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Mrs. Tiramisu, Annapolis, MD/Maine Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager/Real Estate Management grad student Engagement Date: May 15, 2007 Wedding Date: July, 2008 Blogging Since: March 4, 2008 Venue: Oceanfront lawn and tent About Me: I was born and raised in Maine, now living in Annapolis, Maryland and planning a hometown wedding from afar. I’m nothing short of obsessed with wedding planning, and am loving the do-it-yourself madness that has now taken over my life! As for me, I’m a craft-loving, martini-drinking, girly-girl who loves traveling, photography, my schnauzer, and above all, spending time with Mr. Tiramisu.
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An Open Letter

March 25th, 2008 @ 4:24 pm by Mrs. Tiramisu

Dear Perfect Blue Peep Toe Heels,

Hi. It’s me. I’ve been trying to contact you for quite some time now, and frankly, you’re really starting to get on my nerves. I fell in love with you so long ago, before I even found THE dress. In my mind I’ve pictured us together, enjoying the wedding, with you as that perfect detail that would surprise (just a little) and delight (hopefully) everyone who spotted you. I’ve looked for you in all the usual places, but you don’t hang out at zappos, shoes.com, endless, piperlime, or even nordstrom. Why must you continue to elude me? Was it something I said? I thought for sure I’d come across you in New York City, and spent a few of my precious shopping hours combing the flagship Macy’s store for you. Where are you hiding?!

In my dreams you are pale blue, but I wouldn’t hold antique blue, or the perfect shade of grey-blue against you. You have an adorable peep-toe, and you’re not too tall. I’ve set a budget for you, but I’m starting to get desperate here. If you show yourself, I might just be able to stretch the numbers a little.

I’ve been tempted by your close relatives, but none of them have quite met my lofty goals:

There’s too dark:

Too patent:

Too teal:

And just too much:

And there are countless others that I’ve tossed aside in search of you. So where are you shoes? I know you’re out there in your satin, light blue, elegant but totally fun perfectness. You have an important role to play as both the something blue and the something-the-bride-freaking-loves (besides the groom of course).

Can’t we be friends?

Love, Miss Tiramisu

Someone please help me out here. I’d rather not make a habit of writing letters to accessories.

all images from zappos.com

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73 Responses to “An Open Letter”

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Linzerella

I purchased the Nina Dyeable Electra for only $100! They are 2.25″ in heel height, a peep toe with partial D’Orsay wrap, and are dyeable. I plan on dying mine after the wedding.

You could get these and then dye them…?

http://www.ninashoes.com/-(283)-White%20Dyeable%20Satin-(7563-8R7BGV).html

 
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Miss Hydrangea (message)  386 posts, Helper bee

It must be blue shoes in general, cause it was super hard for me to find my navy shoes too! I’ll keep my eyes out on some lovelies for you!

 
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minmin

You can always buy dyeables and dye them light blue…not as fun of course but you might be able to get exactly what you want.

 
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Michelle

“and frankly, you’re really starting to get on my nerves.”

That made me LOL.

 
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ChicagoSarah (message)  159 posts, Blushing bee

It sounds like you’re looking for something similar to Miss Penguin’s wedding shoes!

 
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plum-puddin

Hi Miss T!
When I read your post, I immediately thought of the shoes I got for my wedding. They are Touch-ups Nona.. Yes, you have to dye them, but they are oh so cute, peep-toe, and only a 2.5″ heel! I got mine at shoebuy.com and even used a coupon, so they are a steal! Gooood luck!

 
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plum-puddin

Ps… Here is a link for the Nona’s…
http://www.shoebuy.com/touch-ups-nona/223088/481864

 
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Julieulie

I LOVE the last pair of shoes! Where did you find them?

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

No link suggestions from me (sorry!), but I can recommend DSW or a similar shoe “warehouse” where I scored smoky-blue Capparro’s satin peep toes last fall.

