1. I literally had a shoe blow-out this week. The largest pair of flats I own tore (a cute pair of Minitonka moccasins). I went to DSW, of course.
So these were the shoes that were screaming at me:
These are the shoes I actually bought:
They are a DSW exclusive brand apparently and they are deliciously comfortable. I can’t believe it!!! I think they look good with black pants.
**Best part: on sale and clearance.
2. This happened in a parking lot this week! AAAAHHAHH!!! I had a crazy sugar craving and drove through many traffic detours to get these Primo donuts (one was for Chris, ok). I decided to go with it and let myself have an indulgence day. Typically, if I don’t, there will be a resulting week or so of daily sugar binging.
3. Got a tip from Kate of The Small Things Blog-This Bali Sunrise candle from Target smells extremely similar to the Volcano/Capri candles of Anthropologie. I think I’ve mentioned that I’ve recently become a Target fan and kind of cheap about things…it has been a transition!
4. Love this J. Crew giveaway. You can still enter here:
5. What an amazing group of women and comments on yesterday’s post on feeling to heal. Sometimes I like to just clean or OCD my way through painful feelings and sometimes I want to go for it so I can move on sooner!
I want to know what you’re doing!
Elisa says
The flats are lovely, they look exactly like a pair from J.Crew that I have been lusting after for ages!! LOVE cobalt blue, I have been kind of obsessed with it this past winter.
Christina Warren says
You totally read my mind! THAT’s exactly what drew me to them!! 🙂
Tracey Colaianni says
Ahh, so jealous of shoe shopping! I need to get over my heel obsession and get me some flats. Those are so cute!
Christina Warren says
You are my shoe role model! How you wear heels all over every city has always been beyond me! You would look DARLING in flats but I may not recognize you! LOL. It will seriously open you to a new world of comfort!!!
Tracey Colaianni says
Haha, yeah you wouldn’t recognize me because you wouldn’t be able to see me. LOL.
Andreea Belc says
I like the blue shoes and I would have definitely picked those too, also maybe because I own a pair of leopard print ones 🙂 And the sugar craving I so understand it, I had the exact same one this week…I love donuts and I try to stay away from them as much as I can but somedays we just have to live a little 🙂
Christina Warren says
Oh, I need some leopard in my life, Andreea! I’ll have to find some more comfortable options soon! I’m telling you, my donut/sweet cravings are a lot more challenging to overcome in pregnancy. I used to be somewhat decent at having will power!
Krista Williams says
Absolutely LOVE the shoes! I was just out shoe shopping recently and almost picked up some blue flats. But now I think I will have to check out DSW! And I’m in pure donut envy right now. I wanted them so badly yesterday and wasn’t able to have any. So now I’m just drooling over your picture hoping I get a do it soon! Please explain to my how you are only, JUST NOW, discovering the amazingness that is Target?!?! You’ve obviously been deprived!
Christina Warren says
Thank you! Oh I had a sugar week! Target?! lol Well, not sure but I was never into this store! Probably b/c I grew up mostly overseas (back here at the age of 16). Last year, when we lived in Seattle, There was a Target close to our home and I was “initiated” by a friend who showed me the coolness of Target. Also, I like a lot of things Lauren Elizabeth had on her site too! 🙂 I’m making up for lost time!!! OH how I love their affordable maternity clothes!
Bethany C says
Oh my goodness! Your new shoes! I totally had a hard time with shoes during pregnancy (I guess everyone does). What a great excuse for new footwear!! Also, that candle looks amazing!! I’ll have to check it out.
Christina Warren says
Yes, my feet have truly grown up and out. It’s crazy! Luckily it’s warm enough here to wear sandals most days but I needed something for “cooler” days. 🙂 This candle is AWESOME and it’s such a great price!
The Grits says
I am with Pamela – go get the shoes!! The other ones are super cute too by the way….also no judgement here if you chose to eat Chris’s donut….you are eating for two!!
Christina Warren says
LOL Still wanting the shoes!! LOL I actually was able to control myself and Chris got a donut. When I got home, he told me that he was going to text me earlier in the day about “Primos Donut Shop!” He was craving one too! Great stomachs think alike!
Niina, It seems pretty obvious says
I love both of those shoes, so pretty! I wish I could wear flats now! But I think I have to wait a few weeks 🙂 those donuts look pretty tasty! It’s hard to find good donuts here in Sweden but there’s one place that has really good ones. I might have to go there tomorrow 😉 Happy Friday!
Christina Warren says
Seriously, Niina, there have been donuts on so many sites today!!! lol I want them all the time!!! 🙂 I wonder what a good Sweedish donut rates like…
Nnenna says
I didn’t know DSW had their own exclusive shoe line- I will have to check it out! Also, yes to treating yourself to a donut, yummm! 🙂
Christina Warren says
I’ll have to get the name for you! Sooooo comfy! Anyone would LOVE them! Thank you for the donut permission LOL…I needed that!!! 🙂
Rowena @ rolala loves says
Those shoes are like the prettiest shade of blue! I’m totally a fan of Target and have plans to visit one tomorrow 🙂 Happy weekend Christina!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
Thanks, Rowena! Oh, Target has become a weekly habit! Have a great weekend!!!
Pamela Bannon says
Christina! I hate to be a bad influence but you should have gotten both pairs of shoes! I love them both! Hehe! Have a great weekend!
Christina Warren says
Pamela, I’m thinking of going back and getting the other pair!!! AHHHHH! lol Have a great weekend too!
Chelsea says
Those shoes were definitely a good choice!
Christina Warren says
Ah…practical. 🙂 The color is cute though! Thanks, Chelsea!
jackie jade says
both pairs of shoes are so cute but love a good sale!
Christina Warren says
The sale got me…no the comfort got me! I really used to be better at suffering through a pair a cute shoes. You’re the ballerina…you MUST be able to withstand stilettos?
jackie jade says
i can only handle stilettos for a limited amount of time! ha.