Christmas is expensive. I don't know about you but I have to save my money a few months prior to the holiday season to purchase gifts for friends and family. Not only that, there are a ton of Christmas parties, get-togethers, open houses, open bars (yes!), cocktail hours, holiday work functions, etc. that I have to attend around this time of year and I usually end up spending money that wasn't in my budget on a new dress (or two but who's counting?) so I don't end up wearing the same outfit on Christmas Eve that I did in 2007. And with a new dress you need nice shoes to match, right??? Of course right! Well luckily for me (and you) Payless Shoes has teamed up with three amazing designers - Christian Sariano (from Project Runway), Lela Rose and Isabel Toledo - to bring you affordable, gorgeous shoes that won't put a strain on your wallet. Prices start at $34.99 and don't exceed $59.99 USD. Canadians will be able to purchase them in limited stores around the country. Unfortunately the only store in Alberta that carries this collection is the West Edmonton Mall location. Did I mention I live in Edmonton? : ) : ) : ) Besides the bad-ass buckled 'Mena' black bootie in the above picture (named after Christian Sariano's friend and muse, actress Mena Suvari) I also have my eye on these babies:
Lela Rose Perlita Bow Quarter Strap Sandal. I should mention this comes in black, too!
Isabel Toledo Toreador Pump.
To see the full collection, which includes accessories as well, you can click here.
I hope you all have a great weekend! Besides venturing out for a couple of dinners this weekend I will be staying inside under a blanket, sipping blueberry tea and watching movies because it's fricken cold in this deep freeze I live in! Plus I think I should avoid the icy roads. I slid straight through an intersection yesterday morning once the traffic light turned red and stopped right in the middle of the road. I stayed there for a couple of seconds contemplating what I should do. Awkward. I ended up going through the red light. I pray I don't get a ticket in the mail!
those shoes are gorgeous <3
ReplyDeletexoxo Christine
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simply gorgeous xoxo
ReplyDeletethere cute - but i have to admit - i don't think u'd ever see me walk into a Payless :o( .. atleast i admit it - gotta give me some credit there!
ReplyDeleteI love Christian!!!!! Those first boots are amazing :D
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Ohhhh all these shoes are beautiful!! But I must say, I LOVE the Isabel Toledo Toreador Pump♥ I'd love to wear it with a short and classy black dress!! A girl can dream right? :)
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Erika: Really? My favorite pair of black knee high boots are from there. I frequent Payless quite often : )
ReplyDeleteHmm. Payless has really stepped up their game in the last couple of years. I love all the shoes shown:)
ReplyDeletethose look very fun and chic! great post :]
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I really like Payless and this collection looks great! Also, I hope you don't get ticketed.
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
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i have NO idea where i will put the Horse - but i GOTTA HAVE it - one of those things ..
ReplyDeletethis weekend i promise - i will hit up a Payless- JUST for u - and give it a try! - i dunno why i've been so anti-Payless - but i will give it a shot!!!!
Such gorgeous shoes! I love those buckled boots.:) Have an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeletePS That TV part sounded gory!! :)SarahD
Haha I forgive you for not being a Potter fan ;) But they are amazing (they get better at the third one...well at least the books....people who don't read the books dont understand the 3rd movie XD)
ReplyDeleteyou should give them another try if you ever get really bored
I have shopped at Payless for YEARS. Among the craptastic-hidious shoes there are often a few Diamonds in the rough. Seriously I have scored some amazing shoes from time to time. I'd honestly never scoff at it because once in a while they bring in shoes that are completely on trend for an amazing price.
ReplyDeleteTOO bad the CS collection is only in Edmonton! Why do they always do that to us!!!!??!?
Happy Friday...stay warm!!!
Both my dad and one of my bff's from Edmonton called this morning to say the weather's been a wreck!! Girl be careful on those roads - I had an intersection event or two myself up there. Yikes!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you should spoil yourself with that Siriano bootie!! Hello lover....it is hawt!
Have a great weekend!
Carrie
Wow, i should go check out Payless myself! I love the flats.
ReplyDeleteBe careful driving! Do u have winter tires on your car? That could be very dangerous! Eeek, hope you don't get a ticket in the mail!
Mrs. Julius: I do have Winter tires! I want a refund!!
ReplyDeletei adore those boots with the buckles, gorgeous! be careful driving too! its been soooo foggy over here that you cant see your own hand in front of your face lol :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for a new Christian Siriano collection!
ReplyDeleteThey are really gorgeous. I love all of the heels. Unfortunately I can't wear heels. For whatever reason I can't walk in them :(
ReplyDeleteHis Payless collections always impress me! One of the best diffusion lines out there. I will DEF be picking up a pair of these this season.
ReplyDeleteThose first booties are amazing!
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xoxo,
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Ive always loved Payless. I didn't know the project runway guy was doing a line for them, thats awesome! I may just have to take a treck up to Edmonton for them and stop in at Victorias Secret while I'm there =) So jealous you guys got one before us =P.
ReplyDeleteI know, the weather is super bad here too ... I'll cross my fingers you dont get that ticket in the mail, glad you weren't hurt xoxo.
I loved C.Siriano from the very first episode of Project Runway. The shoes are fantastic!
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the shoes look gorgeous (and the prices sound great!) I love the second pair cos they just remind me of a Christmas pressie with a big red bow. Perfect for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you were really lucky you didnt have an accident! The roads are such a nightmare at the min - makes me really nervous cos some people just dont seem to slow down even though there's ice everywhere first thing in the morning. Shall keep my fingers crossed for you not getting a ticket! :)
Oh my gosh, I love these! I am all about bows for the holidays, definitely going to check it out! Marie, you wouldn't believe, you were in my dream last night! It was so random, but I dreamed that we got to meet, how crazy is that! Maybe someday, anyway, I woke up this morning and was like, "I dreamed about Marie a la Mode, lol!"
ReplyDeleteI love ALL of the shoes!!!
ReplyDeleteMarie you are making me want to go shoe shopping! I do need a pair to go with this great dress I have....;)
Great post.
:) J.
Wow, Payless is really stepping it up! I love the shoes.
ReplyDeleteHey Marie, i tagged you to do ''my make up story'' in my last post
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LOVE the first buckle pair! and i love christian! can't wait to see these in person.
ReplyDeleteThese are great, and I have to say, shoes are getting so expensive these days, and I ruin half of mine on the streets in new york anyway. I'd rather drop my $$$ on handbags anyway! If they're comfy I might have to pick up some good ole payless heels this year!
ReplyDeleteI saw the isabel pumps in a magazine this weekend and died!!
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