When you hang on to the things you love…

by Karen Blanchard
30 April 2012

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Just found these while tossing out old clothes and shoes in the basement.  I kept them for over 4 years because they were too pretty to let go.  
It’s a good thing that I did…


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Shoes: Ninewest

You cannot click anywhere online or flick past a magazine contents page without seeing pastels.  It is EVERYWHERE. Retro 50’s or sports luxe (see below blog post).  Nothing is off limits. It’s (or rather we) are all fair game.

Since unearthing this pair and feeling really chuffed with myself,  I now have a bone to pick.

You know that style ‘expert’ that says chuck anything that you’ve not used beyond 1 year (or 2 or 3) well I would’ve given her a right slap. I wouldn’t have these!  Don’t get me wrong – for fear of death by clothes drowning,  I don’t keep everything.

But do not tell me you’ve not had the ‘look-what-I-found’ moment.   You’re randomly cleaning and accidentally find (insert forgotten item) and think “Thank GOD I KEPT THIS”

The feeling is identical to just buying something from a shop brand new. Except you didn’t.  Course I would love to own the latest must have (must we?) and yea I sighed looking at this mint update – but until Yoox get’s em for 70% off in 18 months –  I’m sticking to these new/old pastel finds.

Depending on who you ask: This is recycling.  It’s shopping in your closet or it’s just owning too much stuff.

I know I am not the only closet shopper….. (excuse the pun).

ps.  I have these shoes in black and white too.

Category: heels

108 comments

  3. chris koo says:

    love the green ~

  4. Sharla says:

    adorable shoes! such perfect timing for finding these.
    xx
    dressedyet.blogspot.com //

  5. MerelyMarie says:

    Good thing you held on to those shoes. They look like they’re from Anthropologie. Adorable!

  7. Think Twice Style says:

    I totally agree! I hang on to certain items just because I can’t part with them. I always end up digging through my closet for that one item one day!

  9. EXECUTION STYLE says:

    Those are really cute! I love that feeling of finding something that you forgot about!

  11. Shayne Renee says:

    I always get rid of thing I haven’t worn in awhile. I’ve only regretted it a few time but those few times have made me question my closet purging instincts…

    • Karen says:

      I know what you mean. It’s a fine line really between throwing stuff and having a hunch almost on what to keep.

  13. Kara says:

    the detailed cut out of these shoes are marvelous..brilliant retro colors 🙂

  14. C.A.R. says:

    Really cool shoes 🙂

    munchmecat.blogspot.com

  16. Lady M. says:

    Perfect ♥

    • Karen says:

      LOL ‘I never listen to that expert’

  19. Afro meets Euro says:

    wow!! what a lovely pair…..i wouldnt want to part ways with such beauties even after years of not wearing them 🙂 It was a great decision to hang on to them……

    http://afromeetseuro.com/

    • Karen says:

      Thx – I’ll see how I feel in a few more years though LOL! Def glad I kept em for now although it DID cross my mind to toss em once last year.

    • Anonymous says:

      Never toss them! Give someone else the chance to enjoy them =^)I think they are way too cute to throw away…

  20. Ivana says:

    so pretty! and I feel you there…I’ve had couple of those “thank God I saved this” moments, hehe =)))

    xoxo, Ivana

    ivannascloset.blogg.se

  22. Kat says:

    So cute!! Yes, I too have had one of those days where I’m just going through the closet and donating things I think I’ll never wear again. I made the mistake of giving away my black and white tweed pumps and now… I am missing/regretting it. Glad you made the right decision!
    http://aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com/

  23. Ria says:

    They’re adorable.

  24. dedivahdeals says:

    Yes, I feel the same way, I have “found” some items that I have kept for 10+ years and they are now back in style!

    • Karen says:

      Funny isn’t it?

  26. Stella says:

    Amazing shoes,Karen! i love them…..
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  29. JoeyAna says:

    I AM LOVING THIS POST KAREN! So weird that I totally relate all of my girlfriends and I have been trying to get rid of certain things and rediscovered things we didn’t even know we had! “You never know what you have…until you clean your room!” -_- ahahaha

    xoxo
    jO
    http://www.fashionbyjo.blogspot.com/

    • Karen says:

      EXACTLY!!

  30. Thrifted Shift says:

    These shoes are beautiful! So glad you kept them!
    –TS

  31. Bohemian Chick says:

    I’m all for saving your favorite things for as long as you want to. I “found” a box of my clothes that I didn’t know were there and just yesterday went through it. I found some great things that I’d forgotten I had. What a happy feeling! I know exactly what you mean.
    Donna
    prettysparklythings

  34. Anka says:

    Today, by coincidence, I wore my black leather with patent leather strap Ninewest-shoes-not-been-worn-since-4-years to an interview and it went pretty well. So hurray for keeping things and appreciate them for what they are after a few years!

    http://WWW.WALKINGINMYCLOSET.BLOGSPOT.COM

  35. Anonymous says:

    These shoes are SOOOOO gorgeous. I was not surprised to see that they are Nine West. They do the vintage look so well.

