shoes – Page 2 – the Spiff

September 16, 2015 No Comments

There’s a cute pop song by Paolo Nutini called, “New Shoes”. One of the lines in the song goes, “I put some new shoes on and suddenly everything is right.”

That’s a good way to put it. Even if the new shoes are peaking out about one inch from long pants, it’s a fun feeling to put them on for the first time.

Fall is a great time to re-evaluate your shoe collection and freshen it up a bit. I wanted to bring you some shoe inspiration to get your juices flowing, and I wanted to bring it to you from Rack Room. I most often venture in there when I’m at the mall with my husband, which is rare – so rare he asked me where Profits was one day :-\ “They’re not in the mall any more, Grandpa.”

He refuses to park any where but right outside of the Sears tool section. He swears you can get the best parking space there. I think it’s because he has to walk through the tool section. I’m certain he wouldn’t be so adamant if that door lead to ladies underwear. Nevertheless, his stance on parking always leads us right past Rack Room Shoes (as it is right outside of Sears) which gives me the opportunity to browse.

After putting this list together, I’m probably going to find myself parking in the Sears tool section as I now want each and every one of these shoes.

How gorgeous are those pumps? I have found that patterned pumps come in handy more often than black ones, especially if you’re like me and don’t wear a lot of pattern up top. They add color and contract and make simple outfits look pulled together.

I love the detailing of the taupe booties. That leather sliver really livens them up. And speaking of livening up, I bet your instinct is to grab the same old black flats when getting dressed for work, but not try some red ones! It would be like adding red lipstick to your look without staining your coffee cup.

Those low black ankle boots will be a staple in my fall wardrobe this season, as will easy sneakers like those Converse. Both shoes will allow me to look cute even when I’m going more casual.

Go get you a good parking spot and check out all the great options Rack Room has to offer at West Town Mall :)

Thanks & Giving Part III

November 21, 2014 No Comments

This week I’m devoting all of my thankfulness to things found in my closet. It’s fun to take stock of the things you truly appreciate in there. And I’m not talking about the pair of jeans that makes your butt look really good (although I am very thankful for those). I’m talking about the deeper sentimental pieces.

Here’s what I’ve got…

1. Ring

I wear this ring often. It is my Grandmother’s wedding band. Out of all my grandparents, she was the one I got to know the most. She was a beautiful woman with impeccable style. I think of her every time I put it on, and am so thankful for the woman she was because I believe my love for clothes was passed down through her!

2. Necklace

This Tiffany necklace was a gift from my brother and sister for my college graduation. When you change majors and then move states, your collegiate career suffers greatly. When it was finally time for me to graduate it felt like such a huge accomplishment. I’m so happy to have this gorgeous classic necklace to remember that milestone.

3. Shoes and Skirt

Over the past two years I’ve learned in the deepest way possible to lean on God and trust in Him even when things don’t go as planned. And you know, even in the middle of hard times He’s shown Himself to be strong and faithful. Both of these items were found and purchased during some rough patches and they’ve quickly become two of my favorite pieces. I love them even more for the fact that when I see them it reminds me that God never fails. Plus they make me smile because I believe He led me to them as a way of encouragement right when I needed it.

Giving:

Well, honestly I don’t have a specific example of giving from this week. After starting this series I’ve come to realize how beneficial it can be having a check point like this to evaluate what I’ve given over a week’s span. I plan on checking up on this more often because I want to continually and purposefully bless others!