{"id":655,"date":"2008-06-22T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-23T04:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendybrandes.com\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2008-06-22T21:05:00","modified_gmt":"2008-06-23T04:05:00","slug":"put-it-in-neutral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendybrandes.com\/blog\/2008\/06\/put-it-in-neutral\/","title":{"rendered":"Put It in Neutral"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t usually go for neutral-colored shoes, but I got two pairs this spring.<\/p>\n

First, I got inexpensive canvas and pleather sandals from Old Navy.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The pleather initially had a strong chemical smell, but it has subsided. At least I didn’t have to hang the shoes out the window like I did with a cheap, smelly bag a few years ago. These shoes are no longer on Old Navy’s site, but maybe these<\/a> will give you a similar vibe, appearance-wise. I can’t make any promises about the aroma.<\/p>\n

I also got these Dolce & Gabbana peep-toe booties at Bergdorf Goodman.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> I just noticed this style is called “Beatles<\/a> Vernice.”
I smell a lawsuit.
<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

I was originally looking at them in black but decided to be daring because (a) the shoes were on sale and (b) I was able to use a gift card that I received for my birthday (thanks, Aunt Sue and Uncle David!). I haven’t figured out what to wear these with, but I think they have potential. Here is the black version on Bluefly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember when the peep-toe bootie style first appeared and everyone was aghast? Now they seem quite ordinary to me. What is the world coming to? Next we’ll all be wearing cages<\/a> and no one will bat an eyelash<\/a>. <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I don’t usually go for neutral-colored shoes, but I got two pairs this spring. First, I got inexpensive canvas and pleather sandals from Old Navy. The pleather initially had a strong chemical smell, but it has subsided. At least I didn’t have to hang the shoes out the window like I did with a cheap,…<\/p>\n

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