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Birthday Shoes

June 9th, 2011 by Karen 26 Comments






Yeah, I totally caved on the Michael Kors Braided Chain Platforms. My justifications: 1) you only turn 36 once, 2) they were on sale, and 3) I didn’t already have any “biker bar meets the Hamptons” sandals in my closet.

I’m actually really, REALLY thrilled with them. They fit true to size, the leather’s uber-soft, and the heel feels nice and sturdy.

The only potential problem is actually getting into the shoe. I have to angle and shimmy my foot a certain way to get it into the three braided straps. Not hard, but it does take a minute.

Other than that, they’re perfection.

Michael Kors Braided Chain Platform Sandal

Michael Kors Braided Chain Platform Sandal

Michael Kors Braided Chain Platform Sandal

Michael Kors Braided Chain Platform Sandal

Birthday Shoes / Originally published June 9th, 2011

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  1. Fieran says

    June 9th, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Happy Birthday Karen 🙂 Those shoes look gorgeous, and they will look even better on you. Have a great day ahead and I hope you get lots of nice presents.

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  2. Mayra says

    June 9th, 2011 at 5:20 am

    Happy Birthday Karen! Have a great day and enjoy your trip.

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  3. steph b says

    June 9th, 2011 at 5:49 am

    Those are some SERIOUS shoes. Hope you have a very happy birthday!

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  4. Nina says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:08 am

    happy birthday! 🙂

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  5. LauriahV says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:14 am

    Happy Birthday Karen!! Birthday girl gonna make those shoes look fierce!!!

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  6. Brody says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:14 am

    Happy birthday!! 🙂

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  7. Tracy says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:20 am

    LOVE these shoes! You deserve them! Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day!

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  8. Ann Marie says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:28 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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  9. Marian says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Those are HAWWWT! Happy Birthday, Karen!

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  10. Manuela says

    June 9th, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Wow, hot shoes!! ;D

    Happy birthday dear Karen!!!

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  11. Monica says

    June 9th, 2011 at 8:18 am

    STUNNING! Your taste is impeccable, Karen!

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  12. ShannoninBC says

    June 9th, 2011 at 8:23 am

    *sigh* am jealous 😛 enjoy those hot dayummmmm shoes & happy b-day! 🙂

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  13. Linnea says

    June 9th, 2011 at 8:47 am

    Completely justified. I’ve justified much more on much less Karen! Happy Birthday!

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  14. Rinnie says

    June 9th, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Hot!!! Nothing wrong with having a pair of sexy leather heals, especially when it’s your birthday.

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  15. LC says

    June 9th, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Girl, rock some pictures with the shoes ON. I wanna see! Get your party on for your special day. xoxo

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  16. Megan says

    June 9th, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Happy birthday, Karen!

    Oh man–with skinny jeans and an oversized shirt? Those shoes are smokin’!

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  17. Iram says

    June 9th, 2011 at 10:19 am

    mmm they’re gorgeous! 🙂

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  18. Lisa S. says

    June 9th, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Happy Birthday Karen!
    Awesome shoes for an awesome woman and beauty blogger!

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  19. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    June 9th, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Happy Birthday Karen! I LOVE the shoes–I wish I still wear that high of a heel–damn feet!

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  20. Ameroon Robert says

    June 9th, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Happy Birthday Karen! Have a wonderful day!

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  21. Perilously Pale says

    June 9th, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shoes!!! Sure wish I could wear heals. Don’t suppose there’s a flat version? 😉

    Happy Birthday Karen!!

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  22. peach_ says

    June 9th, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    HOT! Happy birthday, Karen! What are you pairing with these shoes?

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  23. Laura says

    June 9th, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Those are so cute!! Have a happy birthday!

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  24. larie says

    June 9th, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Those are hot!!! Happy birthday, Karen!

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  25. Suji says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Love the shoes 🙂

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  26. Instant Karma says

    June 9th, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Oooh, I’m glad you got them! They’re gorgeous 😀

    Reply

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