First order of business: WOMWorld/Nokia sent me this equal parts sleek, stylish, and functional Nokia N97 mini. Considering I’ve been using a Zack Morris-style cellphone with zero to no capabilities other than making phone calls, I’ve been itching to try one of these fantastic new gadgets that offers a bit more. This baby definitely lived up to my expectations. It was pretty sweet to be able to surf the Internet (with incredible resolution, I might add). I’m an ADD multitasker and loved the option to reply to emails/comments while waiting in line, sitting in traffic (someone else was driving, don’t worry), and all kinds of other situations I never realized were such empty voids of time before. I have to send this little beauty back now and I’m not sure how I’m going to go back to my P.O.S. phone. Sad 🙁
Second on the menu: I’ve done a fair amount of shopping in my time, but my grandmother never fails to show me up, both in resourcefulness and taste. Grammy always takes me and my cousins shopping for Christmas, which she enjoys because she gets to “keep up with trends.” I find this ironic considering it is usually she who points out “what’s in this season.” For example, this year, I was looking for a good pair of ankle boots, since I ran the last pair into the ground. I waste an hour or so of our time, indecisively mulling over a pair of unimpressive Elizabeth and James boots and a somewhat more interesting pair of Seven’s. Grammy tolerates my selections, but is generally unimpressed. She suggests we “look a little more,” and we pass a boutique where she immediately points out the cutest boots I’ve seen that day, if not this year. Upon closer inspection, yes, Grammy has found “the best bootie.” Slight platform: check. Rounded cap toe: check. Motorcycle boot buckle detail: check. Oh and the icing on the cake? They’re Balenciaga. And 75% off.
Forever 21 tee
H&M pants
Zuni bracelets
Nokia N97 mini
Balenciaga boots
79 comments
FashionAddict
Great tee and gorgeous boots!
♥Lola
I love the blouse, looks really pretty with your skin tone 🙂
libys11
you have one stylish grammy! 😀
and i love nokia! i dont like other brands, really.. hahaha!
mom & son
Looks like a good phone, E!
Nokia's nice to send you a phone. Lucky you, lady!
MAISON CHAPLIN
I love that phone, it's one of the best touchscreen phones!
Julia
OMG, those boots. You lucky thing — you have the best shoe luck! I sweat, one day I'll catch up….
xxx
Julia
Um. Suppose to read "I sweaR." I hate myself.
Sidewalk Chalk
Grammy has good taste! Love your boots and how this outfit turned out. So sleek and chic!
– JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk
michelle_
nice boots !
the N97 phone is definitely a great phone !
Jacqueline
Wow, I love the boots! Grammy sounds like a woman I would love to shop with =) xo
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M.
my grandma is pretty stylish too, I love it! they always find the best things!
lovelove, M.
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Nathalie
I wish I had a Fairy Grammy.
xo, Alexi
haha, go grammy!! and you're so lucky you get a new phone! mine's been freaking out on me lately. just give it a few weeks of messing with buttons and you'll get used to the new phone.
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Jessica
Loved reading about your Granny! My grandmother is probably 90% responsible for my interest in fashion. Ever since I can remember she's been taking me shopping and making sure I looked stylish. She still takes me on a shopping spree ever summer and bought me a sewing machine this Christmas. Yay for fashionable grandmothers!
Also – those boots are faaaab!
And I'm kind of too addicted to the internet already. If I could do it from my phone? Dangerous.
Isabelle
quite possibly THE COOLEST SHIRT
That Chelsea Girl™
Beautiful boots!
closet365
I loved my old Nokias that I had. The new one sounds awesome. And those boots ARE awesome.
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Elizabeth Marie
Your Grammy sounds fabulous…obvi runs in your family.
Jen
damn, your grandma has a pretty sharp eye for spotting the best deals. can't believe you found these amazing balenciaga boots for such a discounted price 🙂
love the buckle detailing!
CLM
wow, boots boots boots, stunning !
thanks for the comment.
CLM x
Lilee▲
wow lucky! want your phone and cheap balenciaga bootieesss!
The Owl's Closet
wow! ur grammy is awesome, E! she definitely has a good eye:) those boots are amazing! i'm so envious hehe plus, balenciaga @ 75% off?!! aaah!:)
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Talia
I have almost the same phone and I love it. It's irreplaceable for me. They are very feminine.
The shoes are amazing. I am looking for similar ones now. You are a great inspiration to me 🙂
Big hugs 🙂
daisychain
fierce outfit
Alita Claudia
I really love ur shoessssssss !
MELODEES
love the boots and that shirt! I love these colors on you better than brown en red 🙂
Leia
Grammy has impeccable taste! Those boots are awesome!
FashionJazz
Luv ur boots soo much!! Hope ur well hun! xx
Christina
Wow, your grandma's got style! I love that top too!
