Sunday, April 29, 2012

When you hang on to the things you love...


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Just found these while tossing out old clothes and shoes in the basement.  I kept them for over 4 years because they were too pretty to let go.  

It's a good thing that I did...


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Shoes: Ninewest


You cannot click anywhere online or flick past a magazine contents page without seeing pastels.  It is EVERYWHERE. Retro 50's or sports luxe (see below blog post).  Nothing is off limits. It's (or rather we) are all fair game.

Since unearthing this pair and feeling really chuffed with myself,  I now have a bone to pick.

You know that style 'expert' that says chuck anything that you've not used beyond 1 year (or 2 or 3) well I would've given her a right slap. I wouldn't have these!  Don't get me wrong - for fear of death by clothes drowning,  I don't keep everything.

But do not tell me you've not had the 'look-what-I-found' moment.   You're randomly cleaning and accidentally find (insert forgotten item) and think "Thank GOD I KEPT THIS"

The feeling is identical to just buying something from a shop brand new. Except you didn't.  Course I would love to own the latest must have (must we?) and yea I sighed looking at this mint update - but until Yoox get's em for 70% off in 18 months -  I'm sticking to these new/old pastel finds.

Depending on who you ask: This is recycling.  It's shopping in your closet or it's just owning too much stuff.

I know I am not the only closet shopper..... (excuse the pun).

ps.  I have these shoes in black and white too.






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90 comments:

  1. aww they are so pretty! what a lovely green!
    TINACIOUS.ME

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  2. Love the mint! Good thing you did keep them! Pastels like you said are ALL OVER THE PLACE this season! love the lattice detaling on them too :)
    Rory
    www.WearAboutsBlog.com
    Vanessa Mooney Giveaway on Wear Abouts!

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  4. adorable shoes! such perfect timing for finding these.
    xx
    dressedyet.blogspot.com //

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  5. Good thing you held on to those shoes. They look like they're from Anthropologie. Adorable!

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  6. they are wonderful :)
    www.aseyeseeitfashion.blogspot.com

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  7. I totally agree! I hang on to certain items just because I can't part with them. I always end up digging through my closet for that one item one day!

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  8. cute shoes.. liking the colours



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  9. Those are really cute! I love that feeling of finding something that you forgot about!

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  10. I'm very passionate about keeping things. This is one of my favorite examples: http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2010/11/what-wendy-wore-double-vintage-feather-dress/

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  11. I always get rid of thing I haven't worn in awhile. I've only regretted it a few time but those few times have made me question my closet purging instincts...

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    1. I know what you mean. It's a fine line really between throwing stuff and having a hunch almost on what to keep.

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  12. they're super pretty. kind of retro!

    ✄Letizia

    http://www.letiziabarcelona.com

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  13. the detailed cut out of these shoes are marvelous..brilliant retro colors :)

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  14. Really cool shoes :)

    munchmecat.blogspot.com

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  15. These shoes are so pretty, perfect for spring and summer. x

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  17. I never listen to that expert. I'm a keep it long enough and it will come back in style girl. I just love these though. So gorgeous.

    http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/

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    1. LOL 'I never listen to that expert'

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  18. i think i must go to a shoe shop:)
    www.catwalk-johnny.blogspot.de

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  19. wow!! what a lovely pair.....i wouldnt want to part ways with such beauties even after years of not wearing them :-) It was a great decision to hang on to them......


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    1. Thx - I'll see how I feel in a few more years though LOL! Def glad I kept em for now although it DID cross my mind to toss em once last year.

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    2. Never toss them! Give someone else the chance to enjoy them =^)I think they are way too cute to throw away...

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  20. so pretty! and I feel you there...I've had couple of those "thank God I saved this" moments, hehe =)))

    xoxo, Ivana

    ivannascloset.blogg.se

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  22. So cute!! Yes, I too have had one of those days where I'm just going through the closet and donating things I think I'll never wear again. I made the mistake of giving away my black and white tweed pumps and now... I am missing/regretting it. Glad you made the right decision!
    http://aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com/

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  24. Yes, I feel the same way, I have "found" some items that I have kept for 10+ years and they are now back in style!

