Bought it: Tory Burch Maddie Pumps

So, it's 45 minutes post purchase of my brand new Tory Burch Black Suede Maddie Pumps, and the first girl friend that I run into exclaims, "I can't believe you bought Tory Burch shoes...like everyone else in the world. With the big fat logos. I hate that."

I was more than a little devastated. I have been personally lusting after a pair of Tory Burch shoes pretty much since the day that I first laid my eyes on a pair of Reva Flats. And although I've never wanted to be a walking advertisement for one particular company, somehow TB's logo never struck me as gratuitous or obnoxious. And you know I'm honest. Instead, to me, Tory seems to be a symbol of all American glamour...a little bit New York, a little bit Florida. A brightly colored bohemian blouse, a demure croc Kelly bag. Kind of like me.

(Not Me)

When I went into Nordstrom that fine Florida weekend, I had no intention of purchasing at all, but the rich looking Black Suede Maddie Pumps with Gold Trimming were simply calling to me "Princess!" and I just couldn't stop my feet from falling into them.

Ok, ok, so it went more like: eye, size, hem, haw, credit card, pain...you know.

But now that I have them I think it has been a sensible investment. Everytime I wear them, regardless of my friends remark, I feel...pretty polished...and lovely. They are not only classic, but well made. Since that was 3 weeks ago yesterday, and I've put them on atleast one a day, even if only in my house, on the H. Parker calculation, they've only cost $14.04 per wear. That's awesome, cheaper than lunch for me and Huck at the Brunchery. What do you think ladies? Love 'em? Or over them?

Tory Burch Black Suede Maddie Pumps,
Available at Nordstrom or Neimans and a variety of other
oh so fine, fine retailers
$295.00