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scholastican · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Bought some really inexpensive fun stuff just recently. Miguelina silk dress, 2 Nanette Lepore dresses, F21 creme/black dress, Francesca white shift, and 2 pairs of gladiator sandals form Bakers. Funny, I didn't know those gladiator sandals were much hyped due to SATC(please don't shoot me--never watched the series and haven't seen the movie)! I wanted the Dior originals but am leaving for a vacation in a couple of days and the Diors are backordered till either next month or Oct, depending on the color...so I accidentally found out in the glass slipper forum a couple of shoe brands came out with similar sandals...here are stock pics.

LadyLouboutin08 · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ldldb

gold Gucci shoes on sale at Saks--i'm sure i will fall walking in them but i loved seeing them on the runway so much!!

I have those I've only worn them twice though, but I love them

Bri 333 · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Do you own one or know of anyone who has?

I am a little nervous since I have never heard of her ligne before. All of the bags at Neimans were crocodile and in various colors. I couldn't believe they were so reasonable priced (about the same as a jumbo flap) for a fully exotic bag. I found a black patent alligator Chanel bag and it was $28,000. The SA is the one who suggest Nancy Gonzales as an alternative.

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Originally Posted by steffe

Nancy G. croc bag? oh it is the best.

the price is much better for what it worths too.

Bri 333 · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:16 PM

I know, that is what made me hesitate. I am just starting to collect Chanels (bought my first one two months ago) and probably won't get a bag from another ligne until there are more Chanels in my closet. Hopefully I can find an exotic Chanel bag that isn't $28,000. That is how much the black patent alligator bag was at Chanel.

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Originally Posted by litlstrawberry

Yap, of course. As walking around the bags department, I always wonder what kind of person buying certain style/brand bag. Sure LV, Chanel, Marc ...etc is well-know brand, but there are many brands out there which also has stunning style.

Patent Croc sounds very charming!! Any chance to post a pic.?

Me? I like to stick with few brands, O.W. we are going bankrupt!! haha... I do have a friend who almost has at least 1 bag of every single brand..... Crazy!!

cheapmommy · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:01 AM

I think ldldb has some Nancy Gonzales bags. Check out her Chanel du jour thread and she models and discusses her exotic bags.
Chanel du jour with pics!

I did see some IRL at Neimans and thought they looked beautiful!!

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Originally Posted by Bri 333

Do you own one or know of anyone who has?

I am a little nervous since I have never heard of her ligne before. All of the bags at Neimans were crocodile and in various colors. I couldn't believe they were so reasonable priced (about the same as a jumbo flap) for a fully exotic bag. I found a black patent alligator Chanel bag and it was $28,000. The SA is the one who suggest Nancy Gonzales as an alternative.

fieryfashionist · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:17 AM

cheapmommy - Aww, thank you!!

I hope you snag one too (and I hope my PM info regarding the sizing helped)!

memyselfI - What a haul - LV style haha!

What Chanel bags did you end up with?

Bri 333 - The dress is so pretty... great sunnies too!

scholastican - Girl, I love your loot!!

NL is one of my absolute favorite designers, and everything else is so pretty

... ohhh, and the gladiators are hot (plus they're affordable chic, which can't be beat haha)!

scholastican · Jul 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM

Hey hey Minal! Thanks ever so much. NL's one of my faves too, everything she does is so flirty feminine. Too bad the Miguelina dress has to go back. It's an xs but is huge on me, boo!

Smoothoprter · Jul 7th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Picked these up in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. Louboutin Fontanete Python in Pink, and Miu Miu Vernice Peep Toe.

I also ordered some CL City Girl sandals which should arrive soon (in luggage) and a VC&A Vintage Alhambra 10 motif MOP in yellow gold that arrives tomorrow.

Will post pics of those two last things later this week.

Lady Chinadoll · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Love the shoes Smooth - those are hot!

Off topic - If I posted shoe pics, by legs would be white as a ghost and scare you all.
Help me out, I'm over 35 so don't need any sunexposure do you use self tanner or are you blessed with good color?

Smoothoprter · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Chinadoll

Love the shoes Smooth - those are hot!

Off topic - If I posted shoe pics, by legs would be white as a ghost and scare you all.
Help me out, I'm over 35 so don't need any sunexposure do you use self tanner or are you blessed with good color?

