tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post8815726938268729991..comments2024-03-24T23:51:25.945-07:00Comments on east side bride: Black shoes shouldn't be hard, right? esbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-14128264263918497242013-02-14T07:47:32.522-08:002013-02-14T07:47:32.522-08:00So sorry.<a href="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdwrzhYiTE1qgbxguo1_500.gif" rel="nofollow">So sorry</a>. <br /><br />nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751056646800096858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-78144808088607082012013-02-13T18:27:41.696-08:002013-02-13T18:27:41.696-08:00Also, Nine West black glitter flat, $30 + 20% off....Also, <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Speakup/9908190,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJ7ACM4&cgid=8346267&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog&prefn2=variantColorValue&prefv2=Black&prefn3=variantSize&prefv3=9%2e5" rel="nofollow">Nine West black glitter flat</a>, $30 + 20% off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-75019592369513585742013-02-13T18:23:28.412-08:002013-02-13T18:23:28.412-08:00Okay, so these are on the blingy side, but they...Okay, so these are on the blingy side, but they're $20 (down from 75), and in <a href="http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/bec_n_forth/bec-n-for" rel="nofollow">your size</a>. For $20, they are not awful.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-45768356299194980312013-02-13T13:16:32.230-08:002013-02-13T13:16:32.230-08:00@nicole FAIL BIG@nicole FAIL BIGesbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-82070210468235505292013-02-13T13:15:12.109-08:002013-02-13T13:15:12.109-08:00Just going for something different. Swing and a mi...Just going for something different. Swing and a miss? nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751056646800096858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-88892381296675246212013-02-13T13:02:00.976-08:002013-02-13T13:02:00.976-08:00you can resole anything, can't you? i'll b...you can resole anything, can't you? i'll be honest, i don't actually WEAR flats....esbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-35817424941720777132013-02-13T13:00:01.745-08:002013-02-13T13:00:01.745-08:00@nicole eeeeeeeeeeew are you joking me??@nicole eeeeeeeeeeew are you joking me??esbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-54799436722863829622013-02-13T12:59:18.671-08:002013-02-13T12:59:18.671-08:00I like these. They're a step up from your basi...I like <a href="http://www.shopcuffs.com/products/buckled-pointy-black-flats" rel="nofollow">these</a>. They're a step up from your basic black flats. Good luck. <br /><br />nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751056646800096858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-67810038320460275772013-02-13T12:25:38.486-08:002013-02-13T12:25:38.486-08:00eBay is a great way to go. Also Etsy. These are $7...eBay is a great way to go. Also Etsy. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97538463/up-cycled-suede-ballet-flats-black?" rel="nofollow">These</a> are $75 plus shipping from the UK, but they're really cute and would go with everything.Toniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040748046436860770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-53797057872185246242013-02-13T12:17:12.124-08:002013-02-13T12:17:12.124-08:00ooo. you can re-sole flats?! do you any more advic...ooo. you can re-sole flats?! do you any more advice on this topic, ESB? would love to hear more...how do you choose a cobbler, which shoes should you just give up + throw out.Winhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825017387753382967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-21843964659994939452013-02-13T12:10:44.611-08:002013-02-13T12:10:44.611-08:00I appreciate what you're saying about the brid...I appreciate what you're saying about the bride here, but she's been great, and if having us in lower heels is going to make her more comfortable, I'm going to at least make a good effort. If it doesn't work, she won't sweat it, but ebay is looking promising! marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708784707008963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-37211892393472613792013-02-13T12:01:08.289-08:002013-02-13T12:01:08.289-08:00Also, there is a ballet flat sale happening on Gil...Also, there is a ballet flat sale happening on Gilt tomorrow...Mary Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465919515883858255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-33120352846686823512013-02-13T11:52:43.854-08:002013-02-13T11:52:43.854-08:00These Nine West flats are on sale for $39.99, and ...<a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Onhigh/8449239,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJ2NKLE&cgid=11365953&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog" rel="nofollow">These</a> Nine West flats are on sale for $39.99, and they are available in 9.5! It's a little more than $30 but hope it's close enough.Cindiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476017677191517480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-54062029841201525012013-02-13T11:34:09.512-08:002013-02-13T11:34:09.512-08:00what about ebay, martha? you can't make return...what about ebay, martha? you can't make returns, which sucks, but you should be able to get a sturdy pair of black flats for $30, no problem. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nine-West-NEW-Raffi-Black-Patent-Leather-Embellished-Ballet-Flats-Shoes-9-5-/330872081842?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item4d09834db2" rel="nofollow">these</a>? or <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-ECCO-black-patent-leather-ballet-flats-shoes-size-40EUR-9-9-5-US-/251228814975?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item3a7e677e7f" rel="nofollow">these</a> (eccos will last you forever), or <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/BORN-CROWN-9-5M-BLACK-LEATHER-MOCCASINS-FLATS-/271150522274?