The End Of An Era

I was driving down Gothard street the other day on my way back from getting stuff at CostCo, and I saw that one of my good old standby consignment shops had a sign out front. I had gone by there on Small Business Saturday in order to support them, but they were closed. The sign said "Going Out Of Business Closeout - I am Retiring!!!". Good for her!! So, on Friday, I had an extra hour with no commitments, so of course I went in. As I was going in, another lady said to me "I saw the sign and I just can't resist!!". So I said, "Join the club, sister." And in we went, together.

So out front, there is a $2 rack. That's where you ALWAYS look first. Looky, looky, what I found on that rack !!!!

Awesome purple and black brocade pants by Carlisle. The propieter told me that this is a British brand that has limited exposure. We don't see much in the US. They were my size, 100% silk brocade, and fully lined. 2 freaking bucks!!! They close with a thick velvet ribbon.

Then the lovely shop owner suggested I first look in the Bargain Room, because everything there is 50% off the tag. I rushed in like I was being chased by rabid wolves. Look what I found there.

A BCBG Max Azria jacket made of rayon and spandex knit. It has a very fine hand, and is trimmed on the cuffs, pockets, and lapels in tiny silver studs. Here is a closeup of the lapel situation, and the nice buttons.

It was orignially $50, so I got it for $25. It's so nice and so finely made that I thought it was a St John at first. The nice lady who runs the shop is closing for good on December 23. I will go back on the 22nd to see if anything good made its way to the $2 rack. She told me that everything will be $2 on the final days.

So today is Shoe Shine Saturday at www.sheilaephemera.blogspot.com, and the theme is black shoes. Good lord. I have A TON of black shoes. Sheila featured some that were exquisite - I loves me a funky black shoe. So I figured that I would finally decide which pair of black shoes, sandals, shooties, and boots are my absolute favorites. Away we go!!

Shoes - the Calvin Klein pilgrim shoes are my favorites. I bought them twice - once when they were new, and once when they died and I saw them in a thrift shop. As for sandals, there is a tie.

I love my black and grey Old Navy $12.99 espie sandals just as much as my Enzo Angiolini gladiators. Just goes to show that price isn't everything. As for shooties, there is no question.

The Sam and Libby booties that I got at Target win the prize. They are so elegant, classy and HOT that I love them. As for full length boots,

My Forever 21 black suede boots with the bronze studs just get raves every time I wear them.

So that is my final decision. Go on over to Sheila's blog to see everybody else's shoes!!! Until later, my friends!!!