T22:37:00.000-08:00

Election Day!! Today deserved a sharp pair of shoes. I got these Steve Madden sling backs on super sale for $12.00!! These are the shoes that I voted for our 44th President of the United States.

Day 47

2008-11-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

Today's shoes are brought to you by the letters BCBG. I bought these with a dress that matches this fabric perfectly. I was with my Mother and Father shopping years and years ago. I think it was in Palm Springs when we found these. OH and you can see my new gold nail polish too!!

Day 46

2008-10-31T22:22:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Today I'm dressed as Glinda The Good Witch Of The North. I wore these shoes to my high school prom, and a Freshman Formal. My Mother gave them to me. They used to be my Grandmother's, then my Mother's and now mine. I love these Onyx shoes. There is a place in Palm Springs that still sells Onyx shoes. They all look like little old lady shoes now. Back in they day they used to be the sexiest shoe.

Here I am with Dorothy and the Wicked Witch.

Day 45

2008-10-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

These are one of my top 5 favorite shoes. These are so old and so worn I don't even know or remember who makes them. I remember these where the very first pair of really expensive pair of shoes. I bought them for $90.00!! I've had them over ten years now. I'd say I got my moneys worth.

Day 44

2008-10-29T21:54:00.000-07:00

Black shoe week continues for the Halloween spirit!! I actually forgot I had these super fun and surprisingly comfortable Steve Madden heels.

Day 43

2008-10-28T19:55:00.000-07:00

These are BCBG. I had these for quite some time. I bought them when I was in my Shoe Pavilion faze. I bought so many shoes then, and I think the most expensive pair I bought then was no more than $40!!!

Day 42

2008-10-27T16:30:00.000-07:00

Here is the black version of the green shoes I've worn before. Halloween week will be black shoe week, for he exception of Halloween. I have special shoes for Friday!!

Day 41

2008-10-22T19:01:00.000-07:00

These shoes might be up there with one of my oldest pair of shoes. They are by Bee Fly? I don't know.. but they are comfortable and i like them.

Day 40

2008-10-21T16:36:00.000-07:00

These are the lovely Charles Davids that I've had forever.

Day 39

2008-10-20T21:39:00.000-07:00

Here are another pair of shoes that both my Mother and I both bought. I think these were the first pair of shoes that we both liked and had to have.

Day 38

2008-10-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

These fun little cha cha heels are my very first pair of Betsey Johnson heels. I love them. So much pink, so much fun.

Day 37

2008-10-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

Nothing helps me feel better after a cold then cute shoes. These of course are, the Irregular Choice. (LAME joke)

Day 36

2008-10-15T10:01:00.000-07:00

Sick Day... but these do count, don't they? These are Victoria's Secret slippers my Mother bought for me with matching flannel pajamas. She bought herself the same set. That was an awesome Christmas. I love being silly with her.

Day 35

2008-10-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

I can't remember when I got these Franco Sarto peep toes. I think they where my first pair of peeps toes.

Day 34

2008-10-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

I get more compliments on these Nine West boots. I went to a party wearing these boots and people where taking pictures with them. True Story.

Day 33

2008-10-09T20:44:00.000-07:00

Oh yes... this is happening.THESE awesome gems are the findings of none other than my Mother.These are the type of shoes we call "Oma Shoes". Oma means Grandmother in German. My Oma was the most fabulous woman that ever lived. She made Auntie Mame look like Gladys Ormphby. (Do your research people, know this stuff.)Today's shoes are dedicate to Oma and all of her dazzling glory.

Day 32

2008-10-08T21:47:00.000-07:00

It's sparkly Wednesday!!! These are my super cheap super fun Wild Diva sequined bronze shoes. Me gusta.

(I think Bananas bought these shoes too at the same time.)

Day 31

2008-10-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

My Mom gave me these Colin Stuart shoes because she didn't like them. I know why. If you walk around a lot then these shoes hurt. I'll wear them again for minimal walking events. I still think they are cute and fun.

Day 30

2008-10-06T20:37:00.000-07:00

These silvery Nina shoes are little trouble makers. I've had these shoes for a few years now and I love them. They are the most comfortable dress up shoes I've ever had. I thought it was a fluke but it turns out all Nina shoes are well made and very affordable. My boyfriend of (at the time) about a year or so asked me for Birthday suggestions and I told him about these shoes and how much I love them. Well, what I didn't know is that he was asking for his Mom and sent her what he thought was the website www.nina.com. Makes sense right? Well, he gets an email back from her telling him that she searched the entire site and couldn't find any shoes and that him and I need to erase that site from our minds and go to confession. As it turns out the correct website is www.ninashoes.com. My boyfriend sent a hard core porn site to his Mom by accident. I thought I was going to die laughing. Well.. she got me Hello Kitty long sleeve pant pajamas for that Birthday. The most unsexy outfit in the world. I still think it's funny that she actually searched the entire porn site before realizing that there were no shoes.

