Hot Fall Trend: Over The Knee Boots

Gahhh! Unfortunately I don't live anywhere where the seasons change or NYC, so I don't get to look forward enjoying Fall/Winter, and more specifiably all the fashions it brings along with it.

Even though I'd look silly wearing boots somewhere during tropical climates, I'm madly in love with leathery looking (cuffed of slouchy) over the knee boots. I blame the Kardashians for looking so freakin cute in them.

There's so many ways to style them, you can get one pair and just wear them all season long! Thigh high boots where in fashion last autumn too, but this year their slightly chunkier, which is great if you want to be able to walk all day in them or avoid slip and falls during the winter months:


Sexy and classy with thigh bearing dress





Feminine and posh with a coat



Edgy with distressed skinnies and leather jacket



Casual yet trendy with a scarf and jeans



With a cropped blazer and jeggings



Shoe Steals Under $35

Not Rated Women's Danger Danger - Black
$49.99 $25.00

Not Rated Women's New Heights - Black/Yellow
$44.99 $31.49

Both Available at Heels.com. Free 2nd Day Shipping

ALDO Shoe Sizing.. My Lovely Blog Reader- HELP?

I usually don't post questions but this is a "fashion emergency"!

Do Aldo shoes run true to size or smaller like I've seen posted all over the internet?

I went to an Aldo store today and from what I recall, I fit into a regular size US 7 (or 37). But it depends on the style. They didn't have much stock, so I wasn't able to try on the pair I wanted - and shall be ordering them online.

Leave comments below. Your help is GREATLY appreciated. :)

(FYI: I wear a 7 in Nine West shoes, and 7.5 in Bakers)

Currently Obsessed: Lace Wedge Boots

I'm never one to jump in on all trends. Lace up wedge boots have grown on me... and now I've fallen hard searching everywhere for the perfect peep toe wedge booty.
Currently covetting:

ASOS- TROY Lace Up Buckle Wedges $67.40
(Also available in black)

Summer 2010 Hot Trend: Jelly Sandals

A hot new trend (or re vamped version of it) for Summer 2010 that's been popping up all over runways and in stores is the Jellies/Jelly sandals. A few years back when Jelly gladiators came out, I refused to even give them a second look. Something about them just screamed out "9 year old's footwear" to me.
Now I'm seeing them in a whole new light. A friend of mine showcased her new pair and they actually looked 10x better then I would imagine rubber sandals being able to look and... dare I say even sophisticated?

Here are my favorite styles below:

Pictured in clock wise order:
Marola Jelly Sandals, $150
MIA Women's Jelly Bean Flat - $40<---Favorite!
Jaya Sandals, $60
Chinese Laundry Sweet Caroline, $36
Nina Women's Duffy Ballet Flat, $40
Chinese Laundry Jelly Flat with Bow, $40<--- Favorite!
Campana Jelly Ballet Flats, $80
SteveMadden - JELLYS FUSCHIA flat peep toe, $70


Here are a few outfit ideas on how to wear Jelly Sandals:

Inspired by Kourney Kardashian's outfit: 

Splurge vs steal: Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedge

As soon as these shoes where seen on Vanessa Hudgens, they sold out in stores everywhere!
Personally, I think these shoes are hot (lovin' the zipper detail down the middle as well as the gladiator style) and are available at Singer22.

They remind me so much of the Nine West Heech I bought last year when THOSE wedges took the blogger world by storm.

Below I also found some cheaper alternatives for those of you on a budget or who just don't want to spend hundreds on a wedge.

The Bakers.com version is by Jessica Simpson for about 1/4th of the price. Just like the Cynthia Vincent wegde, it's also available in black.

Hot trend for Winter 2009: Knee High Boots

This season boots are back, preferably thigh high.
Here are my top picks from Target for cheap winter boots that that look chic too:

N.Y.L.A. Mid-Calf Boot $149

Xhilaration Kameke Slouchy Buckle Boots (in Brown too)

Mossimo® Kahsha Tall Cuffed Boots $39.99

Glaze by Adi High Heel Suede Knot Accent Boots $27.99

The bad news is that these are on sale and only available in selected sizes so hurry!
The third pair reminds me of the boots Kim Kardashian was seen wearing some time back while pumping gas and shopping in Hollywood.

