Wednesday, March 9, 2011

You Know That I Could It To The Next Level Baby

I have a bruised heel, a blister on my pinky toe and I have 8 more hours on my feet today. Physically, this is not the easiest transition, to be honest. But I also logged a couple hours behind the Buy Counter yesterday and got to do full on role playing as part of my training so the fun of the job still makes up for the pain.

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I started breaking in these new Docs yesterday. I promised myself I'd wear them half a day and I managed to wear them from 10 to 3, so I call that a success. I'm paying for it today but that's the way it goes with Docs sometimes. You have to really want it. And I do with these, because, well, LOOK at them! Gorgeous!

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I brought a back up pair of flat Docs to change into and they saved the rest of my day.

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This will most likely be my last post before TxSCC. I am working a mid shift tomorrow and then grabbing Suze at the airport, and we head out with Elissa for Austin first thing Friday AM. Oh. And I still need to pack.

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I can't wait to meet everyone. I am SO EXCITED and I can't wait to tell you all about it.

Jacket and dress, Target
Sports Bra, Forever XXI
Tights, ?
Boots, Docs
Bag, vintage Coach
Necklace, self made

35 comments:

Laura said...

Fantastic outfit! You look skinny and gorgeous. I love the stripes underneath the floral dress!

Kelly said...

Your changing into black Docs amuses me because that is what we used to all change into at some point when I worked at the Gap and when I waited tables. Docs: Official Footwear of the Service Industry.

Vanessa said...

I would have such a hard time transitioning from my desk job to something that required me to stand all day long. But, it sounds like you've got a sensible plan for breaking in footwear!
Have a ton of fun at the conference!

Collette Osuna said...

LOVE the outfit and of course the shoes....they really do rock:)
You are all going to have a fab time at the conference..have a drink for me girlies!

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Alison at Wardrobe Oxygen said...

Oh those Docs are FIERCE!

Chalkdust and Boots said...

All my old and almost-forgotten love for Docs came back in a rush when I saw those amazing boots on you. I WANT THEM! And you look great in them: good luck with the physical transition! It sounds worth it, yes?

Heather - Inner cupcake said...

I can't fathom transitioning to spending that much time on my feet, that sounds really rough, but it sounds like things are going really well at BE (which is so awesome). It's so exciting that you were able to pursue this direction! I can't wait to meet everyone this weekend, and I desperately need to start thinking about packing. Yikes!

FutureLint said...

Those Docs are awesome! They're like a skunk! I love the bit of stripe sticking out from the dress too - nice touch!

Claire | French for Cupcake said...

You look lovely as always, especially love the fit of the grey jacket xo

The Suburb Experiment said...

I'm so jealous - I want to go to the bloggers conference, it sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to hear about it!

Those Docs are perfect with your dress.

Jenn

Hooked on Shoes said...

I love them! I bought a new pair of Docs as well, but haven't worn them in yet, because I'm too afraid of the blisters. I'm a wuss.

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

LOOOOOOOVE your new Docs! They make my black and white loving heart go pitter patter. :)

Hope you guys have a great time! Can't wait to hear about it and see all the pictures.

archives vintage said...

SEE YOU IN TWO DAYS! that is all....

:)

C said...

You look rad! I love the Docs, and I have many fond memories of desperately breaking in my own pairs in junior high and high school. I miss them! :)

Ms. Falcon said...

love your black & white docs. hope you'll having lots of fun at the conference.

oh, i really enjoy to hear some stories from your new work.

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Elissa said...

Holy crap, I cannot believe we're going to be in Austin in TWO DAYS. I think I'm having a teeny tiny little heart attack right now. Great. My packing is finished but I seriously hate everything in my suitcase and will probably start over tomorrow. Because I'm crazy like that.

I love those Docs. Love.

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Unknown said...

You look AMAZING Erin! This is such a gorgeous, funky outfit! I love the echoing of the white and black of the dress in the shoes - so, so awesome!

So jealous of all you fun people getting to get together and have an awesome time! Have fun!!

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The Bagboy said...

Those boots are pretty darn hot.

Destrehan's Daughter said...

Your boots are great! I hope you break them in completely soon.

Robin said...

Serious shoe envy here. Love your all black-and-white outfit!

Brittney said...

like you said -- those babies are worth the pain. totally. have a wonderful time! i'm jealous...i'd love to meet elissa someday. she's hilarious and intelligent and stylish and downright adorable. (same to you, erin. samea to you.)
-brittney
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Kimi said...

You have singlehandedly revived my early 90s love of flowered dresses paired with Doc Martens. Brava!

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WendyB said...

Everyone says Docs are so painful to break in. That's scared me away from them for life!

WendyB said...

Everyone says Docs are so painful to break in. That's scared me away from them for life!

Caz said...

I just found your blog and spent a day reading it, aha! I love your style, and you've inspired me to try to wear my beloved docs in more adventurous ways...after the agony of breaking them in I really should crack them out more often

Keely said...

I love the stripes peeking out. So cute!

GoodFrameofMind said...

So glad I found your blog, newest follower!

Anonymous said...

I hate that I was overly shy (so not like me!) at the conference..I LOVED hearing your questions; you are too cute, Erin!

Anonymous said...

Boots are looking good. I just got a new pair of Mary Jane Docs. Happy to report break-in period was quick.

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Madeline Veenstra said...

Love this outfit! The docs are awesome- as my mum always says to me, no pain no gain haha

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Those Tricks said...

Hi Erin,
Laurel from Trophy Boutique told me about your blog.
I'm always on the look out for other bloggers in Dallas.
nice to find your blog and I added you to my bloglovin so I can follow!
have a great week!

Stephanie

Sabrina said...

oh doc's how I miss you! I haven't worn a pair since junior and high school. They were my favorite shoes back then.

Love the b/w tone of these. Plus that dress is so damn cute..... (just like you:)

[SMASH] said...

Hey, it's Smash! I'm blogging again. :) Glad you're so happy at your new job. I'll have to come up there sometime and finally meet you!