December 02, 2011

Okay I seriously have a problem.. (UPDATED)

1. I can't do my homework until I online shop or spend some time browsing, making a shopping a basket, and then changing my mind and deciding not to buy. I just like wasting time. 
2. Spending money >>>> making money :(

I've been wanting ankle/mid-calf lengt
h military boots for a while and I finally gave in. I originally wanted t
hese but I wasn't completely sold because of the color and material. They were suede so they'd probably get ruined living in Vancouver and all.

Dolce Vita Zurich Suede Lace-up Bootie
I got 2 pairs from Aldo instead but I'm not sure if I'll keep both. We'll see how they match with my wardrobe when they arrive. I really like that these are both leather and the prices weren't bad at all. You can also usually find promo codes for Aldo online. I wanted to use the getlucky code for 15% off but it seems to have expired. I ended up using my SPC card for 10% off. I had to order the black pair in an 8 since no other sizes were available. It's one size too big but hopefully with an insole that won't cause a problem.




Here are some styles I like









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UPDATE!

These arrived the other day. I was really looking forward to them but was disappointed instead.

First when, I ordered them, they were on sale. The next day, they were both even cheaper at an extra 30% off which annoyed me but I figured I'd just order again and return with the most expensive receipt, leading to my next issue. When I got the bill (I payed with Paypal for the ones that weren't an extra 30% off) it said I couldn't do returns instore (keep in mind you can return ALL online orders at Aldo IF you pay with credit card. Using Paypal and online Interac do not accept instore returns). They offer free returns via UPS but it's easier to just return it myself. So now I have to wait for Aldo to receive it, process it, and then give me refund.

Second, the pair I was way more interested (Barberis) in sold out after I ordered and got my credit card charged. I got a full refund but was very disappointed. I was really looking forward to getting them!

And overall I was disappointed with the Orlena's. They aren't very sleek looking like the Barberis shoes, the shaft height wasn't as tall as I'd hoped and the zippers are awful. They take a lot of force to zip up and down and I don't really trust Aldo zippers to be super high quality. I don't want to break them! I was quite surprised because my other OTK Aldo boots have great zippers and no problems at all. Also it wasn't just my pair that was a dud because on my second round of ordering to get them cheaper I ordered the Orlena's in black and brown and both zippers were awful.

VERDICT: All going back! I guess I'll just be happy that the fat hole in my wallet isn't as big anymore lol.

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