 
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Laura

I want the color shoes Stephanie March wore in her wedding to Bobby Flay - they were the perfect pale blue.

 
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belle

i purchased these:

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/cutesyshoes/Items/irma-h-bluesatin-?sck=48610665&caSKU=irma-h-bluesatin-&caTitle=Delicious%20Irma%20Pumps%20Blue%20Satin

just received them yesterday. they are super cute, though i’m debating removing that bow or not.

 
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smarter princess

These are pretty awesome but in the UK. (The price doesn’t seem too high though even with shipping)

http://www.gabrielle-fashions.co.uk/items/daytime-elegant/dolly-style-baby-blue-peep-t-high-heel-sh-s-gf-353-detail.htm

 
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belle

soontobemrsc-just realized you posted the same shoes i just bought!=) they are at cutesy shoes and are way cheaper than what you found on ebay.

 
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tberry (message)  487 posts, Helper bee

I know they aren’t by a fancy designer or even moderatly expensive but check these out. I think they are really cute and they are a mefium blue (maybe too blue?)
http://www.payless.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensDress&BLC=WomensDressTrendy&Width=Regular&ItemCode=59128&LotNumber=059919&Type=Adult&Popularity=692&DescriptiveColor=Blue

 
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Caroline

Oh, Miss T, it’s not just you, and it’s not just blue! I’ve been searching for *green* heels to peek out from beneath my dress, and i’m having the exact same problem. I made the mistake of falling in love with a pair of killer, minimal kelly-green sandals by an Italian designer whose name i cannot even remember, and of course nothing i’ve found since even comes close. It’s heartbreaking — but lots of the links above are really cute, so good luck!!

 
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Brooke

I had the exact same problem!! I finally had to resign myself to a beautiful silver pair of Cynthia Rowley peep toe shoes I found at Off-Sax 5th Ave for $75 dollars. I could never find the perfect Tiffany Blue shoes. I hope you find them!

 
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Gabrielle

Dear Enason,
Thank you very much for kind words.
All US customer are welcome on http://www.Gabrielle-fashions.com. Worldwide FREE delivery

 
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Gabrielle

Dear Smarter princess,
Thank you for kind words,
Thank you very much for kind words.
All US customer are welcome on http://www.Gabrielle-fashions.com. Worldwide FREE delivery

 
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PGV

http://www.endless.com/Nine-West-Womens-Falcoin-Sandal/dp/B0012NSQLO/ref=sr_1-74/?cAsin=B000XYPEG8&asinTitle=Nine%20West%20Falcoin%20Sandal&&colors=Blue&size=100&dept=242321011&node=242321011&nodes=242321011&brands=&keywords=&sort=shoesbrowserel2&onsale=0&newarrivals=0&&showDesigner=2&secondaryBrands=&sizes=&widths=&heelheights=&page=1&fromPage=search&contextTitle=Search%20Results&qid=1206482355&sr=1-74&asins=B000W3TEV6,B0012SB24W,B00144645Q,B000YJDYUA,B000X99590,B000YE1FTW,B000XZ35WM,B000WPXLWC,B000XS438E,B000XZ181M,B000PIKDFE,B000YJSOPU,B000WS24AY,B0011ZPEYK,B000W945DM,B000TYQMOU,B000XRHVX4,B0012S1K9E,B000X4U1GG,B000RHECDM,B0011N1CNE,B000W3YQ8C,B0011ZSQVS,B0010B6KNY,B000WBJPF8,B000PIG87Q,B000WMZ5Z6,B000CBWY2Y,B000VK12WY,B0010BDDXE,B00128BD14,B000WBIOUU,B000Y59304,B0012LQM12,B000VSIIOQ,B000WG85BS,B00119Y334,B000WMWXCE,B000Z9XCQU,B000YK80A8,B0010ZIZI8,B0011YZIA6,B000WPEGGM,B0012W7170,B000VYJMH2,B000XU3S8S,B000T2YVNQ,B000VYACQC,B000XZ14GQ,B0010ZDQDM,B000VLHL46,B000WHCT2I,B00103HFO0,B000W7GPNW,B0013BGH70,B000Y02PUE,B000YJXJDW,B000VRREA6,B0011MT49Y,B000VYL60S,B000ZHS866,B000W7KT7U,B000UD2FFK,B000XWPCRQ,B000Z8QIX0,B000Y1OR68,B000WJBZAI,B000WQ2XMA,B000W7IZ94,B000TYORZG,B000WHLFCS,B000VHGYFW,B000WJQMMO,B000XYPEG8,B0012OPD7S,B000W96AV2,B000TYVVLE,B000Y1S9O4,B000X9S3AW,B00110MT34,B000X4SG4U,B000W20W1I,B000UU9YUM,B000XR5ODS,B000YM4XA2,B000RLPBQK,B000W43Y84,B000VYJXQW,B000CBSQNA,B000TXUYGI,B000T2XTNE,B000RFT5H2,B000VQCU6U,B000WKMPZQ,B000VYJ1L4,B000XSLAIA,B000YJ0RH8,B0011ZLHXC,B000X4SCZI,B000TXUY0Y

