. . . it doesn't hurt to ask . . .

. . . 22 june 2009 . . .

. . . i place an order with zappos . . .

. . . definitely the most i've ever spent

on a pair of shoes . . .

. . . but, hello! . . .

. . . a) cute . . .

. . . b) swarovski crystals ~ ON SHOES! . . .

. . . 3 june 2010 . . .

. . . i go to the temple . . .

. . . i come home . . .

. . . and fall off my shoe . . .

. . . literally . . .

. . . lucky for me, i don't break my ankle . . .

. . . 4 june 2010 . . .

. . . sadness ensues . . .

. . . i email the brighton company . . .

. . . i tell them what happened . . .

. . . can they help me? . . .

. . . their products are guaranteed for one year . . .

. . . phew! . . .

. . . i mail the injured pair to california . . .

. . . 10 june 2010 . . .

. . . ups man brings replacement pair . . .

. . . unfortunately . . .

. . . the original "tiara" style is no longer available . . .

. . . i receive "keira" instead . . .

. . . a) lower heels :( . . .

. . . b) no swarovski crystals :( . . .

. . . but, c) brand new :) . . .

. . . d) free :) . . .

. . . e) speedy service :) . . .

. . . i come out ahead . . .

{i also recommend brighton products}