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  25. I really love those shoes! I just went through all of my clothes and shoes and found a lot of cute stuff I had forgotten about. I totally don't agree about throwing out anything you haven't worn in a year or two. I definitely believe in shopping my closet and yes it is recycling:-)

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    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/2012/04/h-shopping-spree-giveaway.html

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  26. Amazing shoes,Karen! i love them.....
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  27. i love it when you discover old clothes and you re-fall in love with them again!!

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  29. I AM LOVING THIS POST KAREN! So weird that I totally relate all of my girlfriends and I have been trying to get rid of certain things and rediscovered things we didn't even know we had! "You never know what you have...until you clean your room!" -_- ahahaha

    xoxo
    jO
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  30. These shoes are beautiful! So glad you kept them!
    --TS

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  31. I'm all for saving your favorite things for as long as you want to. I "found" a box of my clothes that I didn't know were there and just yesterday went through it. I found some great things that I'd forgotten I had. What a happy feeling! I know exactly what you mean.
    Donna
    prettysparklythings

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  34. Today, by coincidence, I wore my black leather with patent leather strap Ninewest-shoes-not-been-worn-since-4-years to an interview and it went pretty well. So hurray for keeping things and appreciate them for what they are after a few years!

    WWW.WALKINGINMYCLOSET.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  35. These shoes are SOOOOO gorgeous. I was not surprised to see that they are Nine West. They do the vintage look so well.

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  36. You are so right!!! Not everything deserves a 'stylist imposed chucking'...

    Last weekend, I dug out this vintage style green skirt. It really was a real wardrobe dredge till I found a new way to wear. Check out my Gatsby post >> http://www.withaplombblog.com/

    xx

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  37. I saw these shoes on pinterest and my sister in law (to be) is dying over them - wants to wear them for her wedding. SOOOOO bummed when I clicked on the link and found out they are a few years old. Any change you'd be willing to sell them? =) for reals.

    kimplank@gmail.com

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    1. Sorry I just 'rediscovered' them and I'll be wearing them this summer so not for sale yet : (

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    2. Ready to sell yet? Price may be right, or even the black & whites? Or at least the Style number so i can try to locate a pair?

      Thanks

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    3. Ready to sell yet, or maybe the black & whites, or give me the style number so I can locate a pair?

      Thanks

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  38. OK I really must have these shoes for my wedding. I need to find them somehow. Could you take a peek at the number or the name on the inside if you have a second? You know, just for a quick looksey to help a girl out?

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    1. Aww Ashley I got these YEARS AGO. A good 4 or 5 years ago ish. I'm so sorry. The style name is DOLLYANNA I am almost positive of it. I'll see if I see anything similar though online.

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  39. So so jealous! They're stunning and in black too - you lucky thing!!!

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  40. What size are they? I'll buy them from you. I'm in love!

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  41. What size are they? I'll buy them from you. I'm in love!

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  42. Would you be willing to sell them? If not, how could I find a pair myself? I tried google-ing "nine west turquoise heels" and also tried sea foam and mint... no luck.

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    1. Holy Macaroni, i would swim across crocodile-infested waters for those, you are so clever to have kept them! V x

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  43. Do you think that someone sells these shoes still? I want them!

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  44. They are lovely, lovely shoes. Well done for keeping them. I too love that feeling when you clear out the clo0set and find something you'd forgotten about. It's like Christmas morning - especially if it's something as absolutely gorgeous as these shoes. Big time jealousy going on here ;)

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  45. I have the black and white as well. Just lovely in pastel!

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  46. Wowee! stunning! who made these shoes and where did you get them?