Day #29

2008-10-03T17:12:00.000-07:00

These lovely Seychelles where a gift from Bananas. (Who else? Her and my mom always find awesome shoes) These shoes supply the comfort that I need on such a wicked busy Friday. ...and yes these shoes are wicked cool. I just want to say wicked a few more times. I can wear these wicked shoes to see Wicked this wicked Halloween. I'm done... I promise.
Wicked.

Day #28

2008-10-02T22:08:00.000-07:00

Here are my Ann Marino shoes that I got on shopping trip with my Mom and Bananas at DSW. These are so perfect with jeans and I can literally run around in these. And today I definitely ran around.

2008-10-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Has anyone looked passed the beauty and glamour of my shoes and noticed that the carpet in my office is not that attractive?

Day #27

2008-10-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

Oh what a happy day. I love wearing these Michael Kors sandals. I had my eye on these little leathery snack cakes for a while, before I finally broke down and bought them... ON SALE too!!

The perfect shoe for the middle of my busy week.

Day #26

2008-09-30T12:41:00.001-07:00

Today's shoes are so old and have been worn so much I can't even tell you. So I won't.

(Shoes by Nine West.)

DAY #25!!!

2008-09-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! FINALLY my computer is back to life. The fine doctors at Seattle Greys/General Hospital brought it back to life and now ... back to our regularly scheduled program.

Here are my pretty turquoise BCBG shoes. I don't remember where or when I bought these... so, no fun story. Just pretty shoes. Let's be real, that all you came here for anyway.

Ultimate Shoe Challenge: Giving the people what they want since 2008.

Computer FAIL

2008-09-24T17:05:00.001-07:00

No no, I haven't given up on my shoe challenge just yet. I still have TONS of shoes to showcase. However, my computer is broken and I'm working on someone else's computer here at work. Let's consider this a mini break.. like a commercial break. You can't have entertainment without advertising. If TV has taught me anything it's just that. So, hopefully starting Monday we will be back in business.

Day #24

2008-09-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Here are my lovely green peep toes by Guess. I've been running around all day and these shoes are so incredibly comfortable. I was on the hunt for the perfect pair of green shoes not that long ago with Bananas and my Mom and found these.

Day #23

2008-09-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

I remember when I bought these cute little red Seychelles. I went shopping with my Mom, Bananas and Walkzilla and we all got these!! Except Walkzilla. He doesn't wear heels. Not yet at least.

Day #22

2008-09-15T23:15:00.000-07:00

Monday Bloody Monday... wait.. or is that Sunday.. whatever. Happy Monday!!

These beauties are from Steve Madden and as you can see I had to have them.

Day #21

2008-09-12T13:24:00.000-07:00

I got these shoes from my Mother years ago. They are from Linea Paolo and they are super cozy to wear too. I figured that I better start wearing all my white shoes cuz it's well after Labor Day!! TACKY!! :)

Day #20

2008-09-11T13:21:00.000-07:00

These are my awesome yellow free shoes that I got when I ordered two other pairs of shoes online at a cheapy shoe site. I can't remember where I found them but they are so random. :)

Day #19

2008-09-10T18:13:00.000-07:00

I'm back from vacation!!! Here are the shoes that I practically wore all weekend. So I thought it would be nice to wear them today in honor of the best weekend ever!

I got these Steve Madden shoes while shopping at DSW with my Mom and Bananas. Bananas wanted these in blue but they didn't have her size. I win. :) Sorry Bananas... but remember those cute black leather ones with the clear heel that you got but they didn't have then in my size? Member? Victory is mine!

Day #18

2008-09-04T16:45:00.001-07:00

Sparkles!!! Yeah!! These are my happy fun silver BCBG slingbacks. I don't remember when I bought these but I'm pretty sure it was when I discovered Shoe Pavilion. For the fourth time.

Day #17

2008-09-03T21:41:00.001-07:00

I got these shoes a few years ago when faux Pucci was all the rage. Yes, I have a matching scarf to go with these shoes. Super cozy. They are made by Summer Rio? Yeah... I love the cheapy shoes!

Day #16

2008-09-02T20:31:00.000-07:00

JEFFERY CAMPBELL!!! WEEEEE!!!
The heel of these shoes are the best!!

