Anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis knows that a good number of the shoes I own come from DSW. Why? Well, when you are a size 11 your shoe options are somewhat limited. Most department stores don’t carry 11s unless they are returns from the online store. (I have found some amazing deals in the sales racks.) Also, DSW makes it super easy to shop for 11s, because they put a handy-dandy sticker on every box containing my size shoes. That means I can walk up and down the aisles and look for the sticker, than I can check out the shoe and see if I like it. Pretty sweet, right?! Plus, DSW carries the only kind of shoes I run in - Asics. Even when I am not in the market for a new paid I always check the sales section. If there is a pair of running Asics there I’ll buy them.
So, it comes as no surprise that when I was given the chance to participate in the 50-blogger DSW Shoe Hookup I jumped at the chance. Get a pair of shoes for myself to try and rave about AND offer my readers 5 pairs of shoes plus 5 copies of the book Do You Speak Shoe Lover. A pretty sweat deal for everyone involved.
I requested the Coconuts Britain Riding Boots because of all the boots in my collection I actually do not own a simple pair of riding boots. Shocking, I know! In the two weeks I’ve had these I’m pretty sure they have been my go-to pair of shoes at least 10 of the 14 days. They go with everything, are super comfortable to wear and are easy to be in all day without wanting to rip them off your feet by the end of the day. Bonus! They’ve already made it through several inches of snow and being hastily packed in a suitcase for a weekend trip.
Skirt: Ann Taylor LOFT
Sweater: Target
Tights: Target
Boots: c/o DSW
Necklace: c/o Mimi Boutique
Earrings: Claire’s
In the days ahead, until my winners are announced on the 19th, I’ll post different outfits and how I used the riding boots to finish off each look… skirts, dresses, pants, jeans. These boots work with just about everything in my closet.
Okay, can you tell I’m a little excited about them? Enter for a chance to win below. (There will be 10 winners in all - 5 pairs of shoes, 5 copies of the book!)
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Check out the other bloggers involved in the #DSWShoeHookUp Each blogger will be offering 5 pairs of shoes and 5 copies of the book during the dates listed below. If the giveaway has already passed, it’s still worthwhile checking out the amazing style of these serious fashionistas! They all know how to seriously rock a great pair of shoes.
12.2 – 12.5 – MyBelonging | Shoe Smitten
12.3 – 12.6 - My Fashion Juice | Belle de Couture | Gentri Lee
12.4 – 12.7 - Alterations Needed | The Chic Street | Much Love, illy
12.5 – 12.8 - Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Shoes | Pink Avenue | Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins
12.6 – 12.9 - Jadore-Fashion | Fashion Snag | Melanee Shale
12.7 – 12.10 - High Fashion 4 Less | Fashion Fling | Denim Debutante
12.8 – 12.11 - Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes | Oh So Glam | Corals + Cognacs
12.9 – 12.12 - Kimmy Erin | Crystalin Marie | Sandy A La Mode
12.10 – 12.13 - My Own Blog Review | Around Lucia | Trend Hungry
12.11 – 12.14 - Stiletto Beats | VintageorTacky | Girl Avant Garde
12.12 – 12.15 - Behind the Seams | Fancy Things Blog | Dearest Lou
12.13 – 12.16 - The Fashion Poet | Let it Be Beautiful | Mae Badiyan
12.14 – 12.17 - Good, Bad, and Fab | Kel & Kate | The Frugalista
12.15 – 12.18 - Fashionably Broke | Little Miss Fearless | Modly Chic
12.16 – 12.19 - The Fashionista Next Door | Studs and Sapphires | Britt + Whit
12.17 – 12.20 - Living in Color Print | Love Fashion, Love Life | A Mom in Red High Heels
12.18 – 12.21 - Fashionable Hostsess | District Sparkle | Crowley Party
My most memorable shoe purchase is my Fergalicious Castello Riding boots because it’s so hard to find the perfect pair of riding boots when I’m so short, lol. Now they’re my favorite pair!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! My most memorable shoe purchase was when I bought my Liz Claiborne pink wedges. Super comfortable, stylish, versatile’ affordable and truly a shoe love experience! Wish I could buy more in other colors!
Probably when I bought my first pair of “professional” ballet slippers. (back when I was in ballet)
my most memorable purchace would be a pair of marc by marc jacobs shoes that i got on clearance i got a great deal on them! thanks for the chance of this giveaway!
