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Monday, January 25, 2021

Sad Shopping Monday: Should I Buy These Y/N

So, it turns out that Marianne and I have both basically given up on our January no-buy because HOW LONG IS THIS MONTH. SO LONG. We should've picked February. Anyway. First we're going to weigh in on a potential purchase that Marianne is considering:


Oh yeah, they're Teva sandals but they are FASHION Teva sandals. We are both generally anti when it comes to sport sandals but these are... not offensive and they're $25 at TJ Maxx. Is the star print cute or is Marianne wearing sale goggles? What say you? I am of the opinion that if anyone can make these cool, it's Marianne. They also come in a marigold color and in brown if that helps (or hurts.) 

As for my transgression, I used my Madewell $25 off birthday coupon to buy some final sale jeans:

These are the 10" High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Oakwood Wash. There's only one size left (more on Zappos and Nordstrom) but my pair arrived on Saturday and they're good, especially for $25! Now, I know I've been kind of over skinny jeans lately but that's partially because most of my skinny jeans don't fit me right now so I am mad at them. These are a really fantastic grey wash and they aren't too-too high rise. I went a size up from what I had been wearing in Madewell (thanks, pandemic) and they are snug but in the correct way for new denim. I'll post an outfit with them this week because hey, me wearing grey? Groundbreaking stuff. 

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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    I am generally anti-Teva because the strap that goes over the toes is placed so far back, I feel like it makes my toes look really creepy-long. HOWEVER, I do feel like this color/print combo is right in Marianne's style wheelhouse and $25 is not that big of a risk, AND if they don't work out, they could still be beach or grocery store shoes? I am in favor of them, esp if she gives us a review and at least one outfit pic!

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    1. AmblusJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:35 AM

      I will absolutely make her post a review an outfit pic if she buys them.

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  2. JoannaWJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    I am determined to make it to Jan 31 without any purchases!

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  3. JoannaWJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM

    Please note that I've never managed this previously ...

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  4. skyscraperJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:20 AM

    Last summer due to COVID I wore my Teva's from maybe the 90's? Stay at home life is just different. I forgot how comfy they were. Bought the marigold color without a second thought. Thanks for showing!

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    1. AmblusJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM

      Hooray! I am much more open now to comfy at-home footwear.

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  5. RobertaJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    I really admired those Madewell jeans, but couldn't countenance another pair of gray pants. I ordered something that will not arrive until February, so it obviously doesn't count as a January purchase, right? BR hoodie sweater - the one with pockets.

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    1. AmblusJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM

      Totally not a January purchase. I hope it's good!

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