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Ms Seahorse, Boston Age and Occupation: 25, Veterinary Jane-of-all-trades Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 36, former non-profit fundraiser in search of something better Engagement Date: October 17, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Fort Pond Lodge About Me: By day I'm a cat-wrangler, vet tech assistant, pet-sitter, receptionist, and pre-vet student, but the rest of the time, I'm a former-roller-derby girl turned dedicated-wedding planner. I love reading, writing, bicycles, animals, roller skating, and antique-y things of all sorts. I'm a vegetarian who likes spicy foods, while Fiancee Seahorse is a meat eater who does not like spices. We live outside Boston with our menagerie: a fifty pound dog, a one-eyed, seventeen-toed, toothless cat, and a perfectly put together cat who has a penchant for pooping near rather than in her litter box. In addition to planning our small lake-side wedding, we enjoy running around with the puppy, playing board games (Scrabble, anyone?), having little adventures, talking about how we should really clean the house more, and maintaining our little garden of vegetables and wedding flowers.
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Detail Nemesis

June 30th, 2010 @ 5:51 pm by Ms Seahorse

Okay, I know - I know! - I’ve said plenty of times that the details don’t matter, it’s about the relationship, blah blah blah. And it is. I absolutely do not rescind that sentiment. However, one still kind of needs the details.

As you know if you’ve read anything about me, met me, or probably seen a picture of me, my Detail Nemesis is clothing. Luckily, I’ve got that whole wedding dress thing figured out, and my custom-made-from-Etsy suit should be arriving in the mail in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, my Detail Nemesis is more specific: shoes.

I have written many a post on shoes, and “is this one okay? How about this? Here is what I really like.” And I am always met with someone saying, “THAT IS THE WORST IDEA YOU EVER HAD,” or “They have to be white!” or “Do what you want, but I think those don’t go,” or “I’m saying they’re fine with my words, but my wrinkled forehead and sneer indicate that I have other feelings.”

I bought these shoes, because I loved them…

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and then I realized that the heels were just too much for me. Luckily my sister also loved them and she is their new proud owner.

Then I found these shoes…

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… and then I saw their price tag. Oh well.

But you guys - I finally did it. I found some shoes.

I was being stubborn and insisting that I could find one pair of shoes to wear with both dress and suit. This was hard because 1. I have no idea what my suit actually looks like, and 2. No one approved of any of my choices for both outfits.

Then, in a freak occurrence, I found some shoes that I liked and of which various family members approved:

Detail Nemesis :  wedding boston shoes 1218030 P Multiview 1218030-p-MULTIVIEW

And I was all prepared to be happy with these. They’re nice enough, they’re comfortable, they were only $30… and then I found these:

Detail Nemesis :  wedding boston shoes 3 3

Oooh Pretty Shoe!

Detail Nemesis :  wedding boston shoes 4 4

Shoe, I find it pleasant to look at you.

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You make me feel silly and happy, Shoe.

Friends, readers, friendly or less-friend people of the Internet, please don’t tell me you don’t like these shoes. I am too faint of heart to continue my search, and honestly? I really, really like these shoes. They are a little bit oxford-esque, which I really like, and still feminine. They have the teeniest, tiniest wedge (see picture here) and they’re way comfortable. I am so happy.

So the plan is to wear these with my suit (which is dark brown and will be here in a few weeks/a month) and wear the Rocket Dogs with my dress. Though I strongly suspect that I will end up barefoot, and I am quite happy with that.

What is your Detail Nemesis? Or even your clothing nemesis? Guys, I can do tank tops, I can do shorts, I can even do dresses, but if they’re not Chacos or Keens, shoes are not my friends.

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33 Responses to “Detail Nemesis”

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AlmostMrsG
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AlmostMrsG (message)  394 posts, Helper bee

Pick the shoes YOU love, end of story :). I love them all, btw, so I can’t wait to see how they look on the big day.

 
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Elisabeth

I think those shoes are awesome.

 
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Serya
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Serya (message)  773 posts, Busy bee

Okay, those are FABulous! Don’t let anyone talk you out of them - finding shoe love isn’t quite as hard as finding true love but when you’re deep in the details it can feel it.

