Designer Imposters

So this is yet another shallow post and contains little of substance. But - look at me, posting three times in three days!! I am really making an effort here, people. So take the shallow and know that the days of serious can't be far around the corner.

I have expensive taste. And I have fallen hard for two pairs of designer shoes for summer. There is no no NO way I will ever buy them; they are just "TOOOO ESPEEEENSIVE" (shout out to Lana). But, still I think they are beautiful and would look so perfect on my feet all summer long. Luckily, I have found two more moderately priced look-alike options that I could more easily afford.

Before you chastise me, I am NOT saying that these are what I'd call "cheap" shoes by any stretch, but they are at least considerably more affordable than the designer ones I daydream about. And, I think they have a very similar look. So, now, I covet these cheap-ER versions.

What I want:

(YSL Tribute Platform Sandal)

The more affordable alternative:

(Linea Paolo Jarren Sandal)

What I want:

(Christian Louboutin Crisscross Espadrille)

The more affordable option:


(Vince Camuto Edon Wedge Sandal)

Like I said, I'm not saving lives here. I just want to get in the habit of blogging again, even if it means that my posts are about shoes (or nail polish). I love shoes. This is my blog, and I wanted to look at these beauties.

Actually...I'm feeling guilty about writing only about shoes and nails and a fluffy survey so far. So let's use this shoe post to talk about something more meaningful. I can easily make the comparison between my self image and this designer/"imposter" shoe issue. I have this image of what I want to be like, look like, act like - but in real life I don't live up to that standard of perfection (well, my idea of perfection anyway). And I get very frustrated and very "down" when I don't feel or act or look perfect. I have been hearing great things - RAVE reviews, really - about Beth Moore's book, "So long, Insecurity." I plan on reading Beth's book soon. I don't want to be a slave to my insecurities, and I am sick of living life paralyzed by fear of what other people think of me. More to come on that...

See? We ended on a serious note. I told you it would happen!