I was in Nordstrom on Sunday, having a look around, and I came across these beautiful Vince Camuto sandals. The colour is an absolutely stunning vivid blue suede, with a snake patterned heel and ankle strap. I can see this with a little summer dress in white, paired with a yellow clutch {colour blocking at it’s best} and a statement necklace. At $128, I think they’re nicely priced, for a gorgeous statement sandal.
Roll on Summer!
Love ~ Light ~ Passion
It is truly a chilly day here in Washington, DC, but the sun is shining brightly, and all is right with the world. I hope you’re having an amazing day and that your day is being productive and successful. My posts have been a little sparse lately because I’ve got so much on my plate, but I promise to start getting my thrice weekly posts back on track.
Speaking of chilly weather, I’m in love with these Calvin Klein boots from his A/W 2013 collection. These are the boots to wear when you’re not in the mood for your 4″ wonders, and need to move about town quickly! I love the square-toed platform and 2″ stacked heel. These are a pair to watch.
Well Dahhlings, we’re half way through this short week, be good to yourselves and stay inspired. Here’s a quote for your day, “To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong” ~ Joseph Chilton Pearce. I’ll see you soon.
Love~ Light~ Passion
I just found these Emilio Pucci boots on Lyst.com ~ I’m totally in love with them! They’re the perfect reddish-brown, with an oval toe and stiletto heel, to wear with a pair of dark wash skinny jeans, black Zara turtle neck {with button cuffs} and a fur waistcoat! We keep it simple Dahhling!
If you want to check out my Lyst collection {my other addiction, along with Pinterest}, visit me here
To purchase these babies {Yes they’re a splurge at $590} click here
Update ~ November 4. ~ I just found them in black… Love!
Smooches Daahlings
Just discovered these booties from one of my favourite shoe designers, Jeffrey Campbell. This cute pair called the Antonio, I would have called them Victoria, or Elizabeth myself, but I digress.
These vintage inspired booties are a beautiful nude colour with gold accents. It’s the gold ornamentation, which really got me; it’s nice to have a bit of flash on your shoes/boots. These will definitely be going on my Autumn/Winter wish list. Also available in black suede.
Price: $305 ~ Available at Bona Drag Click Here
Happy Friday Dahhlings! Have yourselves an extraordinary weekend… Mwah!
These Valentino gold heeled Oxfords; from his F/W 2012 collection. I discovered them yesterday, and immediately fell in Love. I’m normally a 4″ heel girl, but I think my tastes are changing and I’m becoming a bit more diverse when it comes to my shoes. The high shine, on these are stunning, but what gets me more is the gold heel. Wow!
How would I wear: a tuxedo jacket with a low-cut close-fitting blouse (or with nothing underneath, but some strategically placed body tape), with either a pair of tuxedo shorts, a long black evening skirt (with a back split), or pair the tuxedo jacket with some really skinny black ankle length cigarette pants (a la Audrey Hepburn), Prada baroque sunglasses, red lipstick, and a little gold beaded clutch! In my opinion, Tres Chic and very European!
Another idea, how about a crisp white tailored shirt, tucked into a black full length ball gown skirt with in-seam side pockets and a wide patent leather belt (remember you can thrift all of this!). At $745 these shoes would take some saving up, but a girl can dream can’t she?
If you’re so inclined click here to buy. If you think they’re too masculine, always remember ladies, a confident Diva can make anything look feminine!
I love my Prada Baroque Sunglasses ~ Best purchase ever!
Smooches Dahhlings!
I love this red dress. This is exactly how I would style it…Simple! This photo reminds me of walking down 5th Avenue in NY {which it probably is} ~ How I miss NY!!
Red is one of my all time favourites when it comes to colour. Red is hot, and I mean in a sexy way, Red is passion, red is confidence! Red says, I know who I am, do you? Red nails, red lips, red shoes; a slip of a red dress, there’s just something defiant and elegant about the colour of love. Here’s my collage of seeing red… Here goes!
Valentino Jumpsuit
Gold tipped YSL flats
The hem of this dress says it all!!
