Stare.

Kind of obsessed with this entire shot, but can't take my eyes off those Pierre Hardy wedges.



ELLE December

In the Realm of Madness

Fall has now entered and taken over my mind. Pleasantly surprised with the forever21 finds shown. Love the idea of endless wedges even as the cold weather approaches. I picked up the first pair immediately upon noticing them. They instantly reminded me of the Bottega Vennetas that I obviously can't afford. So so good.

Monster

I first got a glance of these bad boys while doing some late night window shopping. It was love at first sight. My dear friend Brigitte was lucky enough to snag the last pair on endless.com. Luckily for the rest of us they can be found at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well. They are the Sam Edelman 'Lorissa' pumps, and they are danger -- at it's finest.



Epic GaGa Lyrics:
I wanted to just dance
but he took me home instead
Uh-oh, there was a Monster in my bed
we french kissed on the subway train
he tore my clothes right off
he ate my heart and then he ate my brain....
--For my Brigitte*

Need. Spring. Now.

Obvi obsessed with Steve Madden for the upcoming Spring '10 season. I was in the store the other day and found soooo much stuff that I want! Ahhh! Looooving the boat shoes I don't care what anyone says they are adorable! Also loving the wedges especially the 2nd pair which are the "Tatianna". They remind me of the Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent wedges I had my eyes on last summer but they were too expensive.

All can be found at stevemadden.com

ALDO Fall Picks

Aldo has become my new favorite go-to shoe store when in need of designer looks--for A LOT less. The quality is amazing and the styles are endless. These are just a few of the looks I'm mad about right now. My all time favorite's of the moment include the 2nd pair which are the "Rosemore" platforms (I love the metal piece in the front!), and the over-the-knee "Cassetty" zip up flat boots.

All can be found at aldoshoes.com

N.K

Here's a little something for you to dream about tonight...
I felt a Nicholas Kirkward post was way overdue. Ever since I first discovered the designers footwear (or works of art), I became completely in awe and infatuated with literally ALL of his designs. I first came to know of him when Kiristen Dunst wore a pair of his peep toe booties to this years CFDA awards. Since then, these miniature sculpted dreams have been seen on the likes of the Olsen's, Diane Kruger and Rihanna. Each shoe has it's own unique story to tell along with a decadent "art-deco" feel. From the sculpted platforms to the lavish detail (note the pearls lining the front of the last pair), I simply cannot get enough of this designer and I want more! These are the shoes that outfits are literally built around! They also work with the most simple of looks, as well as over the top evening pieces. They have not only a Wow factor but look like the type of shoes that would instantly make you feel sexy and confidant within seconds of slipping them on. This is what dreams are made of...

Live in the moment.

I never usually do these quizzes that get passed around but this one seemed appealing because it's mostly about Fashion♥

What is your current obsession? Gold EVERYTHING.

What is your horoscope & do you relate to it? Leo. Definitely. Ambitious, Loyal, Independent. Creative and somewhat bossy.

What are you wearing today? Denim cutoffs, black Tee + gladiator sandals.

What is the last thing you bought? Gossip Mags (My guilty pleasure) + a cute 50's inspired swimsuit (It reminded me of something Marilyn Monroe would wear) from Target

That question about a fully furnished, paid for, that everyone answers with ‘Paris’ or ‘New York’: Hmmm...I have an obsession with Los Angeles as of late so probably a mansion in the Hollywood Hills <33

What’s for dinner? Yummy buffalo wings (mild) with lots of blue cheese.

What’s your favorite decade, fashion wise? I always loved the 80's especially now since 80's inspired pieces are everywhere but every time I watch a Marilyn Monroe movie I die over all the wardrobe pieces she wore so also the 1950's.

What are your must haves for summer? Sundresses, strappy sandals, and huge totes.

What would you love to be able to afford? I die for Christian Louboutin pumps (I see red soles in my dreams..seriously!) + and anything from the '09 Balmain collection.

What is your favorite piece of clothing from your own wardrobe? I can't just have one! Right now...maxi dresses, plain white/black tees (thin) and of course my black MJ satchel that I got for Christmas and refuse to put down....

What is your dream job? Stylist for Chelsea Handler because she's hot and would make me laugh. Also a fashion columnist at ANY fashion magazine.

What’s your favorite magazine? Too many... Elle, W, Allure, InStyle, Vogue, Nylon, Bazaar

What do you consider a fashion faux pas? Crocs (Not meant to be worn in public!)

Describe your personal style: It changes constantly. I feel like I haven't found MY real true style yet. So far my journey is Girly with a street chic edge. I'm loving simple androgynous pieces and rocker edges.

Which Beatle is your favorite? All amazing. Paul in definitely a QT though ;)

What are you proud of? Learning how to take care of myself and live on my own at such a young age. No amount of education can prepare you for that.

Z.

