Labor Day Find: $6 Express Flats!

I know I'm a couple days late on the Labor Day Sale Finds post, but I've been trying to prolong my weekend! Haha, but it didn't work. Also, I only have one item because I tried really hard to ignore all those emails and store banners that wanted my monies. But here are the beauties that I did find when I ventured into the mall with friends on Monday.

Express pointed toe flats in the most gorgeous, vibrant blue ("celestial blue") you've ever seen. And for... $6!! These are on sale for a respectable $24.43 online, so you can still snap them up if you love them, too. And of course you do. 

I've decided that I'm going to end up with a fabulous flat collection. An FFC. It's happening. I already have leopard flats, lemon yellow flats, black jelly flats... I should do a post on all my flats. I'm already planning it... :)

Saturday Selections

Today, I am all over this sale at Ann Taylor LOFT - 60% off shorts, tees, and tanks with code "SHOP60"! All sale is also an extra 60% off!!

I've got these beauties in my cart, soon to be on the way to me. 

 

{camdyn cutout pumps $49.99, on sale for $20!}

 

{floral dream shell $29.88, on sale for $11.95!}

 

{floral print mid length skirt $29.88, on sale for $11.95!}

These lovelies are definitely on my want list, but I'm going to wait for them to go on sale.

 

{striped tie front tank $29.50}

{wavy chevron cardigan $59.50} 

Tell me if you find anything you can't live without!

My Totally Awesome Happy Kitty Shoes!

I already told you I love Em and Sprout's super cute handmade shoes here, so of course, I bought some!

Here are my awesome kitty cat shoes! 

I bought a size 8, though I normally wear a 9. However, I followed her sizing guide and measured my foot and these fit perfectly! They are super comfy (though I probably wouldn't wear them alllll day because they're pretty flat) and I got a TON of compliments on them. I think I convinced my mom to get the Frankenstein pair! Go get your own at Em and Sprout!

Love... Monster Shoes!

You need these. Maybe for Halloween. Maybe also just because. 

{little vampire mary janes + frankenstein monster mary janes

there's also a combo pair with one of each from em and sprout!}

Today's Deals At Ideeli!

You know I love my deals; maybe you noticed here, here and here? I previously invited you to Ideeli - that invite is still open! Take a look at the awesome deals I found there today!

{set of 2 awesome 4x6 frames by swing design - $14!

they also have 5x7 for $16!}

{set of 2 shadowbox-style 5x7 frames by swing design - $16!

they also have 4x6 for $14!}

{set of 6 bright and fun pens by sacchi - $26!}

{1 year subscription to O - $12!}

{kirk in pewter leather by adrienne vittadini - $49}

I'm off to go buy a set of those frames!

Love...

You guys. YOU GUYS. I am in love with these shoes. 

a. They're flats.

b. They have dainty ankle straps.

c. THEY HAVE FACES.

a + b + c = = Me in love.

Unfortunately, Topshop, purveyor of fabulous and affordable goodies, is SOLD OUT. If any of you see these, tell me! :)

{Victoria Face Flats}

Happy Monday!

This weekend, I was so productive!! On Friday, I had the day off work and I started cleaning my room - going through my bookshelves, cleaning the closet and rerranging furniture. I also spend a good amount of time lounging with Oliver and catching up on recorded shows. Also, I went to the gym for two hours! When I left, I could feel my butt muscles as I walked. (Which was cool then, not so cool now as I'm super sore.) Friday evening, Adam and I saw Babies. For a movie with no dialogue really, it was pretty entertaining. It was definitely funny; but not ground-breaking.

On Saturday, Amy, my mom and I participated in the Revlon Run/Walk 5K. By participated, I mean I ran...then I walked. :) It was surprisingly hot and I got sunburned (despite my sunscreen!) and my feet are blistered (my running shoes are worn-out), but it was a great race for a good cause! I'm proud that I was able to run at least half of it and that I raised $75 for cancer research and awareness efforts. Afterwards, I picked up one of these awesome tank tops:

Amy and I also decided we want to sign up for the MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K in Anaheim in July. Which, yes, sounds as appealing as a race through the Gobi Desert, but if you sign up before 5/23, it's only $25 and you get this awesome shirt. Join us! :)

When we finally got home (we took the Metro and it was a bit of a disaster), I picked up a salad from Carl's Jr (mmmm the cranberry apple walnut salads are the best) and went home to nurse my blisters. Actually, I was pretty productive then, too! I did more cleaning and organizing, then dyed my hair and proceeded to take the most awesome, relaxing shower ever. I used every mask and scrub I could find and I exfoliated and buffed and moisturized until I shone. :)

I picked up this amazing mask in Rotorua, New Zealand when I was there 2 years ago. I bought it at the Polynesian Spa after soaking in sulfur-scented hot springs. This mask has the incredibly fine and rich mud of Lake Rotorua and colostrum which, if you don't think about it too hard, isn't that gross. You can order your own here or better yet, just go visit NZ and pick some up there! :)

Saturday night, I took my sore, sweet-smelling self over to the home of my lovely friends, Kyle and Lindsay. They just got the cutest Yorkie puppy named Yoshi. Behold, Yoshi!