  36. Winnie says:

    You are so right!!! Not everything deserves a ‘stylist imposed chucking’…

    Last weekend, I dug out this vintage style green skirt. It really was a real wardrobe dredge till I found a new way to wear. Check out my Gatsby post >> http://www.withaplombblog.com/

    xx

  37. Kim says:

    I saw these shoes on pinterest and my sister in law (to be) is dying over them – wants to wear them for her wedding. SOOOOO bummed when I clicked on the link and found out they are a few years old. Any change you’d be willing to sell them? =) for reals.

    kimplank@gmail.com

    • Karen says:

      Sorry I just ‘rediscovered’ them and I’ll be wearing them this summer so not for sale yet : (

    • Tara Cook says:

      Ready to sell yet? Price may be right, or even the black & whites? Or at least the Style number so i can try to locate a pair?

      Thanks

    • Tara Cook says:

      Ready to sell yet, or maybe the black & whites, or give me the style number so I can locate a pair?

      Thanks

  38. Ashley Smith says:

    OK I really must have these shoes for my wedding. I need to find them somehow. Could you take a peek at the number or the name on the inside if you have a second? You know, just for a quick looksey to help a girl out?

    • Karen says:

      Aww Ashley I got these YEARS AGO. A good 4 or 5 years ago ish. I’m so sorry. The style name is DOLLYANNA I am almost positive of it. I’ll see if I see anything similar though online.

  39. Kate says:

    So so jealous! They’re stunning and in black too – you lucky thing!!!

  40. Promise says:

    What size are they? I’ll buy them from you. I’m in love!

  41. Promise says:

    What size are they? I’ll buy them from you. I’m in love!

    • Karen says:

      Not for sale!

  42. Joelle says:

    Would you be willing to sell them? If not, how could I find a pair myself? I tried google-ing “nine west turquoise heels” and also tried sea foam and mint… no luck.

    • vicki says:

      Holy Macaroni, i would swim across crocodile-infested waters for those, you are so clever to have kept them! V x

  43. Anonymous says:

    Do you think that someone sells these shoes still? I want them!

  44. annoy-e-mouse says:

    They are lovely, lovely shoes. Well done for keeping them. I too love that feeling when you clear out the clo0set and find something you’d forgotten about. It’s like Christmas morning – especially if it’s something as absolutely gorgeous as these shoes. Big time jealousy going on here 😉

  45. mandyface says:

    I have the black and white as well. Just lovely in pastel!

  46. Steph BB says:

    Wowee! stunning! who made these shoes and where did you get them?

  47. Yana says:

    These are beautiful! Perfection in a shoe. I would so buy these if I saw them. Glad you didn’t toss them! 🙂

  48. Yana says:

    These are beautiful! Perfection is a shoe. I would so buy them if I saw them. Glad you didn’t toss them 🙂

  49. Anonymous says:

    I love these shoes. I have to wear skirts and dresses to work and would love to have these!!!

  50. Mara says:

    These are soooo cute! You are torturing us with their cuteness since they are no longer in stores!

  51. Erin says:

    Hi Karen,
    Is there a style number written anywhere on your shoe? I’d like to see if I can find them somewhere used in my size as these would be absolutely stunningly perfect for an event that I have coming up (vow renewal). Thank you!
    http://www.3IrishJewelsFarm.org

  53. Beauty Tutorials says:

    These are beautiful! I would so buy them if I saw them.

  54. Carole says:

    Those are so cute (though I probably couldn’t walk in them lol). I bet they look fabulous in black and white!

  55. ScrappyDandyDoo says:

    OMG I’m so jealous!!!! I love those shoes!!!!
    Julie xx

  57. Lindsey Marie says:

    I will buy these shoes from you! My wedding color are mint and cream.. I couldn’t dream of a more perfect shoe!

  58. Ashe @ Ash in Fashion says:

    I used to have these in black & white– sold them, because they were way too small. So if yours happen to be an 8.5/9 and need a good home… well, let’s just say letting go of them is one of my greatest shoe regrets.

  59. Anonymous says:

    I HAD those shoes in my closet for about 4 years also and finally decided to give them away with some other items, since I only wore them twice.
    Now that I see them again I am sorry that I gave them away, but I hope whoever got them will enjoy them!

  60. Bre Dale says:

    excellent post! pinned and tweeted, wish I had those shoes!

  61. Anonymous says:

    They are so nice <3 I’d love a pair do you if you can still get them ?

  62. Totencough says:

    Hi there! My wife and I found these shoes (and this post) via Pinterest and WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. Where did you get them??? I know it was a while ago, but we are looking for some shoes of THAT EXACT SAME COLOR and STYLE for our wedding reception at the start of August. Would there be any possible way we could somehow borrow them (and take stellarly good care of them!) for that event???

