My Sunglasses were Stolen!

So, I guess I'll have to buy new ones!

Last week, the boy surprised me by recreating our first date--so sweet!  After dinner we headed back the car, only to find it had been broken into!  At first we only noticed the broken window and the missing Garmin, but upon closer inspection, my glasses were gone too!  A moment of silence in their memory.

I'm tempted to just buy the same ones, but I thought I would survey competition first.  Take a look at the contenders on my Lyst and tell me what you think!

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:
>
> 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...

Floral, the Right Way!

Florals are great and fantastic, but only when done correctly.  Otherwise, you end up looking like bad drapes or grandma's duvet.  But this season, they are sooo spot on!  I tested the waters with a pair of skinny lace trousers in black from ASOS.

Understated and fantastic But now, I can't get enough.  So, I've put together this lyst of fantastic florals.  Take a peek after the jump!  Between Kate and Cacharel, my hardest decision is what to get next...

I was too late...

to buy these spectacular shoes!

After purchasing my new suede dress, I went on a mission to find the perfect suede booties to match it.  After hours of questing, I found them!

Crafted by Stuart Weitzman for The Cool People, these shoes are are a cut above.  The suede may be great, and the rivet detail on the zipper is adorable, but the wooden heel and platform are what truly set these apart.  The dark, almost mahogany looking stain, makes these booties look so much more refined when compared to the traditional materials (rubber, suede, unnaturally stained wood, leather).

So I have to have them, right?  Right.  Problem is, they are ENTIRELY sold out of my size, AND even with my online shopping prowess, I can't find them anywhere other than Zappos!

In the words of Journey, I'm living on a prayer.  

I signed up to get notified if they come back in stock.

...and I may or not be chatting up Zappos' staff on a daily basis just in case there is a return in process...

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...

Are Wellingtons Just for Rain?

Not Anymore!

These delightful black wellies are a shift from the bright colors and shiny rubber. The matte pvc outer and bow detailing make this acceptable even when you're not splashing through puddles. Follow the link to find them at Nordstroms!

RED Valentino Bow Trim Waterproof Rain Boot | Nordstrom:

'via Blog this'

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!