Urban Girls Garage Sale - Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

Dare I part with my shoe collection? No.. but there are some I have worn maybe once or twice, and some that I have never worn... It's time to let them go!  Here's a small sample of what I will be selling.

Getting shoes ready for the sale!

Urban Girl Garage Sale! Sunday, March 17, 2013

So, it's finally time for MAJOR closet purge.  After seeing an ad for an upcoming event, I've decided to  take part in an event called the Urban Girl Garage Sale!  It's happening in Belltown on March 17, 2013.   Over the next few days I will be posting some previews of what I will be selling.. of course if anyone is interested in anything, please contact me! :)

Rieker Anti-Stress Valentina Boots

Rieker Anti-Stress Valentina Boots

So as I’ve stated in previous posts, I am not a big fan of synthetic leather.  During  a trip where I needed some comfortable boots, I decided to take a chance on the Reiker Valentina Boots and I am so glad I did!    The heel is approximately 3.5 inches, with a good rubber sole.  These are some of the most comfortable shoes I have owned, and kept my feet super comfortable during hours upon hours of walking and touring around London!  

Rieker Anti-Stress Peggy Boots

Rieker Anti-Stress Peggy Boots

Hmm.. .I don’t know if I love the style of these.. But, they are super comfortable.  They were purchased while in London, and at a great price, so I kept them.  They make my legs look short if I wear them with a skirt, but if I wear pants it hides the cute straps. I needed them for the trip as I had a blister fiasco, and overall they have turned out to be a good throw on shoe for running around.  

Rieker Anti-Stress Aurica Boots

Rieker Anti-Stress Aurica Boots - Black

Another fantastic Rieker purchase!  These are a low heel boot, but super comfortable and adjustable enough to fit on my wider calves.  I was desperately looking for boots that would be extra comfortable for travel and extensive walking and Rieker shoes always fit the bill!  Yes, some of the styles are horrible, but these were basic, black leather boots, exactly what I wanted!  

Frye Veronica Slouch Boots - Extended Calf

Frye Veronica Slouch Boots - Extended Calf in Brown

I have wide calves.  It sucks.  It sucks to never have owned a pair of knee high boots.  It sucks to see so many cute styles and just keep walking on by, not even bothering to give them a chance.  It sucked when I was in High School and everyone rocked knee high Doc Marten’s and I couldn’t wear them because the laces bulged.  It’s also mortifying to be persuaded by a sales person into trying on a boot in the middle of a Christian Dior store and the two of you are trying to cram you leg into a boot that you know won’t fit.  Yes, that’s me.  As embarrassing as it is to even write this, it’s me.   

Hunter Glossy Wedge Ankle Rain Boots

 

Hunter Glossy Wedge Ankle Rain Boots in Black

I love stores like Nordstrom Rack! Where else can you find a pair of Hunter boots for $49.97?  I tried these on and, wham, instant love.  I love that I can splash around and not worry about where I step on rainy Seattle days!  I can walk on wet grass, mud, well, wait, hopefully that was mud…. Anyways, I can rinse them off, or wash them, whatever.   And it’s a wedge boot that is also really comfortable!  I bought them in black and navy and keep one pair in my car, just in case!  These clean up well with a warm damp cloth and soapy water.  Fantastic!