Fluevog will be the death of me....

[vanillafluffy]

A spate of emails today from GK about The Impending Wedding of Dr. Bizarre has reminded me that my own ensemble is not yet complete and has sent me scampering to the Clearance section on Fluevog.com, where I've been whimpering to myself about THESE---yes, without the chance to try them on. The styling is deliciously Deco; I adore its graphic qualities. Plus, the wedge isn't too fiendishly high, they're basic black, available in 11.5---AND THEY'RE ON SALE!!! ($39 plus shipping...whimper, whimper!)

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* And can we all chortle when I tell you the name of the style is 'Ruby'?!

As I was telling GK, I found a dress that will work. (Goodwill saves the day. Again.) The skirt is black chiffon over a black underskirt, empire waisted, except that the bodice is a tank top in gunmetal and silver. The gunmetal part is those neo sequins that are flat and not sewn on and the silver-black background is sort of tinsel-y. It was probably someone's New Year's Eve dress, but I guaran-goddamn-tee it's going to look better on me.

Now, here's the thing: the tank top part of it is only semi-attached at the neckline and armholes. The rest of it floats free. Currently, it hits at the broadest part of my belly and hips and looks less than flattering. My cunning plan is to shorten it with GK's help, so that it comes to slightly below the bust, so that it will, as Clinton and Stacy would say, accentuates the narrowest part of me. Possibly with a contrasting belt or ribbon so that it will have a top, a middle and a bottom, but I can worry about that later.

Comments

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

OMG, love those shoes!!!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Them, and much much more (expensive) at: http://www.fluevog.com/

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

Those really are great shoes. And that's a cool idea about altering the dress. Because I'm short-waisted, I have the devil's own time getting dresses that don't have the top slopping over my waistline, so I know exactly what you mean.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Well, I tried it on, and I *loved* the skirt. It's actually a good length, "tea-length", I believe is the term for a mid-calf, ankle-baring hemline. The top, not so much. At first, I considered removing it completely, but it was attached enough to make it a bother, and then, what would I replace it with? I'd either end up spending more money---which I would MUCH rather invest in shoes---or try to cobble something together and have it look amateurish. (I have no sewing machine. The plan will require some hand sewing, but not an ungodly amount.)

I have signed up for Fluevog emails, hoping that they may take after some of our constituents and offer free shipping on the first order. *fingers crossed*

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

If you can swing free shipping and they're comfortable, it would be a worthwhile investment. A girl can always use a pair of cute black heels for important occasions.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. And all the reviews on the site talk about how very comfortable Fluevogs are. (And can you tell I love saying 'Fluevog'?! It sounds so very Scandinavian and flows so trippingly from the tongue!)

[ang5fam.livejournal.com]

Well, I found a pair on that site called "Earth Angel" in my size on clearance. Their prices are so crazy that clearance would be the only way I could afford a pair--I may put them on my birthday list since they are on sale for $39.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

The "Ariel"? Kinda like Mary Janes with criss-cross straps? They *are* kinda cute, and I'll bet they're really comfy.

[ang5fam.livejournal.com]

Well, I took the plunge and ordered the shoes in olive- figured that's a good fall color. I like the white but I am one of those who doesn't wear white shoes after Labor Day- not to mention the fact that white shoes typically make my already large feet look like boats.
This will be my birthday gift to self. I started to get the black ones, too but there's no room in the budget.
Thanks for mentioning the site- I will check back often on their clearance items.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Yay! I've lured someone to The Dark Side Fluevog!

Olive's a good color. I have a pair of olive shoes I've pretty much killed the heels on, and it's a shame, because they're so versatile.

[ang5fam.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I was hasty in ordering those shoes-- I got laid off today.
I wasn't surprised as business has been slow--but I had hoped .

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

You are the third person I know who was let go yesterday---two girls where I work were fired (one of whom was a friend of mine).

Think of it as having some nice shoes to interview in. Yeah.

[elbly.livejournal.com]

Just checking... you do know that Fluevog's normally run half a size small? I'm normally a 9, but I need a 9.5 in vogs.

Don't want you buying them and being heart broken when they don't fit.

All hail the beautiful Vogs though!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

That's why I'm thinking 11.5, since I can usually wear an 11.

I'm not investing until I know my job is still going to be there in a month...then maybe I'll get them for myself as a birthday gift.

[sbjb.livejournal.com]

::whistling & looking innocent::

What's that tune you hear being whistled?

happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear shoe freak, happy birthday to you

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

In case you didn't get my voice mail message, THANK YOU!!!