Naomi Campbell beautifully bald in a Van Cleef & Arpels red necklace. Shot for Soon International October 2011
Beautifully Fluid!
Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen in Alice In Wonderland
Jimmy Choo’s Interpretation of Dorothy’s red slippers.
Special edition, restyled to celebrate England {Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jublilee and the Olympics) Sold exclusively at Selfridges in London
Tom Ford ad campaign S/S 2011
Let’s end the collage with some delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes… Yum!
Such a passionate colour, I hope you enjoyed the beautiful visuals. Happy Wednesday, we’re half way there!
Smooches!
All images obtained via Google Images
Last night I found the most amazing bespoke shoe store on Etsy called Goodbye Folk who are based in Mexico City. In 10 days you can have the most beautiful custom-made shoes in your possession. My favouites are the robin’s egg blue ankle booties above, (I’ve been having a serious blue moment lately!) lined in gorgeous red leather, priced at $350.
I would wear these booties with some blood-red or wine coloured tights; a vintage oversized men’s Aran sweater, probably in camel, and one of my oversized cowls which I happen to have in a contrasting blue/or one of my sleeveless fur vests, and with that I’ll be on my way!! I will be treating myself to these beauties!!
In my opinion their shoes could be unisex, if you’re into brogues and low heeled booties. The collection so far are mostly men’s shoes and boots, with a few women’s styles sprinkled in. At this time they only have 27 items in their boutique; but they are 27 beautifully well made shoes. Let’s stay tuned to see what else they come up with.
I’m also very much in love with the red patent and the floral brogues above, among a few others which have caught my eye.
Visit them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/goodbyefolk
All photos: Goodbye Folk
The perfect coffee table adornment!
I’m quite intrigued by the heel less shoe which is trying to be the current trend right now (note: I said trying). Thanks in part to Lady Gaga strutting in her Noritaka Tatehana designed shoe back in 2011. What I’ve noticed, is you either really hate this shoe or you really love it. I’m still undecided as I don’t see myself wearing these 20 years from now (will these ever be vintage? NOT!). I do think these red sparkly ones above would look great on display in my living room though; what else would you do with these shoes?. I’ve written about these shoes before, but was inspired to write about them again after attending a fabulous event a couple of weekends ago. There were at least 3 women teetering around in these imaginary 5 inch wonders.
These look like weapons!
After some research and watching YouTube videos, I found out that these shoes are fairly easy to walk in. Apparently the trick is that the shoes are actually quite heavy because they are weighted in the platform base under the toe. Therefore, all your weight is forced forwards, then downwards, so you are unable to tip backwards (I’m still not truly convinced about that). On the flip side, I’ve also seen YouTube videos of fashion shows, where models have stumbled and fallen flat on their faces; not a pretty sight! This is probably the last time you’ll hear about these shoes from me for a while, I’m moving on to other interesting things!
Have an amazing Tuesday!
Well it’s finally here, the weekend we’ve been waiting for. For me it means 4 whole days of relaxation, cocktails, a good book and fabulous company. It’s time for some bright colours, high-heeled sandals and teeny bikinis if you can, or an elegant one piece if you can’t/or don’t want to. It’s all about looking good, feeling good and putting your stylish foot forward; and just being you! let’s get ready for summer! Today I’m posting a Smorgasbord of pics for ideas and inspiration.
Have yourselves an amazing, tranquil, and pleasurable weekend. I know I’m going to!
Smooches!
5/ 24 Update: I just found out from fellow fashionista, Evy, that these are now on sale at Nordstroms for $59.00!! Get yours @ www.nordstrom.com limited sizes. I’m sure they’re on sale at other websites too; I’ll let you know.
I’m just loving the Herena floral print shoe by Aldo. Very much in tune with this season’s bright colours floating around this spring and summer season. For your outfit, I would suggest you pick a neutral colour as your base, pick one of the colours in the shoe if you like, this way you won’t look like a walking botanical garden. Make these shoes the statement of your outfit.
Price: $90.00
Available at www.aldoshoes.com
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