The Investment Shoes

This is a similar post to the one that I did about The Investment Handbag back in February. I think that a pair of shoes can define you, and your day. Investment shoes are not $100-$200 shoes, they are the $400 and up. They last for years, go with almost everything, can go from day to night, office to a dinner date, and in some cases are the defining feature of your work style. Here are a few shoes that no matter what stage in life you are in you will be able to wear. All of these shoes are available in classic black, but also nude. 

Salvatore Ferragamo Vara 

Salvatore Ferragamo Varina

Christian Louboutin New Simple Pump 

Christian Louboutin Lady Peep

Malono Blahnik BB Patent Pumps

I can't wait until I can buy all of these shoes! What was your first big shoe buy? what do you want your first big shoe buy to be? I would love to hear in the comments! Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster, 

Breaking In Rainbows

Rainbow flip flops are some of the hardest shoes to break in. Because they are mostly leather, the thong and the foot bead will conform to your feet, but they are very hard to break in. 

I kept my first pair of rainbows for more then 6 years, and I have had my newer ones for 3 years. They are the best investment ever! 

Their are two ways for breaking in your new Rainbows. Way one is to get them wet. If you want don't want to totally soak your new shoes, you can use a spray bottle to moisten the straps and the foot bed. I will warn you this may cause the bottoms of your feet to become brown... 

Way two is to just deal with it and just let your feet be in pain for a week to a month. This is the least appealing to me personally... If you want to buy a pair of Rainbow's you can go here. If you have any suggestions on what types of post you all want me to do please let me know in the comments or email me at thetotalprepster@gmail.com. 

Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day! 

Your Faithful Prepster, 

Hunter Rain Boots

I have issues when it comes to boots… My calves have been through way to much tennis and swimming in my life time, which means that my calves that are 15 1/2 inches around. The standard boot leg opening is 15 inches… And I would prefer to wear pants sometimes with boots, which is only reasonable. So now you see my conundrum. I have muscle-y legs (i.e. the need for extended calf boots). 

I would really like to buy a pair of nice rain boots since my feet have stopped growing, and I have been looking at Hunter Rain Boots. But I always have that fear that I will get them home and I won't be able to fit into them. I don't want to spend $150+ to buy boots that don't fit. Because I need larger calf boots that are 16 1/2 inches in circumference, here are my options from Hunter: 

Original Adjustable Gloss Wellington Boots

Huntress Wellington Boots

Huntress Gloss Wider Calf Rain Boots

All of the options I think (I hope) have 16 1/2 inch calfs. On the website it says that the Huntress boots are the ones made for wider calfs, but I don't know about the adjustable ones. Either way, I will have to go to the store and try them on. I just have to cross my fingers and hope that the local store near me cares extended calf or Huntress Hunter Rain boots. 

What do you think, are Hunter Rain Boots worth it? Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day! 

Your Faithful Prepster, 

My Birthday and Birthday OOTD

I turned fifteen on May 18th, which was Sunday. I had soooooo much fun just being lazy. Somethings that my parents got me were clothes, Well the majority of the things that my parents got me were clothes…. They know what I like! :) I also saw the Amazing Spiderman 2 for my birthday.

What a pretty day it was!! 

I did a post about these Jack Roger's awhile ago, and I finally go them! They are so nice and like normal I can wear them with anything! 

My Moma and Daddy surprised me with a tennis bracelet! My Moma said, "You play tennis, you need a tennis bracelet!" I love them! 

Tortoise "M" from Tweeds. 

Longchamp Le Pliage //  Ray-Bans 

I also got Chacos in Crops. They are so comfortable and in a pretty color! (I didn't plan for my nail polish to match, haha).

I really had a great birthday! Can't wait for next year! In 6 months I am able to get my learners permit. So watch out world, I hitting the road! Do any of you have a your own favorite B-day gift? Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day! 

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

My Favorite Flats and Heels

Being a short person you would think that I would naturally lean towards heels because they would even me out with everyone else, but that is not so true. I have sprained my ankles one to many times, I have seen that when I wear heels my ankles starts to hurt sooner then normal peoples do. then my ankles start to swell and that is not a pretty picture at all! So that is why I love a pretty pair of flats! Patterned, solid colored; suede, patten leather; you name it I will most likely love it. Here are a few of my favorite pairs of flats and my favorite pairs of heels:

Flats:

Viv Mirror Metallic Bow Flats

Kiki Ballet Flats in Belvedere Red

Derby Velvet Metallic-trim Loafers in black

Reva Ballet Flats in Black/Gold

Gavana Flats in Black

Heels:

Everly Suede Pumps in Vivid Fuchsia

Kat Kitten Heel in Pop Pink

Valentina Patent D'Orsay Pumps in Acropolis Blue

Sloane Velvet Crisscross Pumps in Black

Amy Pumps in Black/Gold

Karoline Bow Heels in Petal Pink 

Which do you prefer: flats or heels? Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

Currently in Love With: J.Crew Leopard Print Kiki Ballet Flats

I have had my eye on J.Crew's sale area for months in the hopes that the Kiki Ballet flats would finally be in my price range to buy. It just happened that they finally were, and they were in my size! Obviously I grabbed them up as fast as I could, because I am head over heels in love with them!

