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Pocketbook Pup said:
I just ordered the Chanel boots from saks. Can you guys do saks phone orders and use ******? I'll get back $115 because I signed up for in store shopping on ******. It adds up. I can try them at home pressure free and just return them if I don't love them.

I agree that shoes don't have to be forever items. By nature they wear out over time and they can be used as a relatively inexpensive way to make an outfit look on trend. They are the throw pillows of fashion.

My louboutin cadrillas came in the correct size. I like them a lot. There is still a bit of toe cleavage which I don't mind but not as much as the other size.

Happy birthday. I hope you had a wonderful day and I'm happy to hear that you have some new goodies.
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Good for you. I think being an "it" item should not be the rationale for a purchase, but it also shouldn't be the reason you avoid buying something that you love as long as it is not overly trendy (or if you don't really love it). (And on that note, I'm glad you got the CL and they worked in your correct size!)

I completely agree about shoes (and perhaps belts) being a relatively inexpensive way to make an outfit look on trend. Much more sensible than buying a trendy outfit that will be past it's peak next year or next season.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
It is like pea soup out there today. Yesterday was so hot and as I was heading home in the evening there was the most beautiful cool rain. I got soaked. It was so refreshing.

Yes the cadrilla are really nice with pants and I think they work with a skirt as well. They are really comfortable.

I asked DH for his ranking of shoes 1-10. Espadrilles and any wedges are a 1 for him. Pointed toe stilettos a 10. Roger vivier pilgrim shoes a 5. The cadrilla a 6. Simple pumps a 7. The Chanel boots a 3. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
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Haha that sounds just like my DH!
 
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etoile de mer said:
Oh, that's fun! Will you attend? And very funny regarding all the tennis attire! :coolio:
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I haven't got any tickets this year and am too lazy to queue so we are in touch with a few concierge services to see if any 2nd week's tickets are available at a "reasonable" price.
Very funny re tennis attaire. We saw a woman in the cafe with a very cute pink tennis outfit but she definitely was not playing tennis.
I might pop down one evening this week and get the recycled charity ticket for a quick tennis evening. I should really try to get back to playing again not just watching.
 
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nicole0612 said:
I think they're really pretty. The heel is way too high for me, but if it works for you, I think the open front is flattering and elongates the leg.
I hear you about Chanel overload. I sincerely hope I am not contributing to that. I was just so happy to have the Chanel experience where people are so happy to help but at the same time no pressure to make a quick decision, making the buying experience fun, feels like shopping is fun again and so different than Hermes can be. I don't really do Instagram much though, so I guess that helps in avoiding overload.
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Oh, not at all Nicole. I enjoy your thoughtful discussions about your decision making.

The Chanel shopping experience can be as stressful as Hermes, but in a different way. It is true that a lot of popular items are limited in availability and sell out quickly, but there is also a lot of hype and pressure to grab things quickly that is out of proportion with reality. And the lines change so quickly that there is always something new to tempt one.

I'm finding most luxury shopping to be a bit stressful. Dior wants 100% deposits to reserve items from the upcoming collection. And you have to choose from photos. And you know about the Cartier saga that continues. I'm reminding myself that none of these things is a life or death issue. If I get a few pretty things great. If I miss out on a few that's ok too.

On a brighter note I'm concentrating on planning my fall trip which is a priority for me. I'm finding it much more fun than retail at the moment. And I can shop in Paris in the fall.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Oh, not at all Nicole. I enjoy your thoughtful discussions about your decision making.

The Chanel shopping experience can be as stressful as Hermes, but in a different way. It is true that a lot of popular items are limited in availability and sell out quickly, but there is also a lot of hype and pressure to grab things quickly that is out of proportion with reality. And the lines change so quickly that there is always something new to tempt one.

I'm finding most luxury shopping to be a bit stressful. Dior wants 100% deposits to reserve items from the upcoming collection. And you have to choose from photos. And you know about the Cartier saga that continues. I'm reminding myself that none of these things is a life or death issue. If I get a few pretty things great. If I miss out on a few that's ok too.

