OMG Shoes

Lieutenant boots - cute but pricey
Zaney boots - deemed too pirate-y by the husband



I love to shop, but I do not love shoe shopping. I know this seems weird - shoe shopping is supposed to be every woman's favorite activity, right? But no, I would MUCH rather spend money on clothing! Every time I buy a pair of shoes, that's money I could be spending on some item of clothing, and I love love love clothes! Also, I have a size 10 foot and am 5'8". Not every shoe looks adorable on me, and I'm not used to heels, so I avoid them. I am on my feet a lot at work, so I need comfortable flats. My husband also happens to be about my height, so I generally stay away from sky high heels that make him feel short. Not that I could walk in them anyway!

Anyway, I decided I needed a new pair of tan boots to go with the AG Stevies I just bought - which were pricey but really fit perfectly.

So off I went to Steve Madden to try on boots, but for some reason, they weren't doing it for me. So I decided to go to DSW. I'd never been. There's a big store near Hollywood and Highland. I tried on the boots above, Steve Madden's Zaney, in a cognac color.

My husband, who is VERY picky about clothes for some reason, said they looked cheap and pirate-y. Even in the brown color. And they were cheap, only like $60. But they did look like they were vinyl, and because I have kind of small legs, they bunched weirdly around my calves. Anyway, my husband's favorites were the other ones shown, Coconuts Lieutenant in cognac. They are a much nicer leather, and they cost more than twice the amount of the Steve Maddens, $149.95, down from $225. I couldn't bear to pay it, and they didn't have the right size anyway.

I went home, though, and looked online. And DSW.com is AMAZING. You can STACK COUPONS. Unbelievable. I've never seen a site that allows stacked coupons! So I find a coupon for $45 off a $150 purchase. Okay, that knocks the boots down to $105, which I can handle. However, I find another coupon code - 20% off when you buy two or more items! I quickly add a pair of sequined SM flats (Reecey) for $39.95. If I don't like them, I can always return them. I apply the 20% off first, then the $45 off, and then, the piece de resistance, free shipping!! My two pairs of shoes now total $106.92 before tax. I've saved $168.08! Why would anyone shop in-store when you can get such great deals online??

Here are the coupon codes:

SAVE20 - apply first for maximum savings, good for 20% off two or more items. Consider adding a second item and then returning it later if necessary.

FALLSHOP - $10 off $49, $25 off $99, $45 off $149

SHIPR - free shipping

The 20% off ends today, so use it quick! You can return shoes to a DSW store or send 'em back, but then you have to pay restocking and shipping fees. Always visit retailmenot.com for coupon codes before buying stuff online. Hooray for my new favorite place to buy shoes!