obsession #04302013: the light-gold sperrys

obsession name: Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Original Leather Boat Shoe, in Platinum Gold

purchased from: nordstrom.com

why the obsession:

I love April. Not only is it (starting) to be ABSOLUTELY gorgeous outside, but it’s also the month of Friends and Family discounts, and the beginning of spring fashion markdowns. Given that it hasn’t really been “spring” in Denver until a few weeks ago, I love that by the time I actually buy spring fashion (since I can actually start wearing it), everything has already started going on sale! And what woman doesn’t love a great deal. One of my (few) April purchases has been this Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Original Leather Boat Shoe in Platinum Gold. It was originally $89.95, but it was marked down to 33% off to $60.26, plus, over Christmas I had won a $25 gift card to Nordstrom’s in a raffle drawing, so after taxes and free shipping to my house, I only paid $35.26! Pretty sweet for a very trendy metallic summer shoe…

I absolutely love my Sperry’s! They are very comfortable, first of all. Second, I love that they are metallic, somewhere in between gold and silver, which makes it versatile in my opinion (i.e. since it’s sort of in the middle of both colors, I think you can wear it with either or). I also love that it is the “Authentic Original” design, that is my favorite Sperry’s look. Additionally, this is the perfect summer alternative to my normal black flip-flops, and would go amazing with white shorts or boyfriend jeans. Another shopping win for moi!!!!

tidbit of fashion history:

Sperry Top-Siders were designed in 1935 by Paul Sperry, inspired by his cocker spaniel’s ability to maintain traction on a slippery surface (did I mention I love cocker spaniels?) by the grooves on their paws. As a result, he designed the cutting of grooves in the soles of Top-Siders and also gave them a white color to prevent marking on boat decks. Practical, well-designed, fashionable and inspired by cocker spaniels? I’m a big fan!!!