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  47. These are beautiful! Perfection in a shoe. I would so buy these if I saw them. Glad you didn't toss them! :)

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  48. These are beautiful! Perfection is a shoe. I would so buy them if I saw them. Glad you didn't toss them :)

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  49. I love these shoes. I have to wear skirts and dresses to work and would love to have these!!!

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  50. These are soooo cute! You are torturing us with their cuteness since they are no longer in stores!

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  51. Hi Karen,
    Is there a style number written anywhere on your shoe? I'd like to see if I can find them somewhere used in my size as these would be absolutely stunningly perfect for an event that I have coming up (vow renewal). Thank you!
    www.3IrishJewelsFarm.org

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  52. I am insanely in love with this shoes! OMG! I NEED THEM!

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  53. These are beautiful! I would so buy them if I saw them.

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  54. Those are so cute (though I probably couldn't walk in them lol). I bet they look fabulous in black and white!

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  55. OMG I'm so jealous!!!! I love those shoes!!!!
    Julie xx

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  57. I will buy these shoes from you! My wedding color are mint and cream.. I couldn't dream of a more perfect shoe!

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  58. I used to have these in black & white-- sold them, because they were way too small. So if yours happen to be an 8.5/9 and need a good home... well, let's just say letting go of them is one of my greatest shoe regrets.

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  59. I HAD those shoes in my closet for about 4 years also and finally decided to give them away with some other items, since I only wore them twice.
    Now that I see them again I am sorry that I gave them away, but I hope whoever got them will enjoy them!

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  60. excellent post! pinned and tweeted, wish I had those shoes!

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  61. They are so nice <3 I'd love a pair do you if you can still get them ?

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  62. Hi there! My wife and I found these shoes (and this post) via Pinterest and WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. Where did you get them??? I know it was a while ago, but we are looking for some shoes of THAT EXACT SAME COLOR and STYLE for our wedding reception at the start of August. Would there be any possible way we could somehow borrow them (and take stellarly good care of them!) for that event???

    I know this is a strange request, but these would be PERFECT, depending on the size, of course. Please let me know when you can, my email is bradhodson@gmail.com.

    Thank you!!!

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  63. Ugh, I was fine until you said you had them in black and white too. Then I DIED! So jealous!

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  64. Ugh, I was fine until you said you have them in black and white. Then I DIED. So jealous!

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  65. I absolutely HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE to HAVE these for my wedding or I will die! I NEED to know where to get a pair

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  66. Do you know ANYTHING more about these shoes? I am dying to find a pair.....

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  67. I love these shoes! They would be perfect under my wedding dress! Where did you first find them? Or do you know anywhere I could get some? Thanks!

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  68. I love these shoes! They would be perfect under my wedding dress. :) Where did you first find them? Or do you know where I could find some like that? Thanks!

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  71. I just saw these shoes on Pintrest....they are truly lovely. Smart for buying them when you saw them. I would have too!

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  72. I LOVE these. I am getting married in May and my wedding colors are Mint. I still haven't found my wedding shoes and these are PERFECT. I even have a sketch of what I wanted my shoes to look like and these are it. Let me know if you want to sell them :) or if you come across them on Ebay! Wonderful find and I love your blog!

    cierrayanok@gmail.com

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  73. Are these for sale???!!!!

    Lillc23@aol.com

    thanks!

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  74. are these for sale???!!!

    Lillc23@aol.com

    thank you!

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  77. Can I borrow these for my wedding please?! I will pay you even to borrow :( I've spent months looking for something similar and haven't found anything! So frustrating :( I would also be willing to give a"deposit" lol or something like that until they are returned?! I know I sound like a crazy person, but these shoes really are amazing and perfect!!

    Kelsi.saline@gmail.com

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  78. I am so sad! I saw this post on Pinterest and got SUPER EXCITED because I am looking for shoes like these to wear at my wedding!!! AGH!!! I need to call Nine West and tell them to come out with those shoes again!! So jealous ;)

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