Prada flower heels back by Chic n Cheap Living

In my Closet: Prada Fairy Tale Flower Heel shoes

June 20, 2013

These shoes were the result of a quest – a quest that took about two years until the prize was secured.

When I first bought my Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, I wasn’t necessarily bought in by the designer, but by the look and feel of the shoes.  It was an attraction that developed slowly.  But when I first spied these Prada, I completely and totally fell in love with them. I discovered them after they were already sold out in stores and a seller on Purse Forum had posted them.  They were pricey to begin with and I wasn’t too keen on buying (barely) used shoes.  Those shoes ended up getting sold and I was left flower heel shoe-less.
Prada flower heels side and pearls by Chic n Cheap Living
So I began my eBay quest and stalked the site for a very long time.  I used these shopping tips to evaluate buyers and set up a saved search.
Prada flower heels shadow by Chic n Cheap Living

The months ticked by and several pairs popped up in suitable sizes. The pricing was still quite high and I had to resign myself to the fact that I would likely get a pre-owned pair (ekk, someone else’s foot!)  I would also get it at a discount, but it wasn’t going to be steep because the style was so rare and unique.

Finally, I found the perfect pair on eBay.  Though they were worn, they almost looked store worn because the wear was so light. The sizing was also right on.  It has been hard to find a similar pair of shoes, but I love shoes with three dimensional flowers at the side, like these Stuart Weitzman shoes (please let me know if you see a similar pair of flower heeled shoes).
Prada flower heels back by Chic n Cheap Living

These shoes are every bit as lovely as I thought they were in the pictures.
Prada flower heels inside and pearls by Chic n Cheap Living
It just goes to show…(shoe) stalking totally works.

Tip: eBay saved searched are so useful and will directly email you all items that match your request

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  • KizzyDoll June 20, 2013 at 04:05

    Adore those flower shoes, they are perfect!! Wonderful choice doll xx

  • Cafe Fashionista June 20, 2013 at 10:06

    What a great find lady! These are gorgeous! 🙂

  • Diana Mieczan June 20, 2013 at 12:39

    WOW, they are stunning, sweetie…What a fantastic find:) Muah

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:26

      Thanks Diana! I really do love these shoes and it was worth the effort!

  • Emma (fluff and fripperies) June 20, 2013 at 12:41

    Those shoes are to die for…totally worth all the effort you put into acquiring them! Wear them well, lady xo

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog June 20, 2013 at 13:46

    i’m loving this shoe stalking story! what a gorgeous pair! it was worth the wait i know! so glad a pair came your way. eBay is a wonderful thing.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:27

      You said it Kim- eBay rocks and you can find anything if you are patient!

  • lyddiegal June 20, 2013 at 15:23

    I love a simple, but so unique and special shoe! glad you were finally able to get them. I’m a big fan of the ebay saved search, haha.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:28

      The saved search is seriously the best tool and you can sit back and find something when you lease expect it!

  • Shop N' Chomp June 20, 2013 at 16:24

    Love them!! Glad you were able to find them on eBay. 😀

  • jaime @ laviejaime June 20, 2013 at 16:26

    these are too cute! i love the floral detail- something interesting for just plain black peep toes.

  • Coco June 20, 2013 at 16:26
    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:25

      Coco, yes, isn’t the detail on these shoes amazing? They are for real and the heels almost look hand painted! Sometimes the big fashion houses really do produce really unique items that is worth the price!

  • Krysten June 20, 2013 at 17:04

    They’re so pretty I wouldn’t even want to wear them!

  • drollgirl June 20, 2013 at 19:50

    they are SO GORGEOUS!!! i am so glad you stuck with the search and that you landed these babies! they are keepers, for sure!

  • Sam June 20, 2013 at 20:05

    Congrats on this stunning stunning pair, they define the beauty of the high heel. Love and enjoy wearing them hun!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:29

      Thanks for the sweet comment dear! They really do define and redefine the high heel!

  • Rowena June 20, 2013 at 21:50

    Congratulations on a successful shoe stalk! Ebay is best. Lovely shoes and the flower heels are so artful!

    I love Seche Vite top coat and fresh lip balm too!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living June 20, 2013 at 22:29

      Rowena, you said it – eBay is the best (especially when you are looking for something very specific!) These flower heels are truly artful and unique!

  • Blond Duck June 20, 2013 at 22:46

    Those heels are amazing!

  • Elly @ Caribbean Living June 23, 2013 at 21:01

    This are just stunning, congrats on finding a pair!! I had no idea you could do saved searches on ebay, wow ok I know how my morning will be spent now ha…

  • The Perfect Palette June 24, 2013 at 16:19

    So super lovely!

    Chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

  • courtney June 29, 2013 at 23:18

    oh my gosh these are gorgeous!!!!! i’ve been on the ebay hunt for a a kate spade skirt and a pair of miu miu shoes, just waiting and hoping to find them so i feel your pair! i’m sure they were worth the wait!

    Xo Courtney || ColorMeCourtney.com

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 1, 2013 at 00:07

      Courtney, good luck with the search for that Kate Spade skirt and Miu Miu shoes! Isn’t the saved search amazing? It takes a while, but it is so great to finally find a long sought after item!

  • Shelly Red November 30, 2014 at 03:04

    I have the exact same pair in a size 36 for sale! They are slightly worn so I’m super lowering the price. E-mail me if interested. 🙂

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