I think you’ve just captured the answer petfcerly
i found the most amazing and comfortable combat boots for just $20 at Ross’s I cherish them
I bought a pair of sandals at Lord and Taylor fifteen years ago and have worn them to death - and they still look like new. Amazing! I also have a pair of black boots from DSW that I could not live without.
The most memorable pair I purchased this year was the Mojo Moxy Broody pumps I bought for my birthday yesterday. Since it snowed then rained I had to opt for a pair of boots for my birthday. Those Mojo Moxys will now be my New Years Eve shoe weather permitting.
My most memorable pair has to be my Uggs. So comfy, and they keep me warm year after year!
My Johnston and Murphy shoes are the best purchase. Great quality and comfort.
most memorabel is my first pair of vans, can wear forever and always looks good.
I can still remember my first pair of Reef flip flops. I have been a fan ever since!!
My most memorable shoe purchase was when I was 16 and had my first job. I wanted a new pair of shoes that I earned on my own and it felt so rewarding to buy my fist pair with my hard earned money!! I am now a certified SHOE LOVER!! Thanks for the chance 🙂
Never would have thunk I would find this so insaipensdble.
My most memorable shoe purchase was my first pair of Vera Wangs - black booties!
I once bought a pair of Donna Karan pumps that were listed at $599… and I got them for $70! I was pretty psyched 🙂
My most memorable show purchase was when I had my very first job. I detassled corn all summer long at 14 and I didnt have any ‘dressy’ shoes. I bought a pair of heels and almost broke my neck in them, but by goodness I looked cute sitting down. Looking back they werent terribly high heeled but my Dad almost had a fit 🙂
My most memorable shoe purchase was years ago when I purchased 5 pairs of shoes from the Steve Madden Outlet (which unfortunately closed) for $150.
two memorable ones are 1. getting a $110 boots last year for a penny!!! 2. saving $250 on a purchase
I got the cutest cowboy boots with flowers last year. They are my favs!
My favorite was some amazing red boots for fun.
I got a pair of amazing Jessica Simpson heels from DSW for crazy cheap!
my brown leather boots!
a pair of alligator pumps ….had to have them!
Most memorable shoe purchase: my J. Crew pumps - for 70% off with a combination of discounts and a giftcard!
My most memorable shoe purchase was a few months back - I was looking online at some black d’orsay pumps and my husband decided he wanted to help choose (he has NEVER done this before). He ended up selecting a pair that cost 5x the original pair I was looking at (he paid)! :))
My most memorable shoe purchase is a super cute pair of spiked suede Steve Madden high tops I had been coveting for awhile!
MY MOST MEMORABLE SHOE PURCHASE WAS BUYING A PAIR OF DESIGNER SHOES FOR ONLY 10 BUCKS 🙂 I LOVE DSW 🙂
My wedding shoes are my most memorable shoe purchase because I was looking for shoes similar to the ones my mom wore on her wedding day and I think I nailed it!
my engagement shoes . i still remember how many times i entered different stores to look for my perfect shoes.
Finding heeled sandals in the perfect shade of blue for my wedding!
My very Birks, so many years ago. You vowed fealty to either Teva or Birks at the time.
my most memorable purchase was my Audrey Brooke Shelbie boots because I’ve never owned an expensive pair of boots coz I’m on a budget but I finally was able to afford it and been wearing it every day! 🙂
My most memorable shoe purchase would be the $1500 Sergio Rossi boots I got from DSW for 14.94!! Best shoe steal ever!!
I had a blue skechers sports shoes for the longest time. I miss those shoes!
Hi, thanks for the giveaway! My most memorable shoe purchase at DSW was the BCBG Paris Campbell Flat Sandal. I enjoyed wearing it last summer for it was so comfortable yet nice looking too.
I bought a pair of shoes on the way to deliver my daughter lol!
When I found my first pair of Rocketdogs at dsw on sale for $15. I fell in love with them and have been buying them ever since!
Oh gosh…I have not had one. 🙁 I think my most memorable….and funny now…was when at the state fair years ago and I stepped in a puddle of mud….and sunk! I had to buy a pair of shoes at the fair stands! I did find a nice pair!
I bought a pair of $500.00 boots from Spain for $5.00….they mismarked the price, yippeeeee!!!
My most memorable shoe purchase was a pair of leather kitten heels in Florence. I had just graduated from college and was poor but I couldn’t help myself and bought them. I wore them for 11 years!!
