I need a lesson in self-control...

gucciabbey · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:04 PM

I was tempted to buy a pair of L.A. platforms today, but sadly they didn't fit and were too narrow. As much as I love them, they were way too narrow and tight in the toebox, even in the larger sizes. I hope the Roma platforms from FW '08 have a larger toebox.

However, I did buy a pair of bamboo doll flats in black patent. I really, I mean, really need to control myself, just a week ago I bought a wallet and a week before that a bag and two pairs of shoes! But I really needed a nice pair of flats too, so anyway here are the pics, I love the bamboo detail, the bow and the bamboo ends are so cute - and the patent is as soft as ever.

beejerry · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Cute shoes! Self-control? What's that? LOL!

ItalianFashion · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:03 PM

We do not know that word here! I love the patent flats. Are they comy to wear for long periods of time?

Senbei · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Nice shoes! Maybe your self-control will come when your bill arrives?

gucciabbey · Jul 9th, 2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Senbei

Nice shoes! Maybe your self-control will come when your bill arrives?

It had better come to me... I've spent so much this season. It's so hard to stop - I shouldn't visit the boutiques until the sale ends.

As far as comfort, I can't really comment because I haven't worn them for long periods of time. They are really comfy when you put them on though.

gucci lover · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:36 PM

Love it! Great buy, congrats!

luckyblonde3295 · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Those are adorable! Congrats!
hehe, self control? What is this foreign concept? lol :)

pursecrzy · Jul 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Pretty flats! Congrats.

I can relate to the lack of self control- I've bought 4 purses in the last month

baybeesuga · Jul 9th, 2008, 11:30 PM

I love your flats. Those are soooooooooooooo cute

And there's no such thing as self-control- it's a myth lol :P
Since last December I've bought 1 Gucci every month and 4 bags last month hehe.

baybeesuga · Jul 9th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Is the sale still on in HK btw?

gucciabbey · Jul 9th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Yes, the sale is still on in HK. The further reduction hasn't even started yet - the sale here started really late. All the other brands were wrapping up their sales when Gucci started.

mzleah · Jul 10th, 2008, 01:33 PM

those flats are soooo cute!

I bet they're super comfy...great buy!!!

Senbei · Jul 10th, 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gucciabbey

It had better come to me... I've spent so much this season. It's so hard to stop - I shouldn't visit the boutiques until the sale ends.

As far as comfort, I can't really comment because I haven't worn them for long periods of time. They are really comfy when you put them on though.

It must be hard to avoid the boutiques in HK. I tend to think of HK as just one giant shopping mall.

I'm sure it's pretty humid right now so maybe the comfort of your AC will prevent you from going shopping too.

gucciabbey · Jul 11th, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Senbei

It must be hard to avoid the boutiques in HK. I tend to think of HK as just one giant shopping mall.

I'm sure it's pretty humid right now so maybe the comfort of your AC will prevent you from going shopping too.

It is hard, especially when an area I always visit (Causeway bay) has 3 boutiques! Hong Kong has 7 boutiques, which is a lot considering the size of the city.

The humidity is really uncomfortable now, but what's worse is that so far it has been raining everyday. I will still need to make a visit to the store to collect my wallet, but I think it will be when the sale is over.

Senbei · Jul 11th, 2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gucciabbey

It is hard, especially when an area I always visit (Causeway bay) has 3 boutiques! Hong Kong has 7 boutiques, which is a lot considering the size of the city.

The humidity is really uncomfortable now, but what's worse is that so far it has been raining everyday. I will still need to make a visit to the store to collect my wallet, but I think it will be when the sale is over.

Aww, my grandmother who lives in HK has been complaining about the rain too.

Three boutiques in Causeway Bay?? I only know of the ones in Sogo and Times Square (BTW, I love the bakery inside City Super).

Whenever you get your wallet just go in and get out. You can do it!

Jul 8th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#2
beejerry A Blondie Gal! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 7,087	Cute shoes! Self-control? What's that? LOL! __________________ no expert, just personal opinion. ~ Always have room for a Blondie ~

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Jul 8th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#4
Senbei woohoo! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 166	Nice shoes! Maybe your self-control will come when your bill arrives?

Jul 9th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#6
gucci lover Member Joined: May 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,427	Love it! Great buy, congrats!

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#8
pursecrzy Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,119	Pretty flats! Congrats. I can relate to the lack of self control- I've bought 4 purses in the last month

Jul 9th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#9
baybeesuga Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 254	I love your flats. Those are soooooooooooooo cute And there's no such thing as self-control- it's a myth lol :P Since last December I've bought 1 Gucci every month and 4 bags last month hehe.

Jul 9th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#10
baybeesuga Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 254	Is the sale still on in HK btw?

Jul 9th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#11
gucciabbey Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 569	Yes, the sale is still on in HK. The further reduction hasn't even started yet - the sale here started really late. All the other brands were wrapping up their sales when Gucci started.

Jul 10th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#12
mzleah gucci & vuitton Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 762	those flats are soooo cute! I bet they're super comfy...great buy!!!