why would you wear that..

Now I understand that we all have our own personal style and whatnot and are entitled to wear what we want to wear.  Freedom to express ourselves, one of the many reasons I love America.  However.  I must say that certain posts on this blog will be about people wearing certain shoes (such as Mick, who was highlighted last week).  Now, Mick was a positive example of someone wearing shoes in an interesting and creative fashion.  This post...not so much.  Yesterday I was driving on Drayton Street on my way to Starbucks and as I was sitting at the Liberty Street light, I noticed a girl walked (or stomping I should say) on the sidewalk next to me.  Let me try to paint a picture for you what she was wearing.  She was wearing a light, cream-ish color dress (i say cream-ish because there is no real color name for what it was), with a small black purse with diamonds (it kind of looked like a purse a flower girl would carry..no joke) and the kicker was on her feet was a pair of high top Nike sneakers.  Black and gold nike sneakers.

The combination was atrocious.  The sneakers were cute, and if worn in an appropriate manner, I would have loved it.  However. Between the purse, the dress and the kicks, I was not feelin' it.  Unfortunately being in the car and driving, I couldn't talk to her and figure out what statement or whatever she was trying to make was.  I just knew that I had to share this with you all, because I know we have all seen people that outfit's make us cringe.  To each it's own.  I'll end with that.  To each it's own.    

vans for everyone!

Now, we all know that looking fabulous does not mean sporting the hottest new pair of Louboutins.  Sometimes you just have to give your feet a break from the 5 inch platforms you rocked the dance floor in the night before.  The good news is, Vans has a custom shoe site just for you!  I personally have a special place in my heart for Vans.  The website offers 4 different basic shoe styles.  I chose what's called the 'Era' style, which starts out at $60.

(This is what the first step looks like after you choose your shoe which asks you for your shoe size and gender.)  

From then you have a variety of color options from which to choose, choosing white or black as your base color shoe first.  You then get to choose what colors go where.  You have 9 different places that color can go. 9!  It's really neat to play around with all the different color combinations that you get to choose from.  

This is my finished shoe =)

So I thought that was pretty interesting (and cheap too!)  I mean, that's a custom designed shoe for $60.  Not too shabby!  Have fun!

get yo kicks

One of the things that interests me so much about shoes is who is the wearer of these fabulous finds.  A friend of mine, named Mick is an architecture major here at SCAD.  Now, one might think that architecture majors, or architects in general for that matter are all very straight laced and 'sperry top sider' if you will.  Mick is the exception to this common stereotype.  He has over 16 pairs of shoes and has collected them over the years (per the fact that he says his feet haven't grown in years).  

These Vans are Mick's favorite pair.  The bottom is made from flip flop material, which makes them ultra comfy.  

These are NikeID (that as you can see he had customized with his nickname in high school; 'Micknasty'.  They're one of his favorite pairs.

The above three are more of his favorites..do they say stuffy architect to you?!  Breaking the stereotype! 

Moral of the story..next time you meet someone, check out their shoes.  Without knowing anything about them, do they fit their personality?  As much of it as you know, that is.  And once you learn more about them, does your opinion of them and the shoes they wear change?  Just some interesting thoughts..

   

ShoeDazzle!

Continuing on from last week's post about Milk & Honey shoes, ShoeDazzle is another specialty shoe website.  The site suggests new customers create an account.  They ask a series of questions about your personal style and asks for your e-mail address and to create a password.  Once you're completed the questions about your style, it gives you a 'you style' page.  (Mine was flirtatious, youthful and femme..some-what my style..)  So based on your 'personal style' that you established by taking the quiz, designers on the website create 'your personal showroom' that has shoes handpicked and 'designed' for you.  Each pair of shoes is $39.95 and essentially you are required to purchase one pair of shoes per month for a legitimate membership...they call it a 'monthly style service'...check it out and let me know what you think..I'm not entirely sure that I've figured it out or what I think of it yet.  I'll keep you posted with more info!

i want wedges!

I love wedges.  I do.  I think they're super hot and give you comfort, height and look of a heel.  Dress them up or down, I love them.  Since my last few shoe notes have been fitting for one who's shoe budget is of a slightly higher price point, we all cannot be so lucky all the time.  Whether you've been to one too many bars, spent a little too much on the impromptu shopping spree last weekend,  or just the slightest thought of filling up your gas tank (yikes!) has got you down, here are some places that carry some hot wedges for spring that won't break the bank.  

Bakers Shoes

$39.99 (on sale!)

Tan & Black

Bakers Shoes (LOVE this store!)

$29.99 (on sale!)

Bakers Shoes

Red $49.99   Bone $65.00    Black $65.00

I LOVE these!

DSW

$39.95

Brown, Blue, Beige

DSW

$59.95

Black

(love these!)

Forever21

$29.80

Light Brown

Aldo

$39.98

Black Satin, Bone

Hope some of these catch your interest!  Next time you're in Target, check out the shoe deals too!  

my milk and honey shoes

As I'm enjoying my beautiful Sunday day, I found myself where else but Milk & Honey shoes.  Here are a few of my must have shoes!

Love, love, love!  4.5 inch heel, 1 inch hidden platform, black patent leather, gunmetal metallic heel and silver studs.  $320.

The one negative I would have to say about Milk & Honey is that some adjustments don't change, such as the heel doesn't get bigger when you increase the size.  

I wouldn't mind having these either...($250)

4.5 inch heel, beige and black snakeskin, $320

I have been dying for a pair of all glitter super high heels, and preferably with a platform.  Theses are 4.5 inches tall, with a 1 inch outside platform and are gold glitter.  $275.

milk & honey shoes

As I sit here sipping my coffee, what better to do than to customize and create my perfect shoe.  Sounds like the best way to start a day to me!  One of the new shoe customization sites is milk and honey shoes.  Milk and Honey has two ways to purchase shoes.  They have a ready to wear section.  The ready to wear section has shoes that have already been designed that you can choose from, however they still give you the options to alter certain parts of the shoe so you get exactly what you want.  The second option that milk and honey offers is a full customization option.  You create your perfect shoe.  You choose everything, and I seriously mean everything you can think of!  Since the website is customization, the shoes do cost a little more ranging from $200 and up (it varies based on the customization).  However!  You are getting exactly what you want.  (Worth it to me!)  It's a really fun website and it lets you be as creative as you want.  The perfect way to spend my Saturday morning!  They also have how the website got started and the founder's story, which is kind of cool so make sure you check that out!  Enjoy designing your perfect shoe!

studded, bedazzled, etc. etc.

So one of the trends that's been happening a lot in the shoe world is studding or bedazzling the heels and backs of shoes.  I think it's such a hot look that adds a unique detail to a maybe average or simple shoe.  Last night, while sipping on my St.Germain champaign cocktail at Lulu's chocolate bar (delish by the way..Thursday's are $5 champaign night) I noticed a girl sitting to my right sporting a pair of these fabulous styled shoes.  They were simple black pumps with small metal gold dots down the heel and back.  Super cute.  


   

Christian Louboutin, Fall 2010

Christian Louboutin, Fall 2010

Miu Miu, $895 at Neiman Marcus

Although these aren't bedazzled or studded I'm still loving Mr. McQueen's take on this trend.  You can find these at Bergdorf Goodmans for a mear $1,675

Now we all know that this shoe shopping habit can get a little $$pricey$$ so here are some bedazzled shoes that won't lighten your wallet.

Rosegold

BlueFly.com

$95.00

more to come so stay tuned!