    I know this is a strange request, but these would be PERFECT, depending on the size, of course. Please let me know when you can, my email is bradhodson@gmail.com.

    Thank you!!!

  63. Margo says:

    Ugh, I was fine until you said you had them in black and white too. Then I DIED! So jealous!

  64. Margo says:

    Ugh, I was fine until you said you have them in black and white. Then I DIED. So jealous!

  65. Kristen says:

    I absolutely HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE to HAVE these for my wedding or I will die! I NEED to know where to get a pair

  66. Olivia Brien says:

    Do you know ANYTHING more about these shoes? I am dying to find a pair…..

  67. Erin says:

    I love these shoes! They would be perfect under my wedding dress! Where did you first find them? Or do you know anywhere I could get some? Thanks!

  68. Erin says:

    I love these shoes! They would be perfect under my wedding dress. 🙂 Where did you first find them? Or do you know where I could find some like that? Thanks!

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  71. Anonymous says:

    I just saw these shoes on Pintrest….they are truly lovely. Smart for buying them when you saw them. I would have too!

  72. CeCe says:

    I LOVE these. I am getting married in May and my wedding colors are Mint. I still haven’t found my wedding shoes and these are PERFECT. I even have a sketch of what I wanted my shoes to look like and these are it. Let me know if you want to sell them 🙂 or if you come across them on Ebay! Wonderful find and I love your blog!

    cierrayanok@gmail.com

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  77. KelsiKay says:

    Can I borrow these for my wedding please?! I will pay you even to borrow 🙁 I’ve spent months looking for something similar and haven’t found anything! So frustrating 🙁 I would also be willing to give a”deposit” lol or something like that until they are returned?! I know I sound like a crazy person, but these shoes really are amazing and perfect!!

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  78. Accambo says:

    I am so sad! I saw this post on Pinterest and got SUPER EXCITED because I am looking for shoes like these to wear at my wedding!!! AGH!!! I need to call Nine West and tell them to come out with those shoes again!! So jealous 😉

    • annlucy says:

      I wrote to them the other day, asking them to make something like this style Again. 🙂

    • maria. says:

      Same story. I definitely would love to have these. Do you think we could start a petition to ask if Nine West can bring back this style?

  79. Anonymous says:

    Where did you get these? They’re gorgeous!!!

  80. Anonymous says:

    Ah I’m getting married in December and really really really want these shoes, any further info you could let me know of ??? xxx

  81. Stella says:

    I. Want. Them.

  82. Deanne says:

    I believe in keeping things too – but for different reasons, some sane, some not so sane – like the fact that I have half a closet full of high priced size 2 clothing and I haven’t been a size 2 in over 10 years…but hey, I DO have skinny friends, and occasionally I feel secure enough to let go of something, to pass it along – and my little nieces are growing up so fast, surely one of them will love that Pioneer Wear black suede fringe cropped jacket I bought at Jekyl’s Hyde in 1984…. Mostly I wish I had held on to all the Frye boots I have had over the years, from the late 70’s on…not only cause I could be wearing them again – but because I could get rich selling them on ebay!!!! Ah well, what can you do?

  83. Deanne says:

    I believe in keeping things too – but for different reasons, some sane, some not so sane – like the fact that I have half a closet full of high priced size 2 clothing and I haven’t been a size 2 in over 10 years…but hey, I DO have skinny friends, and occasionally I feel secure enough to let go of something, to pass it along – and my little nieces are growing up so fast, surely one of them will love that Pioneer Wear black suede fringe cropped jacket I bought at Jekyl’s Hyde in 1984…. Mostly I wish I had held on to all the Frye boots I have had over the years, from the late 70’s on…not only cause I could be wearing them again – but because I could get rich selling them on ebay!!!! Ah well, what can you do?

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  87. Olivia Christine says:

    Could you give me more information on these shoes? I want to try to find them for my wedding.

  88. bethamphetamine says:

    Jealous! Saw them on Pinterest and thought “ooh how much . . . ” clicked through to find they’re chilling in your shoe collection . . . but on the plus side I have a nice new blog to add to my collection

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  91. Rebekah Schriek says:

    Hi Karen..
    I have found your shoes and love them!
    I was wondering if you still had them and if you would sell them?
    I am getting married in 10 weeks and our theme is rustic/vintage/up-recycling and these are similar colours to our decorations!
    Please let me know,
    Many thanks,
    Rebekah

  92. Rebekah Schriek says:

    Hi Karen..
    I have found your shoes and love them!
    I was wondering if you still had them and if you would sell them?
    I am getting married in 10 weeks and our theme is rustic/vintage/up-recycling and these are similar colours to our decorations!
    Please let me know,
    Many thanks,
    Rebekah

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