Monday, February 9, 2009

Weekend + no shopping update (week 4)

My dears, I have a confession to make. I'm sure you know what's coming. My research last week turned into something a little more serious and I purchased the boots. I have plenty of justifications for myself (I've been wanting a pair just like this since fall, I will wear them for years to come, they are leather, they are made in Spain, the brand name means "poppy flower" in French, they went on sale and the sizes are disappearing at an alarming rate, round toed shoes are my fave and they might go out of style soon and I don't want pointy toed boots because they make my feet hurt) but I will just admit it gracefully and move on.

It was a thoughtful purchase and I am at peace with it, despite the exorbitant price tag. Read: I am squealing with delight inside and hoping against hope that they fit and I don't have to return them because I am madly in love with them already.

If you are trying not to buy anything, then please don't visit the Coclico website. It might actually kill you. Don't believe me? Check out these.

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Oh, and the weekend was lovely.

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Coming up this week - all Valentine's, all the time. I loooove Valentine's Day, but I realize some of you are skeptical. Just play along with me. I promise that there will be no soft focus shots of roses, no Hallmark poetry, and hopefully nothing else that triggers your gag reflex.

30 comments:

  1. i'm already excited about the week of valentine's- bring them on!

    whatever is going on in that last photo looks pretty exciting!

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  2. I would have done the same, my dear! Enjoy the new boots.
    I am less enthusiastic about V-day. Not a good week for me this year. But I hope you'll have a fun week.

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  3. i'm patting myself on the back for helping steer you towards the best boots of the bunch. i hope they work out!

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  4. I'm glad you got the boots! Be happy!

    And I will watch all your V-day stuff. :)

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  5. Whoohoo! I'm so glad you bought the boots! Just bubbling over with glee because those are so, so sexy and fun!

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  6. I'm glad you made a wise "investment" this weekend. I can't wait to see what you are stirring up for the week! Enjoy! xoxo

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  7. I appreciate the no soft images of roses. I'm kind of loving Valentine's Day this year.

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  8. Your new blog design is adorable! Valentine's Day is moving day for me and Joe. Nothing more sexy than sweaty Kristin carrying boxes in her sweatpants! Gotta get in the new house before weddings start up!

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  9. woo! woooo! great choice. it was a worthwhile investment, so don't even sweat it.

    if that's *all* you've purchased in the last 4 weeks, dear GOD you have a will of steel.

    three cheers!

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  10. I will have to say, I have very much noticed that you love boots! A lovely investment!

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  11. Those boots are pretty fabulous. And, you are probably right, they would have been gone by the time you were through with your spending hiatus! Can't wait to see what you have in store for Vday week!

    Love the blog redesign by the way!

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  12. love your new banner!
    love those valentines you're creating!

    and you will probably have those boots FOREVER...so think of it that way. it's a new week ;-)

    xoxo

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  13. the boots look so great! i'm also in love with no. 1, 2 , 4 ... and 3, you know summer is just around the corner I can feel it! ;)

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  14. thanks alot! now i want new shoes...;)

    great choices--love them ALL.

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  15. Oooh good purchase! And excellent restraint!

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  16. I am excited for you and your boots. Good for you! And I love the new banner and layout of your blog-looks great!

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  17. wonderful boots! and resistance :)

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  18. it happens i suppose. i am sure the boots are fabulous!

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  19. hooray for boots, valentines + redesign!

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  20. The boots are BEAUTIFUL, and look like a great investment!! Happy Monday Rachel : )

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  21. I think these were a great purchase. You thought about them a lot before the actual purchase, which means you really wanted and loved them. Plus, they will stay in your wardrobe for quite some time.

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  22. Hooray boots! I really hope they fit you, too, because they're gorgeous.

    I'm about to return some amazing Frye boots to Zappos because they were too tight (even though they're the same size as the Fryes I currently own, grr), and I'm pretty much depressed about it.

    But hooray for your boots!

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  23. I am a fan of boots, I can't wait for you to receive them and model them for us.

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  24. see, it is FINE that you bought your boots. you needed them and they were on sale. but you are still practicing "thoughtful spending" as opposed to normal spending.

    That is my plan for this year at least.

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  25. Those boots are divine!!

    I'm looking forward to your posts on Valentine's Day :) I actually wish Valentine's Day was more than once a year...as it is a great reminder to all of us why we're trotting around this crazy earth.

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  26. I admire you for getting the boots and for making Valentines too.

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  27. I absolve you for the boot shopping cause I have a very similar pair that I LOVE WORSHIP AND ADORE. I've had them for a year and a half and the thrill is still there! Enjoy them.

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  28. those shoes are AMAZING. what a great shop! xoxo joanna

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  29. Those boots are to die for, really. Congrats on the well thought out purchase!

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