Collection Kiki Calf Hair Ballet Flats in Hazelnut Leopard 

They are just so adorable and so classy that I couldn't pass them up again. I love leopard print, my phone case is leopard print! The little bows are just another plus to these perfect shoes! Who else is obsessed with animal prints? Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

Loly in the Sky: Fernanda Loafers

Fernanda Loafers

I just love Loly in the Sky! I asked for these shoes for Christmas, and because I have the best parents in the world, I got them. But I didn't get everything I wanted. Not by any means. I was really happy that I got these. These are so versatile that I can wear them with jeans, a casual skirt, or just a normal school outfit. I have another pair of Loly shoes that I talked about in the this post. They are super comfortable and really easy to wear. They remind me of Toms a lot, I don't know why, but they do.

I have already said how much I love these shoes, but they are just a pair of shoes that makes people take a double take, and say, "I have never seen shoes like that." They are classic chic with a modern twist. What do you think? Love them or hate them? Who wants a pair? Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

New Frye Boots!!

I love Frye boots. I now have three pairs. My Nana got me new boots for Christmas! I already had a pair of Billy Pull On's (Cowboy boots), and another pair of  Jane Riding boots.

The Harness 12R in Dark Brown and/or Tan

I have been wanting these boots for a while. My Friend kNea also has a pair of the same boots. I have already worn them a few times and they are supper comfortable. They also have about a inch heel, to give a little hidden height. I know for certain that i will be able to wear these Frye boots for a long time. Frye boots last for ever, and they can be re-soled.

Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

My Own Pair of Ferragamo's

I discovered my Moma's collection of vintage Salvatore Ferragamo's some time ago, and now I have my very own pair. I love them so much!! They are the Vera in Navy Blue. I love the Vera's because they have bows on them… Oh, how much I love bows!

I think that they are just so classic. They go with most everything, and they just look like you can do anything in them. I feel like I can walk a mile in them. The vera's are also just so chic and timeless. I can wear them now or in 10 years, and they will still be in style. Did I mention the bows…. Adorable!

What is your favorite pair of timeless shoes? A pair that you have warn for a long time? Thank you for reading, and have a preptastic day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

A Family Affair: The Duck Boot

Hello, how is everyone this lovely Friday? Sorry, about my absence for the past two days, I have exams next week and we have been hardcore reviewing all week. So while I was studying I had a strange realization: my Moma, my Daddy, and I all have out own pair of duck boots.

Left to right: Mine, Moma's, and my Daddy's

My Daddy recently got his out after the snow we recently had. This is only after them being in our back room for a few years. He has the 6 inch Men's Bean Boots. By the looks of it, he got these before I was born…

I took my Moma's duck boots hostage last year because I didn't have a pair of my own. The pari in the picture is of the are a earlier form of these. But she also has another pair that aren't exactly boots, but L.L. Bean's Bean Rubber Moc. They are in the back of her car incase she is at work and it starts to snow. She is not one of those people who likes to wear her Tory Burch Reva's in the snow.

I got mine in October and have worn them so much. I have the 8" Women's Bean Boots in Tan/Navy. I liked the navy more because I have more navy things them brown things. But just look at the difference between my pair and my Moma's pair.

Thank you for reading and have a preptastic weekend.

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

Shoes: Clogs and/or Dansko's

One of my most comfortable and versatile shoes I own are my Dansko's. Dansko's are just a brand of clogs, but they are the brand that all of the nurses wear and are super comfortable. When my back is killing me I only have to wear my pair a day to school and my back feels brand new. I may be only 14, but with my scoliosis and all of the tennis I play, my back hurts a lot at the end of the day. I have had my Dansko's, the black patent leather pair, for about three or four years. I love to wear them with a causal dress or skirt. They also make me an inch and a half taller so that is always a plus for me.

Dansko Professional Black Paten Leather 

Dansko Professional Black Box Leather

There are so many styles and patterns that you can find on Dansko.com. Thank you for reading and have a preptastic day!! 

Your Faithful Prepster, 

mSv 

Jack Rogers' Regina Flats

I just found out that Jack Rogers have these adorable flats called the Regina. They are so cute and look super comfortable, just like there sandals! So these were the colors that i just had to share with y'all!

Jack Roger's Regina Flats in Black/Blush

Jack Roger's Regina Flats in Red/Midnight

Regina's also come in Two different other colors, Caribbean Blue/Midnight and Platinum. Thank you reading and have a preptastic day!! 

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv

My Moma's Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo's

My Moma's has, like her jewelry, been hiding all of her vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. I was looking for a pair of her tennis shoes for my halloween costume, and I discovered three pairs of Ferragamo's. 

Brown Snake Skin Pumps 

2 inch heel.

I have a pair of brown cowboy boots, and a pair of brown riding boots, but I don't own a pair or brown pumps. This is why I was so happy when I found these. All of the shoes that I found have a 2 inch or lower and with all of my ankle problems it helps to have lower heels.  

White with Beige Cap Toe Pumps 

1 1/4 inch heel

I don't know if i well ever have an outfit to wear these shoes with but they are Ferragamo's. 

Cream Pumps with Intricate Heel Work

I just love the detail on the heel! 

2 inch heel

I fell in love wit the heel work on these. They are so beautiful, but subtlety stunning. At a glance, they look plain, but when you actually look at then they become more than that. The heel work almost reminds me of a intricate work above those fancy mirrors.

Thank you for reading and have a great day!

Your Faithful Prepster,
mSv