On Sunday, I went with Mike and Sarah to scout pet adoptions for their next mew. They found two they fell in love with at the Long Beach shelter and we'll be going back on Thursday to snatch them up! Here is a picture of those delightful mews!

Sunday evening, Adam and I went to dinner with my family for Mother's Day. We went to this great restaurant called Creme de la Crepe; they have a couple locations here in the South Bay and they're consistently amazing.

After dinner, I went home and went crazy on the house. I cleaned the kitchen, bathroom and living room. I also finished my room. So, now I have a HUGE pile of giveaway items to catalog before I take them to Goodwill (tomorrow) and a huge pile of trash bags outside my door with no one to take them to the dumpster (Jon's in Mexico). Tonight, I will clear out those piles and tackle the trunk of my car (almost as bad as my room was). I will also attempt to do homework and go to the gym tonight. Such busy-ness. But such satisfaction in cleanliness and productivity!

Also, I'm in love with these shoes :)

They're less than $20 with shipping!

Does someone want to get them for me as 

an early birthday present? I'm a size 7 in mens!

via Steals and Deals

My Favorite Shoes :: Part Two :: Olukai 'Ohana Sandals

I love me some flip-flops. I used to pack them in my backpack in high school and after my dad drove away, I would take off my tennis shoes and put on my sandals. I'm super cheap and for years, lived only on Old Navy 2 for $5 flip-flops.

But recently, my high arches and (ugh) pronation has caused me to cut back on flip-flop wearing, one of the reasons I was so happy to find my Crocs Santa Cruz (mentioned here). BUT, while in Hawaii in April, I was perusing a dive shop while my friends signed up for scuba lessons (not my thing) and I tried on the most scrumptious pair of sandals EVER. They were the Olukai 'Ohanas. And I was in lust.

They have a hiiiiiigh arch that cradles my foot and a wide band across the top to ensure they don't go flying off when crossing busy intersections (yes, that's happened). They come in black/black, black/red, brown/brown and brown/cream. But they were $105! I have never even bought jeans for more than $30, so that about blew my mind. So, I passed on them, but gazed at them longingly as I slowly backed out of the store.

Not even two weeks later, when I was back at home, my boyfriend mentioned he wanted some flip-flops of his own. I suggested Old Navy's 2 for $5 options and he was not impressed. I said, "FINE. Let's go down to Becker Surfboards in Hermosa Beach and we'll look there." So we went, and we looked and he found a great pair that he loved. I was wandering and ended up in the women's shoe section, and lo and behold, directly in front of me were the most comfortable shoes I'd ever tried on. I may have made some sort of noise, because my boyfriend was soon next to me asking if I was okay. "Those, those are the shoes I told you about when I was in Hawaii in the dive shop and I couldn't get them and they're sooooo perfect."

Being the lovely person he is, the BF offered to get them for me as an early anniversary present. I demurred at the suggestion and told him that even though $65 was waaaaaay cheaper than $105, I had to decline because well, that's just crazy. But then, he made he sit down, and then I tried them on and then I gave in. I tried to wear them out of the store, but he said I had to wait. :(

Since they were presented to me though, I have worn them constantly. They also have gone to Ojai and to Catalina Island and on my everyday travels with me. I have washed them in cold water with mild soap and they turned out beautifully. In an average week, I probably wear these 4 days and my Crocs Santa Cruz Slip-ons 3 days.

My Favorite Shoes :: Part One :: Crocs Santa Cruz Slip-ons

I love shoes. I spend most of my money on shoes, books and purses. I want to show you the shoes that make up the staples of my wardrobe. The shoes I wear with anything, that make me happy, that fit my life.

Crocs Santa Cruz Slip-ons - I hate original crocs like everyone else with a rational mind. But these are unrecognizable as Crocs. They have that anti-microbial Croslite material insole like original Crocs, but the outside is a canvas surfer slip-on. I bought one pair of these in the Wasabi Green at 6pm.com for $29.95 plus $6.95 shipping and fell in love so hard and fast that I bought 4 more pairs in other colors [from the Crocs website for $29.95 each (with a coupon) and free shipping].

I live in flats, but I have a high arch and ballet slippers never work for me. I have taken these horseback-riding in Ojai, camping on Catalina Island, and all over Maui and Kauai in Hawaii. I'm wearing them right now. Also, and most importantly, they wash AMAZINGLY well. I have washed mine (in the washer) and they come out sparkling clean. I set them on the floor to dry overnight and they were like new in the morning.