Those shoes

First I saw them here.


And then I saw them here...


And then I find out they're Jessica Simpson Dany's?!? Wow
Jessica, you surprise me. I must say I am loving this t-strap
platform.


And then I saw them here (via WhoWhatWear). No wait, look
closer. Those are Jeffrey Campbells! What is the world coming
to when Jeffrey Campbell is knocking off Jessica Simpson?!?

Spring!

It's Spring, and as usual the clothes are in bloom! I am especially liking all of the floral
patterned shoes (Deena & Ozzy flowered Oxfords).


The Gap also has quite a few fun options (loving these wedges, and t-strap sandals).



Or if you prefer to take it up a notch, you can wear your flowers on your sleeve or skirt.

All Clogged Up

So what do we think of the clog trend? I personally kind of like them, but then again I've always been a bit of a fan of the clog, though previously in the stodgy Dansko kind of way (right). Apparently they're really good for people with professions that involve a lot of standing around.


Clogs also remind me of the Dr Scholl's sandals my mom wore when I was growing up (to this day I love the sound of wooden soles clomping through the house). So, there's the nostalgia factor. Perhaps these NineWest Eddisha sandals are a good updated version?




These two from Jeffrey Campbell, and SteveMadden are dead ringers for the Chanel pair right down to their brass buttons. The Steve Madden's even have a bit of a Camilla Skovgaard sole going on.


But, I think if I were to get something I'd probably stick with something more traditional like these Swedish Hasbeen's or Seychelles slip on clogs.

Oxfords for me!

I have been a fan of oxfords for ages, but never
could quite convince my husband to buy any.
Luckily this year oxfords are on trend for women
so they are everywhere! Many of them are upwards
of $200-300, but I recently bought these Steve
Madden Melin Oxfords for $80 on Endless.com.
For Steve Maddens the leather is actually quite nice
and I was able to walk pretty far without any blisters
even on first wear. They're great with pants or even
Spring's flowery dresses.

Now I just need my matching batchel and I'm all set
to step out into the world as an English school girl. ;)

Blue Suede Shoes

Winter, as much as I love you for big cozy sweaters, long wrapping
scarves, and a melange of coats -- my husband just counted today
an 11:2 ratio of my coats to his in our hall closet -- I am ready for
you to depart. Bring on Spring! These blue suede shoes would add
a fun pop of color and whimsy to practically any outfit.

Recent Obsessions

Camilla Skovgaard jagged soles.

Muahahaha all mine!

Did I mention that I now own these beauties (previously lusted
over here)? Seriously, they make me feel uber tall and I do
believe I am in love. ;)

Origami Shoes

Can you fold me some of these paper shoes please?

Want!

LF & Jeffrey Campbell collab coming soon to LF stores.


Of course the JC Alexa (left) is a blatant rip off of those amazing
Acne atacoma wedges that have been seen on everyone and sold
out everywhere (pictured here on Alexa Chung. I mean could
they be more obvious!). And the JC Poland lace-up bootie (right)
looks eerily like the Burberry biker boot, but well I really don't
have the $$ for the real thing so blatant rip offs are probably
about as close as I'll ever get... ;)

Holy McQueen!

Speechless.

Wing these over to me!

I have always been a fan of wingtips, but these painted
canvas wingtip sneakers just bowl me over! Ivory and
black wingtips from Academy for Wayward Girls.

What the?!?

What?!?! Where did the spikes (and most of the chains) go? Why did
they make them so... boring? The new Christian Siriano collab for
Payless, such a disappointment.

Payless Collabs

I have been a fan of Target Go International and H&M designer
collaborations for awhile now, but a similar program from Payless
has kept mostly off my radar. I don't think I've set foot in a Payless
in about 15 years. I'm just not a huge fan of faux-leather since I
tend to find it pretty uncomfortable, but this collection from
Christian Siriano due out this fall looks pretty fab! I just love the
chains and spikey details. I will definitely be checking it out, and
with prices between $25 and $45 I just may have to get a pair.



In the mean time there are some pretty cute shoes from their Alice
and Olivia collection, including these strappy biker booties and
neon colored chunky heels. Next time I see a Payless I will definitely
stop in for a peek.

studded gladiators

Just ordered these studded gladiators by Kelsi Dagger from the
new Gilt Fuse site, $49 from $109. Both gladiators and studs are
probably on their way out, but I just couldn't resist. Besides my
gladiators bit the dust about a month ago and I need something
to carry me through the rest of the summer besides my flip flops!

Lace ups

Jeffrey Campbell's ode to lace ups. I think I like them rather better than the originals.

Drip drip drip

Drip drip drip.... Oh sorry, did I just drool all over my keyboard? Pierre Hardy Zipper Wedge,
definitely drool worthy and unfortunately still $579 even at 40% off.

Marais for me!

I'm totally loving these cute flats and sandals from Marais and the best part is they're quite
affordable. They don't accept returns though and the sizing seems a bit strange (they
recommend you order a size down in nearly every style). So, I may try to go check them out
in person first.

These cut-out flats are utterly adorable! Must have blue shoes!


Their summer sandals are quite cute as well, but I'm a bit scared of suede getting dirty too fast.

Or for a barely there bit of color try the Mott sandal.

Love, want

Jeffrey Campbell has done it again with these Athena sandals. I am especially
enamored by the studding details on the back. My brother sent me a gift card
from Zappos for my birthday. Unfortunately they don't seem to carry Jeffrey
Campbell otherwise I'd be buying these in a flash!