Mourning the shoes I can never have :(

I've had stuff delivered to hotels when I've been in the States.

Depends if you are there long enough, but I've done it a few times, and saved a fortune on delivery and postage...

If you really want them, it has to be worth a shot?

Alternatively, do you know anyone in the states who would be willing to take delivery and then mail them onto you?

OK so these are not identical but they do customise shoes....You can have peep toes or closed, change the size of the frilly bits, have different heel heights - I really enjoyed the experience!

Wait! All is not lost! Bloomingdale's stock them on the their website..... and there is a bloomingdales at the mall right near where i am going next week. and they are in the sale.

What are the chances of me finding my dream shoes there.... or could i beg them to order in from another store before the end of my holiday!!!! Crazy bride is back!!!

Phone them! They are what - 5 hours ahead? Call now!!

xxx

This is America we are talking about - the land of good service! Bet they will get them in for you! Are you going to a half decent hotel? You could even try and get the concierge to help you - but it will cost you a good tip!

These are not even my shoes and I have been totally whipped up in the excitement!

What size are Are these any good?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/badgley-mischka-ciri-pump/3351592?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=badgley_mischka_'ciri'_pump:588013&cm_pla=shoes:women:pumps&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=eL3W0LN_nyI-1tkgzqns7OmZ13055.NVcg

Actually feels like a montage film moment. I am on the edge of my seat imagining you dashing around the US on a search for the perfect shoes! Will e a great story as well if you can track them down!

Order them have them delivered to hotel if you can't get them at Bloomingdales!!!!

Right, got off the ipad and got SERIOUS on the adobe friendly laptop.... I now have options

option 1) travel to florida next week, visit Bloomingdale's and try and find shoes in my size (from reviews I am not sure if my usual 5(7) will be ok as it someone has stated they come up small. Ask if they can order my size into the store. Pick them up within the two weeks i'm there

2) have no luck instore so instead order them online and have them delivered to hotel and hope the 5.5 (7.5) fits.

3) or order them to my uk home...... for a flat shipping rate of $5!! (love you bloomies!!!) with duty on top it's only $25 extra.

Might as well hunt the stores in florida first and save a bit and have the option to try them and be sure if they fit, comfort, if i even bloody like them any more (haha i get so caught up in this wedding stuff and change my mind all the time!!!!) No sod it i love them still!

Then in two weeks if i've had no success out there order them at home and hope they fit, are still available in my size, match my dress in colour.

Ooooohhh it's all so risky! Def want to try and get them in store if possible!

Never phoned america before so would worry it would cost lots - no email address that i can find but hold on there is an instant message thing...... let me try that!!!

*ad break*

Awww - hate ad breaks (impatient). Deffo think its worth you trying the shop whilst you are there - might get a bargin that you'll miss online.

Instant messaging not working (only allows 100 characters and my request is slightly too unusual to condense!)

Sent them an email instead that I found

Hi there,
I need your help please!!I am from the UK and am getting married next year and have fallen in love with the Badgley Mischka Ciri shies on your website.... So much so I was contemplating buying them and having them shipped to the Uk.
However I am actually coming on holiday to america next week, to Florida. I see you have a Bloomingdale's store in the Millenia Mall in orlando which is right near my hotel... Is there ANY way I could get a contact email address for that store so that I could contact them to see if my shoes are there/could get delivered there?? I would really like to try them on the be sure they fit and as I am in america it makes sense rather than shipping them over to the uk only to return them if they dont fit.
I know america has such a fantastic customer service reputation and thought it was worth a try... I'm literally dying to try them on!!
Please feel free to contact me directly via email at *************@*******.***
Thanks bloomingdales!! Nikki

Promise to reply within 24 hours.

Eeek this is exciting! will keep you posted when i hear... chasing a dream pair of shoes adound the world... most definitely feeling quite carrie right now hahaha!

OMG!! it's been 14 minutes, have they replied yet? Have they replied?????!!!!!!!! I won't sleep now. Wish I'd sky plus-ed this so I could see the whole series in one sitting!

Have just realised the other link of the ones size 5 (potentially the too small ones) are also a website of a shop Nordstrom and they have a store in orlando too so have sent them a message about the size 5's! if each store gets them in for me that will be great.... those ones are even cheaper too!

Any response? I guess it's some silly time in the morning there at the moment? Argh the suspense!

You want to get white shoes,maybe you can search shoes online,it's a good way t get get shoes.http://www.ilovedress.co.uk/c/Wedding-Shoes-c-86_91/ You can click this link,there are lots of white shoes you can choose.Just try it.Good luck for you.

You want to get white shoes,maybe you can search shoes online,it's a good way t get get shoes.http://www.ilovedress.co.uk/c/Wedding-Shoes-c-86_91/ You can click this link,there are lots of white shoes you can choose.Just try it.Good luck for you.

Hopefully you will have managed to get your dream shoes but if not i just wanted to say I got my shoes from freya rose too and agree that it was a great experience and they made my shoes exactly how I wanted them to go with my dress

they would be able to make a pair just like the ones in you're after from America, always good to have a back up plan! Sorry about the sideways pictures!!

Found them on another website through my good friend wikipedia - a store called Lord & Taylor. There isn't one in Orlando but if I do go online, they have a great price and stock all sizes.... starting to be a more realistic idea these shoes could be mine!

Also now found them on amazon.com... best price so far! syas made in china though.... do you thinkmthey're copies?

http://www.amazon.com/Badgley-Mischka-Womens-Ciri-Pump/dp/B009MLXSOI/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1_67J5

Still awaiting a response now but exciting that even if I don't get them instore I can just bite the bullet, buy a five and a half and hope they're not too big!