Rhubarb
Hahah, wow your grandmother seems like a wonderful woman.
Pretty shoes, and that sucks about giving the phone back. It would be amazing if you could keep it.
Celine
Hey girl, love those booties! And re: the JC cogs, lorisshoes.com has them and fyi they run a size small (I'm a size 8, got a size 9) 🙂
Sal
Holy moly, your gran has amazing taste!
LoliTa
YUMMY boots!
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D.
Oh, aren't smartphones so addicting. I wouldn't know what to do without mine – isn't that so sad? Haha
I love how you pull off the toughest boots yet still look so darn sweet!
Rachel
Gorgeous! I'm loving your top and the Balenciaga boots!
English Rose ♥
love the t shirt!
Merci beaucoup for the super sweet comment ma chérie =]
Stay safe and chic darling,
English Rose x
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Kookie B.
the boots are looooooove!!!!
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Blicious
LOVE your top!!! so cute!
xoxo
Diana
Those ankle boots are gorgeous!
Savvy Gal
One snazzy outfit my dear. And it is awesome with the new phone. : )
Fashion Therapist
Fabulous booties…you're so lucky to have a stylish grandma!
Hannah
75% off Balenciaga? Win!
I know your cellphone pain – after using my friend's blackberry it was so sad to go back to my $19 prepaid!
Anna
love that top and your boots! you make the nokia look better haha 😛
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The F Word Online
i've never seen that nokia before or ever played around on it. i'm a crackberry addict ! AND balenciaga for 75% off ??? jealous !
xx lue
Angela
omg, seriously you look so chic just holding a phone! how is that possible?
Grace
Thank goodness for Grammy!! I can't believe you found those boots. Gorgeous.
Love Grace.
Erika
Haha "Zack Morris style cell phone." I so remember that phone – it was incredibly cumbersome! Loving your nifty Nokia! And your top – I want, I want, I want!! 🙂
thesydneygirl
lovely top! 🙂 ❀
Alexandra
WHAT?! NO.WAYYYYY…Hands down, she is the best shopping buddy ever. Way too cool for us
Christen
Love the Balenciagas!
Brunch at Saks
Can't tell what I love more- the phone, your entire outfit, or those SHOES! Gorgeous post! The phone seems very cool as well!
janettaylor
Lovely top!
♥
WendyB
Love how you clarified the driving issue!
MJ
How lucky are you for spotting those! My gran is nowhere near as cool (though I love her just the same).
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yiqin;
I have that phone too! & I really like it 😀
Lini
I know what you mean phone wise. i used have a really old one and all my friends are having i phones so I always felt kind of weird being round. Now I really enjoy those things you mentioned like replying to mails, checking facebook or even mobile blogging with my phone!
The boots are really really nice and I'm actually pretty jealous you own them. You grandma has a great taste. Maybe she sould write a column or so! 🙂
XOXO
Audrey Allure
your Grammy has such great taste! gorgeous booties 🙂
Andie
your grandma sounds so cool! those boots are such a great find!
lovin the tee too, btw
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Melissa~
Balenciaga <3 I love them! Amazing boots.
I love your tee too.
Thanks for your comment!
City Girl Chicago
I love the sparkle on that top and the drape and neckline – gorg!
S and O
Love the sparkly top and the boots. I recently bought myself a pair of boots and I just can't bring myself to take them off they go with everything I wear…or so I like to think.
MOLLYKT
well at least you got to try it out!
and those boots are insane, seriously 🙂
thankyou for the comment, you write so eloquently!
xxx
myedit
Is your grandmother accepting applications for more grandchildren? I totally enjoy tea, crumpets and shopping…
San Diego Bed and Breakfast
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Audrey J.
I love the shiny top!!
Awesome sense of style + blogging
come visit me soon dear 😉
xoxo
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the style spotter
great boots!
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Adela
love the boots! =)
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stylefyles
can I go shopping with your Grammy?
Little Girl
I know exactly what you mean. I go shopping with my mother (who is far from the average designer toting asian lady)and the best things I buy always come from her suggestions.
Those are lovely boots, and I love the sparkly/metallic/shiny-ness of your tee. (:
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, it means the world to get comments and I'm always delighted to see replies from you.
Nerds Are Cool Too
Mode in Italy
boots are fab!
The Trendy Fashionista
Cool phone! I love your boots.
Have a great wekend.
-The Trendy Fashionista
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SogniSorrisi
Great boots! Love the shirt as well.
emilypanda
all i can say is gotta love family!
Teresa
What a steal! Those are amazing boots and grandma has great taste!
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VersaStyle
loooove the boots!!
Susan
wow, those boots are fabulous!
have a sweet day, xoxo
Hanako66
you may have the coolest grandmother in the world
drollgirl
your boots are RAD!! and so is your grammy!
J-Diggety
Go Grammy!! I'm impressed 🙂
xoxo J