I'm Colombian so it's mostly natural, but I live in Southern California so it's also the sun. I don't worship the sun, but it's really unavoidable out here.

bagmad73 · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Hi Mon, love your new shoes. The MiuMius are really gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see your other purchases!

stefeilnately · Jul 8th, 2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scholastican

Bought some really inexpensive fun stuff just recently. Miguelina silk dress, 2 Nanette Lepore dresses, F21 creme/black dress, Francesca white shift, and 2 pairs of gladiator sandals form Bakers. Funny, I didn't know those gladiator sandals were much hyped due to SATC(please don't shoot me--never watched the series and haven't seen the movie)! I wanted the Dior originals but am leaving for a vacation in a couple of days and the Diors are backordered till either next month or Oct, depending on the color...so I accidentally found out in the glass slipper forum a couple of shoe brands came out with similar sandals...here are stock pics.

Are the Baker ones comfortable? I am thinking of getting ont too...

How are they in terms of sizing?

scholastican · Jul 8th, 2008, 06:30 AM

Hiya S! The Bakers are actually cute. I'd say it's comfortable enough, as far as 4.5" heels go

. Sizing differs for me only in the width, so it's true to size IMO. I got the tan in 7 and they are perfect. I had to get the black pair in 7.5 as they are sold out in sz7 everywhere, including online! So that pair feels a little roomier, but then my feet are on the narrow side(Ferragamos are snug and they fit me very well). There isn't much difference in length, and remember, the higher heel pushes the foot forward...Quality-wise, the shoe is made of leather, so for less than 10% of the Dior's cost I'm not gonna complain, KWIM

? I do have to say the tan is super cute

and the black kinda pales in comparison...but then I'm sure I wouldn't mind it at all once I wear them more often esp during winter with tights.

stefeilnately · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:26 AM

^^^thanks for the tip!!! I am a US6 so maybe I should go ahead with a 6?? I was thinking of gettin a black but after what you said, I may change my mind...

I wonder if black is too harsh esp if I am short...

dangergirl · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:50 AM

French Co. Vintage Speedy 30...Louis Vuitton + Monogram Bandeau LV + LV Monogram GM and PM bracelets (pink and jaune)

*hugs CC*

Jul 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#1477
scholastican Member	Hey hey Minal! Thanks ever so much. NL's one of my faves too, everything she does is so flirty feminine. Too bad the Miguelina dress has to go back. It's an xs but is huge on me, boo! __________________ *To err is human, to carry a CHANEL is divine.*

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#1481
bagmad73 Member	Hi Mon, love your new shoes. The MiuMius are really gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see your other purchases! __________________

Jul 8th, 2008, 06:30 AM	#1483
scholastican Member	Hiya S! The Bakers are actually cute. I'd say it's comfortable enough, as far as 4.5" heels go. Sizing differs for me only in the width, so it's true to size IMO. I got the tan in 7 and they are perfect. I had to get the black pair in 7.5 as they are sold out in sz7 everywhere, including online! So that pair feels a little roomier, but then my feet are on the narrow side(Ferragamos are snug and they fit me very well). There isn't much difference in length, and remember, the higher heel pushes the foot forward...Quality-wise, the shoe is made of leather, so for less than 10% of the Dior's cost I'm not gonna complain, KWIM? I do have to say the tan is super cute and the black kinda pales in comparison...but then I'm sure I wouldn't mind it at all once I wear them more often esp during winter with tights. __________________ *To err is human, to carry a CHANEL is divine.*

Jul 8th, 2008, 07:26 AM	#1484
stefeilnately LAVISHED	^^^thanks for the tip!!! I am a US6 so maybe I should go ahead with a 6?? I was thinking of gettin a black but after what you said, I may change my mind... I wonder if black is too harsh esp if I am short... __________________ *Wishlist* Gray Camellia Wedges in 6

Jul 8th, 2008, 07:50 AM	#1485
dangergirl Searching For the HG Location: USA	French Co. Vintage Speedy 30...Louis Vuitton + Monogram Bandeau LV + LV Monogram GM and PM bracelets (pink and jaune) hugs CC __________________ Raiding: LV * Valley Fair + Union Square Hermes * Grant Ave REPORT EBAY FAKES IN THREE DIFFERENT WAYS HERE One is not born a woman,one becomes one. ____Simone de Beauvoir

Jul 7th, 2008, 01:17 AM	#1476
fieryfashionist aka Minal :) Location: Poughkeepsie, NY	cheapmommy - Aww, thank you!! I hope you snag one too (and I hope my PM info regarding the sizing helped)! memyselfI - What a haul - LV style haha! What Chanel bags did you end up with? Bri 333 - The dress is so pretty... great sunnies too! scholastican - Girl, I love your loot!! NL is one of my absolute favorite designers, and everything else is so pretty ... ohhh, and the gladiators are hot (plus they're affordable chic, which can't be beat haha)!

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#1479
Lady Chinadoll Member	Love the shoes Smooth - those are hot! Off topic - If I posted shoe pics, by legs would be white as a ghost and scare you all. Help me out, I'm over 35 so don't need any sunexposure do you use self tanner or are you blessed with good color?