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

I love those shoes, they’re perfect!! My detail nemesis was the table numbers, I think I had about 8 different mock-ups before I settled on an idea!

 
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daydreamwanderer
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daydreamwanderer (message)  9,017 posts, Bee Keeper

Yay!!!! I love them!!!
No wrinkled forehead or hidden disapproval here :)

 
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tweds (message)  448 posts, Helper bee

As your friend on the internet and other end of the spectrum as a certified show whore, those are certified CUTE and I fully authorize their use for this wedding *imaginary “Approved” stamp on Seahorse’s picture* :D

 
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tweds (message)  448 posts, Helper bee

*show = shoe

 
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Arachna (message)  1,267 posts, Bumble bee

They’re awesome.

 
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crayfish (message)  4,844 posts, Honey bee

omg i’ve been looking for cute oxfordish shoes like that!! Our Boston selves must have overlapping taste :-)

 
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LittlestBirds
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LittlestBirds (message)  2,605 posts, Sugar bee

Can we get a source for those white flats with the bows? I like them.

 
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Knubbsy-Wubbsy
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Knubbsy-Wubbsy (message)  2,395 posts, Buzzing bee

Those are adorable! (all of them really, especially the first and the last)

 
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Miss Seahorse (message)  156 posts, Blushing bee

@LittlestBirds: oops, sorry! here they are!

 
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TheFutureMcBride
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TheFutureMcBride (message)  4,479 posts, Honey bee

I love your posts and your shoes.

 
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sapphirebride
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sapphirebride (message)  1,747 posts, Bumble bee

Love the oxfords! Exactly the sort of thing I was picturing with a suit :)

 
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chelseamorning
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chelseamorning (message)  2,252 posts, Buzzing bee

Those are both wonderful choices! Great job.

 
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Snippums (message)  3 posts, Wannabee

Miss Seahorse, I finally decided to stop lurking and join Wedding Bee just to tell you this: those silver Rocket Dogs are adorable but horribly uncomfortable.

I have them in pink, and after just a couple of hours my arches were aching and the skin on my heels, both sides of both feet, and along my toes was absolutely torn apart. Two months later, I have a bright red blister scar on one foot that I’m pretty sure is never going to go away completely. Even with stockings, they are unbearable.

If you’ve already worn them and broken them in without trouble, then lucky you. If not, I would not leave it for the big day if you plan on wearing them for even a short period of time.

 
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Dragonsus
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Dragonsus (message)  1,194 posts, Bumble bee

Oh my goodness, yes!!! Those are perfect shoes! Yay!

 
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Mrs. Pencils (message)  1,027 posts, Bumble bee

I love the compromise and choices for both outfits! Love the variety and SO excited to see them both on you :)

 
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isykitty
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isykitty (message)  17 posts, Newbee

my nemesis were the bridesmaids dresses! I so wanted to please everybody and pick a budget friendly, flatter figuring, comforting wearing dress. It doesn’t exist when you have 7 bridesmaids. I throw my hands up. I’m just getting the bill levkoff 537 and that’s THAT!

 
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Mrs. Parfait (message)  1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

Cute! They’re perfect for a suit, and those Rocket Dogs look so comfy and stylish. Yay, good picks!

 
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Ms Seahorse, Boston Age and Occupation: 25, Veterinary Jane-of-all-trades Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 36, former non-profit fundraiser in search of something better Engagement Date: October 17, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Fort Pond Lodge About Me: By day I'm a cat-wrangler, vet tech assistant, pet-sitter, receptionist, and pre-vet student, but the rest of the time, I'm a former-roller-derby girl turned dedicated-wedding planner. I love reading, writing, bicycles, animals, roller skating, and antique-y things of all sorts. I'm a vegetarian who likes spicy foods, while Fiancee Seahorse is a meat eater who does not like spices. We live outside Boston with our menagerie: a fifty pound dog, a one-eyed, seventeen-toed, toothless cat, and a perfectly put together cat who has a penchant for pooping near rather than in her litter box. In addition to planning our small lake-side wedding, we enjoy running around with the puppy, playing board games (Scrabble, anyone?), having little adventures, talking about how we should really clean the house more, and maintaining our little garden of vegetables and wedding flowers.

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