If you are a reader of the Sea of Shoes blog, I have to say Jane's Comme des Garcons tri-tone brogues, and her styling of them, were a big reason for me to rethink this trend.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Oxfords
The oxford trend has been slowly building steam and seems to be a big hit for spring. I have to confess that I have been very hesitant to jump on this trend. For one we all know that I am not really much of a flat person as far as shoes go, and I guess I just never really liked any of them. However, with more and more styles popping up, and along with them, more and more ways to style them, I am definitely warming up to these. I am leaning towards the styles that are two-, or even tri-, toned or that have interesting details, like cut outs.
If you are a reader of the Sea of Shoes blog, I have to say Jane's Comme des Garcons tri-tone brogues, and her styling of them, were a big reason for me to rethink this trend.
If you are a reader of the Sea of Shoes blog, I have to say Jane's Comme des Garcons tri-tone brogues, and her styling of them, were a big reason for me to rethink this trend.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
R.I.P.
The fashion world has just lost one of its brightest stars. Alexander McQueen has reportedly committed suicide. His brilliance, creativity, and influence will be missed greatly.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Holy Ads Springtime!
So this evening I sat down to peruse some of my recently received spring fashion magazines and was instanly in a state of pure fashion bliss... specifically having a few shoegasms in a row! The first (and major) was this ad from Gucci.
So not only are these boots the most spectacular things you have ever seen but I just love the whole composition. The model's almost contortionist pose, the blue of the water and sky in the background, the clear Lucite like bench she is sprawled on, the sexiness of the black one piece. Just wow. WOW. Oh to only have $1550 of extra money laying around to spend on shoes....
The next ad was for Yves Saint Laurent. The part I was drawn to was of course the platform sandals (but I mean really who makes better platform sandals than YSL?). The heel on these is just great with the horizontal bar. Not to mention the platform, caged style, and the white leather. Drool.
I wish I could have found the actual ad because it was so simple yet so effective. All you see is the model's legs from the mid-thigh down and the background is a neon pink with dark black shadows of her legs. It really makes the white shoes pop.
Oh I will def be dreaming of these two shoes tonight... and to think, I am only a few pages into the March issue of Elle. Here's to spring fashion!
(PS I really hope you got the batman reference with the crazy title on this one, haha)
So not only are these boots the most spectacular things you have ever seen but I just love the whole composition. The model's almost contortionist pose, the blue of the water and sky in the background, the clear Lucite like bench she is sprawled on, the sexiness of the black one piece. Just wow. WOW. Oh to only have $1550 of extra money laying around to spend on shoes....
The next ad was for Yves Saint Laurent. The part I was drawn to was of course the platform sandals (but I mean really who makes better platform sandals than YSL?). The heel on these is just great with the horizontal bar. Not to mention the platform, caged style, and the white leather. Drool.
I wish I could have found the actual ad because it was so simple yet so effective. All you see is the model's legs from the mid-thigh down and the background is a neon pink with dark black shadows of her legs. It really makes the white shoes pop.
Oh I will def be dreaming of these two shoes tonight... and to think, I am only a few pages into the March issue of Elle. Here's to spring fashion!
(PS I really hope you got the batman reference with the crazy title on this one, haha)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Drumroll Please
If you were paying attention during my last blog I am sure that you figured out that I have at last reached the shoe century club. I now currently own 100 pairs of shoes! As it turns out my wonderfully, fabulous, greatest, boyfriend ever bought me my 100th pair for Christmas and I love, love, LOVE them. They are the Anne Michelle Savoir 27 Black Buckled Ankle Boots! So now I just have to plan the party so stay tuned for details ;)
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Site Seeing
Once again I would like to share some great websites that I have come across in all my web surfing.
LuLu's - this shopping site is cute, trendy, and budget friendly. They have everything from dresses, to shoes, to jewelry, to hats. I love their shoe collection, especially their selection under $50! My boyfriend bought me a pair from here for Christmas and they are fabulous (stay tuned for a post).
Ruche - this is a great shopping site that is very Anthropologie, but without the extreme prices. I haven't bought anything from here yet, but its only a matter a time because every time I visit I find a slew of things I love. I also like that they have an eco-friendly section.
LoveMyShoes - I just visited this website for the first time last night, but so far so good. They are currently having a 50% off sale on Fall and Winter styles (hurry it ends 1/10/10) and I ended up snatching up 3 pairs of shoes (including rain boots... FINALLY) for $62. Can you believe that? Cuh-Razy! I will definitely be returning from time to time :)
MyLifeIsAverage - Lastly, this website is just for fun time wasting. In the vein of FMyLife, these are just short posts from people all over the world talking about things that happened to them. However, these are much happier in nature... so go on, kill some time!
Hope you all find these just as great as I do, and if you have any sites you love, pass them on!