in the light blue?

 
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Stephanielee

I had the same problem too!

I almost started believing that I made a concept such as blue shoes up because I couldn’t find what I wanted. I even ordered “the pair” only to have them arrive as being far too green and teal. Disappointment reigned.

I settled for some dyables from David’s Bridal.

 
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Shanna

I love the Hollywould pair. They were absolutely stunning.

 
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misschickie (message)  170 posts, Blushing bee

oh–frederick’s (yes! of hollywood) & victoria’s secret are good for specialty evening shoes too!

 
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misschickie (message)  170 posts, Blushing bee

my last comment…. I swear by this search site: http://shopping.people.com/browse

 
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Miss Cupcake (message)  1,159 posts, Bumble bee

I ordered the Touch Ups Melissa and I am in LOOOOOOVE with them. They are WAY more comfortable than the two other pairs of Touch Ups I ordered (perhaps b/c the Melissa is a Liz Renee Couture BY Touch Ups style), and super cute. The heel is not too high, not too low, it’s a peep toe, and there is a pretty pearl/rhinestone details. You can dye them to match what you’re looking for!

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7395429/c/14.html

I know Dyeables get a bad rap, but don’t underestimate them. If you find the right ones, no one will know they didn’t come in that color! If you’re not dyeing them to be matchy-matchy (which was their original purpose), they’ll still be stunning and you can make them the exact color you want.

There are also some great dyeable options on http://www.myglassslipper.com/ — including Mrs. Onion’s to-die-for shoes: http://www.myglassslipper.com/products2.cfm/dept/SHOES/ID/3225

Good luck!

 
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MsApes (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

I bought these dye-able shoes:
http://www.shoebuy.com/colorful-creations-prima/234247

 
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MsApes (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

Don’t forget to check out like.com!

 
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Miss Tiramisu (message)  868 posts, Busy bee

Thank you thank you thank you! You girls are amazing! I thought I had exhausted the world’s supply of blue shoes but you guys proved me wrong! My credit card might be getting a little work out tonight on some of those sites… I’ll keep you updated :)

oh, and @Julieulie: here’s the link to that last pair: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/34354789/c/11003.html

 
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beanchar (message)  549 posts, Busy bee

If your budget allows it, you could always “design your own” at That Couture: http://www.thatcouture.com

And Caroline, I hear you on the impossibility of finding green shoes! I ended up going a different route and getting mine hand-painted by this talented artist: http://clpstudio.com

 
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Lisanne

Check out eBay. I put in “blue satin” and found a few cuties!!!

 
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Emily

misschickie — that site is actually shopstyle.com. and they have a home decor section too!

