Chie Cha-Ching

So these are actually the first pair of Chies I own,

though I told you about those first.

I can't believe I actually have two pairs since I thought Chie Mihara
shoes are priced way beyond what I'm willing to pay.

But! I found shoescribe.com and these babies were mine.
Hint: I'm a straight to the sale section kind of shopper.

Here's what's shocking: The heels are 3.25" but I thought

"tradeshow shoes" the first time I put them on.

My wide forefoot had plenty of room, my toes were happy.

 

After wearing them an entire workday to be certain,

I wore them to work a conference.

If you have ever staffed a tradeshow (as opposed to attending a conference),

you know that's the true test for whether shoes are comfortable.

 

I was on my feet for probably 12 of 14 hours one day.

Walking up and down stairs, going from one end of the show floor to the

next exhibit hall to the next, coordinating with TV crews and reporters,

attending a meeting and a reception and ...

 

At the end of the evening, I did not want to rip the shoes off.

Oh I was tired and my feet were just a touch sore, but I did not feel like

cutting my feet off as I have thought with other shoes.

I love these and they lived up to my initial expectation.

 

As for the outfit ... I know some of you are thinking 

attire for when the leaves turn and the temps are cooler.

Well, our leaves fell; big clumps of pine needles rained down my office windows yesterday. But it wasn't due to a chill in the air.

It was HOT. Likely the hottest day of the year. And still scorching today;

it is 5:45 p.m. and 97 degrees outside.

 

How goes your summer?



Peplum Pablum

Dunno if I'm really loving the peplum top.

I wasn't going after the look on the catwalk.

And I don't expect to join the ladies on this street style page.

But I loved the fabric and print of the café capri in fresco floral sateen so much, I snagged the peplum top when it got to a reasonable price

and a good % off promo came along and my size popped back.

Shopping with M did a fantastic review. Though I didn't find it easy to slip on or off probably because I didn't size up. I also found it quite high waisted (remember, I'm only 5'2" so how is it on taller ladies?).

I'm so happy the sleeves are not puffy per their pics.

Oh a random tip to pass on ... button first before zipping up the side and

unzip before unbuttoning. Put up your hair before zipping up.

I might next try it with jeans or a pencil skirt.

But in my secret garden, I'm wearing it with the matching pants.

I'm a fashion geek, what about you?