LuLu's - this shopping site is cute, trendy, and budget friendly. They have everything from dresses, to shoes, to jewelry, to hats. I love their shoe collection, especially their selection under $50! My boyfriend bought me a pair from here for Christmas and they are fabulous (stay tuned for a post).
Ruche - this is a great shopping site that is very Anthropologie, but without the extreme prices. I haven't bought anything from here yet, but its only a matter a time because every time I visit I find a slew of things I love. I also like that they have an eco-friendly section.
LoveMyShoes - I just visited this website for the first time last night, but so far so good. They are currently having a 50% off sale on Fall and Winter styles (hurry it ends 1/10/10) and I ended up snatching up 3 pairs of shoes (including rain boots... FINALLY) for $62. Can you believe that? Cuh-Razy! I will definitely be returning from time to time :)
MyLifeIsAverage - Lastly, this website is just for fun time wasting. In the vein of FMyLife, these are just short posts from people all over the world talking about things that happened to them. However, these are much happier in nature... so go on, kill some time!
Hope you all find these just as great as I do, and if you have any sites you love, pass them on!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
oh Hermonie, how I love thee
Emma Watson is continuing to front the Burberry campaign this spring and in one shot is wearing the lavender trench I simply covet and blogged about before. Gotta love this girl! Not only is she super cute, can act and model, but she also has her sh*t together (she is attending Brown University) and isn't falling apart like many a famous child star. Keep it up Emma. (Oh, and a side note, that's her brother on the left!)
Can't wait to see Emma and company in the next installment of the Harry Potter movies!
Monday, January 4, 2010
...96, 97, 98, 99....
So this post is a little late but I still wanted to share some of my recent shoe purchases.
Pair 96 is a fabulous pair of Jeffery Campbell Gray Palace Pumps that I found on ebay (brand new in the box)! I ended up winning them for $45... the original retail price is $175. Woo Hoo my first "designer" pair off shoes and for a great price. (Mine are actually a lighter gray than this picture.)
Number 97 are the Steve Madden Laady pumps in black/gray that I purchased during a Black Friday sale on the website. I have to say I am loving these right now as they are super fun with all the straps but the closed toe is great since it has been cold.
A few weekends ago we made a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC for a friend's birthday and we hit up the outlet malls where I scored #98 and #99. Kenneth Cole provided me with these fabulous frilly pair (Unlisted Natural Wonder) for only.... wait for it.... $15!!! Definitely could not pass them up for that price. (Mine are actually a great magenta color.)
Number 99 came to me by pure fate. As my friend and I stepped into BCBG (one of our shared fashion meccas) I just knew that I would be finding something fabulous. Once we made it to the shoes we both reached for this pair of Cras Moonstone wedges breathless. The super friendly sales girl asked if I wanted to try them on and before she could finish asking I just blurted out "size 9"! When she came back she had two boxes (usually not a good sign) and told me they only had a 8.5 and a 9.5 (definitely not a good sign). Before I could totally lose hope I grabbed the 8.5 and slid it on my foot... and lets just say I was feeling a little like Cinderella. It fit! Freakin' fantastic! Obviously they are now mine and I am loving them...I wore them on New Year's Eve to being in 2010 (oh and I finally wore my LC dress from this post) :)
So there they are, putting me that much closer to my shoe party!
Pair 96 is a fabulous pair of Jeffery Campbell Gray Palace Pumps that I found on ebay (brand new in the box)! I ended up winning them for $45... the original retail price is $175. Woo Hoo my first "designer" pair off shoes and for a great price. (Mine are actually a lighter gray than this picture.)
Number 97 are the Steve Madden Laady pumps in black/gray that I purchased during a Black Friday sale on the website. I have to say I am loving these right now as they are super fun with all the straps but the closed toe is great since it has been cold.
A few weekends ago we made a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC for a friend's birthday and we hit up the outlet malls where I scored #98 and #99. Kenneth Cole provided me with these fabulous frilly pair (Unlisted Natural Wonder) for only.... wait for it.... $15!!! Definitely could not pass them up for that price. (Mine are actually a great magenta color.)
Number 99 came to me by pure fate. As my friend and I stepped into BCBG (one of our shared fashion meccas) I just knew that I would be finding something fabulous. Once we made it to the shoes we both reached for this pair of Cras Moonstone wedges breathless. The super friendly sales girl asked if I wanted to try them on and before she could finish asking I just blurted out "size 9"! When she came back she had two boxes (usually not a good sign) and told me they only had a 8.5 and a 9.5 (definitely not a good sign). Before I could totally lose hope I grabbed the 8.5 and slid it on my foot... and lets just say I was feeling a little like Cinderella. It fit! Freakin' fantastic! Obviously they are now mine and I am loving them...I wore them on New Year's Eve to being in 2010 (oh and I finally wore my LC dress from this post) :)
So there they are, putting me that much closer to my shoe party!
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