Category — If The Shoe Fits

Not since the Alexander Wang Freja have I been more obsessed with a shoe; so I suppose it’s rather fitting that the object of my affection is by the ever-talented Alexander Wang, once again.  And my gawd, I’m obsessed.

Meet the Alexander Wang Simona fox-fur cape heel (sadly, sold out) with removable fox-fur (see similar: the Chantal; also in love with the Chloe (wow!, and in silver, double wow!), the Colette, the Emina, the Bianca, and the Petra.)

This sassy fox-fur sandal is somewhat scandalous – looking straight out of a boudoir or Playboy bunny shoot.  And paired with jeans – unexpected and sassy.  Next DIY: gluing faux fur to everything.

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Does anyone else remember jellies circa the late nineties?  They were these gummy rubbery plastic sandals that were the absolute worst to walk in – the gummy straps stuck to your feet and rubbed like crazy and the bottoms were terrifyingly slippery in the rain.  Also, I loved loved loved my jellies (regardless of the pain and danger factors.)  Thankfully, Zara took the look of the jelly and made them grown-up, modern, and wearable … then studded them.

Meet the sweetest studded flats I ever did see …

The Zara Studded Flat Jelly Sandal …

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I have a soft spot for ballet flats – they’re both easy on the feet and I’d swear I was a ballerina (minus a few feet) when wearing them.  The cap toe just adds a punch of fashion — all the better.

And – a bit of history for you – cap toes began on men’s oxfords or brogues.  The cap-toed ballet flat is actually just a feminine nod to the classic men’s style.

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I tend to go (fairly) understated in putting together an outfit; black is my weakness.  So when it comes to shoes, I throw caution to the wind.  I love me a funky shoe!  And I swear I have an “excuse” … when you’re a professional, or at the very least, a half-time professional – blacks, greys, creams, and nudes – tend to comprise a major part of your day-to-day wardrobe, but with shoes, it’s carte blanche.  My thinking is, the judge can’t see my mirrored tasseled python pumps from way atop that podium … err, right?

Which leads me to my latest love, python printed pumps.  As far as color goes, the python print mixes fairly muted colors together, with a bolder animal print (but not so bold as a dalmatian or zebra print).  Meow! (or hiss, or whatever.)

Jimmy Choo Cosmic Python Pumps // Ted Baker Daler // Chinese Laundry Fit 2 Be Tied in Natural Python // Alexandre Birman Python Pumps // Rachel Zoe Cole // Kate Spade Celeste // Kate Spade Kiki // Georgina Goodman Python Danielle

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But seriously, I love them already.

UPDATE: Thanks to Pinterest, I just learned that the shoes were featured in the DW by Kanye West runway show at Paris Fashion Week, and are likely a part of the new brand (fingers crossed that the hit store shelves!)  The shoes are designed by Giuseppe Zanotti for DW by Kanye West Spring 2012.

Shoes found here // Originally here

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Kourtney Kardashian sure knows how to pick boots.  And one pair of  flat over-the-knee boots in particular have really won me over, and wouldn’t you know it – they’re totally affordable!  One of Kourtney’s favorite pairs: Chinese Laundry Nevada boots (sadly, sold out).

For a few similar styles:

Chinese Laundry Trouble Maker

Chinese Laundry Night Owl

Chinese Laundry Tally Ho

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I am a tights kind of girl.  I wear tights in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, and rarely feel an outfit is complete without them.  (Seriously, catch me in a bikini and tights – I have no shame.)  But knee-high socks (would also look slightly more appropriate with said bikini), this is something I could dive into – they afford knee coverage (Amen to that!) while looking bohemian and put-together all at the same time. Paired with the right knee-high boots, these knitted socks add just the right element of funky to any outfit.

What say you?  Will you rock the socks?

Get the Boots: Free People Ash Destroyer Boots

Get the Socks: Free People Classic Cable Tall Sock OR the Striped Socks: SmartWool Frilly Knee Highs

NOTE: If you’re still scratching your head about my obsession with tights, read up on my style – I Wear Too Much Clothing.

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Currently craving all things dipped in gold. Continue to blame the Holiday bug.  And don’t laugh at my dream pig.  Stare at that little gilded piggy bank, and within minutes, you’ll want one too.  It’s the power of the pig.  But seriously, how fabulous would he look on a mantel or fireplace ledge?  So chic.

1. ASOS Horse Clutch, 2. Jennifer Behr Sailor’s Knot Headband (Similar), 3. AREAWARE Pig Bank, 4. Ted Lapidus Sunglasses, 5. NARS Polish in Kismet, 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Hobbes Cardigan, 7. Givenchy Gold Cap Ballet Flats (Similar), 8. House of Harlow Feather Row Ring, 9. ASOS Premium Spiked Cuff (Similar), 10. Giles & Brother Railroad Cuff, 11. Bobbi Brown Chocolate and Gold Eye Paint Pallette

For months I have ooh-ed and aah-ed over the Steve Madden smoking flat, also known as the Madee.  And then Steve Madden one-upped, well, themselves.  (See first, the Steve Madden Leopard Madee.)  Meet the Steve Madden Madee-S … with sequins … in an Aztec-inspired graphic pattern. ♫ ♪ Cue, ‘dreamweaver.’ ♫ ♪

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When you grow up with brown hair, your childhood idols are princesses like Belle and Jasmine.  I was an old movie buff at the ripe old age of six, and so I fancied myself a Dorothy.  And naturally, I wanted red glittered mary janes to prove my allegiance.  Not much has changed in the last #$%*@^&)! years, and I continue to envy ruby red slippers – with precarious heels, luxe leathers, and big girl attitude.

{images via Pinterest; Red Pumps via Polyvore clockwise from left: Vince Camuto Milesy in True Red Patent, Christian Louboutin Devalavi 120 Suede peep toe pump, Topshop Glam Red Suede Court Shoes, Dv By Dolce Vita Dahlia, Vince Camuto Wendolyn Red Patent, VALENTINO Patent Bow Pump, Highonheels Pump, Sam Edelman Roza in Ruby Red}