Thanks for the freya rose suggestions, definitely consider that if my dream falls apart!

i'm so fussy with shoes and on my years quest only one other pair has caught my eye, Harriet Wilde's Brigette. but at £230 they arevslightly out of reach. The BM ones take my breath away with beauty but have a price tag I love too !!

HW Bridgette

Do come back and tell us what happens, won't you? I love this story!

xxx

Woke up this morning to two email responses from Bloomingdales and Nordstrum!

Nordstrum

Hello Nikki,

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, that is so exciting! This Badgley Mischka pump is a beautiful choice for your wedding. You are more than welcome to connect with Rebecca in Women's Shoes at our Orlando store; and she will be happy to assist you!

Rebecca's email: *******.*.*****@*********.***

I hope you find the perfect shoe and have a great holiday to the states!

Regards,

Christina Woods
Wedding Specialist
Nordstrom
888.300.1295

Bloomingdales

Hello Nikki,

Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Please accept my sincere
apology for the delay in responding to your email. Here at
Bloomingdale's, we strive to ensure that all inquiries receive the
attention they require.

We are thrilled that you are interested in shopping with us. Please
contact us at this number and we would be happy to place this order. You
may be able to pick up the item in there if the item is available in the
store. Please note, the account used for payment must be able to be
verified through one of our two credit card verification companies. Some
foreign credit card insurers are not able to or are unwilling to
cooperate with our verification procedures. If that is the case with
your account, the order would be canceled and you will be notified. We
do not state this to discourage our international customer base, but to
make you aware of this possibility.

The Mall at Millenia
4152 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839
407-264-2400

Regretfully, we do not have an e-mail address on file in which your
inquiry may be sent and/or forwarded. We apologize if this may cause you
any inconvenience. For more information regarding The Mall at Millenia,
just click on the link below:


http://www1.bloomingdales.com/store/index.ognc?action=STORE_DETAIL&lstRe
gion=all&storeId=60001

What wonderful customer service those americans have. Am about to email Nordstrum, will hopefully get them to stock the 7 and then I can try it on in store. With bloomingdale's I think I will just go in and ask if they have it/ can get it by the end of my holiday. If the 7 feels too tight in Nordstrum I can have the 7.5 delivered. The quest is still very much on ladies

Aw fabulous - love how helpful they both are! Will definitely be crossing my fingers and keeping a look out for the shoe flash! When are you going over there? I wish their customer service levels was also the majority rather than the minority over here. Soon you will nee to start messages with 'previously on the perfect shoe hunt...' To let other hitchers catch up

*edited due to poor autocorrect on iphone*

Ok - Nordstrum have got back to me and unfortunately the shoe is no longer available in their store - it's now off the website too.

Bloomingdale's still stock the shoe on the website but cant find out if they have it instore until I visit. (and they are £133)

Amazon.com are still selling the shoes for the best price £102 with postage and duty tax - not sold by a thrid party but sold by amazon.com so surely orginals and not fakes. It states made in china but then on the bloomingdales site it says 'imported' so thats the same thing right?

As it stands I just want to order them from Amazon and enjoy my holiday without running round malls for a pair of shoes that might not exist anymore!!!

So close to ordering - umming and ahhing over 5 or 5.5 (we dont have the luxury of half sizes!!) think rather slightly too big than small - and one review says they come up small.

Just such an important decision to make!!

Would be a lovely thing to come back from holiday too.....

Oooh one more decision to make!!

shoes on amazon are available in white or ivory!

colours look pretty close but just not sure, my dress is ivory but to me looks pretty white.... posting pics now. Help me hitchers!! Luckily it's very late and promise wont commit until I hear back from you all tomorrow

white shoe

ivory shoe

my dress

Ooops sorry I know I promised - but I just ordered them!!!!

Went for 7.5 (i have some betsey johnson 7.5's that fit) in white satin for £102.....

Expected delivery 27th june-8th july.

Fingers crossed they are as beautiful as I expect......

The show will be taking a short break but will be back after the holidays.... with real life flashes

xx

Wow I go to sleep for a few hours and this happens!

I think you've made the right decision! Less risk that bloomies won't have the shoes and less stress of having to take time out of the holiday and the potential disappointment if they didn't have them. Have you flashed the dress before btw? It's beautiful! Cannot wait to see the shoes now either! Exciting [:-)] now just to wait for Mr postman!!!!

youve inspired me to start looking at shoes and I don't even have a dress yet. Lol

Don't be tempted to try them on if they do have them in Bloomingdales, more for the colour than the fit ? Can't wait for the update, such a cliffhanger ?

Thanks red kite - flashed the crap out of it when I bought it in april but feels good to show it again not a sniff of a wobble yet!

Bloomingdales only stocked the white in a 7.5 on the website so couldn't try anything else on if I wanted to - ivory looks like it could be quite off colour whereas with white you know what you're getting.

To be quite honest the shoe cannot even be seen and I will be buying flats for the evening anyway (I just know my feet will be hurting and dont want to go barefoot) it's just my other little luxury to enjoy putting on before the ceremony - and they are like half price I love peoples photos of shoes and dress pre wedding too, so they'll still get the attention they deserve!

Very excited about these shoes YAY! No regret this morning - well they went on the credit card haha!

Let's hope the story ends well... x

Your dress is beautiful and i have been completely hooked on how the shoe saga has unfolded! Can't wait to see the pics!!

Ah thanks Dr Bufflles - I love everything you flashed the other day too, especially the dress! Like you I tried mine on and didn't go back and buy it for weeks just in case I liked something else. Obsessively googled it and dreamed about it then one day went sod it, I need to buy this dress!

Actually it's the exact same story as the shoes..... I'm no impulse buyer, I have to talk myself into buying anything! *see above* lol But no dress wobbles so hopefully no shoe wobbles too! x