put a bow on it

earlier in the fall, i made a "can't buy list" and it included black shoes. they are kryptonite because they will always be work appropriate, thus "safe" buys and justifiable. when i became a mom, i discovered how quickly i can talk myself out of things that i want. i can justify anything for the kids, my husband or the household, but when it comes to myself, i am no longer the big priority. this is why multiple markdowns make purchases more palatable to me (plus, i'm frugal).

i quickly posted on instagram when they arrived. the bow t d'orcet is an older style (circa 2009) and K knew i loved it (she has it in a fantastic barbie pink). i could not justify it because it is a special occasion shoe, and even on sale if my size was still around, too pricey. she found them on ebay, and alerted me: brand new and about 75% below retail. how could you say no? these will be perfect for a christmas (check out amy's blog for other christmas eve outfits) or new year's party, among others. black shoes are classy and elegant but if you add bows, it elevates them... kind of like putting a finishing touch on something pretty, no?

outfit - top: zara, old, wore it here; pants: club monaco, old; shoes: christian louboutin bow t d'orcet; clutch: chanel; bracelet: j. crew, from ebay.

more bows - left to right: ann taylor here in satin. louboutin's vampanodo pump

  

left to right: mango bow pump, on sale for 45$ here; kate spade sarah pump, here.

the epitome of a bow and an amazing shoe, valentino couture bow pumps, here, here, and here

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