A lot of boots are on sale these days.  The seasons are changing. You can now buy sandals in the stores. But you can’t wear sandals yet unless you’re going on spring break (Or you live somewhere that isn’t here.) However, boots are still appropriate and they’re going to stick with you until it’s really hot out.  They also allow you to wear the spring clothes you’ve been dying to sport without freezing to death.  In other words, spring boots are your friend.

February gets long and dreary and sometimes it seems like it will never end. Valentine’s Day doesn’t exactly put everyone in a fun mood. (Notice there was no post about it?) So at Barefoot Tess we tried to think of something that would put you in a good mood until the weather breaks.  We thought, “Hm, what puts us in a good mood?” Chocolate’s good, but too much and you can’t zip your jeans.  A party in your honor is good, but if you’re not a February baby, you’re out of luck. Oh, we know! New shoes! It’s cold out, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on Winter shoes, but you would wear them clear through March and depending on what they are, they transcend season.  Here’s an idea: we’ll put them on sale and then there’s no guilt, your spirits are lifted, and suddenly you have the urge to leave the house again.

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the Barefoot Tess brand has been getting stronger and more beautiful every season.  This season, we have two new lines.

BFT by Barefoot Tess: BFT is trendy, youthful, and priced so that you can own every pair.

Tess for Barefoot Tess: Tess is sophisticated, fashion forward, and very serious about amazing quality.

Of course your favorite Barefoot Tess brand standbys are still available.  We’re so excited about what’s going on here with Barefoot Tess that we’ve put all Barefoot Tess brand shoes (BFT, Tess, and Barefoot Tess) on sale for 20% off. ONE DAY ONLY!

Check ‘em out!

What more could you ask for?

You’re welcome!

Get yourself a glass of water and sit down.  I’ll wait.  OK, ready?  Barefoot Tess is running a sale today!  I know, you’re shocked because it’s not sale season and so you weren’t expecting this.  If the color has left your face, lie down.  If you feel faint, put your head between your legs.  If you’re hyperventilating, try breathing into a paper bag. There’s also Xanax.

Alright, drama queen.  Now that you’ve settled your nerves, listen up.  The sale is only running today and it’s 20% off the ENTIRE SIT’–all the hot new sandals and flats and wedges and heals.  So go for it.

Happy shopping!

Love,

The Barefoot Blogger

P.S. Use code ’20off’ to get your discount at check out!

There are some things you’ll always remember: the day Kennedy was shot, the moment you realized you were in love with what’s-his-name just by the way he was eating that sandwich, finding out that Barefoot Tess existed and you could finally wear beautiful jeweled party shoes in a size 14.  Well get ready for another one.

Introducing

They have pants with 35-39 inch inseams of the jeans, slacks, and exercise variety.  Finally your yoga-wear won’t be confined to cropped leggings!  I’m almost as excited about these as I was about boot straps, and that’s saying something.

Additionally, they love Barefoot Tess, so Mention Barefoot Tess and when you pay full price for one maxi dress from XtraLength, you will receive 50% discount off a second dress.They also ship free to the US!

I love a good fashion find, so it was all I could do to pass it on to you!

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I don’t think I’m alone here, but I do think most people are afraid to admit it.  I hate being a houseguest.  I don’t mean crashing on my friend’s couch with my shoes on, slipping out early, and leaving an endearing thank you note scribbled on an old receipt.  I mean spending three days and two nights in the guestroom with towels specifically for me and my belongings confined to a leather weekend bag.

As much as they insist you may come and go as you please, you are still at your hosts’ mercy.  They’re aware that you just want to watch TV alone.  They’re keeping track of when you use the bathroom and how long it takes, especially when you get up at 3am to pee.  And then there’s their most egregious offense: they are in change of the thermostat.

The reason this offense takes the cake is because no matter how nice and hospitable they are, leaving mints on your pillow or serving gluten-free pasta just for you, there’s no possible way you could be comfortable if you’re too hot or too cold.

In terms of the hot, the best you can do, short of stripping down to your underwear and panting dramatically while splayed across the couch, is make underhanded comments:

“Do you mind if I help myself to some ice water?  For some reason I feel flushed and a bit faint.”

“Excuse me for a second while I go get some Tylenol.  I think I’m running a fever.  Want to feel how hot I am?”

“Woo!  I think I just had a hot flash.  Is 23 too young for uh…oh, never mind.”

With the cold, you can make the comments more tactfully:

“Oo, is that a working fireplace?  I love a working fireplace.  That’s such a beautiful fireplace!”

“Do you mind if I wrap myself in this decorative throw?”

“I brought this hot cocoa as a hostess gift!   Shall I make it for you?”

The cold has one very useful advantage.  You can always add a layer.  I visited a very cold house recently, a house where the family took their shoes off at the door.  I learned a life lesson that weekend.  If you’re visiting someone’s home for a winter weekend, BRING CUTE SLIPPERS.  They would have made all the difference.

The Slippers: (left to right) Mocs Fringe Slipper, $79; Relknit Monkey Slipper, $29; Mocs Suede Slipper, $69

Blog Reader Exclusive: Use code ‘SLIP’ for 20% off all slippers.

I sprained my ankle in Zara yesterday.  I was strolling, minding my own business, hoping to spot a pair of gloves, (which they did not have–thanks for nothing Zara) when I spotted a stunning black coat. At that very moment, a very enthusiastic lady spotted the pair of beautiful boots on display under the coat. Additionally, it’s safe to say that both of ours interests were further piqued by the big red sale sign above the rack.  I turned gracefully to my right, to touch the coat while the lady must have gotten nervous that I would snatch up her boots.  She ran at full speed, knocking me down, and allowing a bead of her sweat to fall onto my eyebrow.  She fell over me, landed directly on my ankle, and before she could apologize, she reached for the boots.  Once they were safely in her hand, she realized what had happened.  I couldn’t blame her–she had been a victim of Sale Tunnel Vision.  It happens to the best of us.

“I’m so sorry!” she panted. “I’m so embaressed!”

“That’s OK,” I nodded and rubbed my ankle as she rolled off of it.

“It’s just that these are beautiful and I can never find my…”  A sales girl passed. “SCUSE ME!” the lady had forgotten about me already.  The sales girl, probably thinking the lady was calling for  my assistance, scooted over to us and began helping me up.  She couldn’t even make sure I was OK before the lady asked, “Do you have these in a size 12?”

At this point, I was standing and had worked up the nerve to take my first step on the injured ankle.  The sales girl looked at the size 12 lady blankly nodding no, I took the step, fell to the ground and in excruciating pain, looked back up and said, “You’ll have to go to Barefoot Tess for that.”  I then produced my card, the size 12 lady herself lifted me up with extraordinary strength, and we embraced.  It felt something like “Pay It Forward” and I know she will do just that.

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