 
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melodicsighs

i just wanted to comment on how at least four different people posted the same jcrew shoes - which are super cute, by the way.

and, miss t, with a note like that, the shoes would have to be absolutely heartless (or without a “sole” if you will… or not…) to not appear soon. good luck!

 
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Josephine

Miss T, I don’t have any new recommendations for you but I just wanted to tell you how MUCH I FEEL YOU!!! For me, its for gold shoes! Oh your letter hit home for me and I love your last line. Got me LOL. haha! Good luck and keep us updated on your search!

 
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redvine

Wow, I had the exact problem and ended up going with some shimmery gold ones instead, but now all the posts have got me wound up to try out some of these choices! And here is a pair I almost wore, but the heel was too thin for me…

http://www.ninashoes.com/viewall-(viewall)-Blue%20Strato-(7836-8TECDZ).html

 
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redvine

oops that link didn’t seem to work. they are Nina shoes: Nina Ginelle in Blue Strato

 
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beanchar (message)  549 posts, Busy bee

You should also check out yoox.com. A quick search yielded 600+ blue shoes.

(I didn’t put the full link b/c it threw my earlier comment into moderation)

 
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Aimee

I searched high and low for you and didn’t find much - everything seems to be too dark, considering it’s spring! - but I second, third, or whatever the dyed shoe idea. That is always the easiest route.

On another note - where did you find those teal heels with the rose cutouts? I must have!

 
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molly

i just bought blue peep toe shoes at coldwatercreek.com there are a few options, check them out

 
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coffee

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod90737191&catId=cat300240

Or you could get Kate Spade’s peep toes in white satin and dye them blue. I’m keeping them white (I would LOVE to dye them), but my mom is so against it.

 
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miss chickie

Oh Miss T have you seen this thread at kvetch.indiebride.com? It’s all about blue shoes!
http://kvetch.indiebride.com/index.php?t=msg&th=16144&start=160&rid=0&S=ac5c0498c550afd07c406a447a69f24e
(go to kvetch.indiebride.com, click on “wedding dress alternatives”, click on “blue shoe club”–as of Thurs, March 27 the tread was on p.1)

and these might be lovely too…
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/34348887/c/9569.html

 
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marissa

i ditto your letter….
I ordered these beauties…however…when i was ripping the package open due to extreme excitement they are REALLY GREEN not teal…or turquoise…ish
http://www.stevemadden.com/LEILANA-TEAL-SATIN

 
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Miss Cupcake (message)  1,159 posts, Bumble bee

Hey Miss T, I’m too lazy to read through all the comments and see if anyone else suggested these, but have you checked this pair out?:

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod90737191

 
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MrsJones

Saw the most beautiful pale, pale, blue peeptoes at Aldo today and thought of your letter. I just checked the website, but they are not on there yet, so sorry, no link. Maybe in a couple of days they will be up there.
Good luck!

 
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villain

I ordered these…

http://www.6pm.com/n/p/p/7214929/c/162.html

Not satin, but that color is sooo perfect!

 
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Beekeebear

Check out Jessica Simpson’s “Brenda” in Neon Blue at PiperLime:
http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=4016&pid=540849&scid=540849032

 
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Julianne

I also searched for teal/aqua shoes.These are my shoes! They are teal though, and I love them:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/MSUDoubleJ/Proposal%20and%20Ring/theshoe.jpg

Chinese Laundry, they are on Zappo’s but I got mine from Endless.com.

 
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Becca

I was on the SAME mission and have finally given up! I found some Stuart Weitzman peep toe heels with a bow on the top of the foot that are really cute. They had a big crystal stone on the bow but we removed it and are going to add some blue ribbon that I am in love with. So I’m getting half of what I wanted!

 
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Jules

Just wanted to say thanks as you helped me find my aqua shoes for my wedding! Yippee! :)

 
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Cari

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/38739863/c/149226.html

These are a nice shade of blue. . . and peep toe too!

 


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