Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts

Friday, April 26, 2013

Musings

Has anyone else felt super ADD this week? I cannot concentrate at all! Even if I take a few minutes at work to do a little web surfing, I can't finish reading the article, writing the email or checking out whatever the heck it is I've checked out. I've even gone to write a blog post several time this week and ended up publishing one. What gives?

Maybe it's best if I just put some of my random musings onto one page and then get back at it! Here are some goodies that have been taking up space in my mind and quite possibly contributing to my lack of...what's the word...concentration.


Part of this problem could be attributed to the fact that I turn 30 on Monday. When people see the candles on my cake this year, they'll be like...


Hope you have a great weekend!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Wednesday's Look For Less: Studded Flats

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I have been in loooove with studded flats ever since I saw this image of Alexa Chung at Paris Fashion Week. What's not to love- their shape is classic while the studs lend with just the right amount of edge. Most of us can only dream of  having an extra $900 to spend on shoes but who are we kidding! That's why today's Look for Less is so exciting- you CAN get this look but at a fraction of the price. Can you even tell which of these options below is the budget buy and which is the splurge? 



Okay, so when you put them side by side, it's probably fairly obvious. If you guessed that the pair on the left is the less expensive option, then you are correct. The Valentino knock-offs can be found on Piperlime for only $49! They look awfully similar to their high end inspiration, which ring up at $595. Maybe one day these shoes will either go on sale or I will win the lottery and not feel guilty about buying expensive flats. Until that day comes, you can bet I'll be wearing the less expensive version. What about you? Have you seen any similar styles for good prices? 


And while we're on the subject of good deals, I suggest you check out the Shopbop sale RIGHT NOW. All sale items are an additional 20% with the code EXTRA OFF. There are some really fab pieces that you don't want to miss!

Okay, 2013, you're doing us right so far. Keep it up!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Young Woman Who Lives in Her Shoes (That She Doesn't Own Yet)

via Butter Hot Fashion

Today I bring you the story of the young woman who lived in her shoes. It's not the time-honored fairy tale that you heard as a child.

It's the truth.

The young woman gets dressed for work every day. She tends to wear the same daily "uniform"- dark pants/jeans, effortless and casual (yet interesting!) top, same old shoes. One day the girl realized that her whole closet might just transform with the click of just one (to four) pair(s) of magical shoes.

First, she chose the Valentino Rock Star Stud pumps. These shoes would ramp up her black skinnies plus any old top with the fasten of two buckles. And the hotness of them paired with a denim skirt or tailored dress could never be denied.
Valentino heel via Shoe Daydream

Next, a pair of Rag & Bone oxfords for when she's feeling more relaxed would do the trick. They're comfortable and chic when worn with short, floral dresses and/or cut-off denim shorts. Of course, paired with boyfriend jeans, their tomboyish appeal would fabulously counteract a feminine top.

via Hampden Clothing

Of course, her wide leg trousers and jeans can't be left on the shelf, so a pair of Loeffler Randall Deena Peep-Toe Wedges keep her closet and her steps in balance. Anchoring a girlie dress would also come easy to such a perfect pair. And, come cold weather, a pair of opaque tights with a bandage skirt and silk top would make for an easy girls-night-out look.
via Loeffler Randall

But this girl's no diva, and she knows how to get down to earth. I present to you the Heffner-esque Blaise Flat Mocassins. With a pair of leather shorts and a white oxford top, her co-workers won't see her style power coming. And they're a great alternative to her Valentino studs when paired with dark skinnies for a Parisian chic look. She'll be tiptoeing so effortlessly, her powerful outlook on life will change the world.

via Loeffler Randall

The moral of this story, dear readers, is that a girl truly does live in her shoes. Our boots were made for walkin and those boots carry us through our lives. These four pairs, I've determined, will carry me effortlessly all year long. The ebb and flow of tribulations and relaxations will come steadily but having a fab pair of shoes on sure does make it easier to wade those waters.

(BTW- I would never suggest wearing ANY of these shoes in any type of water- that's what rain boots are for. ;0)