What I Wore: Velvet & Taffeta

January 26, 20123 Comments

what I wore: dress – vintage via trendy mindy’s, tights – target, platforms – forever21, earrings – purchased in mexico, ring – family heirloom

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Ooops Christmas came late. I just couldn’t help it with this. I felt a bit Samantha, the American Doll does Holiday in 1992 but whatever. Getting dressed is still about playing dress-up, is it not?

What I Wore: The 3 Generations Coat

January 18, 20121 Comment

what I wore: coat – vintage, top – bcbg, skirt – ann taylor, tights – target, (new) platforms – forever21, ring – vintage

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The story on the coat is that it was my grandmother’s in the 40s. My mom acquired it and added the fur in the 70s. So, it truly is a family heirloom.

Fall Shoe Lusting

July 28, 2011Leave a comment

This fall I’m going to be all about loafers and platforms. And I have a penchant for blues if you couldn’t tell…

Click on pictures for links!

4 Amazing Accessories under $100

July 20, 2011Leave a comment

Platforms from Aldo, $100

Gold shell clutch from Topshop, $76

Sandate Heel from Aldo, $49

Cream Lucite Marble Box Bag from Topshop, $90

Feminine Pastels

March 31, 2011March 31, 2011Leave a comment

pink-bow

The following photos exemplify why it’s so fun to be a girl.

ladylike scarves, platforms, soft blues

sweet hues in delicate fabrics

light shades of nude, peach and cream

a blooming heel

frothy frocks and lots of leg

lovely lucite, feathers and a glittering clutch

white on white, sequins, smoky eyes

Sources: {this is glamorous}, the cinderella project, {a glamorous little side project} 1 & 2

The Shoes of Paris Fashion Week

March 11, 20112 Comments

Mugler

Miu Miu

Alexander McQueen

Dries Van Noten

Christian Dior

Felipe Oliveira Baptista

Balenciaga

Nina Ricci

Gareth Pugh

Giambattista Valli

Viktor & Rolf

Louis Vuitton

Yves Saint Laurent

All photos via The Cut

Bridal Inspiration {Shoes}

March 10, 2011March 10, 20111 Comment

In dreamland, my bridal shoes would be Miu Miu, McQueen, Jimmy Choo or Louboutin. Dream with me, won’t you? This is if I go the more traditional route…I will have to devote an entire post to non-traditional shoes.

Miu Miu

Miu Miu (favorite, I think?)

Christian Louboutin

In the real world, however I must search for an affordable(ish) option and I’m pleasantly surprised by what I see. Badgely Mischka has quite a few lovely options.

Badgley Mischka "Lelah" Evening Sandals