These heels are the pride and joy of my closet. They are the pair that bring the largest smile to my face (and took the largest chunk of change from my wallet.) I wear them as often as possible without looking like I only own one pair of shoes.
Here's the back-story on my babies: In September of last year I was browsing the Nordstrom shoe department online as I normally do trying to discover my next new purchase. I wasn't really finding anything fun or eye-catching and slowly losing hope, until I came across one of the most beautiful pairs of shoes I'd ever laid my eyes on. I don't even know how to describe the feeling I had when I first saw them. It wasn't true unconditional love or cupid's arrow, because that borders on creepy and inappropriate, but it's as though something clicked. I had to have them, no questions.
Well, I don't know about most 22-year old women fresh out of college, but I do know that I'm not really in a financial place to purchase shoes close to $400. Regardless, nothing was stopping me from owning them, nothing. I decided then and there that I would save for one month (cutting back on eating out, shopping, pretty much anything fun... I was pretty cranky that month!) then purchase the pair of unbelievably gorgeous heels for myself for my birthday in October. Yup, that's how I justified it to myself... it was a birthday present - to myself. To Jess, with love from Jess. Bad idea? No. Ridiculous? Maybe. Best decision ever? Absolutely yes!!
Finally after a month of blah-ness, the time finally came for me to go to the store and come home with fabulous new footwear. I remember it like it was yesterday... seriously (don't judge). I walked into Nordstrom with a purpose, there was no lollygagging, no browsing, none of that. I even put my phone on silent. I was on a mission. I walked straight to the mecca that is the shoe department and beelined it to the nearest available salesperson. His name was Earren, he was very nice, handsome and he had no idea what he was getting into with me. I held out my hand, introduced myself and let him know exactly what I was in the market for. Here's how the conversation played out:
Me: Hi, I'm Jessica how are you?
Guy: Hi Jessica, I'm Earren: How may I assist you this evening?
Me: I need the Stuart Weitzman Puente in size 8.5 or 9.
Guy: Oh, I'm sorry to tell you that we are sold out.
This is where I'm immediately the saddest girl in the whole store and immediately trying to think of other stores that may carry the shoe.
Me: That stinks. I can't believe they sold out so quickly!
Guy: That's a joke, I just wanted to see the look on your face.
Me: Haha funny man, I need that shoe.
He goes into the back where I believe shoe elves just make shoes all day and night and comes back out empty handed. I'm again instantly sad and have a confused look on my face.
Guy: Ma'am, I'm sorry but we don't have either size.
Me: I'm so sad right now.
Guy: Just kidding! I have an 8.5 for you to try.
Now, I'm always down for a fun time, a good joke, whatever. But this isn't funny. This is SHOES. This is serious business. While I tried on the shoes we made conversation, admired the beautiful heels and rung me up. PS - I didn't get a special birthday discount, which I'm still bitter about to this day. Even though it doesn't happen, I thought it was going to be like a movie where I got everything free that day or something. Don't ask.
With all of that out of the way, without further ado, I'd like to present to you my birthday shoe, the Stuart Weitzman Puente heel.
Photo provided by http://stuartweitzman.zappos.com
I feel like singing when I pull these out of my closet. They are so amazing to look at and so comfortable to wear, it's unbelievable. What is there not to love about this shoe? Black suede with red patent leather? The hidden platform? The peep-toe? The red rigatoni-shaped detailing? The leather lining? The patent covered 4.75" heel? Everything about this pair of heels is wonderful, delightful, and any other positive adjective that I can't currently think of because it's late on a Sunday night.
These, ladies and gentlemen, are my birthday shoes. Enjoy!
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