One of my small -- but intense -- dreams just came true. Thirty years ago I saw a woman in a video wearing slippers that melted my heart: they were sock-booties you'd wear around the house with ball-tassels on them. The tassels make the booties delightfully feminine.
I crave these booties and watched that video hundreds of times. Seeing a happy woman pad around her kitchen making food in comfy booties warms my heart. I dreamed about wearing such slippers in my kitchen.
Alas, despite searching for three decades, I never saw them in any retail store or thrift-shop. I'd honestly given up hope they'd ever enter my life. But then...
This week I was browsing a clearance-sale rack at Marshalls (a store that sells nice stuff at often-ridiculous low prices). I picked up a soft pink suede-like dress from Calvin Klein (with original tags listing a retail price of $178) for only $20. The dress is a steal. I don't believe it's real leather 'cause the material stretches but it looks pretty and is incredibly soft to the touch.
Then I headed over to the slipper area 'cause I need something comfy to wear around the house. OH MY GOD!! There they are!! Sock-booties with ball-tassels!!
The booties are made by Frye, a boot company that makes excellent products. The dream-booties were knocked down in price to only $8. I bought two pairs so when the first one wears out, I don't have to search another thirty years to fulfill my longing.
Do you have any dream purchases?
Omg I love those sock booties!!! And I love that you finally found the perfect pair (and congrats on the CK dress purchase—what a steal!). I’m all for a good deal; will have to stop by Michael’s!
ReplyDeleteThese look so comfy! I think I've seen these in my Marshalls here! Good call on buying two of them :) I'd do the same, haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOMG... talk about strike gold!
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What a story! 30 years in the making.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting how you became fixated on those particular sock booties.
They do look very cozy. Perfect for this time of the year.
Suzanne
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Yes, that is interesting. Lacking normal outlets for my feminine cravings, I tend to focus on a few to the point of almost obsession. I suspect that's the price we pay when we're impeded from living freely.
DeleteGreat deal on the dress (and if it stretches, it's not suede!), but OMG, these sock booties are fabulous! As soon as I read you'd bought them, I thought, "better get two, Ally!" and there, you did! Clever girl. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm patting myself on the back for this smart choice.
DeleteThis must have been a happy moment!!
ReplyDeleteIt was! These come few and far between so I savor them.
DeleteOhhh, I'm so happy for you! Isn't it amazing when you find something you've been hunting for for so long? These booties are so cute, too!
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Le Stylo Rouge
Thanks! Yes, the joy is palpable.
DeleteDreaming big and small is the right way, I think. How absolutely delightful that your 30 year search has ended, and quite unexpectedly. The booties are super cute, and a steal. Very clever of you to buy two pairs! xxx
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute. I've seen those at a few different stores. Great idea to get more than one pair!
ReplyDeleteI never want to have to search for them again!
DeleteThese are SO cute! What a fun find! I found a similar "knock off" pair earlier this Fall and look forward to when I can get home and put them on each day!
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling!
DeleteOMG I can imagine ! I would have done a happy dance :)
ReplyDeleteI did!
DeleteWhat a score! I love places like Ross and Marshalls for good brands at cheap prices. Sometimes it takes a lot of looking, but you chose rightly by getting two pair! I do that too with pieces i really love.
ReplyDeleteIt's my first time buying multiples but, given the 30-year gap, I didn't want to risk not finding them again.
DeleteYYYYYYYYAAAAAY! I am so glad you got a pair! But, had I known you wanted a pair, I could have sent you some- I have a teal pair and I am pretty sure the place I bought them from still sells them, surely!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're a doll, Kezzie.
DeleteSo cute!! Don't you just love finding a great deal on something you've wanted for ages? It's the best! Enjoy!
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