16
Mar
Image courtesy of Tanja Lippert Photography via Style Me Pretty
18
Jan
Trust me, I love heels, but I couldn’t resist sharing this cute pair of flats.
Image courtesy of Beth Berry Photography
And, if you know who the designer is, please share for the rest of the readers!
10
Jan
I’m not gonna lie. I used to wear heels all of the time. ALL of the time. I owned (and still do) a ton of high heels. I thought it was important for my internships during college, because I was a business major, to have some professional (but fun and funky) shoes. However, when I graduated college, I started a job with an international advertising agency, where the dress code was pretty casual. As in, I wore jeans and flip flops in the summer, with a cute top. In the winter I wore flats.
Enter Job #2. I started this job back in October of last year – this time at a web site development and creative agency. Again, dress code was still pretty casual, except when at client meetings. This pretty much led to a decline in my desire to wear heels. The problem? My shoes for the wedding are adorable (and hot) Kate Spades. So, I reaffirmed my love affair with heels, and actually have been wearing them a lot more often (go me). But, before I bought the Kate Spades, I seriously thought I’d be a ballet flat bride or a two shoe bride (heels for ceremony, flats for reception).
The moral? Not every bride wants to wear heels. There are plenty of ladies out there who would rather find an adorable pair of ballet flats so they are comfortable all day long. I don’t blame them at all. So, of course, I love when I find a great pair of shoes (of any kind) that I can share for inspiration. Now, if I only I could tell you who the designer is.
Image courtesy of Hoffer Photography
8
Sep
I was originally thinking that I didn’t want my girls to wear colored shoes, especially since I will be sporting this lovely pair (swoon). But this photo makes me rethink that thought.
Yeah, I need to pick a dress for them first before I decide on shoes, but I love the idea of each of the girls finding a pair of shoes that work for them and that they could wear again (and, I know that one of my bridesmaids is loving the idea of getting to purchase another pair of red shoes).
Keeping this idea in the back of my head for now, but wanted to share (for fear that I might forget later).
3
Aug
Looks like we might just have ANOTHER new feature on the blog!
I was catching up on all of my Google Reader blogs and Bobbi from bobbi+mike featured a fantastic tip from one of the weddings they recently shot.
“To break your shoes in a little more quickly, wear tube socks with them around the house 
WHO KNEW?!” – Bobbie Sheridan
Take note ladies. I know most of you have probably scoured the internet for the PERFECT pair of wedding shoes (we all know I have. Just look here, here, here and here). And I’m sure that these said shoes are fantastic and fabulous and hawt. I’m also sure that most of you are dreading wearing them for 5+ hours, in which you will more than likely be standing and dancing away in them the entire time.
So…to break them in, walk around in them in socks in the days leading up to the BIG day.
If you have any great wedding day tips you would love to share, be sure to send the Landlocked Bride an e-mail at: brit [at] landlockedbride dot com
17
Jun
Okay, I’ve been blogging about shoes a lot lately. But who wouldn’t, when you’re the proud owner of these. I mean, even Kelly talks about shoes, and well thinks about them.
Anyway, long story short. I re-ordered my shoes in the next size up. I wear a 7.5, but they were out, so I had originally ordered a size 7. My thought was that I would be okay and could ‘break them in.’ Since Zappos is still hunting for my original pair, I got nervous that they would not have ANY left online (I did order the last pair of 7′s), so I went ahead and ordered the 8.
I previously called Kate Spade to see if they would be making more of these shoes and they had told me no (again, another reason for me to be nervous). Zappos refunded my money for the 7′s and will continue to hunt for them until they find them. They assured me they would deliver them once they are located. At that point I will be able to decide between the 7 and 8. The 8 isn’t bad at all, just a tad big, but I figure if I will be walking around in them all day, my feet will probably swell a bit, making them a perfect fit. My point? I just had to have those shoes.
And, for your viewing pleasure:
Okay. No more shoe posts for a LONG time. Promise.
