Let me start by saying: I wish that you could smell my shoes through the computer! They smell SO amazing. It’s kind of the craziest thing ever & definitely my latest fashion obsession…Scented shoes…like are you kidding me…how awesome is that?!?!
So, my scented shoe story begins at one of my favorite stores: Nordstrom Rack. I had been on the look out for a professional, good looking, comfortable, affordable {under $50} shoe that I could wear to work. Keep in mind, I spend 8 hours on my feet in the pharmacy. I wish that I could wear sneakers to work {I do sometimes on the weekend} but I feel that it hinders my professional look so I was looking more for a flat or clog.
At Nordstrom Rack I was sort of striking out, which doesn’t happen to me often. I had found a pair of Sam Edelmen Felicia nude flats that were on sale for a pretty good price {around $60 I think} that I was going to settle for {they didn’t exactly fit properly, the definitely run small, but had a soft sole that was comfy}. However, right before giving in I decided to go look at the designer clearance section just in case there was any amazing Cole Haan, Kate Spade, or Tory Burch deals and that’s where I found my Melissa flats!
I chose the shoe first and foremost for comfort. It’s made of a very flexible plastic material that molds to your foot. It also have a very cushy sole that feels somewhat like memory foam. I also liked that it was a durable material that I could wear outside in the rain and not have to worry about ruining them. I then realized that they were scented and that just sealed the deal.
They smell is hard to target exactly what it smells like. I’ve heard it describe as strawberry, tutti frutti, and bubble gum. To me, they smell exactly like a scented bouncy ball that I had when I was about 3 years old…sweet & slightly vanilla-ie…brought me right back to my childhood!! I’ve heard that they scent does wear off after a few months but luckily the shoe has this anti-fungal coating that keeps away any bad smell. Additionally, other than the smell and comfort, these shoes are also so lovable because of their ecofriendly and sustainable materials!
The strange this is I feel like I’ve hardly ever heard anything about these shoes before and I’m so surprised. They do run at a higher price point but you can usually find them on sale for under $50. Most of their styles are a little “out there”/contemporary but they’re different & unique. They’ve actually been around for over 20 years and were the infamous jelly shoe of the 90’s! The only time I’ve heard about these shoes but never really looked into them was on Jade Scott’s Instagram/Blog. Her daughter Andi is always rocking the sweetest Mini Melissa styles.
Sadly, I’m not able to insert shoppable images in this post {long story short: my laptop is broken and I forgot my account info that was saved on my laptop to log into the app that helps me facilitate those images+links} but here are some Amazon links to help you shop my favorite Melissas.
The flat that I have – Melissa Maisie II
Big bow flats – Melissa Doll Fem and Jason Wu
I always love a good d’Orsay flat! – Melissa Angel d’Orsay Flat
These may be my favorite – Melissa Doll Fem Flat
I think I’m going to get these in Bronze…They’re so much like the ones I already have – Melissa Maisie Flat
Bow Sandals – Melissa Harmonic Bow IV
Love the Navy one…looks so nautical chic – Melissa Ultragirl Sweet XIII Flat
A great alternative to a Birkenstock – Melissa Cosmic Slide Sandal
XOXO ~
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