LOL, that's my massively lame attempt at word play. But it is somewhat spot on. If that glaringly obvious post title isn't glaringly obvious enough, I have made yet another shoe purchase - if you could see me now, I am hanging my head down in shame :P That's my fourth shoe in a month!
Right, I may feel a tad excessive with all the recent shoe-buying but trust me when I say, I have been wanting these shoes for ages! Yes, yes, I know I made this same claim in regards to the Newport News ruffle buckle pumps but this is also a pair of shoes I have been eyeing since I got my Dolce Vita For Target nude rope wedges. Target was also selling a low wedge heel version of the original Dolce Vita Marci sandal going for $29.99 and I had been debating whether to get a pair in black to complement my myriad of maxi dresses. I already have one pair of black gladiator wedge sandals with a full bead detail from Vince Camuto but it will not go with any of my print maxi dresses. And even though I have a gold hued gladiator sandal, I don't think I can convincingly rock them with every maxi I own - hey, part of being a fashion aficionado is also about knowing your limitations :D
So, I was kinda desperate to find an all black pair, something with a simple design, no details. I took too long to make my decision regarding the Target sandals and by the time I thought "YES, get'em", the shoes were already sold out. Getting the actual Dolce Vita Marci sandals were out of the question as they retail for $78.75. Since then I have been googling around trying to find another pair that appealed to me while fitting the budget I had in mind - around about 30 bucks or less. There were a few that caught my interest but none held me long enough to make me want to get them.
Until last night when I noticed that Haute Look was having a Dolce Vita shoes event. I went on to the site with the faint hope of seeing the Marci in the event and then I actually did see the shoes going for the AWESOMELY AFFORDABLE PRICE OF 28 BUCKS - FOR LEATHER SHOES Y'ALL! I made the decision there and then that if I was able to fight off the shark-like American bargainistas, I will without a doubt, immediately checkout.
I have to say, it was very, very touch and go there for the half hour I kept stalking the shoes. I was trying to get the pair in my usual 8.5 and at one point there was a pair that was released from hold but I wasn't quick enough to click on it and some other cyber shopper out there beat me to it. I didn't give up hope though, I kept refreshing that page like my life depended on it, hehehe. And suddenly, I saw the shoes in size 9 available. Without another thought, I clicked it into my cart, where I had 15 minutes to either checkout or back out (hahaha, my dorky humour strikes again!) and then I went on google to see what people were saying about the sizing of these particular shoes. Can I just say that I strongly believe that I was meant to get these Dolce Vita Marci sandals. The majority of the reviews that I had to speed read through, spanning multiple sites, agreed the shoes were sized a half smaller than usual, that most tried on their natural size and decided to size up cos the shoes fit a lil narrower on the front. Doesn't that seem like a sign I had to buy these sandals?
As can be seen, I bought the sandals. It was 28 bucks, genuine leather and it was what I wanted. In total, with shipping, i will be charged USD35.95. Am contented, finally have all my coveted shoes. I will not however make any bold proclamations of this being the last shoe purchase of the year. I'm realistic, Missoni For Target is coming up next month and I seem to think there's a pair of ballet flats from the line with my name on 'em, lol.
DISCLAIMER: First image of the Dolce Vita Marci shoes was "borrowed" from Shoes.com
So, I was kinda desperate to find an all black pair, something with a simple design, no details. I took too long to make my decision regarding the Target sandals and by the time I thought "YES, get'em", the shoes were already sold out. Getting the actual Dolce Vita Marci sandals were out of the question as they retail for $78.75. Since then I have been googling around trying to find another pair that appealed to me while fitting the budget I had in mind - around about 30 bucks or less. There were a few that caught my interest but none held me long enough to make me want to get them.
Until last night when I noticed that Haute Look was having a Dolce Vita shoes event. I went on to the site with the faint hope of seeing the Marci in the event and then I actually did see the shoes going for the AWESOMELY AFFORDABLE PRICE OF 28 BUCKS - FOR LEATHER SHOES Y'ALL! I made the decision there and then that if I was able to fight off the shark-like American bargainistas, I will without a doubt, immediately checkout.
I have to say, it was very, very touch and go there for the half hour I kept stalking the shoes. I was trying to get the pair in my usual 8.5 and at one point there was a pair that was released from hold but I wasn't quick enough to click on it and some other cyber shopper out there beat me to it. I didn't give up hope though, I kept refreshing that page like my life depended on it, hehehe. And suddenly, I saw the shoes in size 9 available. Without another thought, I clicked it into my cart, where I had 15 minutes to either checkout or back out (hahaha, my dorky humour strikes again!) and then I went on google to see what people were saying about the sizing of these particular shoes. Can I just say that I strongly believe that I was meant to get these Dolce Vita Marci sandals. The majority of the reviews that I had to speed read through, spanning multiple sites, agreed the shoes were sized a half smaller than usual, that most tried on their natural size and decided to size up cos the shoes fit a lil narrower on the front. Doesn't that seem like a sign I had to buy these sandals?
DISCLAIMER: First image of the Dolce Vita Marci shoes was "borrowed" from Shoes.com