Zara spring/summer 2009. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I honestly have never been so crazy about one store. I love every piece! I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! xO

Cut-offs

Cut-offs are appearing everywhere these days, and with the heat (no sun still) just hot humidity it makes sense. They are the casual way to keep cool and can be dressed up or down. For me I think they look best plain and simple. I'd say with a plain white or black tee and then glammed up with a belt or big jewelry, and some cute sandals. I do however love the rocker chic look the vest gives off (Nicky Hilton) or a cute Motorcycle Jacket (Amanda Bynes). The acid wash with the torn bottoms and pockets peeking out of the bottom's are my fav.♥

Louboutin Love <3

I wasn't crazy about these Christian Louboutin's at first. Heidi Klum wore them to the Oscars back in February and I thought they were awful!! Seriously I couldn't stand them. Now after seeing them on everyone from Debra Messing, and Fergie to Megan Fox and Jennifer Lopez it seems like everyone is scrambling to get a pair! Audrina Partridge was recently spotted trying on a white pair while out shopping in Beverly Hills. They seemed like too much at first but Jennifer Love Hewitt wore them with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and that's when I fell in love. It seems to me that they are so over the top that they need to paired with something simple so that the focus isn't all over the place. I found a similar much cheaper pair from BCBG. I like the BCBG pair because they're toned down just enough that you can get away with wearing them during the day or at night without looking too over done.

Gladiator Glory

I came across these faboosh gladiators on aldoshoes.com a couple months ago. They are known as the "Rosenberger" and are currently $75.00. I of course have been monitoring them carefully waiting patiently for a sale. Beyonce was recently spotted wearing them in "Tuqouise" which has more of a silvery tint to the colors on each strap. The pair above is the "Light Yellow" which I feel like would blend very nicely into my wardrobe. I'm on a gold/ brown frenzy right now and these would look great with almost anything! Not only are they bright and colorful but I especially love the light snakeskin detail on several straps as well as the hidden zipper in the back. When I want something I go crazy until I have it, which means aldoshoes.com will be getting daily checks until these babys drop in price!

Gucci Heaven

I've been wanting to do a post on these for a while now, but was waiting for them to appear on the Celebs and blow up all over the Mags (which of course they did). I caught my first glimpse of these Gucci "Iman" Ankle Strap Platforms a few months back flipping through W magazine. I still have the photos from that same Gucci spread. It was a jungle theme and I remember the colors were exquisite...Anyway the pair in that spread was the original black with the gold embeleshments on the platform and straps. These bad boys have been spotted on Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Jenny McCarthy, and Drew Barrymore (just to name a few).They come in a few colors and styles and I love them all. The original price tag was $1275 but they are on sale at most major department stores and gucci.com for much less (between $500-$700!) Still way to pricey for me so my plan is to wait for Steve Madden or Aldo to get on board with a much cheaper version. They are also available in a flat sandal version and similar to the super high 4inch platforms on the original there is a 3inch heel version with with 2 straps instead of three. Gorgeous <33>

A few items on my mind...

So this weekend was the first 2 days in a row of blissful sun and fun! =) I went to the beach yesterday and it was a warm 86 degrees! With lots of sun, no clouds and a nice cool breeze, it was the perfect beach day. I'm the type of person who during the winter says she hates the cold and can't wait until summer, BUT after two days of this heat I'm already looking for some A/C! The truth is as much as I LOVE the summer, I truly cannot stand being hot (my hair doesn't like it either!). It's one thing if your at the beach or the pool but any other outdoor activity I won't last 5 minutes without complaining its too hot.

Anyway there's a few things I've been craving lately such as: a pair of white Converse kicks (a little out of my element, but I figured I haven't purchases a pair of sneakers in years and these actually look cute with leggings or shorts just for bumming around in.)...another maxi dress...a pair of Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent wedges (Vanessa Hudgens has been rocking them lately and they are soooo cute!!)...and when I go for my mani/ pedi this week I think I'm going to kick it up a notch with one of the new Essie Neon colors...

Eeny, Meeny, Miny...

WhOa!!!!

These 4 beauties are style, color, and risk at their best! From the top, Christian Louboutin (LOVEing the neon color swing!), Christian Dior, CL again, and Stella McCartney (Dangerously chic wedges.) So many things I'm loving for the spring/ summer trends: nude, neons!, wedges, purple, + patent leather. Those are just a few of my favorite things...<3

=)

"I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes,

I had one thousand and sixty."

-Imelda Marcos

It's the simple things my heart beats for...

I have been on a hunt for quite some time now for a pair of NUDE patent round toe pumps. They elongate the legs and match EVERYTHING!!! They are also perfect for the spring/ summer, and I keep reading that they are a major investment piece for any wardrobe because they are so versatile. Of course Christian Louboutin sparked this late frenzy of mine, being that he seems to have created the most original pair. I can't seem to find anything similar anywhere!! :( If I had an extra $595 laying around, those baby's would indeed be in my possession ;)