summer want: espadrilles

Source: Photos by Regan Cameron for Allure June 2011/ own collage

Forget Spring and fast forward to Summer. I am so entirely sick of the cold weather in Seoul that I'm constantly looking at beach images, surfing tropical destinations on the web and laying out outfit compilations on the bed involving TEE SHIRTS! As for shoes, espadrilles are definitely my choice summer footwear considering that I've always had a thing for jute rope heels. My own nude pair is currently warming the shoe bench as I write this. Though I wouldn't mind adding any of these colourful options to the closet:

Edmundo Castillo Sonia Rocio Espadrilles
Tory Burch Criss Cross Wedge
Rebecca Minkoff Interlock Platform Espadrilles
Dolce Vita Olly Suede Espadrilles

Must Haves- Shoes

A girl can never have too many shoes in their closet. Am I right ladies? Footwear really does pull an outfit together and gives it a finishing touch. Here I compiled some of my favorite shoe styles out there right now. So if you are in need of a new pair of kicks try one of these in my collage below...I guarantee you will get compliments!

My Boots Finally Arrived

I have been waiting for the boots I ordered to arrive for days now...and they finally showed up today. WOOHOO! I was in desperate need of new boots for some time now, so I ordered two very affordable pair.

First let me tell you about the black pair. These are the Gomax Primadonna boots that I purchased via Piperlime. They are so comfy...and the heel height is perfect. My only issue with them is how high they come up on my leg. I have only tried them on with a skirt...and they look a little awkward. If they were an inch or two taller or shorter they would be perfect. They come up high enough that they just cover my knee caps. Awkward, right??? But, I do think that they will look fantastic with a pair of jeans.

Now let me tell you about the more casual brown pair. These are the Candie's Tall Boots that I picked up at Kohl's. I LOVE THEM! I see myself wearing these a lot. I actually don't have any brown shoes...so I'm really excited about them.

Hooray for new boots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Péridot in action

Source: Intothegloss/ Rag&Boneblog

The official lacquer of the season. My fingers really want to get in on that peacock-coloured business and some Rag&Bone AW11 shoes while I'm at it! Super jealous about everything I'm seeing online about Fashion's Night Out in the States! Ours (Seoul) is on September 21st!

red accents

Source: stockholmstreetstyle/ Loveology/ US Marie Claire March 2011/ thelookbook/ stockholmstreetstyle



I remember I was slightly besotted with those red tie-up Marc by Marc wedges a few seasons back. I still think they're rather cute...however, nowadays I'm more crazy about sporting red on my lips with a major RED LIPPIE than on my feet. Hope you have a smashing Friday night everyone! :)

lovin' orange & yellow

Source: cynthia rowley/ my new roots/ by Yuval Hen for How to Spend It



Nowadays I'm sorta obsessed with chunky platforms/heels with thin ankle straps. Cynthia Rowley's resort 2012 shoe collection has great citrus shade options of open toe pumps, gladiator sandals & wedge platforms. Even my nails are a terracotta orange right now.

it's just a simple red bow

Source: Bubbleandchic

I made a huge mistake of turning on the computer during exams (argggh, online shopping!) and having since stumbled upon the existence of these Prada-inspired flats, I can't seem to get them out of my head. What do you think? To buy or not to buy?? Only ONE more exam to go!

velvet & suede

Source: mr.newton / Fashiontoast

Call it whatever you like but I'm die-hard crushing for it especially in these bluish shades. The Theyskens' theory wedges look unbelievable and totally stroke-able!

a few new buys

Photos: my own

NARS blush in Orgasm/ Got these lovely Cole Haan espadrilles from Nordstrom Rack while I was in LA/ Anthropologie shorts (love that store!)

stilettos are so HOT

Source: Jak&Jil, SongofStyle

Caroline Sieber in red hot Sergio Rossi pumps and Aimee rocking her Bakers...all in suuuuuuuuuuede! You know how much I heart suede.

Heather is hankering for some turkey. Have a happy Thanksgiving today!

Designer Shoe Giveaway

I meant to post this yesterday...but between being sick and super busy at work, I just simply forgot. I know, I know...bad blogger. But don't worry, you still have until Friday to enter to win a fabulous pair of designer shoes.

Which do you want? Chanel ballerina flats, Christian Louboutin stilettos, Jimmy Choo pumps, or blue Manolo Blahniks? Personally, I think the Manolo Blahniks are my favorite. Love that shade of blue!

To enter please click here. If you are not a member of Shop It To Me (it's free to join!), please shoot me an email and I'll hook you up. Good luck to everyone that enters!!!

Dress Like a Celebrity

Lately Drew Barrymore has been out and about promoting her new movie, Going the Distance (which I really want to see by the way!). While making appearances on talk shows I noticed one thing that she loves...her YSL grey platform pumps.

I love seeing that some celebs wear certain pieces over and over again. It just makes them seem more human to me. What I love about what Drew does here is she really wears them with everything. She dresses them up...then dresses them down.

Do you adore Drew's shoes, but don't have close to $800 to afford them. No worries. I found two great alternatives that will give you a similar look but won't break the bank.

Natalie shoes from H by Halston available at Bakers--- $89.95

Suedette Platform Pumps available at Forever21--- $22.80

What do you think about suede platform pumps? I just love them...especially for the fall. Your thoughts???


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let's dance

Left to right from top: Sir Barton Boot-Gold, Sir Barton Boot-Nude, Penpal Boot-Brown Snake, Memo Boot-Sand

The thing that I like most about booties is that they're so versatile. It's a total given that I'll be wearing them out during the colder months but I can see myself sneaking them into a few of my summer outfits too. I'm thinking floral prints, bodycon dresses, white ruffled skirts or paired with short shorts. I was going wild over Rachel Comey's shoes (interview I posted about) before so I thought I'd show-and-tell by going more in-your-face.