Let’s giggle in a little huddle about our ebay finds!
I went on a boot spree last year and haven’t felt the need to acquire any more shoes for about a year although I do browse shoe web sites for relaxation.
But I recently had a couple of dinner parties and I was thinking fondly of many years ago when I had comfortable yet sexy strappy clog sandals that I always wore when entertaining. I wore them to death and retired them about twenty years ago. Could I find such another pair, I wondered?
I guess I’m at that age when certain garments have nostalgic appeal.
So I scoured the sites and couldn’t find anything that resembled my favorite old black leather mules. And then I found them. Robert Clergerie, a designer I had never heard of, but whose designs instantly charmed me. Chunky, sexy, beautiful leather, French. Oh, and about $500 a pair.
AS IF!!
Even on sale for $50, fahgeddabowtit.
And then, in a sign of God’s favor (because if this isn’t an occasion for ridiculous narcissistic theology, what IS?), I found them on ebay for $39:
The crack in the design is intentional, it gives the shoe some movement.
These aren’t for church, so don’t get your panties in a bunch. They’re for wearing while serving up platters of delicious appetizers to your friends while holding a glass of red wine and being really happy to be alive.
$50 = No Freakin’ Way.
$39 = Yeah, Baby.
Everybody has their magic number, and sellers know it, chucking out that extra dollar to make it “under $40”.
I giggle in recognition and solidarity. [Right!!?? The same pair, only more beat up, were on sale for $50. And exactly. I said, “no way.” I hope there’s not something hideous about these shoes that result in them being sold on ebay… – PB]
“They’re for wearing while serving up platters of delicious appetizers to your friends while holding a glass of red wine and being really happy to be alive. ”
Oh, that OTHER eucharist. 😉
We want a close-up photo of them on YOUR feet!
Ok! When I get ’em!
This past December I had the pleasurable misfortune of finding a generous stash of forgotten money in my PayPal account. I say pleasurable misfortune because I immediately went on an eBay bender. I’m nearing recovery, thank goodness. I have emerged with two pairs of Frye boots (two!?), a pair of gorgeous black riding boots from Banana Republic, and some beautiful sweaters. I kept reminding myself of your shopping mantra: if it’s 20% off, you STILL have to pay the 80%!!
My biggest coup? I snagged a pair of brand new Nine West nude pumps (a gap in my sartorial repertoire that I had been trying to fill, no less) for $6.00. SIX.
Oh, I truly believe that if it is on sale at a great price and available in MY SIZE, it is a sign of divine intervention and a sign and symbol of grace. God wanted me to have it!