GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 16, 2014 20:03:25 GMT -5
My name is GRG and I am admitting in public for the first time that I am an addict. To boots. All boots. Short boots. Tall boots. Pull on. Lace up. Chunky heels. Spike heels. Black. Red. Pink. Brown. It is boot season. I made the mistake of trying to relieve the stress of the house rebuild and the dog surgery and ODS' college search by simply browsing various websites that sell boots. I have almost $6,000 in boots in online shopping bags and shopping carts. -faint-Clearly, I have a problem. Not to worry. I won't buy them. All. None, really. Maybe some. God I love boots. I lllloooooovvvveeeee boots. Thankfully, I have really great self control. Still, my name is GRG. I am a boot addict. Anyone else?
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Post by milee on Sept 16, 2014 20:27:09 GMT -5
Um. I had a pair of medium high heeled black boots - a little on the flashy side, but nothing crazy - that finally fell apart last year. I need another pair. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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Post by shanendoah on Sept 16, 2014 20:27:21 GMT -5
I have shoe issues, so nothing with boots, but fancy formal wear dresses - prom dresses, wedding dresses, little black dresses, Asian style dresses, Ren Faire dresses. Oh, I covet them all, even though, with the exception of Faire and Halloween, I have no where to wear any of them. If C or I were ever to renew our vows, I already know what I would get... This bodice: This skirt: This chemise: (You have no idea how much I LOVE these sleeves)
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Post by sesfw on Sept 16, 2014 20:27:25 GMT -5
On-line dreams are so easy ............ don't get out the credit card.
Christmas ornaments and decorations for me. I have so much stuff that doesn't get put away each year that I have to start clearing out.
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Post by busymom on Sept 16, 2014 20:41:19 GMT -5
My name is Busymom and I am CRAZY about boots. And sandals.
If I EVER win the lottery, you know what I'll be blowing some $$ on first. Even before buying a new car!
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Post by Opti on Sept 16, 2014 20:45:09 GMT -5
My name is GRG and I am admitting in public for the first time that I am an addict. To boots. All boots. Short boots. Tall boots. Pull on. Lace up. Chunky heels. Spike heels. Black. Red. Pink. Brown. It is boot season. I made the mistake of trying to relieve the stress of the house rebuild and the dog surgery and ODS' college search by simply browsing various websites that sell boots. I have almost $6,000 in boots in online shopping bags and shopping carts. -faint-Clearly, I have a problem. Not to worry. I won't buy them. All. None, really. Maybe some. God I love boots. I lllloooooovvvveeeee boots. Thankfully, I have really great self control. Still, my name is GRG. I am a boot addict. Anyone else? Actually I love boots. I have kept that addiction in check. I *want* *need* *am somewhat sad* I do not currently own a pair of black short boots. They are boot #1 in my preferred Optimist4Balance boot closet!
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Sept 16, 2014 20:48:31 GMT -5
Go to nomorerack.com and search for fringed boots. The heel stops me. ----------- I'm still on chocolate.
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Post by Opti on Sept 16, 2014 20:53:48 GMT -5
BTW, I need to talk purses.
We probably all remember(or some!) my saga of trying to find a good leather purse at a decent food stamp recipient price. The Mission was accomplished, and my royal blue Tiganello purse attracts praise pretty often.
Well.......
I found a purse, that I really really want. It could simply go by the name of purse in my reality as yes it is that special.
Marshalls has a blue purple Halston purse. Only $199.00 down from $398! Such a deal if I had even a $50K/yr. job!
Why is this purse sooooo perfect 4 Optimist4Balance? One it is purple. Le sigh, I must have done the Windows 7 developer quadruple click or something as I yet again highlighted and wiped out an entire paragraph seemingly with one key-stroke.
ETA: I was up to my 4th reason, when the universe screamed TMI. You can thank it. I curse the Windows developers. I learned this week a double click will highlight a word, a triple click will highlight a "sentence"/line of text. I'm guessing part of evil track pad mechanics is a quadruple click or perhaps something worse...
the quintiple click!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Sept 16, 2014 20:58:46 GMT -5
I have some gray suede ones that I cannot live without - also a pair of burgundy leather ones that come just below the knee - that I can wear with midi-length skirts.
