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Missed opportunity: Michael Kors' Carney boot is sold out in Canada. In all sizes. Yes, really.
Although some of us in Canada (including this writer) are currently experiencing a balmy early November, it was high time that I saddled up a pair of boots for the coming winter. Being blessed with an average foot size means that while everything always comes in my size, they do tend to sell out rather quickly. I had my eye on a pair of Michael Kors’ boots until I found out that they were sold out in the entire country. Forget that idea; I’m all for online shopping but there was no way I was going to take a chance on footwear knowing that I may be a 1/2 size off.
So that led to a bit of panic about the possibility of all boots that I like being sold out in my size, everywhere. I had to act quickly, so I did. I bought a pair of these lovelies at Browns Shoes:
Bravo Browns knee-high boot in leather or midnight blue suede, $298
Oh, how the elixir of sweet success is so soon followed by creeping doubt.
Surely there’s nothing worse than buying something you feel great about and then seeing an equivalent that maybe you would have preferred. Case in point: me, sitting in a big comfy chair at a Chapters’ Starbucks, shopping bags filled with new boots gathered at my feet like sleeping puppies, lazily flipping through a fashion magazine as I watch a pair of Coach riding boots spin around the coffee counter to pick up a non-fat Chai Latte. How did I miss these boots? Would I prefer them to the Browns’ boots? Would I be able to wear them with as many outfits? The burning questions!
Coach Joele riding boot, USD $348
Yes, I realize that they are practically the same boot, but to the critical eye that has been eying boots for a few weeks now, they’re not.
And so I think I’m going to stick with my initial purchase of the Browns boots, although I may drop into Coach and try on these riding boots, just to be absolutely sure. After all, they are exactly what I really wanted this season. Sigh. And then I may just exchange the other boots for the same pair but in midnight-blue suede. Mmm… suede.
Images courtesy of Coach, Browns Shoes, and Footnotes Online, where the Michael Kors Carney boots can in fact be purchased in all sorts of sizes.
Takashimaya
One of the most beautiful stores on 5th Avenue is Takashimaya. The building itself is a thing of beauty and when you walk through the doors, you are surrounded by exquisitely unique merchandise. Takashimaya is a mélange of Japanese aesthetic and New York fabulousness. It’s a perfect combination of east and west style. I make a stop in here every time I’m in New York City and I am instantly inspired. This past weekend I had fun checking in on the latest goodies. If you aren’t in Manhattan, you can still be inspired by their online boutique.
Bark Cuff - handmade in NYC with recycled silver, $525
Geometric bangle, $850
Cashmere scarf, $225
Cashmere travel set, $325
Bottle cap umbrella, $100
Pulley red dress, $850
Rubber band watch, $25
Manhattan briefcase, $295
Sushi cuff links, $125
Photo of Takashimaya courtesy of Jordana.
Photos of merchandise courtesy of Takashimaya.
Top style awards for the week go to Gwyneth Paltrow in a stunning metallic trench by Alice + Olivia paired with Christian Louboutin booties, and Jennifer Lopez in Herve Leger with studded leather boots.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Alice + Olivia and Christian Louboutin
Jennifer Lopez in Herve Leger and studded leather boots
All images for this week’s Fashion Finalists and Fashion faux pas Friday posts courtesy of Fashionism.ca.
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