to follow up on my quest for the WHITE betty
i ended up calling up selfridges for an over-the-phone order and it has been somewhat an ordeal... according to them my order is confirmed (eventually) but i wont be getting any type of written confirmation?! uhm.. ok?!

...so i shall just be sitting at home and waiting for my white betty..hhhrmpfff

Originally Posted by sep

How does the size of the Bobby compare? I wear 7.5 US... Should I go for the 38 or 39?

Definitely a 38 - they run true to Euro sizing. A 39 would most certainly be too big!

Originally Posted by amacasa

good luck on the white bettys.. i had them prordered at lagarconnes 2 weeks ago and cancelled them as I went for the taupe bobbys instead as it will go with my neutral wardrobe more...

I bought the taupe Bobby last season, and I love them. They definitely go with everything!

Originally Posted by oatmella

Definitely a 38 - they run true to Euro sizing. A 39 would most certainly be too big!

A few people advised me to go 39 FR for the Bazil (pre-ordered from La Garconne)... Do the Bobby's run bigger than the Bazil?

Originally Posted by sep

A few people advised me to go 39 FR for the Bazil (pre-ordered from La Garconne)... Do the Bobby's run bigger than the Bazil?

I think the Bobbys run bigger and a bit wider. Unless you are planning on wearing them with super super thick socks, I don't think you need to size up to a 39 :)

Just got notice that my Bazils have shipped!!!!!!! They should be here Tuesday.... I definitely squealed when the email popped up.

Originally Posted by CommeUneEtoile

Questions to those who own creme/ ecru colored sneakers: Do you wash them??? It seems the creme gets dirty rather quickly, but I am scared to put them in the washing machine and screw them up completely.

no never washed them. i hardly ever wear them too and the white is slowly darkening. i have the same issue on all my last season beige bekkets/willow.

thanks so much for your help I will definitely look for the suede eraser!

Originally Posted by tb-purselover

Nooo, don't wash them in the washing machine! You will screw them up. You need to spray them with suede/leather protector. Spray them twice, once then let them dry for 30 minutes. Then spray them again. Do this every 6 months and they keep looking great! If you already got them dirty you might want to try suede brush and "eraser" thingy. I forget the brand but I bought mine at Nordstroms, in the shoe department. ETA: The Brand is called "Synovia," Suede and Nubuck Cleaning System. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/synovia-...ck-kit/2865094

Originally Posted by yay-yo

no never washed them. i hardly ever wear them too and the white is slowly darkening. i have the same issue on all my last season beige bekkets/willow.

I know right, they jsut get darker and I can't walk around with my shoes looking dirty:/

so now are people going to ask me if i am wearing the real or fake ones?


http://www.swa-rai.com/2012/08/love-...ook-alike.html

Originally Posted by crimdellacrim

so now are people going to ask me if i am wearing the real or fake ones? http://www.swa-rai.com/2012/08/love-...ook-alike.html

Steve Madden has no shame. How is he getting away with this?

Originally Posted by jellylicious

Steve Madden has no shame. How is he getting away with this?

I do not know but I wish he would put his ugly logo on the outside of them so you can tell the difference.

Originally Posted by crimdellacrim

so now are people going to ask me if i am wearing the real or fake ones? http://www.swa-rai.com/2012/08/love-...ook-alike.html

These are what I saw at Nordstrom- stupid Steve Madden! >:/

yuck. Steve Madden sure makes a lot of money from ripping off other designers. Like the copycat Loeffler Randall boots - though his look so much cheaper.

this made me laugh!

Originally Posted by chicjean

These are what I saw at Nordstrom- stupid Steve Madden! >:/

Originally Posted by crimdellacrim

so now are people going to ask me if i am wearing the real or fake ones? http://www.swa-rai.com/2012/08/love-...ook-alike.html

actually i experienced it today! i was at Nordstroms today trying on some nike's and the sales girl say's "oh you have the steve maddens." i was so irritated......... i cancelled my 2 pre-orders at lagarconne, but now 5 deep into my collection i'm kinda discouraged now....