Here's One for the Boys!

Normally I blog about my own fashion exploits, but today I'd like to shine a light on my pet project, aka my boyfriend!  :)  Before we started dating his closet was divided into jerseys and free tshirts (with some overlap), and Barney was just a purple dinosaur.  But, slowly but surely, I've been working with him.  

Now he waits in line with me at H&M launches, and tells me which pair of shoes he likes best.  Still, he was hesitant to let me help change his 'look.'  

Then one fateful day we meandered into Barney's and noticed a sale in the men's section.  After some groaning, I managed to get him into the dressing room.  He tried on a few items he seemed to like, but nothing ground breaking.  Then, he stepped out in this, a suede moto jacket by Theory.

The smile on his face was enough for me, and I told him we were getting it whether he liked it or not.  I mean, it was the only one left, it fit him perfectly, and it was 50% off!  No Brainer.  

Well...the flood gates are open!!!  He wore the jacket to work and got a ton of compliments.  Now when we go shopping, he asks to go to the men's section.  I've even gotten him to share in my love of chinos and boat shoes!

I must be the luckiest girl ever.

Did you ever know...

that you're my hero, Zappos?

As you may have read, I found the perfect suede booties to go with my equally perfect suede dress.  

The only problem was that I couldn't find the booties in my size anywhere.  Because defeat is just not an option, I started contacting Zappos (the only store I could find with the item) on a daily basis.  The first few times I was simply told that they didn't have the shoe in, but that I would be contacted if they did.  But, this last time, LeAnn from Customer Service went above and beyond.  Conversation below.

On Fri, 2 Mar 2012 19:15:40 -0800 (PST), colleen wrote:
> A customer attempted to contact an agent either after hours or when no agents were logged in.  Below is the customer data and their added comments.
>
> FirstName: Colleen
> Department: Zappos
>
> Optional Data: do you have the stuart weitzman tablet shoe in a 6.5 or 7?
>
> Here are the additional comments supplied by the customer:
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> Do you have the SKU 7902309 in a 6.5 or 7?
>

Hello Elizabeth,

Thank you for contacting the Zappos.com Customer Loyalty Team.

I hope you are having a great morning.

I am so sorry but it does not look like we have either the black or the red in stock in a 6.5 or a 7. At this time we do not have any orders out for it either. I did a quick google search too see if any other sites had it in stock and it looks like Stuart Weitzman does have them.

http://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/TABLET?gclid=CJ3Z9LPbyq4CFQ1jhwodQW_UAw

I hope this is helpful. If there is anything else we can help you with please feel free to contact us.

Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,
LeAnn


Colleen Molloy
Mar 3 (1 day ago)
to Zappos.com

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Seriously though, thank you!


Zappos.com cs-chat@zappos.com
Mar 3 (1 day ago)

to me
Hello Colleen,

Thank you for contacting the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. I am happy to assist you!

Our pleasure! At Zappos.com we strive to make your shopping experience as pleasant and efficient as possible. We look forward to filling your shopping needs in the future!

If there is anything else we can help you with, please don't hesitate to call us 24/7, or reply to this email.

Thank you,
Paige C.
Customer Loyalty Representative

She searched for my shoes then sent me a link to an alternate seller!  Needless to say I immediately hopped on the site and purchased my shoes.  I am SO excited!  Her minor flub of my first name is totes forgivable.  In fact, I think she deserves a Budweiser "Real American Heroes" commercial in her honor!  I'll have to think on that...

The Hiatus is Over!

After taking some accidental time off, I purchased something so fantastic that I HAVE to share!

I'm now the proud owner of the aMAzing Theory Arlinda dress in Suede, available at Saks.

I tried it on, but didn't buy it.  Then, after over a week of obsessing, I couldn't resist!

They didn't have it in my size on the site (or any site, for that matter) so I chatted to an associate via the website and had him search the inventory.  Lo and behold, he was able to locate one nearby and have it shipped to me!

Divine intervention, right?

Now if only it would arrive a little sooner...

Who knew it was possible to love an entire line?

Not Me.  Until now!

This dress is just one example of the perfection that is the Theyskens' Theory collection!  Obsessed yet?  Check out Theory's site to see more!