New Oxfords: Too Cool For School?
Its a commonly know fact that without inspiration its hard to even string a couple words together to make a sentence, much less an entire post. This is usually referred to as writer’s block and the cure is unknown. I guess I could have caught a case of what the guys from Gym Class Heroes call “biter’s block,” but that’s just no fun, so I waited and waited and shopped— then, suddenly, I knew what I had to write about. I bought a pair of new shoes that my mom and apparently, everyone in the New Haven area, hate.
They’re cute, in my opinion, gray, crinkled leather oxfords from Michael by Michael Kors called the ‘Panama’ Oxfords. I saw them at DSW a couple weeks ago, but decided if I still wanted them in a few weeks, which I did, I’d by them— so, now they’re mine! I wasn’t sure they’d still have the shoes in my size, but I think I’m the only person around me that bought these oxfords, leading me to believe that A) I’m completely crazy for liking these shoes, or B) everyone in the New Haven, CT area have a boring taste in shoes.
Even though answer ‘A’ isn’t really my favorite answer, my entire family seems to think it’s the correct one. My mom thinks they’re ugly and too butch. After showing my dad, he raises his eyebrows and says, “You like these… OOKKAAYY!” and my sister has decided they may “have to grow on her.” Thanks for the love and support family!
I get it! The shoes are super chunky, and really hard to pull off with a bare leg, but let’s think to the future. I only paid $48 for the shoes, though I could have paid only $37 at Nordstrom.com (though I guess shipping would have evened the tally. They’re super comfortable, even though they’re a bit high. Not to mention, I could wear these all fall with pants, tights, the black thigh high socks I plan to buy from American Apparel, the options are limitless, and I personally think they don’t look terrible with this outfit (notice the bare legs), though I’m slightly biased.
So I’m going to throw it to you dear readers, am I crazy for liking these oxfords? Should I take them back ASAP? Or, am I just a misunderstood shoe fanatic in a little, suburban Connecticut town?
I absolutely love them. Don’t even listen to the fam… Those are gorgeous. And the grey – genius! Much more versatile than brown… But I wear a lot of grey.
They, and you, are adorable.
xoxo.
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Gorgeous!!! Love them, especially with that pink skirt!
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I like them, they are definitely my style. I think you may be ahead of most people when it comes to style
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Miss Elle:
Thanks! I seem to be wearing a lot of gray too! I was thinking of getting them in brown, but decided I didn’y have a pair of gray shoes so I should start now!
*Fashion Dreamer*:
Thank you so much. Pink and gray really work well together, who knew!
Poster Girl:
I think the precognition of trends comes from reading so many great fashion blogs like yours!
I’m with you…I love ‘em. I think all the ideas you have for adding them to your fall line are grand and will work very well.
I love oxfords and those fit the bill very well.
Great buy.
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Well, moms are always like this ))) love oxfords
Hugs from Angel
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Cheryl Pastor:
I think I’m finally at peace with them, that’s for the pep talk!
Angel:
I’ve started to just ignore my moms insight. She usually doesn’t like most of the things I buy…haha!
Oh no… you must keep them, they are so so cute. If they had my size at Nordstrom, they would seriously be mine already.
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these are great shoes!
I’ve been craving for a pair of black and white ones, but have yet to find an ideal pair! enjoy yours!
Nope. Not too cool for school. I was thinking about buying a pair. TEHEHEHE. We’d match again. Nice, now I know where to get the thigh high socks!
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I LOVE THOSE SHOES!
They’re too cute! I just got some a couple days ago at TJ Maxx (black ones though) for $30!