Thursday, August 11, 2011

caught in Charlotte's web

Ladies...and gents...this is the moment I've waited for. I first saw these magical shoes when I google searched Velvet Shoes. You all know I have a serious love affair with velvet.
I debated getting these until I picked up this months Marie Claire (p. 18) and there they were.
It was an omen...and omen saying Monroe...this is your moment.

So I went to Bergdorf's....and there they were on the 2nd floor surrounded by YSL's and Louboutins.
I stroked them eagerly before asking the nearest salesman for my size. Returned with a size 39.5 (9.5 US)
I instantly knew they wouldn't fit.
I left bummed...and then went to Zara.

But I ordered them 2 sizes too big a day later and they arrived today and fit perfectly!






OMFG
I can't believe I own these. From now on they will be referred to as..."My Babies"
These will not be worn on the streets of New York but from car to doorstep ONLY!
and NO...these aint no fashion Steele! lol
This is the first luxury item I have ever gotten myself in life.
They cost more than my flat screen and couch put together.
I did what I had to do to get them..which included getting a second part time job on top of my 40 hour job and saving for 3 weeks.

Charlotte Olympia thank you for giving me my DREAM shoe...just in time for fashion week.
6 inches of extreme velvet goodness..and a few jewels on the ankle never hurt anybody.

goodbye readers...i must go walk around my apartment in these now and irritate my downstairs neighbors.

so waddaya think?

xoxo
Monroe


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29 comments:

  1. Ms. ReneAugust 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Very Cute!!! Can't wait for the outfit post. I know you will wear them well.

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  2. Preity Lama TamangAugust 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    omg!! Monroe..these are effin gorgeous!! love love the velvet and the bling on it!!..
    xoxo

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  3. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    wow, those are beauts!!!

    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

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  4. CandyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    speaking like this is kinda out of my character but all i can think to say is "that's what's up!!!!"

    i am glad the shoe with your name on it has made it's way into it's rightful owner's home :)

    Candy
    www.tayloranddemolish.com

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  5. ToriaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! LOVE them!!! :)
    ~Toria

    www.bonafidestyle.blogspot.com

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  6. AlinaAugust 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Gorgeous shoes!Love em!

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  7. guildedsecret.August 12, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    i think you are going to look amazingly SASSY in these wedges... how luxurious!

    with love,
    guildedsecret

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  8. J.JehanneAugust 12, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    I am SO happy you got them and you are going to look even more fierce than usual during NYFW!!

    Buying a luxury item always feels SO good... its how I felt when I bought my Balenciaga Le Dix bag and then 3 weeks later I was mugged and they took it :(

    Im so proud of you! Stay stylish :)

    comme-coco.blogspot.com

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  9. notanymoreAugust 12, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Those are INSANE.

    Beautiful color.

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  10. LA Lynn'sAugust 12, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Your babies are beautiful... this is such a inspirational post: Work hard for what you want & you will be rewarded in due time!!!! I can't wait to see how you ROCK these beauties!!!! :))

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  11. Maria V @SoNailiciousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    What do I think? I am jealous!!! BIG times! They are absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your outfits with them. You will be a start of fashion week!
    xoxo
    http://crashingred.com

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  12. Jennifer S.August 12, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I love the new shoes....and I know that feeling of getting a "luxury" item. When I found those Celine wedges I wear it was amazing to pay for and take those babies home. The things we will do for a great pair of shoes. And don't worry about them not being a steal, we work hard enough to find the steals that every once in awhile we can splurge. Enjoy them girl!!!!!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  13. Fashion MaidsAugust 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    WoW! I absolutely love them! There isn't a shoe from her line that I dislike. Can't wait to see what you decide to wear with them.Fabulous.

    ~Bobbie & Meesh
    http://4-lexi.blogspot.com

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  14. MAugust 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    her shoes are RIDICULOUS! amazing!


    xx.M

    come by my most recent giveaway!

    http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  15. LindsayAugust 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    GORGEOUS! You are going to be the envy of many during NYFW. :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    AMAZING.
    No other words needed.

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  17. Stacey KayAugust 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    LOVE THEM!

    xoxo
    Stacey Kay
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  18. The Mad TwinsAugust 12, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    woooooooooooooooooooooooow... these look sooo gorgeous Ö


    xxx

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  19. KacratesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Charlotte makes beautiful shoes. Those are so lux. Move over Flat shoes. lol

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  20. fshnonmymindAugust 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I can't believe I'm looking at those shoes and they aren't on her website. I actually linked to those earlier this week and remember seeing them in the magazine and folding the page so that I can look at them later.

    You worked so hard to get them, so enjoy those shoes, girl!!! Look forward to seeing them in action.

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  21. Anonymous DesignerAugust 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Well done! They are very very beautiful! I have a velvet addiction myself with my Theysken's Theory velvet wedges. I hope you enjoy the hell out of them!

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  22. Style By BimvicAugust 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    omg..they are HAWT!....I DIE!...

    P.S first time here...love it! u are so cool.

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  23. Fashion Me ChicAugust 12, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    What an interesting post. It was so fun to read it. I love them. I don't even want to know how much you paid them. As long as you are happy I guess that all that matters.

    Just like you, I cannot wait for NYFW. I hope to make it in one piece.

    http://www.fashionmechic.com/

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  24. House of BrookeAugust 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Im jealous!! I saw these too..

    Right from the car to the stoop! Bcs the city streets of NYC will scuff them somen' terrible!

    ~IG2S

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  25. DOWNTOWNCHICAGOBARBIEAugust 14, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Those are beautiful shoes. You have such an active life. I need to borrow a page out of your book. Check out my blog

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  26. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    A girl after my own heart....you know when your spend!!!! Smashing!

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  27. LatonyaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    hurry and do a outfit post!!! love it!! Worth the hard work and the $$.

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  28. JerricaAugust 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    AHHH YOU got them yay!!! Work hard spend hard! They look freakin amazing.

    De,
    Fashion Nostalgia

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  29. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Gorgeous! congrats!!

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