Day 2: Nude Is Better (Most Of The Time)

I'd apologize for my racy title, but I just couldn't help myself.

For Day 2, I'd like to argue the case of the Nude Shoe vs. the Black Shoe:

While you look at the photograph below, I want you to mentally browse your shoe collection and tell me which shoe you would choose to wear with this fun dress.

Yes this dress was a blast to wear, plus it was my birthday!

Years ago, I would've immediately thought of my black pumps, or maybe some strappy black sandals.  I was really into matchy-matchy (in a bad way!)  Comparing these two photographs, which shoe would you now choose?

Don't get me wrong; both shoes work here.  However, the nude shoe draws your eye upward to the dress (which is what I wanted) while the black shoe draws the eye down to the shoe, which is great - if your shoe is what you want people to see.  Still not convinced?  Try it for yourself; I am a huge believer in taking a photograph - photographs never lie (not without photoshop anyway.)  

Dress: Nordstrom (in black here)

Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (great pair here or an uber-luxe pair here)

The good news?  Nude shoes are everywhere, in varying shades, styles and price point. 

More proof that I'm a nude girl (though I do love my patent leather black pumps!)

I could have worn navy shoes, but looking at the photograph makes me glad I wore nude!

Have I convinced you that nude is (almost always) better?

Day 1: The Introduction

Day 1½: A Triple P Giveaway 

Nordstrom Rack: Orchard Corners

Pleas note: this is not a sponsored post.  I just really, really wanted to share this with you.

I stopped by Nordstrom Rack this morning, looking for a pair of boys tennis shoes*, and couldn't resist walking through the jewelry department (great "similars" to this, this, this and this):

(phantom ghost arm courtesy of my youngest)

I've been on the hunt for a necklace like this since December, for this exact purpose:

I found the perfect strand for only $11.97.  By way of comparison, Target is selling an even longer strand for $12.99.  Of course, Target's strands are those Mardi Gras/carnival type that should be packaged for $.99 (in my humble opinion.)  Also, Nordstrom Rack (and Nordstrom) sends you e-receipts, which is perfect for two reasons: 1. I lost my receipt.  2.  That lost receipt happened to have a $5 off coupon printed at the bottom.  And it doesn't matter because I've got it in my email (take that fate.) 

As I was walking out I noticed these hangers, priced at $5.97 (for 10), which is really quite a good deal.

I prefer wooden hangers, but if you've ever considered switching your metal (I shudder at the thought; think Joan Crawford) or plastic hangers, this would be a great deal!

Don't forget: they don't re-stock items, so once they are gone....they are gone.

*I cannot resist the urge to browse the never-ending shoe aisles, even though I sincerely feel like the shoes found at this type of store are shoes that no one wanted in the normal retail store, even on sale.....which means I more than likely don't want them either.  I have bought three pairs of shoes from Nordstrom Rack in my lifetime (by way of comparison, I have bought hundreds of shoes from various retailers, which make Nordstrom Rack under 1%.)  I feel the same way about the handbags.  My point?  It doesn't hurt to stop in every once in a while for the amazing finds they sometimes have!

p.s. Sorry about the photos, I was excited to share this.....so please pardon the cell phone pictures :)

Nordstrom Rack Orchard Corners is located at 9540 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215, telephone: (913) 553-6242