steve madden graanie boot

since it seems retailers push the next big season earlier and earlier each year, I always wonder when we'll start seeing fall fashion in stores in, say, february. I mean, it's not even august and nordstrom is having a huge sale on all things fall. and as I was perusing the pottery barn kids website the other day, I noticed they already have a tab for...halloween?! really?

in any case, all this attention given to fall has worked, because I'm eyeing these lace-up booties from steve madden for $129.95. I love the color and that thick, stacked heel. plus, I rarely find a pair of lace-up boots I like (most remind me of hooker boots). the best part is, these would look adorable with a spring or summer dress, too.

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okay, slightly really rad

the question posed as the lead in this story asks, "would you pay a grand for a shoe made of trash?" in this particular case, my answer, decidedly, is a resounding YES.

louboutin's "ecotrash" slingback is made with actual garbage collected from the shoemaker's dumpster – such as thread, postage stamps, sequins and fabric swatches. buy them for $1,095 at neiman marcus, if you so desire.

however, apparently the shoe is also comprised of a coat of PVC as well as genuine python skin. hmmmm.

(I still adore them.)

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O. M. G.

yeah, so, typically? I'm not one to break promises. but a "few days" (a.k.a. a "short hiatus") turned into a few months, and here we are, my dear (nonexistent?) readers.

well, for your FYI (a favorite saying of mine), I'm back, and I would LOVE to claim even 60 seconds of your daily routine.

that said, I think I'm gonna change things up a bit around here. the daily theme posts? a thing of the past. yeah, I'd rather follow the desires of my heart (and feet) in deciding what to post.

and with that, my heart leads me here, courtesy of jeffrey campbell:

I mean, if this doesn't make up for a 3-month absence, I'm not sure what does (click on the photo to make it bigger). particularly loving the black-and-white gingham sandals near the center, the strappy black boots (second row, first column) and the taupe clog sandals (last row, second column from last).

right?!

welcome back, readers. I heart.

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