Urban Girls Garage Sale - March 17, 2013

After learning about this event taking place this Sunday in Belltown, I decided I should join in and that I am way overdue for a major closet purge and an opportunity to sell some fabulous garments, most of which are new or with tags.  I posted a selection of shoes earlier this week, but this is only a tiny amount of what I am prepared to let go of.  

Unfortunately I found out last night that I would only have an area for one 6’ table, and one garment rack at the sale.  Ack.  I probably should have purchased two spaces.  So with that, I have no idea where to take all of these things and I’ll only be bringing a small selection to the Urban Girls Garage Sale on Sunday.   I will likely bring them to a consignment store in the next few weeks.

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Anthropologie

A sample of Anthropologie clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

LA Made Grand Island Dress - Size XL (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Other Brands...

A sample of clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale.   this list will continually be updated throughout the next days.  check back for updates! 

Nicole Miller Dress - Size 8 (New) Reg. $400

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Trina Turk

A sample of Trina Turk clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Top - Size L (New) & Skirt Size 10 (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Elie Tahari

A sample of Elie Tahari clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:


Size 12 (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Tracy Reese

A sample of Tracy Reese and Plenty by Tracy Reese clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Tracy Reese - beaded chiffon and metallic dress - sizes 8 & 10 (new)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Rebecca Taylor

A sample of Rebecca Taylor clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:


Rebecca Taylor - Silk Floral Blouse - Size 12 (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Marc Jacobs

A sample of Marc Jacobs clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Marc by Marc Jacobs - blue striped blouse - Size 12 (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - BCBG Max Azria

A sample of BCBG Max Azria clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Size L

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Diane Von Furstenberg

A sample of Robert Rodriguez clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Diane Von Furstenberg -"Deco Dance" ballerina caped blouse - Size 10 (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Robert Rodriguez

A sample of Robert Rodriguez clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

 Robert Rodriguez - layered cardigan with lace trim -  Blue Haze - Size L (New)

Urban Girls Garage Sale - Nanette Lepore

A sample of Nanette Lepore clothes that I am brining to the Urban Girls Garage Sale:

Nanette Lepore Dress - Taupe shimmer - Size 12 (New)

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! :)

Stylish Comfort Shoes and Boots - Do They Even Exist?

Let me start by saying that I am not a “comfort shoe” kind of girl, I love my Louboutins, and Manolos and anything that will give me 4-5 inches of height!  But at the same time, I have been known to rock some Dansko boots, or peruse a Walking Company store from time to time, just in case they have something for me.  This usually results in a wasted effort and I walk away with nothing. Most comfort shoes are horrendous.  Most are chunky, and heavy, and resemble orthopedic prescription shoes, and they are for the most part, just plain ugly.

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!