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Feb 22, 200979 Comments

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1.The highly anticipated spring 09 ANN DEMEULEMEESTER lace-up sandal boots are finally here, at long last. Better pictures to come soon.
2. My rhinestone necklace broke.
3. Got the lace top I'm wearing in the above pictures at F21 today…the bell sleeves totally killed me.
4. As you can tell our house is in the process of a few small changes. Sigh. There goes my nice picture location! Better blogs to come soon-it's been a busy weekend.

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Comments

  1. gennie says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    oh my!!!! I’ve been lusting after those shoes for quite some time… Can’t wait to see how you wear them! Are they comfortable?

    Reply
  2. william says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    I’m quite excited to see you wear these! Any chance you or Judy will be getting the white version with the exposed heel, as well?

    Reply
  3. moder antoinette says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    That lace top is just beautiful…can’t even tell it comes from Forever 21. Also, I can’t wait to see you wear those sandals/lace-up boots.
    xoxo
    Stephanie
    http://www.modernantoinette.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Patricia Ann says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Those shoes are a beauty! Isn’t it so sad when things break? I absolutely get sad when I lose parts of a necklace because of a weak chain. :(

    Reply
  5. brigadeiro says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Oh my! Those Ann D.’s are 2D4! Am looking forward to more posts on them ;)
    xx

    Reply
  6. donnatron says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    you are too cute.

    Reply
  7. Eva says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Those lace up boots are heaven. I tried on that lace top at Forever 21 yesterday but didn’t end up getting it. Looks great on you!

    Reply
  8. Rikki Lane says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Gorgeous shoes! The lace shirt is also very stunning :]

    Reply
  9. camille says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    guh. can’t wait to see more photos of the demeulemeesters!

    Reply
  10. Jane says

    February 22, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    I just bought these today! I also have the single lace boots! Maybe it’s something in the name.. :) I can’t wear mine yet, it’s too cold in NY! Enjoy, I know I will! Xx

    Reply
  11. Amee says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    YAY! Can’t wait to see you wear these! They are beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Quynh says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Where do you buy them at?

    Reply
  13. tanya says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    oooh where did you get em from?
    also anyone know where i can see a pic of the white ones w/the exposed heel mentioned by above commenter, william?

    Reply
  14. Amee says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Tanya, I think I just saw a picture of the white Ann D’s on Saks.com. They are gorgeous too.

    Reply
  15. Nubby says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Ahhh, you’ve totally outdone yourself! Your shoe collection just keeps getting better & better…

    Reply
  16. arline Jernigan says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    You and your mom may need to do another shoe challenge.

    Reply
  17. danz says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Awesome shoes! Love the lace top as well.

    Reply
  18. mr.freddy's mom says

    February 22, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    oh wow, those are nice shoes!
    i’m pretty sure you look great on those boots!

    Reply
  19. terra says

    February 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    those boots are killer!
    and the lace top is lovely, you have a very cool style:)

    Reply
  20. Rebekka says

    February 22, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    oh gosh! those shoes are just oh-so-marvelous! can’t wait to see them on you!
    awww, my necklace broke today, too. and it was my great-grandmum’s. don’t you just hate it when pretty little things break?

    Reply
  21. Shen-Shen says

    February 22, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Those look so badass, can’t wait to get a better look at them!

    Reply
  22. Lulu says

    February 22, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    Gorgeous!!!!

    Reply
  23. emily says

    February 22, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Oh those shoes…. I love your shoe collection!

    Reply
  24. Valerie says

    February 23, 2009 at 12:06 am

    those shoes are HOTTT and that lace top is the bomb diggity bomb :)

    Reply
  25. zana says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:10 am

    lust.

    Reply
  26. nathalie says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:37 am

    Those lace up boots are heaven. your style is wonderfullll

    Reply
  27. Olya says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Please please can you tell us how they run? Also, where did you get them from? I’m thinking of ordering them from saks.com. Can’ find them anywhere else online, and on saks they are on pre-order. I’m size 9 which size should I order? I’d really appreciate your feedback.

    Reply
  28. Mandi says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:03 am

    I love love love these shoes! I just finished making my first pair of shoes today for my shoe design course! you should have a look!
    http://whatnotandi.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. lucille says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:16 am

    OOh gosh … you look so great !
    I can’t say nothing !

    Reply
  30. Sunset says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:29 am

    It’s probably just because the photos aren’t too clear, but I love your clothing here way more than the boots! Maybe I’m just a sucker for lace. Great f21 find though!
    http://tospendtime.blogspot.com
    http://tkgirla.ecrater.com

    Reply
  31. Karen says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:59 am

    they look awesome so far, cant wait for more pics!

