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| - I was watching a James Bond movie last night and began to wonder what sort of torture it would take to make me spill....
"So Ms. M, you won't tell us the formula, eh? We have ways of making you talk! Oddjob! Take her Manolo Blahniks!" The huge henchman wrenched my 4th favorite pair of shoes off my feet. I grimaced, but wouldn't say a word.
"Still won't talk? Fetch the Nine West shoes!"
"You wouldn't!" I gasped, letting my guard down. Luckily for me the the shoddy Nine West knockoff of a Prada design fell apart in his hands, as did the pathetic Steve Madden pair her produced afterward. I arched one eyebrow and smirked.
"So smug, are we Ms. M? Fetch the Sketchers!!!!" he shouted.
"You expect me to wear Sketchers?" I asked.
"No, Ms. M, I expect you to die!"
I screamed as Oddjob forced the worst possible footwear on my trembling foot.
I can't abide bad shoes. However, my taste exceeds my budget, so I make regular pilgrimages to Off 5th. There I can find some of my favorite brands-- Delman, Stuart Weitzman, Dior, Kate Spade, YSL and Ralph Lauren Purple Label for a mere fraction of their regular prices. (Sorry no Trinity- Manolo, Louboutin or Jimmy) Sign up for their e-mail/ mailing list and you will get advance notices of sales and extra percentage off coupons.
Their designer clothes section is fabulous as well. It requires some diligent picking, but Escada, St. John, Valentino and Ungaro can be had for a fraction of their regular price. There is an entire section of Tahari. There are also deep discounts on Joe Jeans and Saks' house brands.
Examples:
Kate Spade black patent slingback kitten heels: regular $300, I paid $30.
YSL black patent d'orsay 4.5 inch stilettos: $780, I paid $80
Dior 5 inch platform suede round toed stilettos: regular $720, I paid $125
Escada houndstooth silk wrap dress: regular $1,800, I paid $430
Ungaro silk and linen skirt: regular $350, I paid $60
I also find Delmans and Stewart Weitzmans which run from $250-$350 for under $100.
Well done, Ms. M.
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