Walking in high heels

I came across an extremely usefull article I think every woman should read (well, all of us who have shoe fetish). It explains everything from walking in heels, to possible long term problems ocurring when not done properly.

Some important tidbits I thought needed to be shared:

• Stilettos require constant balance from the upper leg, causing the muscles of
  the backside to tense and appear pert and ready for mating...
• To walk gracefully in high heels, take short steps, as opposed to long strides, and come down in a heel-toe, heel-toe motion, with most of the weight distributed on the ball of the foot...

On six inch heels (but also regular heel wearers):

I wanted to hear from you guys: do you wear heels on a daily basis? Or only sometimes?
If so when? How high are your heels usually? Feel free to share your point of view.

I'll wear 4 inch heels. Not higher. I can't walk very long in them either to be honest but I love how they instantly spice up a simple outfit. Even if they are 3 inch heels. I'm also avoiding the THIN stilleto's ever since I almost fell on them. But everyday I'm usually wearing flats/sandals.

• If the ball of the foot does not touch the floor, then the heels are too
  high for the foot and must not be worn standing up. If all the weight is on the
  toes only, severe damage will be caused that could need surgery to be corrected.
  To be able to walk in heels this high, it's probably necessary to be an imperial
  (British) size seven or above...
• Walking in six-inch heels is very different to walking in two-inch, or even four-inch heels, so be very careful and don't rush...
• Under no circumstances drive a car with your heels on. Not only do you have less control over the car, but it will damage your shoes - and they aren't cheap at this height. Keep spare shoes in the car for driving, or have someone drive you.
• Wearing extremely high heels can damage the feet, especially if the toes are pointed, or the shoes are too tight. Damage can sometimes be so extreme that the sufferer can never wear any high heel ever again.
• Standing for long periods of time in high heels can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), although standing even in low heels carries this risk. This is a condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, mainly in the legs. DVT has also been linked to sitting for long periods of time, especially when there is not much room to move the legs. Any movement of the legs can help to prevent this.

Cheap Steal: Fringe Boots Under $6!

I'll be honest, I never got the fringe + boots trend. Inspired by Minetonka I think?

Forever 21 is having an amazing deal for jusy $6 (on sale)!

Splurge Vs Steal: L.A.M.B. Fen Pump

These LAMB pumps would make any outfit pop. Jeans, skirts, dresses, you name it! But for those of you who aren't willing to spend $350 on shoes there are so many alternatives nowdays thanks to Gojane.com.

SPLURGE: L.A.M.B. Women's Fen Pump

STEAL $22.99 Gojane.com(Available in black and brown too)

Christian Louboutin online store

Well, it's finally here. The Louboutin website where you can browse shoes, handbags and boutiques. Let me just say the website is in one word: spectacular! I'm talking about the graphics, creativity and animation.

Check it out here and let me know what you think.

New Shoes: Bakers.com

Latest online purchase:

Cutie boots/heels from Bakers.

This peep toe bootie with faux suede cross straps is on sale for only $29.90 (Was $79.95). Plus they remind me of Givenchy knock offs. Use the coupon WELCOME1108 to get an extra 10% off (with any purchase) from bakersshoes.com.


I was convinced to get them when I saw Birdy on Chictopia: wearing it with her green metallic leather skirt.

3 C's: cheap, comfy, chic

Forever 21's shoes- my favorite recent picks:

Deena Platform Pumps $22.80

Premiere Platform Pumps $32.80 Zipper Chic Pumps (available in black too)-Was: $27.80.Now: $13.99

Miu Miu ad campaign Fall/Winter 2008-2009

Yes! Miu Miu's newest ad campaign starring Vanessa Paradis is finally out for the world to see. The 35 yr old French singer has replaced Kirsten Dunst this season as the Miu Miu girl. Paradis looks gorgeous apart from the overload of blush and powder (sorry had to say it), but I guess it adds drama. I was able to peel my eyes away from that though and gush over the handbags..

Your thoughts on the campaign and bags/shoes?

P.s. anyone noticing a trend in bowler bags?