Still Lusting....

Ever since I stumbled upon these boots while visiting my in laws in Phoenix last November, I cannot stop thinking about them. While shopping the Betsey Johnson store in search for a new purse for my sister, I saw the sales associate wearing these fabulous boots: their are part boot, part open toe heel was just screaming " look at me." Being a shoe fiend, the last thing I needed was a pair of black boots, so I turned my attention away from them. When the sales associate stopped me in mid sentence and informed they also came in baby pink, and immediately I was drawn in. And when I tried them on, they were both so comfortable and chic, it was almost fate instructing me to buy them. The price tag, however, was not so appealing, $199. I kept trying to justify to myself the purchase, but it always went back to my simple desire to have them. This was November, and I would be back in March, so I was sure they would be on sale then. I went back in April only to see they were still fully priced, and so, I thought to myself, " Who wears boots in Phoenix in the Spring?!" But then I remembered how cute they were, and answered my own question. Ever since then, I have been on this incessant search looking for a place or website that would sell the boot for a better price. The best I could find was $135, and was about to type in my credit card number when I decided to search one last time. At 11 pm I typed in my search, " Betsey Johnson Wolford Bootie," only to find that Amazon.com was selling them for $70. An independent seller was selling them insisting they did not like the way they fit her feet and Betsey Johnson did not allow her to return them. And now seven months later, they will be mine in 7-10 days.

I found them in baby pink on the DSW website:

http://www.dsw.com/shoe/betsey+johnson+walford+bootie?prodId=213362&cm_mmc=GPS-_-all-_-BetseyJohnson-_-213362&mr:trackingCode=BEACC75C-9D5B-E011-AD03-001B2163195C&mr:referralID=NA

In black too:

http://www.endless.com/dp/B003NVKEMW/191-0070264-1199953?ie=UTF8&creative=395033&suppressRedirect=1&linkCode=asn&tag=googlecom09c9_endless-20&creativeASIN=B003NVKEMW

Becoming a Domestic Goddess: Father's Day Paulette's Style

Becoming a Domestic Goddess: Father's Day Paulette's Style: "For four years now, locals have been regaling about ' Paulettes' even adding that it was featured in Tom Cruise's movie, ' The Firm' which..."

Father's Day Paulette's Style

For four years now, locals have been regaling about " Paulettes" even adding that it was featured in Tom Cruise's movie, " The Firm" which made it that more intriguing. And so, when my Father's Day plans for brunch at the Peabody was dampened due to my husbands' work schedule, I decided to take my chances and make a reservation. Fully aware, it would be almost impossible to find a reservation anywhere the morning of, I decided to call at 7:30, although the restaurant itself does not open until 10. Luckily, the hostess picked up and informed us of a cancelation at 11. Now, it was matter of Chafeek finishing rounding in time enough and not receiving any consults. At 10:30 am, as I was getting Layth ready and finishing applying my makeup, Chafeek comes walking in through the front door asking me what are the plans. I told him, " we're headed to Paulettes, no questions asked." It also helped that they recently relocated to Harbor Town, making it just five minutes away. He agreed, and quickly changed out of his scrubs. And then, when I thought we were ready to head out, his pager went off, making me so nervous it was a consult. Thankfully, it was not urgent.

Upon arriving at Paulettes, in separate cars of course should he summoned to the hospital, Layth and I would not be stranded. Thankfully, the restaurant was not busy. Immediately, we took our seats, and Layth grabbed his book and we were set to order. Taking Chafeek's advice and ordering the " Eggs Oscar with the French Onion Soup," we were ready to dine. And I must admit, his choice was exquisite! Even Layth could not stop himself from wanting more. I did not think poached eggs on an English Muffin with crab meat would appeal to a 23 month old, but his appetite proved otherwise! It then came time dessert and immediately I knew what I wanted, the cranberry and chocolate bread pudding ( a Father's Day special). And within a few bites, it was gone proving the rumors about Paulettes to be true: AMAZING!!