Monday, August 18, 2014

Blue Suede Shoes

I was shopping for women's clothing and thought, "Oh, what the heck, let me take a peek at the men's department."  I lack the same enthusiasm for men's clothes that I have for women's, but the sales in the store I was visiting were superb (Sak's Off 5th).  So I looked and am glad I did.

I found an attractive pair of blue suede shoes by Cole Haan.  They have a wingtip style with -- hang on to your hat -- blue soles.  Beautiful blue soles.  Normally $200, they were half-off.  Given their sturdy construction and good materials, I'm sure I'll be wearing them for a full decade.  That's $10 per year.

You may know the song "Blue Suede Shoes" which was performed by Elvis Presley.  Elvis didn't write the song, though; it was written and first recorded by Carl Perkins.  Carl, in my opinion, was a much better singer than Elvis and I prefer his version.  It's more authentic.  Have you heard either version?


 
 
 




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22 comments:

  1. TrueScrapAddict@blogspot.comAugust 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Gorgeous blue suede shoes!!!! I have definitely heard Elvis' version, not sure about the Carl Perkins version though.

    These shoes remind me of your blue courts that you showed on your blog the other day. I am sure you are going to look super sexy with these on.

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  2. SuzanneAugust 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Wow I love these! Especially the bright neon blue at the bottom. I bought a pair of Cole Haans in Florida and just love them.

    I do have a thing for men's shoes. I found myself taking tons of photos of them while in Amsterdam. I didn't find any to bring home to hubby though...wasn't lucky with the sizing on the ones I liked.

    I need to look up the original version of that song.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  3. SheilaAugust 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Yup, I know both versions - Elvis' always seems to veer to camp. I adore those blue suede shoes! They are amazing. It's great to see some menswear get funky!

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  4. two birdsAugust 18, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I love these shoes. My husband would adore them! Anything unique like these always catch my eye! And yes, Carl Perkin's version was much better, but he just didn't have quite the same stage presence!

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  5. SaraAugust 18, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    OMG these are just incredible! Kyle needs new shoes, I should tell him to look into these, hehehe.

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  6. Connie StaccatoAugust 18, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Gorgeous! Congratulations.

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  7. Destrehan's DaughterAugust 18, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Love these! The husband has a similar pair with neon green soles that get lots of attention and go with a surprisingly large amount of things in his closet. Hope you post an outfit with them, even a womens wear take would be really interesting.

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  8. Charlotte SparkleAugust 18, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    I know what you mean about lacking enthusiasm for buying men's clothing. I don't have many male clothes, I'd much sooner spend my money on female stuff. I absolutely hate men's shoes.

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  9. ravenlocksAugust 19, 2014 at 2:28 AM

    Cole Haan is an amazing shoe designer. I've had shoe crushes on quite a few of his styles lately. But those blue suede ones....that sole is electrifying! What a great buy...and bargain :)

    xo Azu

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  10. Dar August 19, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    Ali two perfect pairs of blue shoes in the span of two weeks! Wow the shoe goddess is looking out for you!

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  11. LorenaAugust 19, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Oh wow, what a great pair of shoes :)
    I have to admit I am a sucker for shoes that have attractive and outstanding colors-
    and I don't think I've heard that song before.

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    1. ShybikerAugust 19, 2014 at 2:35 PM

      You're too young! Elvis made it a hit in the 1950's.

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  12. Hollie Black-RamseyAugust 19, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Dang those shoes are awesome! I got my husband a pair of gently used blue suede shoes from Goodwill a few months ago for $4 and this post just made me realize that he hasn't worn them yet!

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  13. HeidiAugust 19, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    I love those shoes! I really hope to you wear them in a post, kind of funky Diane Keaton. And I like both versions of Blue Suede Shoes. (It's against my religion to speak against the Elvis.)

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  14. Elle SeesAugust 20, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    fancy! i always feel better when i wear a newly purchased pair of shoes right out of the store.

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  15. ToadMamaAugust 20, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Those shoes are WAY cool! I like how you broke down the price. I'll have to remember that tip.

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  16. Lyosha VarezhkinaAugust 20, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    wow! simply wow! amazing shoes!

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  17. Megan GAugust 22, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Oh those are so gorgeous. Men's women's whoever - i would wear the heck outta those. Gorgeous!

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  18. oomph.August 29, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    THOSE ARE SWEET! i'm glad you got them, because they will make a great addition to your wardrobe. outfit post with them??

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    1. ShybikerAugust 31, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      Possibly. I wore them last night to NYC. We saw "Hedwig..." with another couple. The shoes got noticed and compliments.

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  19. Debbie StinedurfAugust 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Holy cow! Those shoes are perfection...you will be able to wear them with so many things! And no, I've never heard the original version...
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    I so approve of these shoes. These are SO. sharp. Love them. I'd wear them myself.

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