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It’s My Birthday and I’ll Buy What I Want To

Hahaha. Don’t I sound so defensive? I know I’m going to get some flak for what I got myself for my birthday. (Yes, don’t wait for anybody to get what you want. Get it yourself!) But I know I will, especially from those in New York. Call me nuts but yes, I got myself a Goyard again. The brand isn’t as ubiquitous in Los Angeles as it is in New York. And I haven’t seen Goyard knock offs yet, so I’m still immune to being turned off with the brand.

I wanted something bright and cheery for spring, particularly a marine blue (royal blue) fidji hobo. And when I lock onto an idea, I can’t let go of it (that must be the Taurean in me). But Barneys didn’t have it. So I gravitated towards yellow and light blue. The colors look good against my Marimekko for H&M top, don’t they?

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Christian Louboutin to Sign Shoes at Barneys

Christian Louboutin will be making personal appearances at Barneys New York on May 1 at the Madison Avenue flagship store and on May 7 in Beverly Hills.

There you’ll get a chance for a quick tête à tête with the renowned shoe designer and have your red-sole shoes signed.

Louboutin’s colorful and rhyming autographs are well worth waiting in line for. My friend got hers last fall. Take a look at what he signed. It’s a work of art in itself. And he doesn’t only sign the shoes. He’ll sign your invitation and shoe bag too if you ask. He’ll also graciously pose with you for photos.

For those wondering, and I guess it goes without saying, only new shoes can be signed.

I’ll have to find a way to make it to Beverly Hills in atrocious traffic on a weekday and to not put my purchase on credit (as I prefer not to, but I’ve been shopping a lot lately). Hmmm. This reminds me, I still have unworn Louboutin wedge boots from the last Barneys Warehouse Sale. But then wedge shoes won’t work…