As the holidays near, I feel so grateful to be able to hug my loved ones close … and to celebrate my baby’s very 1st Christmas. No presents can compare to the gifts I already have. It’s worth it to take a moment and remember this…
The last week has been crazy (I feel like I’m saying that a lot lately), but in a good way. Work is keeping me on my toes as is my soon-to-be toddler (meep! 1 year old on the 28th!).
But I did cross a big item of my to-do list — “Purchase new car.” Check! When it comes to bigger purchases, I am extremely decisive. I know what I want and after the main research / checks, I just go for it. It hasn’t served me wrong yet. Zach however likes to investigate…a lot. Luckily, we know a good deal when we see one and were able to purchase a newer version of my old car on Friday. It feels just like my old car. And it beats driving this around:
Yes that was my rental car for 3 whole days. Yeehaaa! That would be a pink Chevy Spark. I said it was my Moet & Chandon pink bubbly car. Ha!
Anyway, back to Shoes-Day Tuesday. A few weeks ago, we hit up the outlets in Gilroy and I bought a couple of pairs of shoes for work from Nine West. While these aren’t the most ‘fun’ shoes, they have already proven to be extremely functional. Two different outfits shown below:
I wore both outfits to work (the second much more casual than I’d normally wear). But the shoes worked with both I think.
They are the Nine West Outahereo (?) style. I tried googling to find a good pic (since the pic below is so horrible), but I can’t seem to find them. They are a size 7.5, with about a 3.5″ wedge and they are beyond comfy. I am so glad I purchased them. They are a dark taupe that can be taken as brown or grey — double win! I believe I purchased them for just under $60. A similar pair can be found on Zappos.
Do you have ‘just for work’ shoes or do yours cross over? Generally speaking I’d say most of my shoes are fair game any time, any where, but there are a few that are strictly fun
Loving the red skinnies! So festive!! The shoes are dang cute too. I love a smart little wedge like that. So functional and versatile!
Ooo smart wedge..good name for it
I had a pair like this that I absolutely wore into the ground. They were ripping at the seams before I officially retired them. Sad day.
Don’t you hate those days?
That car! Hot. Haha just kidding. Ok, your second outfit is the freaking cutest ever .You look so fabulous!
Thanks xtina!
Yay for red hot pants!!! They look fantastic on you. More importantly that accessory on your hip is to die for!!! I just LOVE baby boys in their PJs!! He’s precious!
Baby pjs are seriously the best. I’m loving the two pieces lately. He was far more interested in the cheerios on the table than looking at the camera
Great shoes! Zappos doesn’t have that color, though, and the color really makes the shoe. So versatile!
I know! They are chameleon shoes. If I find them, I’ll update wtih a link.
Those are so cute! Love the title of this post too haha
Love the red pants outfit! You look amazing, girl!
Thanks Claire!
First. that car is fabulous. I should expect nothing less of you LOL. Second, I love the red jeans a lot. I’m in the market for a new pair of colored. I’m thinking with the fall I’ll get a darker pair (I have pastel yellow somewhere in my heap known as a closet). Third…those shoes are to die for. Working in the public health field, I’m always on the move in the snow so I have to wear warm shoes versus cute open toed. UGH.
You do know that was the rental right Hollie? I’m not fab enough to pull of a pink car as my daily ride =P
Snow and open-toe don’t go together, but super cute boots do!
I LOVE those shoes. I have a pair that are very similar and I wear them all the time. They’re getting pretty close to death now, and it breaks my heart a little. I hate having to say goodbye to my shoes.
Ditto! I always seem to ditch the shoe before I have a replacement and then I”m really SOL.
Very cute! And I LOVE that outfit with the red pants!!
Love those two outfits, especially the red pants!
I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Liebster Award! If you are interested, the details are on my blog!
Ha ha, I thought that was the new car for a second and was really worried about your mental state. Like everyone else, I think those red skinnies are great!
cUTE! Love them with the red pants! Glad you also got a new car!! Happy Holidays!
I love Nine West shoes, my go to brand for comfort.
I used to have “work shoes’ only category, then I got pregnant and started a small collection of “pregnancy work shoes”. They are mostly wedges and I add inserts in them to give me more comfort.
But now that I’m on my 3rd trimester, I will have to start using flat shoes to work, my back will thank me for it.
I can’t wait to start wearing my more stylish work shoes after the baby is here.