Shoes!

Dale came up with the idea to take me shopping across the border to Buffalo New York and Niagara for three nights. Shopping there is fantastic if you live in Southern Ontario - not just for the bargains and lower prices but also for the vast variety. 

Just wanted to add that we spent the three nights at the Marriott Residence Inn Buffalo Cheektowaga, which is right across the Walden Galleria shopping mall. Both Dale and I loved the Inn we stayed at and highly recommend it! All the rooms are suites with a full kitchenette, modern furniture, nice layout, high speed wireless internet inc, and the all inclusive breakfast was insane! Americans do not joke about food LOL

So here are the shoes we got from the States as well as in Toronto while Dale was visiting...Dale's a sweetheart and bought all of these shoes for me

I love this shade of brown and the various straps 

I love the zipper design on these

Dale bought the two boots above for me at a store on Yonge Street (near College St) called Meteor 

And both the boots are above the knee on me

OMG these are really nice knee high boots. It's very sexy rocker chic
These are from Zigi New York's Rock & Candy collection
Dale bought these for me at Icon shoe store in Fairview Mall

The purple-wine colour of these shoes are gorgeous! These are Zigi New York heels
Dale also bought these for me at the Icon Shoe Store in Fairview Mall 

I love this colour of Suede! And I like how the texture of the heel is the same as the peep-toe base part
These are Steve Madden "LULUUU" 

I know I know....I have the peep toe version of these (seen here) but I can't resist gold glitter and high heels *sigh*
These are the Steve Madden "CARYSSAG"

OMG I have looked for these everywhere!!
Dale and I found these at DSW shoes in Buffalo - they were the last pair in my size. Oh it was meant to be LOL
These are also the Steve Madden "CARYSSAG" but in multi glitter

These are the Steve Madden "RUSSHH" in nude patent
Patent leather is probably my favourite finish on shoes not just for the look but because they're easiest to clean

Dale and I couldn't resist the colour - these shoes look so sweet and innocent (no I'm not going crazy)
These are the Guess "CARRIE" heels in the "coral" shade - although I disagree that they are coral. They're a blush pink colour to me

I love white shoes (screw the rule about not wearing white shoes before May 2-4 long weekend!)
These are Guess "HONDO" shoes in white patent 
For this style of shoe it fits a full size down on me (I'm usually a 6.5 at Guess but a 5.5 for Guess "HONDO")

Dale found this colour of Guess "HONDO" shoes in Calgary where he lives 

Dale bought me these Guess heels from a Guess Outlet store. The style name is "HATCHER"

Along with those Steve Madden Multi Glitter pumps at DSW Shoes, Dale also bought me these Guess Black Patent Peep-toe Pumps from there. Style name is "PATCHES" and they fit a half size bigger (so these are a size 6 when usually I'm a 6.5 at Guess)

The third pair of shoes Dale bought for me at DSW Shoes are these really cute girly patent pink slingbacks. These are by a brand called "Miss America" in the Ilene Patent Sandal 

So Dale had not been into a Charlotte Russe store before - that is, until he went into one with me in Buffalo. And now I think he loves it as much as I do! :) A lot of their shoes are gorgeous, very comfortable and affordable. There was a "Buy One Get One for $10" (crazy!) and this is what we came out with

Dale beat me to the shoe section in the store (LOL) but these were the 1st pair I grabbed off the shelf
OMG these are soooooo nice! The colour is just amazing, the fit is perfect, they are super comfortable....and these are my first pair of peep-toe booties *sigh* Dale and I went into two Charlotte Russe locations and at both locations there was at least one other lady trying on this exact pair of shoes in this colour. These are the "Peep-Toe Bootie With Side Zipper"

These are the same style as the shoes above but in a grey-taupe colour. Gorgeoussss!

We drove to another Charlotte Russe location just to get these in my size! These are so cute with the lace trim and the colour stands out really nice. These are the "Velvety Bow Front Platform Pump"

Snakeskin pattern! I seriously think these are more comfortable than my pricier Steve Madden heels
These are the "Patent Leather Snakeskin Peeptoe Slingback Heels"

Because the Charlotte Russe Slingbacks are super comfortable and the heel is a nice height, Dale picked up a couple for me including these "Patent Peeptoe Slingback Heels" in royal blue

These are also the "Patent Peeptoe Slingback Heels" but in a dark olive colour
I know, the shoe straps are looking wonky but it's because these shoes were all squashed into one luggage - they take back their regular shape once I wear them

Yes, these are the same "Patent Peeptoe Slingback Heels" but in Dale's favourite colour - black patent (my favourite is a nude patent)
The straps on the shoes are starting to look really funny in these pictures! 

Charlotte Russe also has a lot of cute flats - and I chose these three (well, Dale chose the black ones on the far left)

My first pair of sneakers from Dale :) These are Reebok

Dale loves Macy's and bought me these Dolce Vita heels from there

I LOVE the blush pink colour of these heels and they're the exact same Dolce Vita's as the ones above - also purchased from Macy's.
The arch on these are steep compared to the other slingbacks in this post so if you're opting for comfort, do not get these - get the Charlotte Russe ones (they're also more affordable)

You should have been there when the Canadian Customs officer asked what we brought back into the country! It was like, "Shoes....some food....mostly shoes though"


Do you shop a lot outside of your country because of lower prices and/or more variety?