Below you’ll scout the latest of Gilt’s flash sale treasures, starting with a Rosegold Nicky Booty in black (these pretty much look like my Colonial Madness boots from two or three seasons ago except with different bells and whistles; I can’t help it, I like what I like).

I also snagged a pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs Super Stretch Denim Leggings, which might turn out to be a fashion faux pas, if I don’t start doing my Bar Method workout DVDs more regularly.
And, last but not least, an angelic Line & Dot fur vest with a hood – super steal! Still working on the right outfit that pins these three together. One thing’s for sure, unless I run away to the  circus strip club to turn my lifelong dream into go-go dancer reality, I’m going to need a top to finish the outfit. Let the shopping begin!

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From Top: Blueberry Mojito , Fishtail Braid, Girl by Band of Outsiders Floral Wedge, Pop Chips, Ray Ban Aviators, Sparklers

What do you look forward to during the Summer?

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Elegance with an edge.

Nicole Brundage

The Bonnie shoe comes from 80%20 ‘s 2011 spring line, which they say was inspired by the “surfer in the city”. I’ve never owned any 80%20 shoes before, but so far, they’re pretty comfortable. They definitely feel really light and airy and summery,  so I see the surfer inspiration. And the peep toes? Just adding to the overall summer perfection.

I’ll be rocking the pink babies at this weekend’s Mermaid Parade. Anyone else going?

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Fendi starting at $50

Chloe boots starting at $85

D&G Bracelet starting at $15

Plus Made Her Think Jewelry starting at $15, Noir Rings, Thomas Wylde, and more. Click the link below to check out more items.

Happy Bidding

http://shop.ebay.com/strobist_718/m.html

Starting from the top left and going serpentine- Lanvin, Alexander Wang, Mulberry, Mui Mui, Kurt Geiger, Louboutin, Sam Edelman, Loeffler Randall, Brian Atwood.

Of course, I could only walk in the Lanvins, Alexander Wang and Loeffler Randall ones. And even more of course, I can’t afford any of them.

The Bertie platform wedge boots in brown and grey leopard.

Love them.

My beautiful All Saint’s boots took quite a beating with the crazy snow storm we had in NYC a while back and I realized that unless I got myself a second pair of boots, these wouldn’t even last one winter. So, when I spotted these dark slate zipper boots on Gilt, I knew I had to order them. While they’re clearly reminiscent of the Alexander Wang Mirte boots, they’re actually functional as they don’t have a peep toe ( or aren’t insanely long). Now, don’t get me wrong, I’d probably order those if I found them on a good sale, but still, I’m here to defend my current purchase and not any pie-in-the-sky future ones.

Also, it’s my birthday month, which means I’ll be defending a lot of purchases. See, I hate birthdays, and stuff makes me forget about the fact that I hate birthdays and I have a birthday coming up at the end of the month. I’m leaving my early twenties and entering the world of adulthood, i.e I can rent cars and stuff. Ugh and Blegh.

I have no self control. While shopping for Christmas presents, I ordered these for myself off of asos. I already have them in the gray color. I know I have a problem, but in my defense, they were on sale. And plus, I have a hard time finding shoes that are cute and comfortable and I’ll actually wear, and the gray ones are amazing. I had a bit of a snafu with the zipper at first, but once that was resolved, I wore them all night with no issues. Unfortunately, they probably won’t arrive till after Christmas, but I’m really contemplating wearing them with a strapless black dress on New Year’s Eve, if I don’t find something gold and sparkly. Nothing screams New Years Eve like a tacky gold dress right?

P.S. Noir Giveway results to come soon!

The nice thing about these boots is that although they’re military-esque, they aren’t inappropriate to wear with a dress to work (I work in a corporate office), they’re subtle.

It seems that the sale is still going on, so if you’ve been eyeing anything on the site, now would be the best time to score those items (Hello Cyber Monday!). Tell them I sent you, maybe they’ll send me a second pair in asphalt. A girl can dream!