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[Frida]

This is somewhat of a sad reveal... The day after my birthday I found a pair of Jimmy Choos on ebay for $24 (yes, $24! They retailed for $495 in 2005). They were used and dirty, but I figured I could clean them up a little and use & abuse them a bit more without being careful... Well, I got them a few hours ago and they're a tad too narrow I've cleaned the right shoe (well, left in the picture) and they're becoming really nice... I'm so sad they'll have to find another owner..

 

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_7885.jpg

[Davey84]

oh damn, that's too bad! but I'm sure you can sell them with profit!

[Frida]

I'll definitely get my money back, so it's not that bad I just wish they'd fit instead LOL

[Frida]

All cleaned up now, and if you ask me they look great

 

 

This is the auction photo, you can see how dirty they were

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/BtQtJQ2kKGrHqIOKjgEwOiNIT98BMOou7bt.jpg

 

 

And this is what they look like after a little bit of love

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_7897copy.jpg

 

 

(I'm in the process of treating the vachetta on a couple of bags, hense the mess)

[riobeard11]

Too bad they're small! But I agree, you should be able to make some money with all the cleaning you've done

[Bellamy]

Please give me your tips of cleaning leather goods.

[Frida]

Too bad they're small! But I agree, you should be able to make some money with all the cleaning you've done

 

Yeah me too, it could just take some time to find a buyer

 

Please give me your tips of cleaning leather goods.

 

I'm afraid I don't have any... I used baby wipes on these, and as you can see that worked miracles, and I just add some leather conditioner after that...

 

I use baby wipes for old vachetta as well, but that can only remove the most recent dirt (like colour transfer etc) and then leather conditioner... I got some mr clean magic eraser last week that I've been trying, but it's really really easy to ruin the leather...

[ladylindsey]

wow Frida! So sorry they don't fit! Will stretching them still be too narrow?

[Frida]

This style won't allow any stretching at all I'm afraid

[SensationalCeline]

This is somewhat of a sad reveal... The day after my birthday I found a pair of Jimmy Choos on ebay for $24 (yes, $24! They retailed for $495 in 2005). They were used and dirty, but I figured I could clean them up a little and use & abuse them a bit more without being careful... Well, I got them a few hours ago and they're a tad too narrow I've cleaned the right shoe (well, left in the picture) and they're becoming really nice... I'm so sad they'll have to find another owner..

 

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_7885.jpg

 

 

Gorgeous! Too bad they don't fit... you might be able to buy another pair with the profit you make off of those though.

[Frida]

I think I'll put the money towards a new bag

[ladylindsey]

You cleaned them up so nicely! Well done! Can't believe $24 and they look THAT good afterwards!

[riobeard11]

What size are they, Frida? I might be able to find a buyer for you, my girlfriends love adding to their shoe collection

[Frida]

Lindsey: I know, I think you understand why I had to buy them? I mean twenty. Four. Freaking. Dollars for Jimmy choo!

 

What size are they, Frida? I might be able to find a buyer for you, my girlfriends love adding to their shoe collection

 

It's an Italian 41 which is an american 11, but they run VERY small and narrow so I think they would fit a 9½-10 the best (but that's just a guess).

[ladylindsey]

Oh yes ma'am- that's less money than eating out once! For Jimmy Choo!! dah.

[Frida]

^ Hehe

 

 

 

 

I got a late birthday present from my mother today. She was supposed to wrap it nicely but never got around to doing so. It's a cameo necklace that belonged to my grandmother, given to my mom when she got married, and today my mom gave it to me. "It looks so much better on you than it will ever do on me, and it makes me so happy to see you wear it" (I steal it every now and then ). It might not look like much, but it means a whole, whole lot to me...

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_8058.jpg

[ladylindsey]

Awww! I love inherited items! That's so special, Frida! and Happy Birthday!!!! I always love hearing of jewelry passed down- my family has never had really anything to pass down other than costume jewelry that won't hold up, etc. so I def intend to have some good pieces someday I can share with my little ones

[Frida]

^ Thank you! Our family has never had any "real housewives of.." worthy fine jewelry pieces either But I love them regardless

[Bellamy]

My new Tom Ford sunglasses arrived.

 

 

 

 

 

[Frida]

Congrats

[Frida]

I never posted pics of what I got yesterday: My new Diane Von Fustenberg top. Retailed for $285, got mine for $140 in total after s/h and customs fees.

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_8357.jpg

 

The pleating is LOVELY, and you should see the way it's cut in the back

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_8377.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: Ah, found a pic of the back here

Edited July 24, 2010 at 01:42 PM by Frida

[Bellamy]

Nice.

[Frida]

Merci. I love getting new items way below retail

[Bellamy]

Merci. I love getting new items way below retail

Same here. I hate retail price.

[ladylindsey]

I LOVE the sunglasses, Bellamy! very cool!

 

and the DVF :wub: gorgeous on you Frida! beautiful colors!

[Frida]

Thank you Lindsey :hugs: There are a couple on ebay The smallest one is a 4, but that might be way too big even though it runs small?

[riobeard11]

Ah ha! The glasses finally came! (I think I remember you were waiting for a while? )

 

And the DVF top is very flattering, Frida! The back really is great!

[fan2celinedion]

What size are they, Frida? I might be able to find a buyer for you, my girlfriends love adding to their shoe collection

 

My new Tom Ford sunglasses arrived.

 

 

 

 

 

WOW! very nice

 

I never posted pics of what I got yesterday: My new Diane Von Fustenberg top. Retailed for $285, got mine for $140 in total after s/h and customs fees.

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_8357.jpg

 

The pleating is LOVELY, and you should see the way it's cut in the back

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/DSC_8377.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: Ah, found a pic of the back here

It looks amazing on you but your head disappeard This Diane Von Fustenberg top is cursed!

[Frida]

And the DVF top is very flattering, Frida! The back really is great!

 

Thank goodness for that, my body sure needs it

 

What size are they, Frida? I might be able to find a buyer for you, my girlfriends love adding to their shoe collection

 

That's called polygamy (kidding, kiddiiiiing!)

 

 

It looks amazing on you but your head disappeard This Diane Von Fustenberg top is cursed!

 

 

Hahaha, merci, I thought I'd spare you from the horror

[riobeard11]

What size are they, Frida? I might be able to find a buyer for you, my girlfriends love adding to their shoe collection

My friends who are girls. Don't worry, AB

 

That's called polygamy (kidding, kiddiiiiing!)