i’ve never been one for anything “blingy”. i can only remember one instance when i’ve ever had something really over the top in my closet. my mom bought me a pair of bad ass 5 inch betsey johnson heels complete with silver glitter and metal stiletto for a high school dance. they were so not me it was almost hysterical. but they made me feel like barbie and i can assure you they were the only pair of comfortable heels i’ve ever owned. man, i loved those shoes.

i used college date parties and formals as an excuse to rewear them a few times. my mom pulled those gems out of her storage closet a few weeks ago to sell them in a garage sale and i just could not get myself to part with them. she agreed to hold on to them so that one day my kids would have a fabulous pair of dress up shoes to run around in and that made me happy.

you can imagine my excitement when i saw madewell’s frankie pumps. glittery goodness for the grown working woman, get out of town! they would complete the most perfect new year’s eve outfit, no?

am i the only one with sentimental attachments to old items never worn anymore? i would love to hear stories/see pictures of some of your all time favorite items in your closet!