    Reply
  32. ohphilippa says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:33 am

    fan-freaking-tastic! sorry about your necklace

    Reply
  33. Yoshi says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:37 am

    I’m still lusting over the triple lace knee high boots. Ann’s designs never fail to impress.
    Congrats on getting those!! I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. ;)
    As for the necklace, I really feel for you. I’m terrible with jewelry, a complete squander. My cartier love chain necklace tore apart a number of 5 times! I’ve lost 2 rings in a cab, on different occasions, both of which belonging to my grandmother and handed over to me. I’ve left bracelets in powder rooms in London and not even realize until my next visit when the cleaning lady mentions it and gives them back to me. I’ll stop at that! =)
    I’m sure you can have it repaired though, right?
    xxx

    Reply
  34. a.n.e says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:42 am

    oooo cravings…..not for food but better shoes!! love the boot/lace thing.

    Reply
  35. modejunkie says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:55 am

    welcome home new shoes!

    Reply
  36. farren says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:59 am

    i am so JEALOUS! ugh. i’ve been lusting after those ever since they popped up on saks.com and i’ve been trying to rationalize in my head why i need them and how i am going to max out my credit card for them. they are so amazing. but now i’m thrown off becaues the backless white ones are aewsome too!

    Reply
  37. tanya says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:42 am

    thanks Amee!

    Reply
  38. Noemi Sunshine Ferst says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:43 am

    The Lace top looks fantastic and look forward to seeing the shoes on you.
    xx.

    Reply
  39. Vintage Tea says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:44 am

    Cant wait to see them on you. Im sure they will look absolutely wonderful!
    Please check out http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/
    x

    Reply
  40. keren says

    February 23, 2009 at 5:14 am

    How great I bet they’ll look on you! :)

    Reply
  41. anne says

    February 23, 2009 at 6:36 am

    olya–I’m not jane, just a reader, but these sandal boots run true to size. I am a 38 (ie us 8) in alaia, chloe, prada, etc, and I have these in a 38 as well. I got mine from saks. I have also seen them on antonioli.eu and joan shepp. I believe you could get them from browns if you telephoned–they are not on browns website but I have seen them in browns’ ads.

    Reply
  42. Bridget says

    February 23, 2009 at 7:25 am

    It’s really hard to get rhinestone jewelry repaired since it is usually not made with gold or silver (as in, normal jewelry stores will not do the work for you…at least the 6 or so stores I have asked). Your best bet is to make friends with a local artisan jeweler and see what they can do. Your other option is to just hand the piece over to someone who remakes vintage pieces and see what they do with it (which is really cool, but depending on how bad the break is, I’d go with the former option).

    Reply
  43. Winnie says

    February 23, 2009 at 7:45 am

    Wow, can’t wait to see them on, they look gorgeous.

    Reply
  44. Margarita Reczek says

    February 23, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Those shoes look gorgeous! Can’t wait for a better pic!
    http://fab.typepad.com

    Reply
  45. YLM-SPAIN says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:10 am

    You look really pretty. The sandal-boots are wonderfull!!
    ;-)

    Reply
  46. iole says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Wow…want them too

    Reply
  47. Paris Celestine says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Un nouveau blog de mode sur la plateforme Blog Spot !
    Paris Celestine … une bloggeuse qui ne révèlera jamais sa véritable identité, des conseils, des photos, des tenues … Tout ce qui pourrait t’intéresser .
    La bise
    http://pariscelestine.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  48. Leia says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Love that top! Wish there was a F21 store in London. And I’m sorry about your necklace :( x

    Reply
  49. Brianne says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Those Ann D’s are phenomenal!
    I seriously want that lace top..
    is it on the website? Because I tried to find it but I couldn’t..

    Reply
  50. Dewi Utari says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:50 am

    The boots amazing…i’m jealous of you…I wish I get one of those:(
    check my blog for some shoes as well
    http://dewiutari.blogspot.com/
    Love,
    D

    Reply
  51. fff says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:57 am

    i can’t wait to get mine this week!!!

    Reply
  52. Stefania says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:59 am

    you have probably single-handedly increased her sales 300 fold ;-)
    très chic.
    *bisous*

    Reply
  53. Adeliet says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:01 am

    Love those shoes!!! Model them please! How much and where did you get them from? Thanks in advance!
    Love, Adeliet
    lovecoutureluxe.wordpress.com

    Reply
  54. D says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I’m just curious… how do you afford all these expensive shoes? I’m 24, work two jobs and still can’t afford to spend even $400 on shoes, let alone $700+. Do you find deals? Can you tell your readers like me how to do so? I think you have impeccable shoe taste.

