OOTD and a Shoe Love Story

I totally "stole" this outfit from a reader submission to Anthroholic's weekly reader outfit post. But it was so cute! And I had both of the main pieces. I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!

Dress: Anthropologie Perilla Dress in beige, Small (Bought on sale, $60)

Cardigan: Anthropologie Blooming Latice Cardigan, Small (Bought on sale, $50)

Shoes: Anthropologie Waving Grains Pumps, Size 5 ($148)

Getting my hands on these shoes was an ordeal! I knew I wanted them the second I saw them (they don't make many pumps in a size 5!) but I waited just a little too long (why? why do I do this to myself!?!?!?)... they were sold out before I could buy them! I panicked and bought the 5 1/2 hoping they would work. As I was waiting for my shoes to arrive, I saw a couple reviews go up on the website saying they ran big! My heart sank!


And of course, they were too big! I called CS and begged them to tell me these shoes would be reordered or to at least locate a store that had one lonely size 5 return. No such luck. I called bright and early every Monday morning for at least a month! Nothing. As hope vanished, I clung to my pair of 5 1/2s, refusing to admit defeat. I started researching methods of making shoes that were just a little to big, work.

Then, after diligently checking my wish list for a pop up- there they were! I couldn’t believe my eyes! My fingers were speed dialing CS before my mind even recognized what was going on. A lovely lady helped me place the order, warning me that there was just one shoe in stock, and my order might get canceled. I confidently told her that I knew that would not happen - these shoes were meant to be!

And readers, we were meant to be! They fit perfectly, and they are so comfortable! I wore them all day, and not once did I reach for my emergency footwear (flip flops tucked away in my file cabinet), even when I ventured out of the office to grab lunch.
 
So expect to see a lot more of these pretties!