So. I got an early birthday present.
Vegas is an epic gift-giver.
I have wanted a pair of Christian Louboutin heels ever since I saw a picture of Angelina Jolie wear them YEARS ago. Every time we pass the store in Vegas, I drool in the window. They’re the perfect “f@$% me” shoes (sorry mom). I would never, ever spend that kind of money on shoes though.
Whole Foods, plane tickets, wine… yes. But not shoes.
Vegas knows that. When I left her to have lunch, she snuck off to Louboutin. I met her back at the bar and she presented me with my very own pair of red bottomed heels. I nearly died.
I wore them all night, but brought a pair of flip flops to change into so I wouldn’t scuff the bottoms on concrete. I’ll probably be wearing them on the couch while recovering from knee surgery in a few weeks. Nothing says sexy like a crippled wife wearing red bottomed heels! Riiiiight…
But you came here for food. Check out my day of eats, and be sure to link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby below!
Breakfast:
This was a breakfast pizza. Or a giant avocado toast topped with eggs. You decide.
The base was a Mikey’s GF pizza crust. Then I slathered on smashed avocado, poured some scrambled eggs on top, and finished it with hemp seeds and Tajin. Avocado pizza toast?
Lunch:
I swore we weren’t going to eat out this week. But I just can’t turn down sushi. We also shared some edamame and spicy tuna on crispy rice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BV2mcdqH5_R/
Snack:
I love having my Thin Mint Protein Dough Balls in the freezer for a quick snack. They’re the perfect little snack to have before a workout (and to satisfy my ravenous sweet tooth).
Dinner:
I did some experimenting with a turkey burger. Jennie-O very generously sent over their frozen seasoned turkey burgers for us to try. We tried them plain and loved them. Then… I decided to see what happened if I thawed one out and put it in the waffle maker.
It worked out really well! It stuck a bit, but I managed to pull it out. I topped my turkey waffle with greens, yellow bell pepper, and red pepper flakes. Then I used BBQ sauce as the “syrup.” #strangebutgood
It’s link up time! Check out what every one else ate this Wednesday (or, more accurately, Tuesday).
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I am currently typing this on the couch wearing those heels. LOL!
Have you ever really splurged on a item of clothing?
Would you eat a meat waffle?
Ah! She is an awesome gift giver! I have always dreamed of a tan or black pair myself! 🙂 Happy early birthday, Laura! 🙂
There were SO many options in the store. The tan are gorgeous too!
Those shoes are gorgeous! I didn’t splurge on clothing but did buy a new MacBook this week 🙂
Nice!!!! I got one a few weeks ago. They’re really pretty too! 🙂
Those shoes!!! I love how you brought flip flops to wear on the concrete 🙂 That is so great – what a great gift!!! Wear them with JOY!
I didn’t want to scuff them! (Also, not sure how long I can physically walk in them…)
What a thoughtful gift! I like to plan rewards for myself to keep me motivated with work stuff—it’s not always pricey stuff, but I think I want the next one to be an apple watch.
I’ve been eyeing Apple watches forever! You should totally get one.
I just did this weekend! I love it already : )
Ahhhhh! That’s so awesome. And tempting… 😉
Great shoes! I have a friend who would trade in an arm for a pair of those. Of course I’d eat a meat waffle!
Oh my gosh those shoes are gorgeous! The leather looks (dare I say) melt in your mouth? So nice!! That sushi looks pretty bomb too!
It FEELS melt in your mouth! Europeans know how to do shoes!
Those shoes are BEAUTIFUL! I’ve learned to splurge on clothes rather than buy cheap because the cheap ones just don’t last long. And such a genius idea to put a burger in a waffle maker!
You’re so right about that. The only time I go cheap in clothing is when I know I’m going to run it on the first wear (aka mud runs).
Meat waffle? That’s genius! I’ve seen meatzas (meat pizzas) recently and I’ve been meaning to try them. But now I need to add a meat waffle to the list. First I need a waffle maker.
I held out FOREVER on getting a waffle maker. I don’t know why though – they’re cheap and don’t take up too much space!
I don’t know if I ever have splurged on clothing…. Actually, I got a dress a while ago that was really good quality, and I am so glad I paid extra for it. 🙂
Good for you! Clothing is worth this money when it’s something you will wear for a long time.
Meat waffle!? BAHA. That’s amazing. You’re a genius.
You would also look SMOKIN’ in those heels. Way to go Vegas.
LOL! Vegas thought it was a bit weird, but she seemed unsurprised. 😉
girl. I’ve splurged. (and when I first got my Louboutins, it was while I was still recovering from my broken ankle AND I was also careful on concrete – I’d take them off and walk barefoot, ha!
Vegas is an epic gifter, indeed.
HA! Thanks for making me feel a little less crazy for having these right as I’m slicing my knee open.
That is a FANTASTIC birthday gift. I need to introduce your wife to my husband. Because when I asked for boots, one year he got me ATK boots, and the next winter snow boots.
LOL! She says she’s happy to do it.
That breakfast pizza looks incredible. And we all need people who know just what to buy us, especially when we won’t buy it for ourselves. You’ll rock those shoes where ever you go, even on the couch 😉
Thanks! Those really are the best gifts… I’m the worst at spending money on myself.
Vegas needs to give the Hubby some pointers when it comes to gift giving.
I’ll have her people call your people.
So um…. June 2015: https://gigieatscelebrities.com/the-honest-bison-meat-waffles/
MEAT WAFFLES.
I will shovel MEAT WAFFLES in my face!
I FORGOT ABOUT THOSE!!! Dammit Gigi… why you always out-protening me?
sexy rexy! Yes those shoes, that sushi, and meat waffle. Lordy, Vegas did good!
I’m going to make her call me Rexy from now on. It’s my high class stripper name. 😉
I have one pair as well wear them in good health!
Twinning! Aren’t they pretty? I just want to stare at them.
Vegas is the BEST!!! I’ve had a pair of Louboutin heels, they are sooooo sexy and chic, too chic for my budget lol. Please Please, Please send me a picture of you recovering from knee surgery in Red Bottoms 🙂 Your breakfast pizza look amaze-balls. I have a hard time saying no to sushi also, it’s just so tasty. I grew up eating Jennie-O but weirdly I can’t find them in my local store anymore.
You HAD a pair? What happened to them?!
And you know I’ll be posting pics of all my surgical fun. I’m going to be sooooo bored.
I won’t lie, I totally forgot that you were crippled until you mentioned something, but then I was like, how is she going to manage?
But they are CL’s. You figure it out.
I forget I’m crippled until my knee slides out. Soooooo disgusting.
Day-um!!! Go Vegas – wow.
Please tell me you have size 11/12 feet so we can share 😉
Errrrrr… 5 1/2. I have midget feet.
Such a sweet wifey you have! Sooo now for the big question… Were the heels comfortable when you wore em?! Ever see that Friends episode where Monica splurges on shoes and then they kill her feet? Haha. What day is your birthday lady? Mine’s the beginning of August, we should get together for celebratory bday drinks next month!
Eh… they were as comfortable as heels get. They actually give you gel pads to put in them. Those help a lot! My knee was definitely swollen after wearing them all night though.
My b-day is Friday – the 15th! When’s yours? I feel like we talked about this long ago… and yes, birthday drinks are in order!
That’s my dream! I always have told Dan, when our businesses hit our REAL goals, my ass is buying a pair of red bottomed heels. Even if I wear them just to and from the gym. lol.
HAHAHA! I think you should do some pull ups in them. Just be careful dropping down from the bar! 😉