Retail Therapy

 We all have coping mechanisms we turn to in times of stress, right?  I know reading is at the top of the list for this group when it comes to getting through tough times.  I also know that hanging out here at the Bar&Grill is some of the best medicine around.  CherryBombs totally rock, that’s all there is to it.

I have a few other things that I turn to, as well.  Gardening, when the weather cooperates, and I’ll have to take some new pics soon to share with you guys.  And my crocheting, which has stepped up considerably.  I finished and sent off my last project and I’ll get around to posting pictures on my blog one of these day.  I also started another for the couple next door who are expecting a baby very soon.  It’s a WIP, but maybe I’ll show you what I’ve got so far.

I have to admit though to giving into a little retail therapy as well.  More specifically,

SHOES!!!!!

I have small, hard to fit feet so I often end up ordering shoes from catalogs.  It’s not a bad deal if you know your brands.  The best place I’ve found to order from though, is Zappos.  What I like about them is the product reviews.  Real people discussing the fit and comfort and what they like or dislike about the product overall.  They also have free shipping, which is a plus.  If you want to know more about what kind of company they are, read Zaza’s blog.

Last week I decided to indulge my need for retail therapy so I went shopping at Zappos.  And I ordered these:

 Aren’t they gorgeous?  They came yesterday and it was love at first sight.  Plus they’re pretty comfortable and will go with just about anything.  I was so giddy, my mom half expected me to wear them to bed.  No, I didn’t.  With those heels?  Please, they’d ruin my sheets.

But here’s my problem.  While browsing last week I also spotted these: which you’ll have to agree are just too darned cute for words.  And they have them in other colors, such as which would be perfect with jeans, don’t you think?  I’m debating.  And you may recall that last summer on the dueling blog I talked about buying these 

which it turns out they still have in stock.  Really comfortable, although as they are suede I can only wear them during nice weather.  It’s a burden, but what can I do?  Plus they have them in black suede which makes me drool a bit, but I have a pair something like those already, though not in suede.  And I might be better served to get theses instead anyway.  Why yes, they do come in other colors, thank you for asking.  Decisions, decisions.  What would you do?

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