The Melin Oxford

May I just say that I’m in love with Gilt.com. It can be mighty pricey but when it’s good, it’s really good, and score!! I hate paying full price for anything, and having worked in wholesale, I know I’m being ripped off anyway, no matter how deeply discounted an item is nor where I’m buying it. However, I always would rather buy something very nice for a discount than to buy something cheap that will fall apart in a year, especially shoes (well, there are exceptions like a simple tee or socks…but I digress). Gilt, quite nicely, is akin to a continuous sample sale of goodies on trend (and items currently in the stores – yay!!). Combine that with quick shipping and a $25 credit when you sign your friends up, it’s pretty much a go – though I can attest, if you’re prone to being a shopaholic, you might want to steer clear.

Though I may wrinkle my nose at wearing trends, I’m pretty psyched about the oxford. I’ve searched in vain for a pretty pair for years, and was fairly certain they might not make their way back into fashionable circles. Which is why, however much my nose may wrinkle, I’m willing to jump on this particular item of the moment. I’m pretty sure I wore a pair like these, which may be why I’m particularly drawn to them in a child-like way. But, upon receiving them, despite my excitement at their shiny, leather soled, two-tone glory (and the fact that someone asked if I was wearing tap shoes), I thought, what the hell does one wear with these? Socks (too clunky?), but maybe hosiery? Bare ankles probably look the best…??? I thought I’d give it some google research and voila! Check out the link for some perfect examples (I especially love Sienna Miller’s yellow brouges). I am not alone in my obsession.