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Mrs. Ostrich, San Francisco/Hawaii Age and Occupation: 30, Fashion Buyer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 38, Copywriter Engagement Date: October 4, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Sweet ceremony by the sea and sunset celebration on the North Shore of Hawaii About Me: Born in the city of angels and residing in the city by the bay, I’m a fearless fashion buyer by day, a passionate blog author by night and a dreamy bride-to-be in between. I thank my lucky stars to live in such a stunning city that gives me gifts like organic honey lavender ice cream, movie nights in the park, tucked away beaches, legendary record stores, '80s dance parties, awesome sports teams, stellar flea markets, and vintage bookshops. Oh, and I love to dance! We always find every excuse to escape to the beach, and decided a little seaside wedding in Hawaii is our idea of bliss. Full of our favorite people, music, food and sparkly lights, this is one sunset celebration we will always remember.
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eBay Adventures & Dreamy Shoes

December 16th, 2010 @ 4:04 pm by Mrs. Ostrich

“You can have too much chocolate…but you can never have too many shoes.”

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New shoes.

They’re my instant cure for a bad day…my reward for a good day…and at the top of my shopping list every birthday, holiday…

…and wedding!

We all know the names: Manolo, Jimmy, Louboutin, Chloe, Miu Miu, Loeffler Randall, Kate Spade. These are my faves and I dream about them on a daily basis.

But for a girl with champagne tastes and a bargain budget, throwing down five benjamins for one pair of shoes isn’t in the cards.

But who needs Barney’s when you have eBay???

I’ve professed my adoration for this awesome site before. And from stamps to sexy shoes, it’s always pulled through.

And after months of procrastination, it was time to begin the search for my wedding shoes.

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And as much as I love a pair of stiletto sandals, our little beach ceremony will make walking down the sandy aisle an impossible feat. So, I had to dash my dreams of wearing these sparkly Kate Spade Carly Sequin Sandals.

SAD FACE.

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Some friends suggested I walk barefoot, but I’m too terrified of stepping on a twig or broken shell or pebble or whatever and jerking awkwardly down the aisle.

So what was left?

Sandals. But they had to feel festive…maybe with a little shine and not so bridal-y that I couldn’t wear them again. There was such thing as a flat dressy sandal…right?

Oh. Yes.

And I found them. On eBay. For 75% off the original price.

Oh, and they’re ROSE GOLD—my favorite metal.

And I bought them!

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Their official name is the Flynn Ruffle Sandal by Loeffler Randall. The tiny wedge heel, the ruffle, the snakeskin and the rose gold make it girly and practical and fierce all at the same time…even if I’m the only one that’ll see them. :)

What are your dream wedding shoes?

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22 Responses to “eBay Adventures & Dreamy Shoes”

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soontobemrsreeves
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soontobemrsreeves (message)  57 posts, Worker bee

I’ve yet to find mine, and my wedding is 2 1/2 months away. I go back any forth between heels, flip flops and ballerina..I just cant decide!!

 
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mjchexum
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mjchexum (message)  485 posts, Helper bee

those are gorgeous!

 
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heather25
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heather25 (message)  2,355 posts, Buzzing bee

Will your reception site have a hard floor. I smell a new shoe shopping trip in your future!

 
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Megrit
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Megrit (message)  478 posts, Helper bee

I drool over Louboutins but have resolved myself to whatever sassy ones strike my fancy closer to the date.

I LOVE your shoes!

 
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Mrs. Husky (message)  1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

LOVE. Those. Shoes! I too am a shoe addict - our spare bedroom is named the shoe room, because it is so full of my shoes!

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

@soontobemrsreeves: i can’t wait to hear what you pick! there are beautiful options for any of those styles :)

@heather25: you know me too well…. :) stay tuned for THAT post!

@Megrit: let us know what you choose! i love shoe shopping stores :)

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

@Mrs. Husky: oooh - a shoe room. i need one of those. my shoe room? our storage section in our garage! i have to switch out my shoes seasonally. :(

 
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Miss OBG
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Miss OBG (message)  1,272 posts, Bumble bee

Those shoes are fantastic! And I can just see wearing them out at night with a cute outfit, so they’re totally rewearable. Great find!

 
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nmeyer01
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nmeyer01 (message)  130 posts, Blushing bee

I love your shoes! They’re adorable and totally perfect for a beach wedding!

 
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Charcole2011
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Charcole2011 (message)  298 posts, Helper bee

LOVE those shoes - I too am a shoe-a-holic! I have an entire shoe wall in one closet - and we live in Manhattan, lol. FI knows that my number one priority in apartment hunting is the closet space because I am ANAL and keep them each in their own clear box…stacks upon shelves of shoes…good thing he loves me! =)

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

@Charcole2011: a shoe wall in a manhattan closet?! you are an inspiration….i hope you & your FI find an apt with a shoe closet carrie bradshaw would approve of ;)

 
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deegal

OMGoodness! I bought the same sandal in silver for my beach wedding. But I plan or slipping into some beautiful stilettos with a bow (in blue) for the reception! Best part…you get 2 pairs of wedding shoes!

 
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hopeandpray

They are gorgeous

 
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Miss Elephant
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are so cute!! Perfect beach wedding shoes!

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

Eeeeeeeeek, those are amazing!! I heart Loeffler Randall in a big, big way :)

 
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Ms Cheetah (message)  1,188 posts, Bumble bee

Great find! Love that Kate Spades too!

 
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Miss Waffle (message)  1,123 posts, Bumble bee

Sweet! I bow to your ebay prowess.

 
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MissMargie
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MissMargie (message)  767 posts, Busy bee

Fabulous find!

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Love your choice! They will be great for the beach and for other events once the wedding is over. Very cute.

 
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miss.qwerty (message)  897 posts, Busy bee

Great find!

 
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Mrs. Ostrich, San Francisco/Hawaii Age and Occupation: 30, Fashion Buyer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 38, Copywriter Engagement Date: October 4, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Sweet ceremony by the sea and sunset celebration on the North Shore of Hawaii About Me: Born in the city of angels and residing in the city by the bay, I’m a fearless fashion buyer by day, a passionate blog author by night and a dreamy bride-to-be in between. I thank my lucky stars to live in such a stunning city that gives me gifts like organic honey lavender ice cream, movie nights in the park, tucked away beaches, legendary record stores, '80s dance parties, awesome sports teams, stellar flea markets, and vintage bookshops. Oh, and I love to dance! We always find every excuse to escape to the beach, and decided a little seaside wedding in Hawaii is our idea of bliss. Full of our favorite people, music, food and sparkly lights, this is one sunset celebration we will always remember.

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