Stella Luna makes the most beautiful shoes

I'm on my third pair from this brand. My very first purchase was their classic flat shoes in a screaming metallic green. The next pair was a 4-inch open toed wedge in gun metal. And then this ...

The thing I love about this pair most is the comfort it provides despite its height. I think it was truly meant for me, the last pair in my size at the Shang store. I saw this style months ago so I guess that's why there was only one color left on the shelf. I would have to admit though that I can't spend on Stella Luna shoes all the time. But if you want quality and comfort, you definitely have to pay a premium. These are exactly what you get in return when you buy a pair of Stella Lunas. I never had a blister, never complained about the fit. Their shoes are truly worth every cent you shell out to get them.

And since we're on the topic, I again visited an Aldo store recently just to look and I was pleasantly surprised to see the pair I tried on a week before already on sale!

From 7k now down to 5k. A savings of 2k is not bad at all!

But it'll just have to wait a bit because my next target is a bag haha!

Best compliment ever!

I normally don't take note of the outfits I wear on a daily basis but allow me to make an exception. As I was stepping out to a lunch meeting yesterday, Anissa who was home from school said to me

Mom, that's the best thing I've seen you wear so far!

At first, I joked her about what she said and I asked her if she thought all this time that my clothes are baduy (outdated).  Of course she laughed and clarified her statement.  Whether or not she was trying to inch her way out of an awkward situation, I really don't care.  I almost never get compliments from my teenager so this one felt extra special.

So what was I wearing?  I honestly didn't have a difficult time putting it together.

Inner : Linen long top, Zara Woman

Topper : Chiffon printed jacket from Toppicks Couture (Facebook)

Bottom : Black skinny jeans, Forever 21

Shoes : Nude platform stilettos, Aldo

Did I survive in those 4.5" heels?  For a few hours, yes I did!

Thank you, my dearest girl, for that absolutely wonderful compliment!

It made my day!

When bored, buy shoes

At Anissa's cheer dance competition today, I had some time to go around with Neal while we were waiting for the competition's winners to be announced. What else was there for us to do inside a shopping mall? We had never been to SM Southmall together and the last time I was there was in the 90's when it had just opened! I was surprised to find some really good brands there like Promod, FX, Nine West, Charles and Keith. In the area where we stayed most of the time, the ALDO signage kept calling out to me. But I guess it was calling out to Neal too because he was the one who entered the store first, I merely followed suit.

He thought he had found a nice leather messenger bag, but wanted to think about it a little more. Meantime, while he was looking around, I did the same. To cut a long story short, he didn't buy the bag but I scored these

I chose between this nude shade and an olive one. I went for this because I was so close to buying nude YSL Tribute Sandals recently. I decided not to because I didn't know whether I wanted it in a low or high heel. I guess this should satisfy my craving for a pair of nude pumps/sandals. It was also the last pair in my size! Was it really for me?

Don't ask me how I'm gonna walk around in 4 1/2" heels. I still don't know. All I know is I can't wait to take them on a road test. I'm suddenly reminded that I have a lunch meeting tomorrow. That means I won't have to do much walking. Maybe these babies should come with me.

So what do you think ... should I get the YSL Tributes in black?

HAHAHA!!!

Shoe hunting!

So after that major disappointment I felt upon discovering that I couldn't get my Sweet Life cupcakes today, I diverted my attention to our next agenda.

Elsa and I scoured almost all the shoe stores in the mall and I found quite a number of interesting pairs:

ZARA Perforated Peeptoes

ZARA 2-toned cap toes

ZARA Peeptoes (kinda liked these but they were too high)

And I saw these really cute flats as well (among others):

Bejewelled Satin Ballerinas --- perfect for the coming holidays!

In Chanel colors, too!

But the pair I really really fell in love with?

The Jobina sandal from ALDO
They're very simple but they made my feet look like a million bucks!
Did I buy them? NO. Not yet, but that's another story altogether

After I got home tonight, I went to Girltalk because I remember seeing an Aldo thread somewhere. I found it and browsed through it and was both shocked and relieved when I read that a lot of the girls there don't like this brand because their shoes murder your feet

It's okay...I have exactly one more week to find the perfect pair of black work shoes.
Can't wait 'til my next shoe hunt