~NEVER WORN BOOTS~
See these sweet boots? They are the loveliest pair of Victorian/Edwardian beauties I've seen in a long time and I just HAD to splurge on them! Sometimes I think I'm shameless in what I spend my mad-money on! But in my defense...while some of you make a daily visit to your local Starbucks for your favorite-latest-greatest-Latte I'm at home drinking a cuppa home-brewed tea and surfing the Net for antique shoes! :)
I'm just sayin'.....................
~ORIGINAL SHOE STRINGS~
For the longest time I've searched for a pair of vintage WHITE LEATHER BOOTS and even signed up for eBay reminders when something new was listed. But...the auctions always went too high for me and even now if you look there is a pair offered at $799 (Hello? Are you kiddin' me???)!!!!
That just isn't EVER gonna happen. I'm not even willing to spend $100 on a pair.
So...I kept looking...
And watching...
And looking...
Watching...
~THE SOFTEST LEATHER~
And then one day a couple of weeks ago a pair came up with a BIN price of $65. I scanned the ad super-quick and did a once-over on the buyer's feedback before hitting the Buy-It-Now button! The boots came a couple of days ago and honestly I was speechless when I took them out of the box.
The shoes have never been worn and look to me to be about a 5 in today's sizing! Dainty and petite and I'm pretty sure they are Kid Leather. The stacked heels and soles are also leather and I love the aging patina on them. Very, very sweet!
Pays to patient!
~BACK IN THE STUDIO~
I'm back in my studio today working on more new product for my website!
(See...told you I wasn't going to stop painting pink roses!) :)
I especially LOVE to paint them on baskets!
Hope your Thursday is wonderful!
Love to you...
27 comments:
Dearest Rebecca,
Patience always does pay off. The impulsive buying gets punished often. But you knew what you wanted and got it. Assuming that you will not be able to wear them though. That's probably the reason for the great pricing. Only some oriental women would fit them.
Love to you,
Mariette
Congratuations!! Those are so sweet! I am so glad that you found something that you have wanted. I can just hear you ohhing and awwing as you were looking in the box! So COOL!
What a lovely pair of boots. Such tiny feet! So glad you found them for you to admire and enjoy. Currently I am teaching myself to paint roses similar to the ones you so beautifully paint. Or at least I'm trying!!Lol! Hugs!
Good for you! Those boots are just amazing. So pretty!
Hi,dearest,talented woman Rebecca!
Woooow........such unbelivebly nice look here in you blog:-)))*
I love,Love,Love ALL here!
And truly,these shose are so elegant and beautiful!!!
I'am so happy to see your nicest blog again,there is always mostly fantastic inspirations:-)*
My warm,sunshine hugs,
***Violetta***
Rebecca,
Now you know that those sweet boots would touch my Victorian heart!!
LOVE them!
I drink my coffee at home too. It is far too expensive for me to buy it out . Or let me say that i am far too cheap to buy it outside of my home.
I would much rather spend my money on boots like these!!
Hugs,
Deb
What an awesome find on the shoes!!! You always are so creative in what you paint your pink roses on, everything is always so beautiful.
I agree patience does pay off.Those shoes are so pretty.They will look perfect in your home.
OMGOSH, Rebecca! WHAT a buy! I absolutely LOVE them..and you didn't have to get all rationaliz-y and slap me up side the head about my Starbucks addiction, you know!;>) You could have just bought them and I wouldn't said a word. I hope you love them forever-they are that beautiful. I have never seen a pair like that anywhere in that condition! God was smiling on you that day. xo Diana
Oh Rebecca, I'm so glad you finally got a pair of shoes like you've been wanting. Their so pretty, waiting did pay off, great buy!
Hugs~~ Daphne
Ooooh Rebecca!... those are just stunning!!! How happy I am for you that you found those... I am a bargain hunter, like you... I refuse to spend outrageous bucks on things I want (even though I reeaaally want them!)... and you are right, it is all about priorities where you spend your money... I have never even tasted a Starbucks (sorry, I am from the old school, I drink plain old coffee at home), no offense to anyone, but I think it is kind of a yuppy thing...and expensive... I would rather spend my money on vintage treasures like yours anyday... so happy for you!!! xoxo Julie Marie
I've been watching our local jaunts for years for boots to go with an 1800's dress for my manny-quin and like you, the price is far too high for my liking. There was one pair I thought might have hope but they were in such disrepair I had to walk by. You did well at $65. for such a nice set as you have here. Well done. LOVE the basket. Would love to put my sweeties cards and letters in such a pretty basket. Hugs. T
Beautiful shoes:) A girl can never have too many! Enjoy your day my friend, HUGS!
Rebecca,
These are beautiful! I am a thrifty spender too, and no Strabucks for me either. Glad you found these beauties!
Hugs,
Debbie xo
Way better than a cup of Starbucks...Way Better!!
I love that you have 'mad money' and it is all about our values isn't it Rebecca, Victorian boots for you, coffee for some and wool for me :)
Love the boots tho I think it was worth the patience and the money.
Hugs
Cxxx
Oh my.. you DID hit the jackpot. Good for you!! Amazing.. never been worn. Love it. I wonder what the story is behind them?
Thank you for commenting on my blog post.
I'll be back.. have to see what you're working on next!
Karen
Ladybug Creek
P.S. Love the train case! You are so talented.
Oh Rebecca,
what a lucky find - patience DOES pay off!! Those boots are g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. and I'm so glad you now own them!
I missed your latest posts and did some catch up... your train case from the previous post is stunning beyond words- I love your roses, only wish I had your talent.
rita
Those boots are fabulous ~ waiting does have it's rewards, doesnt it :) I love that sweet basket!!
What a pretty pair of shoes!! You were very lucky to find such a great pair. Love your new blog look!
Hugs,
Donna
Oh Rebecca, I am so happy your hunt paid off.
I have to be honest here, I am not a shoe girl. I am a burkie girl, I suppose that comes from have RA in my feet for the past 30 years.
Oh well, I can fully appreciate the beauty in those cute boots, but I am sure glad I don't have to wear them.....HA! OUCH~
Now, as for the basket graphic you have shown us.....well girl, THAT, I love, love and love some more!!
Char
The boots are just gorgeous, and you've of course displayed them so artistically! I love taking a chance and surprising getting just what I wanted. Jack pot!
Hugs,
Patti
We'd love to have you share your find at our linky party, too.
GORGEOUS!! Definitely worth the wait...and I'm like you...that is where I spend my extra money...on vintage pretties.
Rene
You did good! They are gorgeous and so is your pretty blog!
I'm with you for tea time!! You need to be my teacher in the shopping department! I'd be a good student. Promise.♥♫
Hello Rebecca, I love the books and I wear a size 5 shoe so I think they should come home with me!! :)
Though I do not think I would get to wear them in Florida, just a thought though, Maureen.
Rebecca, just came back from lunch hour qfter stopping in a little local antique mall. You will never guess what I came across!! A beautiful very gently worn boots like yours only in a soft brown leather for $55!! I didn't buy them bec I just had a huge unexpectted auto maintenance bill! :( I think I will go back & get them though...they were so pretty!
Only thing is that I had never been in this shop & they had a TON of "gotta have that!" YIKES! "WHAT TO CHOOSE???"
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