bcarp30 - thanks lady! I was looking for a pair of black peep toe booties Nordstrom Rack one day. I randomly looked down at the bottom shelf noticing how unorganized all the shoes were at the store. I saw this beautiful black flat with just the right shoe. I was like ooh those look just like Rock Studs. I pulled it off the shelf and was like holy shit, these are Valentino. Still skeptical, I was like, they're probably still $400-500. I flipped them over and saw the price tag and nearly squealed. They were $229. I was amazed at the price and look and condition of the shoes. I got the left shoe and left happy.
aak0517 - they're pretty comfortable. I think with more wear they'll only get better.
The skirt is BR. I do have it in gray and wore it Saturday. I feel kind of like a fraud because I was cold and last minute switched into jeans before happy hour. I do love the skirt though.
riffraff - the skirt was spring line from BR there might be a few stragglers in store.
@aliciaroset - thanks. I know it's still summer but I've been on a fall lip kick. Dark and moody.
So I went and bought the skirt. In both colors. Lol thanks for making it look so amazing, I hope they work out!
ETA they are still online and on sale for $35. I hope it's the same one but will find out when it arrives.