15
Jun
So, on Saturday night I get a lovely little e-mail from Zappos regarding my recent purchase which brought an even bigger smile to my face (is that possible?). The e-mail read something along these lines:
“Because your are a valued customer, we are upgrading your shipping, free of charge.”
Of course I’m more than excited, because that only means that my shoes will arrive 2-3 days earlier than promised (bonus).
Before heading off to work this morning, I check the UPS tracking number to see where my love Keedens are in relation to me. Lo and behold they were in town and were “Out for delivery.” Could it be, that my shoes would be arriving into my hands today?
When the UPS man announced his presence in the office today, my ears perked. Another employee signed for them and I peaked around my cubicle wall to find her holding the beloved Zappos box and walking in my direction. The first thing out of her mouth? “Are they your wedding shoes?” And I eagerly announced “YES!”
I grab my scissors to open the box and waiting inside is an Adidas Shoe box? Yes, you heard (read?) me correctly. I immediately text the FI to tell him his shoes arrived and I get a response of “?” from him. “You know, your shoes. A pair of Adidas shoes, Size 10.” “I haven’t ordered any new shoes since I got those Pumas a little over a month ago.” “Hmmm,” I say, “I’ll find out what’s going on.”
I check my tracking number, and the UPS site, and then take a gander at the packing slip. It appears as though some guy name “Yago” in the state of Washington will be receiving a Zappos box with my beloved Kate Spades. I dial up Zappos to explain, and for a mere moment, they work on getting another pair delivered to me. If only they knew that I ordered the last pair of red satin Keedens in a Size 7. “Ma’am.” “Yes?” “Looks like we will need to contact the gentleman that will be receiving your shoes to have him send them back. We will need you to give the shoes you got back to the UPS man when he returns.” “Okay. I can do that. But, how can I ensure that I receive my Kate Spades? You see, they are very important shoes.” “Oh, please do not worry, as we will be contacting the gentleman that will receive your shoes to let him know. And, I am pretty sure that when he opens the box to see a pair of 4″ red satin shoes when he is expecting his soccer kleats, that he will be giving us a ring. We will let you know when your shoes are in route. We do apologize for any inconvenience.”
I digress. Can you say heartbroken? So, I have to wait a few more days for my shoes, which is fine, but I better get those shoes. I have pined over them for I have no idea how long. I must say this little shoe dilemma did put a damper on my day (Is that sad?).
BUT a friend of mine did receive fantastic news in that a good family member of hers is paying for her honeymoon. This news (although it doesn’t really affect me), really made my day. I couldn’t be happier for her and her FI. Such a fantastic ending to the day.
Wow….that was a long ramble. Now if only I could have my shoes….
13
Jun
Yes, I am continuing on with the love of those blue shoes from my last post and am providing you with a little shoe porn. Take a gander at these beauties:
I am now the proud new owner of those GORGEOUS red satin Kate Spades. See, after my last post the other day about my hunt for those blue beauties in red, a wonderful friend of mine surprised me with a link to those shoes.
Let me preface this all by saying I met a good friend of mine and her mom at Town & Country Bridal to try on THE DRESS. One, my friend wanted to see it, and two, I needed to put her on, as it had been nearly a month since I last put her on. So while we were there, not only did I fall in love with her ALL OVER AGAIN, her mom loved it and so did she. That resulted in me deciding, that of course, she is THE DRESS and that I needed to hurry home and buy the red beauties above.
They should be arriving at my door this week….so be on the look out for yet again, another shoe porn post.
11
Jun
So, I would give my left arm (really, left and right arms) to own these shoes in red (Thank you to the wonderful photographer, Clary Pfeiffer for the photo):
I have been on the hunt for the perfect red shoe to wear with my gown. I have found a few contenders:
I just cannot find anything that hits the nail on the head. BUT, if I could own those blue shoes in red, the search would be over. So……if you happen to know who the designer of those shoes is, please share, because this bride is desperate. You heard me, desperate for those shoes.