Don't worry, I am fully aware that these shoes are ridiculously girlie and pink and over the top... they are so me. :)

Day #15

2008-08-29T21:53:00.000-07:00

Payless... why pay more? Nothing special about these $12.99 shoes. Except that I love them and they go with everything.

See you all on Tuesday after a super fun long weekend!! (Holidays are exempt from the Ultimate Shoe Challenge.)

Day #14

2008-08-28T20:40:00.001-07:00

Orange you glad to see these shoes? (hahaahaha... LAME.) I know.. it's a good Thursday, and what can I say? I'm in a goofy fun happy mood! Orange does that to me. These pretty little mules where the find of the century. I was at Crossroads with none other than Madame Juwamba and found them. The BEST part is that I already have a pair of these in a cream color from my Oma. They are a vintage shoe by Garolini. I think they are the best Italian shoe ever made super comfortable and perfectly made for my feet. Bei pattini!!

I got them for $6 and this is what they are going for now... Click here.

Day #13

2008-08-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

I used to LIVE in these shoes. I had them in black, gold, blue/brown and these pink ones here. Aerosoles doesn't make these anymore, but they should. The gold ones where my favorite and I wore those into the ground. I actually went through three pair of black ones!! So comfortable.

YOU HEAR THAT AEROSOLES??? If you make them.. I will buy.

Day #12

2008-08-26T16:36:00.001-07:00

Jeffery Campbell does it again!!

These are my cozy walking shoes. I have worn them everywhere. After today's 8 mile run these are more comfortable than my tennis shoes. AND they are gold... bonus! I bought these on Melrose shopping with Madame Juwamba. Good times.

Day #11

2008-08-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday everyone!! We are starting this week off with some cute little Steve Madden peep toes I got from Bananas, I think for Christmas a few years ago. Bananas always has the best taste in shoes. Lucky me, huh?

Day #10

2008-08-22T11:36:00.000-07:00

Lazy Lazy LAZY Friday.... so lazy I forgot to post my shoes!! Here they are..

Aren't they super fun!! Again, my Mother picks the BEST shoes. I think they are the smallest heels I have but I still love them.
Hope you all have a great weekend!!

Day #9

2008-08-21T16:31:00.001-07:00

Believe it or not, these are my comfy shoes. My tennis shoes, if you will. I got these fun little BCBG shoes at Shoe Pavilion. I've been running a lot lately and my feet needed some coziness.

Day #8

2008-08-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

These shoes were a Christmas gift from Bananas. They are by HPLA. (I have no idea, but that's what is says on the sole) These are so cute and fun. Thanks Bananas!!

Day #7

2008-08-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

These Charles David Shoes were my Mother's, but she didn't like them anymore so I win. I don't have an older sister so I get my hand-me-downs from my Mom. Thank goodness she has awesome style.

Do you like how I used my tote bag as a pretty little backdrop?

Day #6

2008-08-20T19:54:00.001-07:00

It's the beginning of week two and already things are looking quite sparkly. Starting with these pair by Transit (?) that my Mother bought be for my Birthday years ago. I don't wear a lot of purple or lavender but I can always find some way to wear these.

Day #5

2008-08-20T19:52:00.002-07:00

Today's shoe IS...
These are by well.. I don't really know.. it says either "JIN" or "JING" or "NIL" on the sole so I'm not sure. I got them on Melrose at a cheapy shoe place. I have them in black also.. you'll see those later.

One week down... see you next week with 5 new exciting pairs!!

Day #4

2008-08-20T19:52:00.001-07:00

Today's shoes are brought you you by Jeffery Campbell. I bought these pair while shopping at London Boots on Melrose with Madame Juwamba. I bought them for the 4th of July! I'm so Campy...

Day #3

2008-08-20T19:50:00.001-07:00

These shoes made by Luichiny where a gift from my Mom for Christmas 7 or 8 years ago. I love these shoes but have always been afraid to rock them. I was wrong. Today will be the second time I've worn them. I've gotten so many compliments on these today.
The best part of these shoes are the 80's looking metal piece on the toes.
Why have I neglected you oh beautiful rockin' shoe of mine? WHY?

Day #2

2008-08-20T19:46:00.000-07:00

These shoes are by Delicious and my Mother gave them to me for Valentine's Day 4 or 5 years ago. I pretty much wear them every Valentine's Day. They are so fun and so comfortable.

Day #1

2008-08-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

My co-worker K asked me one day, "How many shoes do you have?" I thought about it and I think I have enough shoes to wear a new pair to work from now until the end of the year. So, starting today I'm going to wear a different pair of shoes to work and see how many months will pass.

Today's shoes are Ann Marino. I remember I bought these with my Mom to match a purple velvet Betsey Johnson suit I have.