Some days, the stars align in ways I don’t even think about or understand. But when it does, magic happens!
Like when I walked into the Cole Haan store on a whim (I had some vouchers) and realised that there was a sale on and the sale was ending that very day!
Or like when my eyes fell on this pair of shoes from the sale rack.
It looked quite normal on the shelf, until I slipped it on my feet, looked into the mirror and was immediately transformed into a Princess!
Granted the only princesses I know are Disney princesses, but I felt like that moment when Cinderella’s fairy godmother waved her wand, chanted Bippity Boppity Boo! and turned her into a princess. It was like that, except without a fairy godmother, wand nor incantation 🙂 I just kept staring in the mirror because I’d never seen a pair of shoes make my feet look so dainty and delicate before!
This pair of shoes have been a long time in coming. I tried on a pair of Cole Haan shoes many years ago and they are super comfortable. They have Nike Air technology so the footbed is cushioned and fairly comfortable. But couldn’t bring myself to pay for them back then. I still can’t now, to be honest but having vouchers help of course 😉
Incidentally, they still had this in my size which was a surprise. Most of the time, sale racks no longer have my size, especially when its at the tail end of the sale. The shoe is a sling back which is a style I happen not to like very much, but which felt so comfortable on. I was assured that the buckle could be moved along if it loosens and I was pleased to note there was no elastic that could over-stretch like my last pair of slingbacks did.
There are a couple of nice touches in the box when I got home and looked inside.
- Shoes are kept in separated shoe bags – the shoe bag is divided into 2 so each shoe sits in their own compartment and don’t rub against each other and scratch. Very thoughtful!
- There were spare heel bits included! I don’t know what you call those bits at the bottom of the heel that wear out as you walk but there was a little envelope with a pair of these bits in the box, so you can easily get a cobbler to replace them with original pieces. Again, very thoughtful!
I guess thats the value-add in a pricey shoe! 🙂
This is about the priciest shoe I’ve ever bought, which goes against my policy of not paying too much for shoes, since they wear out quite quickly. RM350 has been the most I’ve ever paid thus far, but I’m very happy with my purchase and I plan to stop by the Cole Haan store the next time they go on sale.
In case, you know the stars align again and I snag a great deal 😉
Bippity Boppity Boo! 😀
Do you have a pair of shoes that make you feel like a Princess? Or do you own Cole Haan shoes and know how they hold up with wear? I saw some beautiful knee high boots in there I was so tempted to buy… except I had to have sanity reign. Boots? In the tropics? Yes I’d definitely need magic to justify that 🙂
Paris B
Gorgeous shoes! It’s great to splurge on investment pieces, I’m guessing you will get a lot of wears out of these! let us know if the Nike Air lasts and if it’s worth it!
Thanks! I hope they will last and I can forsee a lot of wear too because they really are super comfy! 😀
That’s a lovely pair of heels! Definitely something I’d choose for myself too 🙂
I used to have a pair of black suede peeptoes pumps which makes me feel like a million bucks but I think I misplaced it because I can’t find it at home (Malaysia or Australia) 🙁
Oh well, time to start searching for another pair! 😛
Oh boo! It sucks when you can’t find your favourite shoes! I hope these are it for me. I haven’t had a shoe love in a long time.
This looks very chic!
I would love to be able to wear sling backs. The strap often slip off my ankle to my heel. Very annoying.
Thanks Shay and yes! I used to have that problem with sling backs too, which is why I shy away from them. But these fit very snugly and there is no elastic, just manual buckles, so perhaps I can adjust them if they get loose? These are patent leather though so I don’t expect them to stretch out very much.
LOL Vouchers can be so enticing right? 😛
Lovely new shoes for your lovely feet my dear! Princess Paris B! Tee hee! 😉
I love the Stephanie Air Oxford Pump 😀
Thank God for vouchers or I’d never have been able to afford these 😀 Actually I might still have because after the discount, the price was sooo goood! 😀 I went to look up the Stephanie Air Oxford pump and its so cute! 😀
LOL You are humble as always 😀 Of course you could afford these 😉
So the next time we meet we wear our Stephanie Air Oxford Pump, deal? 😀 Yay~
teehee I’ll just wear these princess shoes 🙂
LOL Yay~ Good enough dearie 😉
I can’t believe you found shoes that look good and are comfortable. Those 2 traits are almost mutually-exclusive!
I agree to that point. That said, i think them shoes are super duper gorgeous!!
Thanks Juan! 😀
I know right? The stars aligned for just a few minutes – even had it in my size!
I like the peep toe and ribbon! I like ribbons on shoes. haha.
And wow, it is so nice to have spare heels given. I remember once, my heels just tore off the screw, and for that entire day, when I walk the screw would knock the ground to create such a piercing sound.
In the end, I got the cobbler to put on another piece of rubber though, but that was a few weeks later.
Ribbons make shoes look so dainty, don’t they? 😀 I was so surprised when I opened the box and found the spare heels – I was wondering what they were initially. I mean usually we get extra buttons with clothes, but this is the first time I’m getting spare heels! 😀
Very ladylike pair of shoes! Congrats!
Thank you! Its darling! 😀
Shoes you like on sale, with your exact size AND vouchers to subsidise? WIN!
Indeed! Stars aligned, angels sang etc 😉
I like this shoe!I think the support is good. should be expensive.
At a normal retail price, its pricey. But on sale, it was just a little bit pricier than say, Clarks and even cheaper than Geox 😉
Love those shoes! They are gorgeous. I haven’t tried Cole Haan – yet. I love my Ferragamos for feeling special.
Some day I’ll work my way up to a pair of Ferragamos 🙂 My Mom had a pair before and she swears by the comfort and the quality of the leather! Too bad my feet are too small to inherit her shoes 😛
My type of shoes! Where to find Cole Haan in M’sia? Sales still on?
The Cole Haan boutique is in Pavilion KL and maybe KLCC. The sales have ended but I’m told there should be another in the middle of the year 🙂
They are adorable! Very princess indeed! 🙂
Thanks Jess! Imagine these with your skull scarves! What a contrast LOL
Really nice babe! Well done! Hehe. You do know you HAVE to tell us where you got the shoes from right? 😉
Btw, Gong Xi Fa Cai! Hope you have a great year ahead. 🙂
Thank you Jo and a little late but Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too! These were from the Cole Haan boutique at Pavilion KL 🙂
Not a shoe that would make me a princess but shoes I had always trusted for comfort is Clarks. Though pricey but definitely a good investment 🙂
I love Clarks shoes too! They are always very comfortable and fit my feet well. Their designs do tend to be a bit old fashioned but you can’t beat them for comfort 🙂
Very pretty. But i say no to sling backs. Had a couple of prior bad experiences with it. The back sling part somehow always slip off my feet as i walked. Any ways to remedy this? I have tried tightening the strap but to no avail.
I’ve had the same bad experiences with sling backs so I hope these will break the jinx 😛 My previous pairs had an elastic bit that loosened over time but this one doesn’t so I hope it holds up! 😀