Duh. I found more shoes that I am obsessed with for brides. Unfortunately, I did not budget for $800 shoes. Hands down my favorite is the first pair. Click the pics to shop!

From W Magazine
Top row, from left: Dieppa Restrepo’s leather shoes; Gucci’s leather briefcase; Tom Ford’s men’s leather loafers. Second row, from left: MaxMara’s leather bag; Bottega Veneta’s suede clutch; Tod’s leather briefcase. Third row, from left: Céline’s leather shoes; Prada’s men’s leather shoes; Céline’s leather bag; Christian Louboutin’s cotton shoes. Bottom row, from left: Cole Haan’s men’s suede shoes; Hermès’s canvas and leather briefcase; Tod’s suede shoes; Chloé’s lambskin bag.
Read More http://www.wmagazine.com/accessories/2011/04/his_and_her_accessories#ixzz1HQhJLXOb

Today I’m feeling especially grateful for the ins and outs of everyday life – the beautiful weather, my loved ones, my health. Tragedy hits us all in unexpectedly poignant ways. We never know when a routine experience can change our lives forever. It’s important to savor happy moments and tell people how much you appreciate them. Here are five things I’m thankful for today.
(Spring)

(Love)
(Friends)
(Family)
(New shoes)
Have a happy weekend. xo

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
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 (favorite, I think?)

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, $225 Bloomingdales
Boutique 9, $200 Bloomingdales
Boutique 9, $180 Bloomingdales
Sam Edelman, $225 Bloomingdales

Vince Camuto, $109 Nordstrom

Badgley Mischka, $200 Nordstrom

Badgely Mischka, $126 Endless

Steve Madden, $59 Nordstrom

Dolce Vita, $89 Nordstrom

Chinese Laundry, $89 Nordstrom
Glint, $79 Nordstrom

Charles David, $99 Nordstrom

Report Signature, $224 Nordstrom
Many of us who love fashion often have a hard time finding storage for (much less getting rid of) our treasures. If you’re short on space and proud of your beautiful things, why not display them? When your beloved items are visible they will be enjoyed by friends that visit and you’ll be reminded to wear them more often.
I love the look of shoes in bookcases or shelves. I’m so proud of my shoes and if I hide them away, I will occasionally forget an old favorite. I also die for the hat display.
Jewelry is another prized possession that can be neglected when one accrues more than a few favorite pieces. Who needs artwork when you have baubles strung about?
Storing clothes and bags in an open space can be a bit tricky. I think it’s important to play up the organized chaos rather than organized or chaotic. Also, play up the femininity with the color palette and furniture. Case in point: chandeliers and pastels.
As much as we shouldn’t, we often judge beauty products by their appearance. Because don’t you feel more beautiful when surrounded by beautiful things? Especially Chanel…
All of this glorious inspiration is from my favorite blog: {this is glamorous}
Have a lovely weekend!
-P
Lately, I find myself checking The Coveteur almost everyday. As editors and various people at fashion magazines and houses as well as gals-about-town have become style icons in their own right, this site comes at exactly the right time. People are curious about the fashion elite. What are their favorite pieces? What does their closet look like? How do they store their shoes? I was especially drawn to Sylvana Ward Durrett below.

“Sylvana Ward Durrett has been a veteran at Vogue for nearly 8 years,
starting her career at the most iconic magazine of all time as the
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour. Her determination and
spunkiness helped her climb the ranks at American Vogue, moving into
the fashion department as the Accessories Editor and eventually
landing feet first in the role of Director of Special Events, a title
she currently maintains. She’s one girl with a full plate: her
responsibilities include producing over 30 events a year, including
the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards Dinner and the annual Costume
Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her style is the
epitome of effortless chic – mastering the art of putting together
envy-defying outfits on a daily basis.” via The Coveteur






















Images via The Coveteur. Photos by Jake Rosenberg.

Answer: For now, I will try. But they will be mine. Oh yes, they will be mine.
PS: Have you checked out Endless? I’ve been under a rock and just found it.
Messeca Women’s Coraline Wedge Sandal $169 via Endless

The age-old question, “can I wear tights with open-toed shoes?” has taken on new meaning for me lately. I am ever-more tempted to wear socks with my blatantly strappy sandals. I actually think it looks really cool. Why should all those perfectly fun cutout platforms be hidden away during cold weather? I do realize that one has to be careful with outfit decisions, as this trend can easily go awry. But I think I’m going to try it! What about you?






If you want to try the trend but don’t want to spend a lot of cash, try Forever21 or ASOS. What do you think about these socks with these platforms? Click the pictures to shop!


Photo Credits: 1) Man Repeller 2) Careology 3) Swagger360 4) Swagger360 5) Swagger360
6) The Sartorialist 7) All the pretty birds
I’ve been wanting some loafers to transfer me into Spring and I think these (in any number of colors) will do the trick.





DV by Dolce Vita Women’s Marcela Loafer, $67 at Endless.com