Most of my boots are more practical though - I've managed to curb my shoe-addiction I had in my youth. (Plus I can't walk too well in heels anymore due to my messed-up leg.) Sadly, I gave most of my high-heeled boots & shoes to my niece.
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Post by Opti on Sept 16, 2014 21:11:28 GMT -5
Ooh, I love gray and burgundy. I bought some dove gray Dexter boots back when I was going to college. It is the first pair of footwear I bought two of and stored the other one for use later.
They were great boots. Soft leather that could be rolled down or left fully up to knee height. So knee boots and short boots in one boot. Genius.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Sept 16, 2014 21:15:07 GMT -5
I confess that I have an addiction to diamonds. Big ones, little ones, tiaras, brooches, rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings. I love them. I don't buy, having ehough, but I love them.
I also love Quarter horses and Saddlesbred horses, but will never buy one. I wish that I could !
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 16, 2014 22:13:21 GMT -5
I bought a pair of tan suede boots while I was still in the wheelchair. Suede? In the PNW? I have yet to wear them, because when I would wear them, it's pouring.
whatever was I thinking?
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Sept 16, 2014 22:24:02 GMT -5
That's me, Mich. My gray suede ones are totally impractical. They're not built for rain or slushy/frozen snow. But I guess I can always cuddle them.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 16, 2014 22:50:25 GMT -5
That's me, Mich. My gray suede ones are totally impractical. They're not built for rain or slushy/frozen snow. But I guess I can always cuddle them. What is worse is that a pair of grey suede booties by Mephisto that I LOVED came up on Zulily. I delayed buying them long enough that someone snatched my size out from under me. Just what I needed, 2 pair of expensive boots that I can't wear or will ruin. At the time, I was pissed beyond belief. After being here a couple years, they're totally impractical.
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Sept 17, 2014 6:16:05 GMT -5
Pottery Barn I love it so but cannot afford it very often. I hoard the magazines they send me (I have a box under our bed I keep them in and have some from like six years ago) I look through these for inspiration and then find cheaper look alikes. I have a few nice pieces from there though that I love!!! If we win the lottery I will be redecorating the rest of the house with the real thing.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Sept 17, 2014 6:28:52 GMT -5
I love shoes. I have them stashed everywhere. The shoes addiction is only secondary to the clothes addiction. Being as summer is winding down I have a total addiction to Old Navy flip flops. I think I have every possible color.
I generally don't like flats. I have a very narrow heel that's hard to fit. My soul died a little when I had to buy flats to wear temporarily after my knee surgery last summer.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 17, 2014 7:11:40 GMT -5
I wish I could relate. I see ladies dressed well and looking totally put together. Sadly, that's not my thing. My 11 yo is a much better fashionista than am I. Soon, instead of the mother dressing the kid, I suspect the kid will be telling the mother how to dress.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Sept 17, 2014 8:40:08 GMT -5
I have shoe issues, so nothing with boots, but fancy formal wear dresses - prom dresses, wedding dresses, little black dresses, Asian style dresses, Ren Faire dresses. Oh, I covet them all, even though, with the exception of Faire and Halloween, I have no where to wear any of them. If C or I were ever to renew our vows, I already know what I would get... This bodice: This skirt: This chemise: (You have no idea how much I LOVE these sleeves) I can see the appeal of the 2st 2 pictures. But those sleeves would drive me insane I think. Fluttering all over the place. I'm damn sure they'd end up in whatever I'm doing. Much better you than me!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2014 9:05:47 GMT -5
oh just buy them!
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Post by Opti on Sept 18, 2014 1:00:33 GMT -5
Well, I tried to find the purse on-line to show here, but Marshall's does not have a picture up. It of course is too out of date to be on Halston's website. However, I did find this dress. And some others...
