The Day Payless Paid Off

For the most part, I’m not really a Payless ShoeSource kind of a girl. It’s not that I’m above budget-friendly and low end footwear – in fact, it’s often the best option for playful party shoes. After all, for how many times occasions can you really pull off the strappy sandal with the butterflies or the canary yellow boots before putting them into semi-retirement at the back of your closet?
My issue with Payless, however, is the general absence of glamour in the store and the fact that when I do find an attractive show online, I am usually severely disappointed by its real life quality. But I believe in second chances. When my friend posted an Oprah Winfrey promotion to Facebook that promised 50% off everything at Payless, it was time to take another look.

Now shopping discount stores is always a bit of fashion safari, but with hundreds of Oprah fans swarming the small store, it was literally survival of the fashion fittest. Boxes were everywhere, sizes were all mixed up and pairs were separated from their significant others. Despite this, I am thrilled with the little treasures I dug up. These two pairs of party shoes are the perfect complement to holiday season style. While neither are Christian Louboutin quality, I have to say they both look absolutely elegant in real life.