Ending My Wedding Shoe Search

As you may recall, I've ordered almost 10 different pairs of shoes from online shoe stores. Well, I've decided to call off my search and go with this pair-- Vaneli Madora in ivory.

{They look a lot cuter on than in this pic. I'll try to get a pic of me wearing them

and post it.}

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They're "inspired" by Stuart Weitzman's Gigiritz {or was Stuart "inspired" by Vaneli? Hmm...}. While I would love to have these beauties, I don't want to pay $298 for them.

The Vaneli's cost me $78.75 {but now they're listed as $73.50. What the heck, Zappos?}.

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I really wanted to find cute, blue shoes for my "something blue". But let's face it, with my 11 wide shoe size, and the ever-growing bunion on my right foot, that was going to be quite the accomplishment.

Sidebar: Most people don't know what a bunion really is. They just attribute it to old people because that's all you hear on TV {"Oh, my bunions are killin' me!"}.

A bunion is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe. The big toe may turn in toward the second toe, and the tissues surrounding the joint may be swollen and tender.

In my case, it's bone, not tissue. It's really painful, especially if I wear tight shoes. Yay, genetics! {My mom said, "You can thank your father for that." Oh, mom...} Since I currently don't have health insurance I just get to suffer through it until I marry Brad, get on his health insurance, and have surgery.

Thanks for letting me clear the bunion thing up. :)

So anyway, I've decided that these shoes are just fine. Plus, I only plan on having them on for pictures, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the first part of the reception.

Then I'm switching to sandals!

The Shoe Quest Continues

The 4 pairs of shoes that I purchased from www.shoebuy.com were sent back.

I ordered more shoes the other day-- this time from Zappos. I love Zappos because they always have free shipping and return shipping. And their shipping is FAST! The downside to Zappos is that they don't have coupons or sales often.

Here's my loot:

Vaneli Madora
I really like this shoe! It's very comfy and cute. I just wonder if they look too old-ladyish. (What do you think?) That and I really want blue shoes (these don't come in blue). From what I've read, if you get satin shoes dyed another color and they get wet you'll get water marks. I took an extra rhinestone button I had and laid it in the middle of the ruffles and it made the shoe pop.


J. Renee Dayna
This is a really cute shoe, but it was a little too tight in the toe area.

J. Renee Elisha Polka Dot
I got these on a whim. They're fun and different but the toe is way too pointy. I wish they were peep toe.

So far the Vaneli Madora is in the lead. However, I think I'll be sending the pair I got from Zappos back. The pair they sent me had a couple small stains on the shoes and glue showing on part of the ruffle. I think it's because I got the last pair of 11 wides. Go figure.

Sigh. I could never be a "shoe girl".

I've always had to be a "purse girl". Why? Because I wear size 11 wide shoes. Yes, that means that during the summer I wear sandals and in fall/winter I wear Uggs.

I'm 5'10" so I'd like to think that it's my body's way of balancing everything out. My dad says it's because I always wear sandals so my feet just keep growing because they aren't being contained. Ha! Absurd.

Needless to say, my wedding shoe hunt has been interesting. I want to have blue shoes for my something blue. I need about a 2 inch heel so I won't be taller than Brad, and I need the 2 inches so I won't have to get my dress hemmed.

Last weekend www.shoebuy.com had a Halloween 20% off sale. They always have free shipping and return shipping, so I decided to purchase 4 pairs of shoes.

Here's my loot:

Benjamin Walk Touch Ups--Dakin
My toes were smushed together in this pair. Plus, I tried to walk on my wood floors, and I just about did a face plant. Who makes bridal shoes with no traction on the bottom?

Benjamin Walk Touch Ups-- Nadia
I didn't care for these. The soles on this shoe and the Dakin were so stiff! Also like the Dakin, this shoe was like wearing a roller skate on my wood floors.


Colorful Creations-- Jackie
I wouldn't put these back on if you paid me. Well, I probably would, depending on how much you offered. These hurt the instant I placed them on my feet.

Dyeables-- Nicky
These were my favorite. However, the strap wouldn't stay up on my ankle. I'm thinking that I should look into Dyeables since these were the most comfortable of the 3 brands.

I have a feeling that I'm going to be sending all 4 pairs back. At least I'm making progress in the shoe department though!