On a brighter note I'm concentrating on planning my fall trip which is a priority for me. I'm finding it much more fun than retail at the moment. And I can shop in Paris in the fall.
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I'm glad to hear that, I have found myself getting caught up a little bit in the "get it while you can" excitement, but I fully recognize what I am doing. I am paying for a little part of the fun, but it will never make sense for me to chase an "it" item. Instagram (and some other picture posting sites) bother me a bit because it can seem like artifice, and also as if the goal of it all is to be exclusive (and always raising the stakes).
In shopping, I recognize that I am either paying for the quality of life improvement of owning an item that works easily and looks great, or paying for the fun of the actual shopping experience, but if neither condition is satisfied then the hours of life can be spent in a much more satisfying way. Planning your vacation and other real life experiences will always ***** shopping!
I hope we can look forward to more Paris photos in the fall :)
 
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Well said Nicole. I use my instagram account as a sort of diary of what I have worn. It's a fun reminder of my pretty things but I do feel a bit odd sharing it. I try to keep it limited to like minded people who enjoy pretty things. Sometime I scroll through it just to remind myself that I don't need more.

We are planning 2 1/2 weeks in Bordeaux, the dordogne valley, burgundy and of course Paris for my big birthday. It is a while off but I'm starting to really look forward to it.

Cordie the article on shoes is interesting. I do vary my heel heights from day to day, wear commuter shoes, and stretch using these foot stretching things that I brought home from canyon ranch. But bottom line I know the heels are just not healthy. They are just so pretty.
 
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xiangxiang0731 said:
I haven't got any tickets this year and am too lazy to queue so we are in touch with a few concierge services to see if any 2nd week's tickets are available at a "reasonable" price.
Very funny re tennis attaire. We saw a woman in the cafe with a very cute pink tennis outfit but she definitely was not playing tennis.
I might pop down one evening this week and get the recycled charity ticket for a quick tennis evening. I should really try to get back to playing again not just watching.
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Would be so fun to go! I'd like to get back to tennis, too. But I really don't care much about the competitive part when I play. I most enjoy just rallying with a friend, or hitting balls with a ball machine! :smile:
 
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Mindi B said:
xiangxiang, I so wish I were in your area! I would meet you at Wimbledon Tube Station and try for a ticket with you! I love watching Wimbledon because I love the images and feel of England in the summer. Pimm's Cup, please!
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May I join you you two? :drinkup: We could start our meet-up there then move on to the Côte d'Azur! :sunshine:
 
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@Pocketbook Pup - so thrilled to hear about your next big France trip....I loved following your trip this spring.

Have all of you been following the news surrounding the grand re-opening of the Crillon hotel on the Place de la Concorde in Paris after the 4 yr renovation this week? The pictures in the NYT article were gorgeous. From the sounds of things they are trying to make it a little less formal. The old, formal Les Ambassadeurs restaurant is gone. It is such a gorgeous building and is one block from the FSH...less of a walk than the Place Vendome or the Ave Montaigne...
 
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Cordeliere said:
Since there has been a lot of discussion about shoes, this article may be interesting to some. I liked the idea of stretching before and after wearing heels.

http://www.instyle.com/lifestyle/fa...m_campaign=celebrity&utm_content=2017070218PM
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Maybe once or twice a week I do the heel drop. I recommend it highly. I used to do it more, sometimes outside, when i saw a small set of stairs with a railing. People would ask if something was the matter. Now I use a more secluded stairwell. Recently, I was happy to see a woman doing heel drops on a small set of stairs outside by our community center. This exercise really limits heel pain IMHO. I can walk around with slippers at home without triggering heel pain. I guess this comes from stretching the Achilles Tendon, keeping it limber, so to speak.
 
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Mindi B said:
xiangxiang, I so wish I were in your area! I would meet you at Wimbledon Tube Station and try for a ticket with you! I love watching Wimbledon because I love the images and feel of England in the summer. Pimm's Cup, please!
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etoile de mer said:
May I join you you two? :drinkup: We could start our meet-up there then move on to the Côte d'Azur! :sunshine:
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I will be waiting girlies! :drinkup: the weather forecast for this week is pretty good at mid and high 20s and that's very good for our standard! Love England this time of the year! The long day time, the warm yet fresh temperature, the strawberries and pimms of course! My favourite drink in the summer! It's like summer in a glass! Here is the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel's version!
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