Urban Outfitters: Bargainous?

One of the pictures from the previous post renewed my desire for metallic jazz shoes (Yes, I did stop wanting them for a bit). I guess the boy in the photo wasn't wearing jazz shoes exactly, but I wouldn't even know where to start looking for a cheaper version of his Louis Vuitton kicks. Although I do want them immensely, even though they are men's shoes with a slightly odd look. My search for the perfect metallic jazz shoe started at Urban Outfitters, because I remembered they had two different types, one cheap, one expensive. A friend of mine tried on the cheap pair a while ago and informed me that they were uncomfortable, but I decided it might be a good time to try to convince myself the more expensive pair was worth the money. Well, imagine my surprise when I found that the shoes had been reduced from their sale price of $88 to $20! Score! Of course, I am currently riddled with doubt as to why these shoes are so reduced (do they pinch or something?), but they are a pretty good brand and I want them. I'll spend all night changing my mind and then finally make a decision tomorrow, I suppose. And then I need to find a fedora and black skinny pants, which is something I've been meaning to do for ages anyway. I don't want to copy the boy's look exactly, but I do covet everything he's wearing.

Because I'm in a good mood, I think I'll share some of the cheap, cute things I found at Urban tonight.

The formatting is being all screwy, so I can't write the price under each item, but the jazz shoes are $20, like I said earlier, and also come in black. The flats are $6.99, and also come in leopard print and covered in sail boats. The first two dresses are $15, and the last one is $20. Check out Urban Outfitters for lots of great bargains! (Wow...never thought I'd say that...)

Also, just so you know, you can get 15% off your purchase at Lulu's Fashion Lounge with the coupon code "fashionyblog." They've got some great bargains too!

Two Trendy Shoes

I am not a trend whore, fashion victim, or copycat. I wear what I like. I chose my outfits based on personal taste, and not on what's in style. Lately, I've been slightly disoriented by the fact that the current trends really appeal to me, especially when it comes to shoes. I live in the suburbs, a dull and fashionably un-enlightened place where the uniform seems to be flared jeans and t-shirts. This means that the jazz shoes and gladiator sandals I've been coveting would elicit a lot of stares in my town, regardless of the fact that they are actually "in." In fact, I can guarantee that my footwear would seem totally unique. Or at least that's what I tell myself as I spend hours searching for the cheapest versions of my desired shoe styles. Repeat after me. "I am not a trend whore. I am not a trend whore. I am not a trend whore..."

Gladiator sandals:
Inspiration:

Photo courtesy of Facehunter.
I actual find gladiators extremely ugly, but for some reason the ugliness actually appeals to me. They add edge and quirkiness to an otherwise normal outfit. I want them desperately.

My pick:

$44.99 from La Redoute, but you can get 25% off with the code LRVOTE.
These look pretty much the same as the sandals in the inspiration picture, which is good because this is the only kind of gladiators I actually like. Alloy has a nice, similar pair in gold or beige, but sadly they don't have my size in the gold, and I hate the beige.

Jazz Shoes:
Inspiration:

Photo courtesy of Facehunter.
For some reason I only like jazz shoes in gold or silver, especially silver. I love how they are totally unexpected (unless you're wearing a jazzy ensemble or top hat) and sleek.

My pick:

$28 at Urban Outfitters.
These babies just arrived at Urban, and come in red, black, teal, and silver. I am psyched about the $28 price tag! There were already some jazz shoes on the site, but none of them were in my price range. Until now. Hooray!

Other cheap things I'm digging: This jacket, these shoes, this bag. Oh and stock up on these t-shirt dresses (Marked from $45.99 to $9.99!).