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Based on a Shoe Story: Balenciaga Wedges Pt. 2 (x3)

Jazzi — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:44:43 +0000

Balenciaga platform wedges, American Apparel Disco pants, Vintage top

The Balenciaga wedges… While it seems like some time after I posted, everyone and their grandma ended up with a pair (I see why!)… I ended up with 3. But who’s counting?

I bought my blue pair before any Balenciagas ended up at DSW in Union Square for $99 (Yes, DSW. I know, wtf). But of course when I found out they were there, I had 2 of my NY bests J. Chesky & G. Darling scoop up the tan & emerald pairs, respectively. Shockingly, all 3 pairs combined cost less than 1 pair at the original price, so while I know it’s still a bit excessive, you must understand how long I’d been after them & why I couldn’t pass them up!

If I’ve learned anything from shopping it’s this: If you love something totally out of your price range, let it go. If it comes back off-season & seriously on sale… you know it was meant to be. Buy 3.

Thank you again shoe gods, I guess that goat I sacrificed did work (totally kidding, PETA). I have successfully broken-in the triplettes and they are getting fantastic mileage.

And to those who asked: (1) They run true to size, maybe half-size small, but eventually stretch (2) I’m barely 5′, so I’m used to huge shoes on a daily basis. But yes, they are probably hard to walk in if you’re not used to a 5″ heel. The wedge helps though.

PS – like my snazzy GIF? Also, not that it matters, but curious: do you pronounce it “jiff” or “giff” with a hard g? Inquiring minds would love to know.

ETA: Hey guys, please don’t email my friends asking them to get shoes for you! 1) call DSW, but I think they’re sold out 2) Julia says, “I only shoe mule for Jazzi, sorry.” Seriously, I linked to them because I love them, not because they’re offering a service.

Food & Rent

Jazzi — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:53:45 +0000

Neo LA jacket; Hudson jeans; Zara mens top; Balenciaga shoes; H&M hat

Here are the Balenciaga’s and just maybe (but sooo probably not) my last post about shoes for a little while? I got the jacket over the summer at Refinery 29’s Save Fashion sale in NY. I love it but it’s one of those upside-down-on-purpose things that I feel like I’m still wearing incorrectly somehow, but it works haha.

BTW I named my Balenciaga’s “Food” and my YSL’s “Rent”.

OMG SHOES.

Jazzi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:41:06 +0000

mmm materialism materialized!

So after posting that my DREEEAM YSL Imperiale pumps were on sale, Santa heard my cry and came early in the form of my mommy! We’re not so big on the whole surprise element of holiday gift giving; instead we pretty much discuss and pick something the other probably wouldn’t get themselves otherwise. And for me, this was it! Gaga has been rocking them hard and looking amazing, which made them that much more irresistible.

As if that weren’t good enough, I got a second pair of dream shoes (this time, a special gift from myself to myself for accomplishing a TBA goal! go me!). I’ve had my eye on these Balenciaga loafers for almost 3 years to the day, after seeing this pic of Mary-Kate Olsen sporting them. I abstained from the Acne Atacoma Army (though don’t get me wrong, all you bloggers look hot in them!) and continued to hold out for these. I finally found them 3 years later for less than 1/2 the original price AND MAGICALLY IN MY SIZE. There was only one left and I would have kicked myself forever if I passed them up.

These 2 shoes are basically me in shoe form. I’ve been on a serious high all night since clicking ‘confirm order’ and I am soooo happy. I haven’t felt so spoiled in a while. Now I will anxiously await UPS and take pics/review as soon as they both arrive! Happy holidays indeed!

My friends over at Friend of Mine (who I will post about soon!) have an awesome pair similar to the Balenciaga’s in black coming out in March!!! Can’t wait for those either. And is it totally fucking crazy that I’m still considering the Dolce Vita lookalikes as an “everyday” shoe? (don’t answer that.)

SHOUT OUT TO MOMS! THANK YOU SO MUCH, I LOVE YOU!