The cool thing for me is with vanity sizing and the fact it is a dress I can feel almost like my preferred size self. I really aspire to be a size 8 going into size 6, and I think part of the universe agrees. (Tried on uniform blazers today and the guy started me with a size 6! I ordered the 14. )
www.halston.com/store/sale-2/view-all-3/sl-dress-w-leather-contrast-panels.html?color=navy
So size 10 or 12 depending on fit. (If my chest was back down to C cup I could have ordered the uniform oxford shirt in a woman's small. It thankfully was some blend, so the fabric had more give. I was concerned as most of my tops are knits of some sort. )
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Post by Opti on Sept 18, 2014 1:06:04 GMT -5
I bought a pair of tan suede boots while I was still in the wheelchair. Suede? In the PNW? I have yet to wear them, because when I would wear them, it's pouring. whatever was I thinking?lack The only boots I have left, are tan suede boots size 8.5 by Timberland. I unfortunately believed my arch falling was immentent after talking to a shoe repair/shoe speciality sale guy and divested myself of my black mary janes sz 8.5 and my blue suede boots, bought on clearance years ago, also size 8.5.
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Post by Jaguar on Sept 18, 2014 1:22:34 GMT -5
I faced my addiction tonight for real and I said NO to the addiction. I said no cause it will put me back in my hard earned savings.
Sanity and sadness prevail in my world.
I had thigh high black suede 3 inch high heeled boots, in high school and college.
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Post by Opti on Sept 18, 2014 1:40:36 GMT -5
I faced my addiction tonight for real and I said NO to the addiction. I said no cause it will put me back in my hard earned savings.
Sanity and sadness prevail in my world.
I had thigh high black suede 3 inch high heeled boots, in high school and college.I think of behalf of all posters, I must respectfully request picture proof be posted.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Sept 18, 2014 1:58:15 GMT -5
Speaking of "boot" addictions, I watched the finale of America's Got Talent tonight.
The finalists were paired with pros for their final performances. Though she didn't win (came in 2nd), crooner Emily West was paired with Cyndi Lauper for her final act doing a duet of "True Colors".
When Cyndi walked out onto the stage she was wearing very high platform boots. I was surprised at her age (61), she could still rock those things - let alone walk in them.
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Post by mmhmm on Sept 18, 2014 2:13:13 GMT -5
Speaking of "boot" addictions, I watched the finale of America's Got Talent tonight.
The finalists were paired with pros for their final performances. Though she didn't win (came in 2nd), crooner Emily West was paired with Cyndi Lauper for her final act doing a duet of "True Colors".
When Cyndi walked out onto the stage she was wearing very high platform boots. I was surprised at her age (61), she could still rock those things - let alone walk in them.
LOL! I'm 72 and I can still wear them. I don't do it because I don't go anywhere to do so, but I sure can!
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Post by Bob Ross on Sept 18, 2014 11:46:26 GMT -5
Boots seem like a weird thing to be addicted to. I mean, you only have one pair of feet. Unless you're some sort of human centipede. Speaking of which, you know what movie you should watch? The Human Centipede. Trust me. Watch it with the kids.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Sept 18, 2014 11:51:42 GMT -5
Boots seem like a weird thing to be addicted to. I mean, you only have one pair of feet. Unless you're some sort of human centipede. Speaking of which, you know what movie you should watch? The Human Centipede. Trust me. Watch it with the kids. My kids are trying to get me to watch it. They can keep it.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Sept 18, 2014 11:54:34 GMT -5
That's a real movie?? I am out of the loop.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 18, 2014 12:01:14 GMT -5
Whew. That was close. Fortunately, I never entered any credit card information nor did I ever click "Place Order". So, I got to enjoy the endorphine rush of shopping for many expensive pairs of boots without spending a single cent. Crisis averted. My stress level is down. And the boots stayed safely in their warehouse location. I am now off to bake some of those cake mix cookies...
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Post by Lizard Queen on Sept 18, 2014 12:08:42 GMT -5
My addictions in no particular order: caffeine, shoes/boots, purses, caffeine.
Yes, that's twice for the caffeine-- it's that bad.
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