My most memorable purchase was my very first pair of not in my budget heels. I was in high school and saved up all my money working at my part time job to buy black/white peep toe heels I thought at the time were to die for! They were $90 and went on sale for $50. So weird, how now that seems like nothing for some shoes.
I would really love to win some boots for my sister 🙂 I think the most memorable shoes would be some heels that were way to high for me, that I couldnt return, and that I still have in my closet unworn.
Most memorable shoe purchase was definitely buying my wedding shoes. I spotted the perfect Jimmy Choos on eBay and started bidding… but was constantly outbid by someone else. My sister had to do the bidding in a different time zone (when the other bidder was probably asleep??) for me to get the shoes. I absolutely adore those shoes. 🙂
I had been hunting for the perfect pair of riding boots & finally stopped in a store at the mall I never shop at. It’s not geared towards my style at all but I’m so glad I popped in. I found the perfect pair, in my budget. Perfect color. I was thrilled when I grabbed them off the shelf.
The best shoe purchase I ever had was getting a lovely pair of Etienne Aigner shoes for $2.oo! I love a bargain, so I was doing my happy dance all the way home!!!!!
DSW is absolutely the best place to shop for all things SHOES. After years of endlessly searching for beautiful colored shoes, I now can say Im the proud owner of many many many fabulous shoes in almost every color. THANKS dsw
Thanks for the chance!!!!
Lindani Abraham
My most memorable shoe purchase was when I went to buy several pairs of shoes, but ended up with a third pair that only cost $3.00 and they were a well known designer brand. I was so happy for weeks.
my most memorable purchase are my black and nude ankle strap heels. they are literally my go to shoes!
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I love clearance shopping, I’m a deal gal. So my most memorable shoe purchase would have to be when I was able to buy 6 brand new pairs of beautiful heels for under $50. That was definitely an awesome delivery from the UPS man.
i love the bear paw slippers
My Steve Madden sandals! Bought at a great price at DSW!
Most memorable shoe purchase were my Aldo cognac boots last year. They were pricey but well worth the investment- I wear them almost every day!
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-Valerie
Definitely when I scored a very comfy & stylish BCBG shoes at DSW
My wedding shoes for sure!
My memory is when I found the perfect pair of wedge sandals. I wear them all summer long.
The black doc marten boots I got earlier this year. Love ’em!
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My most memorable purchase was a pair of Nikes in the 70’s when I was a young teen.
I found the most comfortable and stylish boots ever back a few years ago. I wish I could find another pair just like them. I literally wore the sole of one boot at work. haha
My dad bought me my first pair of heels when I was 17.They are black velvet heels and I loved them.I still have them.They are extra special now that he is gone.
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A pair of $300.00 Corral Boots that I finally bought this year.
It’s been so long since I have bought a new pair of shoes, I don’t remember lol
Wow, that’s a tough question. I think finding my Stewart Weitzman oxfords after a 3 month search is pretty high on the list!
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My most memorable shoe purchase was long ago when I bought my first pair of Earth Shoes. They were so comfortable, I lived in them!
A pair of fire-engine red Guess sling-back pumps. *sigh*
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My wedding shoes!
My most memorable shoe purchase was a pair pumps with 4 inch heels! I could hardly walk in them, but I loved them!
My white cowboy boots that I got for 90% off due to a mall fire sale. 🙂 Hey, it was the 80’s. 😉
My most memorable shoe purchase was my Red Cowboy Boots that I ordered from a Western Supply site. I didn’t think that they would work out, and now they’re my favorite shoes! I’ve worn the soles out on them twice!!
Buying my first pair of black knee high boots. I loved the way they look and it was for a date I had with my hubby. I loved those boots
My most memorable shoe experience was buying sneakers the day that I found out I was pregnant.
My first pair of Dr Martins.. had to drive to Philadelphia South street to buy them. I was 15 and worked, so i saved some money ..they were $80 at the time. I still have them too. 8 hole Oxblood Docs. I’ll never forget that.. it was 25 years ago.
My first pair of booties!
My wedding shoes.
DSW- black leather tall heel boots by ralph lauren on a great clearance sale!
I pair of black thigh boots in my early 20’s I loved them wore them all the time & I got the nick name Boots lol
When I bought my first pair of boots
I was out of town, in a freak snowstorm, in canvas tennis shoes. So I bought four pairs of new shoes. Boots, booties, clogs. It was great!
I purchased my first pair of Louboutins five years ago.
My most memorable shoe purchase was when I bought a pair of Born shoes.It felt like I was walking on a cloud.