Smoking Slipper Perfection

I'm ready.  So beyond ready, I can't stop planning outfits.  Match-stick jeans and pretty little loafers.  Oversized wool sweaters and classic riding boots.  Chunky scarves, cashmere mittens, fur vests - oh I'm beyond ready for fall attire.   These lovely little smoking slippers are the *perfect* fall shoe.  I love the richness of the hunter green velvet and the intricate embroidery adds a lavish touch that makes these shoes worthy of a princess.  I've been coveting a pair of Stubbs and Woottons for a a while now, and I'm thinking that these are meant for me.  After all, these shoes feature an Arabian horse, the shoe gods are making it very clear these beauties belong on my feet.

Sneaks

Be-still my beating heart!  I haven't coveted a pair of sneakers this bad since I discovered LA Lights in hot pink at age 6.   These babies are hard to get a hold of, and can currently be seen on the feet of pretty much every celebrity out there.  Normally I find such publicity is deterrent, but I just can't help but love their funky look.   The best part?  They are 4 inch wedges!  Yes, four whole inches, perfect for wanna-be long-legs like myself.  

Wooed by Woottons

I'm usually really good about giving gifts.  It does feel wonderful to find that perfect little something for someone and know that they'll love it.  But this year, I'm just a little too focused on something I want for myself.  These Stubbs and Wootton slippers have been on my radar for quite some time (I first read about them in Rachel Zoe's book Style A to Zoe).   I've ran across them again and again, and I'm thinking they are something I really would wear.  A lot.   They come in velvet and linen, are all hand embroidered and the best part is you can custom design your own.  Oh the possibilities!  What are you planning to splurge on post-Holidays?

Catching Up On Inspiration

I hate when I don't blog.  I constantly have this little feeling like I'm forgetting to do something.  So it is with great happiness that I'm finally back at it.   The holiday season is in full swing,  and between that, the excitement of getting engaged, and my new found love for Pinterest, I've had very little time to sit and take it all in.   Tonight I finally had some time to get inspired, and make a list of things to do before Christmas has come and gone.  Below are what's currently making me happy.

I cannot take credit for this photo, but I recently enjoyed tea, a cupcake, and Vogue.  Best pairing ever? Yes, I do believe.

I've been completely enamored with stars lately.  Not sure why, but I think it has to do with the sparkle.

Tights with seams add the perfect amount of sexy to demure outfits.  I'm thinking paired with a  simple shift, it would be the perfect combo.

Staying away from Pronovias.com and other wedding dress sites has proved near impossible.  This picture is making me want to find the perfect shoes to go with the perfect dress!  

Starting to plan a trip to a place I've always dreamed of going (Ireland!)

On a side note, it could snow (a LOT) anytime now.  I wouldn't complain one bit.

My fiance and I just discovered eco-fire places.  They're essentially oversized candles, but put off warmth and look like a real fire.  Too excited.  

By chance I stumbled upon my favorite Creative Writing teacher's Tumblr.   First thing I asked her was what  books she recommends.   Her top choice was The Greenlanders.  A chapter in and I wish I could spend all day reading.

This song is amazing.  It is so romantic and makes me want to plan a wedding.  Maybe it's the craziness of the holidays, but I've been all about classical/simple music lately.  

.Oh My God, Shoes.

I look at designer shoes as an investment.  An investment I've yet to really make, but one I'm actively preparing for.  This past weekend, I visited New York for the first time ever and fell completely in love.  The department stores were as magical as they were exhausting and Bergdorfs and Bloomingdales were where I spent a good amount of time, specifically in the shoe department.  Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, and Gucci are all brands I considered.  And with huge sales taking place I was this close to making my first investment.  But the shoes that really had me swooning were those of Giuseppe Zanotti.  Their intricate and beautiful sandals had me mesmerized, and unfortunately the ones I really loved didn't come in my size.  Hope has not been completely lost, however, because Zanotti's fall line looks amazing.  Anja Rubik displays fall's hottest shoes with wild curls and single colored outfits.  

...Just a Shoe Crush...

My inner hippie is coming out once again, and it's begging me to buy a pair of these amazing Theodora and Callum wedges.   I'm loving the slight chunky look of the wedge paried with the ankle wrap.  The best part of these amazing little shoes is, of course, the ecclectic, bright, and amazingly colorful prints!   It gives a distinct feel of 60's and 70's European jet set, and I personally can think of a million different places I'd love to wear these sandals.  The The brand was launched in 2011 and created by Stephanie Greenfield (who was also the co-founder of Scoop NYC) and entertainment producer Desiree Gruber. 

 

  

   

 

  

All styles are $395 and available at Net-a-Porter.