The Lady in the Louboutins

Here is a video mini-montage of my first post-Fashion Rehab purchase. I know it is not a surprise (at least not after we Tweeted and Facebook-ed it all over the place!), but truthfully, even I didn't know what my first purchase was going to be until well into our dinner Friday night at Bar Americain. Even after trying them on at Saks on Friday, I took quite a bit of time thinking and wondering if the Loubs were for me. It was only after all the reflection that I realized I couldn't stop thinking about them. I had my answer.

Now, you should know that these beauts were not technically my first purchase... (Long story: The Mater very sweetly gave me a Congratulations-you-survived-Fashion-Rehab-gift which I picked up at Bloomie's 1st thing Saturday morning - it was on sale, the last one in the store, closer to the hotel, etc...), but in my heart my Louboutins will always be my (unofficial) first purchase because I lusted after them for sooooo long!

After a year in Fashion Rehab, I have earned my first pair of red soles, the presence of mind to know exactly what I want, the courage to pay for quality (that part was hard - but I had help there, too. Thanks, Mr. Darling!) and the wisdom to know the difference... between disposable impulse spending and throwing down for a classic investment piece (or in this case, pieces?).

Even if it is covered in patent leather.

Love, P

P.S. Thanks to all of you who have commented/emailed asking us to keep the blog going post-Fashion Rehab! We plan on doing just that and are putting the finishing touches on "Season 2" as we speak... So stay tuned!

P.P.S. If you can't view the video above, please click here or watch it directly on our YouTube Channel.