Remember way back when I was lusting after these Steve Madden Tuxxedo brogues. Truth is, my shoe crush never let up, but I could never quite justify the nearly $70 price tag.
My mind is still obsessed with having a pair of brogues, and I knew if I just waited it out, I would find a more affordable pair. So, last week, I plunked down a mere $25 for a pair of Target brogues. The shape isn't exactly like the Steve Maddens (I am just super in love with the SM shape - I'm a little anal about things like toe boxes on shoes), but I figured for the savings, I could make them work.
Because the Target version only came in brown and black, my choices were limited, so I went with the black pair. Then, I got my new Lucky magazine in the mail the other day. Their shoe section had a whole page devoted to the awesomeness that are two-toned brogues. Ugh -- I was bummin' a little, because that was what I really wanted.Well, the universe loves me. I had a random desire to got to Ross yesterday and even managed to talk John into accompanying me. I was really on the hunt for a pair of brown boots, but when I got there, the boots were completely cleaned out. As I scanned the racks of shoes, the sky opened up, the light shone down and angels started to sing. And this is what I saw:
There were two, and only two, pairs of the Steve Madden Tuxxedo brogues that I have been so in love with for so long! There was a 7.5 and an 8 - the exact two sizes I wanted to try on to compare. So, I walked out with the two-toned Steve Madden Tuxxedo brogues in my size for ... $16.99!
There was some serious happy dancing going on ... trust me, John got to witness it.
Oh my god...those Ross brogues are fabulous! They are so "Cab Calloway". I bought some brogues last week when form Target too. They have a bit of a heel and they are suede and the toe and heel are patent leather. I normally would never wear anything that doesn't have a heel but they were 7 bucks at Target! I'm wearing them now!
ReplyDeleteYOU LUCKY THING! I'm so happy for you :) Can't wait to see them on your tootsies!
ReplyDeleteOh I love when this kind of stuff happens! So great!!! Enjoy your new shoes...
ReplyDeleteI wish we had a Ross near us. that is great deal for some great looking shoes.
ReplyDeleteYeh! Shoe bargains make me so happy!
ReplyDeleteThe fashion gods always work in mysterious ways! Yay, I am so glad you found those amazingly wonderful shoes!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Amy
http://thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com
Oh goodness! You are too lucky! I too am in love with the SM ones!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is super lucky! I too, had been coveting the Steve Madden brogues, but in the whiskey color. And like you, I couldn't justify spending $70! The stars must have been aligned this weekend though, because on a whim I went to Macy's and they were having a blow-out shoe sale! 65% off and an extra 20% for wearing red (the sales girl decided my pink flannel counted) and I snagged the Steve Madden brogues in whiskey for a mere $4.65! Hooray for shoe bargains!
ReplyDeleteLove the blk and white pair! Those will be so cute to wear, even with a A line skirt :)
ReplyDeleteLady Luck! I am wishing for a pair myself, though I am not quite bold enough for the tuxedo version. A friend recently got a similar pair and they are adorable on her! Can't wait to see how you style them.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic that you found them!! I love when that happens.
ReplyDeleteshoe bargains are so sweet. brogues are great, i got my pair of brogue heels before the trend even took off a couple years ago. I got a couple shoe bargains last week...including these J.Renee's:
ReplyDeletefor only SIX DOLLARS!!!
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xx
I'm a true believer of everything happening for a reason...another good example of it. Great find!
ReplyDeleteNice brogues I've just foud mines so few days ago! When u found the lovely one u HAVE TO buy it! haha
ReplyDeleteKisses
Elin
Don't you love it when you wait for something then find the perfect pair??? I LOVE when that happens!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, lucky! I've tried a few on in my price range (at H&M and a few other places), but haven't quite found the right pair yet.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shoe story! Great enough to inspire me look for a another new pair even though I just got 2 new pairs last week. Including the Target brogues.
ReplyDeleteDo I have a problem?
so jealous! i NEED a pair too!
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