Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Of shoes and spots...

Recently, the Philippine TOMS franchise went on sale. They sold Tiny TOMS at 50% off. Yes, I repeat, 50% off. Now who could resist that? So, I went on a panic spree, and bought this:
Tiny TOMS Cords in Pink
... and this:
Tiny TOMS Cords in Crimson
The choice of colors was obvious... I've always loved red, and red TOMS are the coolest (in my opinion). However, my eldest daughter is in a phase where everything she wears has to be either girly or pink. TOMS are obviously not girly - hence, the pink cords. Lucky me, I have another daughter, who is too young to express an opinion (thank God) - a pair of crimsons please, thank you very much! Never mind that daughter #2 is not walking yet, nor will she fit into the crimsons soon (not for another 6-9 months at least). I had to own those red TOMS.
Then Kelly of Tot Snob came out with this post on leopard spotted TOMS booties with pink soles.
photo courtesy of totsnob.com
How cute is that? Definitely "rawr," without being over the top. They reminded me very much of these socks that daughter #2 owned - made by Funky Feet.
photo courtesy of funkyfeet.multiply.com
Daughter #2 was going to outgrow these socks soon and I need to keep her funky. I need a replacement with new spots. I wasn't going to get those TOMS booties (except if they came with a 50% lower price tag - maybe). Good thing I didn't have to worry so much - because there is a local alternative, that's also very affordable. Did I mention they are "rawr" perfect too?
Leopard Mary Janes by Tip Tap Soft Soles
photo courtesy of motheringearthlings.com
So, in less than 2 months, daughter #2, who can barely stand on her own, is the proud owner of 2 new pairs of shoes. Heck, a girl can't have too many pairs of shoes, can she?

For info on TOMS Philippines, check out their website
Tip Tap Soft Soles may be bought at Mothering Earthlings.

This is not a sponsored post.



4 comments:

  1. I bought Toms for Y too and she wore it when she was a flower girl. Funky eh? haha! But I had a problem with it, it keeps on slipping on the back. Natatanggal sa paa even when the Toms are snug and fits right on Y's feet ganun pa din. :( Or maybe because of the type of cloth of my Toms.

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    1. hi cai! i heard from my sister that TOMS do stretch a bit from frequent use... perhaps it's still a little too big for her? great idea on using TOMS as flower girl shoes - the little girls toes will sure thank us for it!

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  2. Oh my, I want that red Toms shoes for my little girl but stopped myself from buying it bec. she'll only use it for about 2 months. But with the 50% off, I like. Are they still on sale?

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    1. hi Badet! oh sorry - their sale was almost 2 months ago! do check their facebook site = in case there are any left :) how old is your little girl?

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