    Reply
  55. Prêt-à-Porter P says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:09 am

    lucky gal. these are being heralded as “the shoe of the season.”
    really liking the lace top!

    Reply
  56. DreamyGirl22 says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:21 am

    I absolutely love Forever 21! I have to drive 45 minutes just to get to it, but it’s always worth the trip once I’m there. It’s hard not to find a good deal when you’re in that store….usually great prices for amazing stuff!

    Reply
  57. Punkie says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:28 am

    wow this shoes are something special!! so beautiful… you’re so lucky! I would like to have all of your gorgeous shoes! :D

    Reply
  58. Olya says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:39 am

    anne – thanks so much! now that i know my size, i will try to phone brown’s and see if i can order over the phone.
    smart move buying from saks early… not only they are not expecting to ship the pre-ordered ones until june, i believe the price has gone up by $100 as well.
    thank you!!!

    Reply
  59. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    Oooo, those boots….I just pre-ordered two pairs, in black and white! Unfortunately, the estimated date for my black pair is sometime in June!

    Reply
  60. naomi says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    nice :D

    Reply
  61. jeyda says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I love your shoes!! I tried looking for them on Ebay but i couldn’t find em any suggestions?
    :)

    Reply
  62. Larae says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    You look adorable as usual Jane! I got mine 2 weeks ago from monamoore. They might still have them if any of you want to give them a call. They are truly amazing! I can’t wait until it stops raining in LA to wear em!

    Reply
  63. Cafe Fashionista says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    I love that lace shirt.

    Reply
  64. Antonia says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    SHUT UP.
    those ann d’s are HOT FIRE
    amazing
    liveglamordie.blogspot.com

    Reply
  65. Bryony - Fantastical Fashion says

    February 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    Lucky girl :)
    I love your top!
    I wish they had a Forever21 in London…
    Hope you don’t mind but I’ve kind of featured you at the side of my blog as ‘inspiring me right now’ – I actually havent come across anyone with such great instinctive style as you in a long time! You will be very successful in the future, I know that for sure.
    So thanks for inspiring me and being original and all that blah haha
    xxx

    Reply
  66. Burn These Bones says

    February 23, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    OH GOD!!! I WANT THOSE SO MUCH I’M FREAKING OUT.
    I need to snap them up before they sell out!!

    Reply
  67. Becca says

    February 23, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I am loving those – I was wondering when they’d be available – good to know they’re finally out! Can’t wait to see how you style them.

    Reply
  68. Melanie says

    February 23, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    That’s an amazing top, I would have never guessed Forever21. That place is just like a vintage/thrift store, if you dig and dig and dig, you can find something amazing.
    monpetitchaton.blogspot.com

    Reply
  69. Sarah says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
    Sarah
    http://www.craigslistdecoded.info

    Reply
  70. Miriam says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:28 am

    I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
    Miriam
    http://www.craigslistguide.info

    Reply
  71. ediot says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:57 am

    im so sorry for spamming you on the last post didn’t know i sent the message everytime i hit backspace.. i thought i was coming to the main page.. well- feel free to delete. sorry again.

    Reply
  72. Carson says

    February 24, 2009 at 11:57 am

    These shots are so good. I can’t wait to see the shoes on you.

    Reply
  73. roselxx says

    February 26, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Hey, Jane! I was just thinking what to wear w/ the shoes, and this amazing idea just popped into my head — wear them w/ colorful knitted socks, just like how she did(http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_59c6dfd50100c8qb.html)!!!

    Reply
  74. roselxx says

    February 26, 2009 at 11:43 am

    http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_59c6dfd50100c8qb.html
    I mean this! You should take a look! Even though they are not the same shoes.

    Reply
  75. Jinah says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    OH so amazing. I’m jealous! I’m tempted to chip my credit card out of the ice I froze it into the order these…

    Reply
  76. eroticorange says

    March 1, 2009 at 11:12 am

    wow, i didn’t think that it would be easy to pull off that lace top when i saw it at the store but after seeing you wear it i think that i need to get one myself! always love your style. thanks for the inspiration. =)

    Reply
  77. Michelle Edwards says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Gennie, I have those kind of shoes. Yes, they are comfortable to wear!

    Reply
  78. how to build muscle fast says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    post the photos so we can see it! lace up shoes are soo in thiis sseeasssooon!! love love!

    Reply
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