There is something profoundly delightful about not wearing socks for the first time in Spring. There is a giddiness about it that is only matched by the giddiness one feels when one is rewarded by a free dessert at a restaurant or discovers that Ben Affleck is in Cape Breton, a mere six hours away, and probably staying with GetFresh's dad.
EVERYONE has Spring Fever these days. Even Ben it seems, who is visiting a monastery. Namaste Ben!
Today was that day.
I sashayed forward in skinny navy trousers, a t-shirt and a jacket and a pair of trusty J Crew Kiki ballet flats - AND NO SOCKS!
Never mind that the backyard is still snow filled. It was 15 Celsius and the sun was calling to me with the siren call of one who knows that her victim wants nothing more than no socks...
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| Yippee!!! |
I was so giddy that I also purchased a lovely new pair of sandals, having tossed a bunch that had seen a better day...
They have left me for that great shoe store in the sky, and I salute them...
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The sandals? Sam Edelman's GAREN sandals, jewelry for one's feet!
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| Excuse the chipping on the left big toe... |
I cannot recommend this shoe enough!
In other news - the 30th wedding anniversary that we are hurtling towards in September now has a destination. Paris and Bruges.
More details to come, but flights are booked, accommodation secured, walking and drinking regimen underway. Please let it be warm enough for sandals....
How about you - bought any shoes lately?
Have a fabulous evening!
xoxo wendy
I share your exuberance, and I too celebrated spring last week with Kikis! However, unwisely, I wore them to work all day, not taking into account the fact that my feet were so used ti socks and boots or Uggs. Oh, the blisters. The new sandals are divine. Paris and Bruges. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSadly, my shoe collection has grown in proportion to my winter weight gain. It is so much easier to feel good about trying on shoes than it is to enjoy squeezing into jeans!
I so hear you. Shoes and purses - they never let you down...
DeleteYay for Spring!!! Our weather is hot to cold-though no snow so I'm not complaining. Have I bought shoes....why yes!!! I bought these at a boutique in a more camel color, http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/agl-attilio-giusti-leombruni-cutout-leather-oxford-women/3933108?cm_mmc=Google_Product_Ads_pla_online-_-datafeed-_-women:shoes:oxfords-_-1028810&mr:referralID=0524ccf7-e953-11e4-8fa7-001b2166c62d and these http://www.sigersonmorrison.com/view-collection/seley-31.html?color_true=MEDIUM+NATURAL+LEATHER during the F&F discount-they are 1/2 size too big & the replacement is coming next week. LOVE them both-especially since they filled big gaps in my shoe wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThese shoes are beautiful!
DeleteI love them! But those sigerson Morrison ones? I swoon....
DeleteI love them! But those sigerson Morrison ones? I swoon....
DeleteHi Wendy, those sandals look so twinkly! My newest shoes are pretty boring - runners and a pair of blue walking shoes. Yes, have been bitten by the fitness bug!
ReplyDeleteI love my runners, so I can totally relate!
DeleteGorgeous sandals! My only new spring shoes are also new trainers but I have yet to wear my birthday rockstuds. We had hail today, which was grim after a few promising days. I was back in socks. Boo!
ReplyDeleteyou have to promise to share a pick in the rockstuds!
DeleteYay to Paris and Bruges!!! I haven't got anything like your sandals... But I've never heard of a comfy flat sandal before!
ReplyDeletethese have a lovely cushion built in - I highly recommend them!
DeleteHello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteWell, your feet certainly seem to be enjoying themselves in their new attire!
The giddiness of the season shines through this post, although how you are managing to be quite so cheerful and bare footed with those wintry temperatures we know not!
We have new shoes in our sights.......'Irregular Choice'.......the name says it all! And, from a shoe shop called 'Imelda's' in Norwich.......perfect!
Jane and Lance - 15 celcius is balmy here - people were out in shorts! It has returned to only 3 celcius today, sigh...
DeleteIrregular choice - love that!
Happy Feet! I've not gone sockless yet and our snow has finally left; we may get a few daffodils by the weekend ( we have hundreds of them).
ReplyDeleteI bought my second pair of Naot Eteras, the most comfortable sandal I own and not clunky looking at all. I can do miles in these and will in Italy this fall.
Only a few shoots here... I am off to look at those Naot Eteras, although I have no idea if Paris is cool or warm the last two weeks of September - have only been there in the summer!
DeleteI love sandals in general, so can't wait until its warm enough for them here! I love your new sandals. I saw them back in March and decided to think about getting them and they sold out in one day! I keep checking back, buy they haven't restocked. They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour anniversary trip sounds divine!
Thanks A! Hope you can snag them. I didn't wait as I am a 6.5 and it seems that everyone and their dog is 6.5!
DeleteDi-voon
ReplyDeleteScroll thru John Talbot's blog for good restaurant ideas, see also Paris By Mouth.
As I'm pecking this out on my iPhone Himself is playing with air fares on the "big" machine. Wouldn't it be fun to overlap? We don't have dates yet, we go when the mileage works best.
Hugs--
Thanks - will do that! Could Paris survive us both! Oh - did I tell you I got the password? 15!
DeleteGreat sandals!! Sounds like a fabulous trip for your anniversary.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer! As I told you last night, think the next big trip will be the SF coastal area!
DeleteSome sweet feet there lady! I actioned some blingy sandals and could not be happier
ReplyDeleteThere is something awfully decadent about bling on one's feet, isn't there?
DeleteYes, ditching the socks is a so great feeling!!! I love those sandals, they are really pretty. I haven't bought any shoes lately, my feet have become so picky, it is nearly annoying!
ReplyDeleteSorry for not being present, there are many, many things on going as I am working on major life changes.
I hope your writing is going well.
You will adore Bruges! It is a wonderful city, everything is really beautiful.
I wish you a fantastic weekend.
Steph
Steph - I can relate! My feet are always a mess - it is so frustrating!
DeleteThose bling sandals are worthy of a whistle. I am very tired of wearing socks and boots but it is cold again here so we have no choice. I live in my Aigle tweed boots, they are warm but they are NOT winter boots!
ReplyDeleteThose sandals are MARVELOUS!
ReplyDeleteWearing kikis today! Those sandals look fantastic on you Wenders!
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