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item3f21d49fa2" rel="nofollow">these</a> (ditto for borns)?laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429404210444847213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-16344635878551461172013-02-13T11:20:43.764-08:002013-02-13T11:20:43.764-08:00She's not naively assuming that high quality =...She's not naively assuming that high quality = responsible consumerism. She clearly specified what she means by "high quality": natural materials that will biodegrade. She didn't say anything about labor conditions; she's making a legit argument about minimizing plastic consumption.<br /><br />Sounds pretty thoughtful and responsible to me. <br /><br /> Mary Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465919515883858255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-49945987503666686272013-02-13T11:05:04.718-08:002013-02-13T11:05:04.718-08:00Good call. Guess I have to leave the house to sho...Good call. Guess I have to leave the house to shop...marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708784707008963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-60910070419633863082013-02-13T10:52:32.311-08:002013-02-13T10:52:32.311-08:00If you have DSW or a similar discount shoe place n...If you have DSW or a similar discount shoe place nearby, they always seem to have <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=93930&np=134_378" rel="nofollow">the latest Steve Madden flats</a> (I'm a fan) on sale.<br /><br />Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595494907833218390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-1801432601720081112013-02-13T10:49:14.867-08:002013-02-13T10:49:14.867-08:00THISTHISRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595494907833218390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-3171323491227352472013-02-13T10:17:50.487-08:002013-02-13T10:17:50.487-08:00If you have TJ Maxx or Marshall's around your ...If you have TJ Maxx or Marshall's around your area, I'd look there. You can get the quality shoes, for the $20-$30 you want to spend. I'm currently all about Born flats (I don't wear heels) and even got a pair of rose gold colored ones for my wedding for $42 at a Nordstrom Rack. These shoes are comfy and last a long time with almost daily wear.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00388929873803169413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-35847476580621478412013-02-13T10:11:20.659-08:002013-02-13T10:11:20.659-08:00They also had these Kenneth Cole flats in a 9.5 fo...They also had <a href="http://shop.stellasaysgo.com/Slip_On_By_by_Kenneth_Cole_Reaction_p/sliponby12.htm" rel="nofollow">these</a> Kenneth Cole flats in a 9.5 for $33.christinarosettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099699053136429935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-60533358426813247222013-02-13T09:58:26.580-08:002013-02-13T09:58:26.580-08:00If the bride has requested that you wear black fla...If the bride has requested that you wear black flats, she should be buying them. Asking for black shoes is reasonable, but beyond that level of specificity, I'm out, especially if it's a financial strain to meet her request.<br /><br />But yeah, if you're not at a point where you can drop a little cash on some decent shoes that you'll be able to use in your real life, I wouldn't throw money at cheap shoes for a solitary event. In the scheme of things, nobody's going to much care what your shoes look like.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487131484274054945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-9105061292224191462013-02-13T09:53:14.464-08:002013-02-13T09:53:14.464-08:00I like those, but they're not in my size - 9.5...I like those, but they're not in my size - 9.5. :(marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708784707008963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-28667782398346152362013-02-13T09:49:49.503-08:002013-02-13T09:49:49.503-08:00This is obnoxious. You know that "high qualit...This is obnoxious. You know that "high quality" clothes and shoes are still often made in China (or Southeast Asia, or a variety of other regions/countries overrun with human rights violations) by overworked, underpaid laborers working in hazardous conditions, right? I mean, if you're going to go on a "be a thoughtful and responsible consumer" preachfest, it's ridiculous to assume that buying "high quality" equals responsible consumerism. Come on.annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702330184603660685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-16833442700953820742013-02-13T09:48:46.556-08:002013-02-13T09:48:46.556-08:00OP here. Thanks for all your thoughts! I would lo...OP here. Thanks for all your thoughts! I would love to spend more on these, but due to some unexpected recent expenses ($800 flu shots + $300 vet bills, and suddenly you're going to this wedding alone), it's a stretch to buy anything at all, so it's $30 shoes or nothing. Reading your replies, I'm inclined towards nothing. <br /><br />I actually have some nicer black heels (3.5") that I'd like to wear but the bride has requested that we wear black flats. It looks like my best option will be to find something decent on clearance, or just wear what I have and deal. marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708784707008963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-30980229511835643702013-02-13T08:48:17.048-08:002013-02-13T08:48:17.048-08:00Hollywood glam anyone? These are $39.95 and absolu...Hollywood glam anyone? These are $39.95 and absolutely perfect! http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-shoes/25404146.jsp<br /><br />Or a little less glam, but a lot of awesome at $29.95: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-shoes/25330085.jspKatie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490761868208096482noreply@blogger.com