Consumer-itis...

I like buying stuff... nail polish, earrings, shoes... something everyday. The funny thing is, I don't have a problem with it. I like it- it makes me feel good. So today, while i was working, I indulged myself with a little retail therapy...



These are Minnetonka boots- they're pretty hot right now because you can match them up with anything and they look good. They retail at $42.00 at www.shopstyle.com.

There was a DSW Shoe Warehouse close by so I decided to pop in. Anyone who has read my blog knows I o.d. on shoes. I walked the isles, flirting with the pumps and caressing the boots. Like the good shopper I am, I went through the clearance section. The $20 I had in pocket was burning a hole in my jeans, maybe because it knew what I was about to stumble upon. I have big feet so the clearance section can either go really well or fashion tragic. In the racks were 2 pairs of Minnetonka boots- one high pair for $78.95 & a low pair for $38.95. I don't know if you are all that hip to DSW, but let me put you up on things; their clearance section has marked down shoes with ADDITIONAL percent off AND if you join their shoe buyers club (I did- stop laughing! I deal with my issues- lol), you get coupons in the mail. These aren't no punk coupons either- I got one for $10 off and you can save them & combine them with others as long as you have no more than 3 at a time. That's $30 off a sale price!!! So since I'm walking baby steps to get past my consumer-itis, I put the boots on hold and did the responsible thing.... I told myself if I kept thinking about them, I'd return to buy them. I went back into work and guess what?- someone had them on! She said they were some of the most comfy & easy shoes to wear, especially when you're on your feet all day. That was my sign!!! I remembered I had a $10 coupon in my car, a $20 in my pocket & they were 30% off the sale price. I ended up paying $17.43 for my Minnetonka ankle boots!!!



The tall ones retail for around $84 but if you're a shopper like me, you can definitely find them for less. Try a thrift store also- the o.g. version of these boots have a suede sole. My mom had a pair back in the day that my sister hijacked and loves to life. You can do skinny jeans & a tee for a Saturday visit to the hairdresser, a cute dress for work or a cardigan, jean skirt & cami for a movie date with these boots. I'm telling you, these are a nice lil' pair of shoes to have on standby- especially when you can get them for less than $20 bucks!

Erica

Momma is hurtin'

So... there's no excuse for why I haven't been blogging. I miss it terribly so I guess I have to do something about it. Stay tuned-

Momma is back!

I dropped the ball and let my life pass me by! Stay tuned cause I'm getting all sparkly and new! I am supposed to be working but the shoe bug hit me and gotta find a fit to match them- what do you think?


I found these on Amazon.com for $35.95 and I love them! I put them in an earlier post and just happened to stumble upon them a second time- in an 11! (Yes I'm a sasquatch!) They look like money but they aren't. Black velvet is so 80's- think lace gloves and Vanity 6- lol. The red soles are kind of Leboutain... although I hate knock-offs, these might not fit the category. I know I could make them the shit... what do you think? I tell you guys to trust my taste and I don't buy it too!?! Time to change all that.....

I learned something in the last few days... time passes by regardless of what you do with it so its time for me to do something with mine. I'll start by buying shoes!

Erica

What had happen was...

Hey all- I am working out my business and will be posting soon.

EO

Ummm....

So who the heck told me to be busy at work with a bunch of stuff? The last week or so has had me nursing paper cuts and frayed nerves, but what better way to feel better than to shop?

My thing for the summer, other than looking fab is feeling and attracting fab. I've decided to use my mind and my other attributes (curvy waist, cute face and gift of gab) to get me all the things I want in my life. It's Summer time- why not put all this to use?!



This dress is by Triple5Soul- too cute! Its called the Cabana Dress for $76.00- I can do 76 bucks! Peep the back of the dress- me from the back in this will knock em' down!

Go to Karmaloop.com- if you sign up for the mailing list, they sometimes give discounts on shipping (which can kick your budget into overdrive when you shop online). I love them!

These are perfect for this dress-



LAMB Daly2 at Shoes.com for $259.00. I really love these. They can be dressed up or down. I love gold anything and with a set of shiny, shaved legs, I'll be good to go (AFTER PAYING ALL THE BILLS FIRST!).

I love old school stuff with an updated twist- look at this


I found this on Beklina.com for $154.00. That's not too bad for an outfit you can use year round. With it being summer, nothing on your arms for a night out would be perfect. Later in the year when it starts to cool off, throw a colored cardigan over it with some ankle boots. I can see this having been worn by my mommy in a disco- lol.

Throw this belt over it-

Chinese Laundry Sueded Stretch Belt, Belisi.com for less than $20. The white one in the picture is okay, I just like this color and the gold hardware to dress it up.

OR
This belt, which is actually called an obi. I like this belt a little better. The jumpsuit has pockets so that's my only hesitation to pair it with this. I love the extra bit of flash it gives.

I used to laugh at the Home Shopping Network but I can't now- this belt is hot. $24.90 at HSN.com.

Then slip on (gotta love these)

With the wide, long legs of this jumper this will make you look taller. Just a littlebit of shoe peeking out of a stovepipe leg lengthens your legs. Tall or short, this is a sexy, multi-purpose shoe. It comes in a few colors but this particular combination is my fav. $134.95 at Endless.com.

I hope all of you have found something really cute to wear tomorrow to watch the bombs bursting in air. Once I leave the plantation, I may hit the mall and work on something cute for cheap.

Enjoy the bbq!

Erica

Real Quick...

Bout to leave work... in order to decompress, I found this look I'd rock a Friday night this summer....


flcrooks.com, $49.00

PLUS


Underneath; sensuoussecretslingerie.com, $15.00- Nasty girl ala Vanity

PLUS


Karmaloop.com $48.00. You can't say these aren't fly!

THEN ADD THESE


Report Signature, $126.72 Endless.com- these need no explaination....

This isn't a look for the timid and I am sure not timid. I'd dance till damn near sweating- but of course I won't 'cause I look too good!

Erica b.k.a. The Brown Vanity

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey all! I am doing some "shopping" today and will be posting in the next couple days. My computer at home is on her deathbed (the screen is coming off) & I'm working to find an AFFORDABLE internet provider. I'll have all of it together very soon. In the meanwhile, ya'll gotta check out 2 sites for me.

www.seedandsew.com is a great site that is all about environmentally responsible and sustainable fashions. This site debunks myth that being conscious about the environment means your only fashion options are Birkinstocks and hemp t-shirts. The Brooklyn-based blogger always has some great stuff up- check it out- like now!

The second site- www.getemgirls.hostasaurus.com is the shizzle! The site is going through a relaunch right now, so stay tuned for lots of big, new, fancy, wonderful things there. YA' GIRL ERICA ORANGE is a contributing writer so if you really love me, support the site by visiting EVERYDAY after you look here.

I couldn't dare end this post without giving you just one fab thing to look at sooo....



I'm so hooked on the gladiator look and the ankle straps on this sandal feed my addiction. Gold shoes are usually a muted, brushed metallic- not these. I love the mirrored look of these. My economic stimulus is finally en-route so these L.A.M.B Gillian heels may just be mine! (Heels.com $314.99- a splurge since the cell phone bill, car insurance, rent, gas bill and car note are all paid!)

Trolling the web for great stuff.....

Erica "The Fashion Gangsta" Orange