Shop Love {Steve Madden}

Why yes, Steve Madden, I will take all of these, please!

florale

Billee

MaggyMay

Topazz

I so love a good shoe. le sigh.

PS: can anyone recommend a classic, professional black bag?  I'm looking for something like a tote to travel with, but something respectable looking.  Is that too much to ask for?  Thanks kids!

If I had gobs of money...

Of course, after donating a good amount to good causes, if I had gobs of money, I would guiltlessly treat myself to...

Loeffler Randall, Belinda pump via Mrs. Lilien

Reem Acra, all of the below (via Gilt)

And --since I know that even if I had gobs of money, I should be a bit mindful of budget -- all of these from J. Crew's online sales rack.  Um, even though at least 2 dresses look the same (but they're not!) and 2 skirts look kind of similar...

Anthropology lovin

Man.  I saw a few robe contenders online earlier this week at Anthropologie, so of course I dashed in there earlier this week.

Oh, Anthropologie, why do you tempt me so?  Luckily, I managed to depart with a mere *handful* of what I was truly lusting after.  I'll let both of us fantasize that I snagged everything below....

{Shoe Heaven @ Bluefly}

I can't help it. I see wedding pretties-possibilities everywhere, even when I'm just looking for pretty flats.  Here's a mix of what's caught my eye over at Bluefly (and a couple at Zappos + Endless)...

Maloles drawstring bow flats

Bloch "Petal"

Jeffrey Campbell "Indian"

Modern Vintage "Ancourt"

KORS Michael Kors "Castle"

Christian Louboutin "Nooka" 

Casadei 3019; Nina "Elke"

Stuart Weitzman "Chit Chat"

Stuart Weitzman "Audrey"

Stuart Weitzman "Young Buck"

Stuart Weitzman "Sockeye"

Stuart Weitzman "Class Act"

J Crew Love

Oh, J Crew.  When will your final sale ever end, so that the temptation can stop!

Why, yes, I do think that tee would go perfectly with jeans + these heels...

 

Soft + flowy for next spring/summer, or for those of us down under whose spring/summer is just beginning?  Or okay, for those of us who see wedding attire everywhere?

Pretty pretties, where?

What, you want a clean ripping-off-the-band-aid-quickly?

(PS: I just barely refrained from buying the ruffled dress at top in Soft Shell -- MY SIZE LEFT!  le sigh. That hubs better appreciate how much shopping I don't do.  Um, kind of...)

Shoe love...

So. I've been debating what to wear to T's wedding: 5p, cocktail attire, but outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception. I know 2, maybe 3 friends are in jewel-toned satin dresses -- but I just can't find any that work with my body type. And, yes, budget. I'm just a guest, and really, a fab cocktail dress would be great, but I don't have many cocktail events to attend.

But.

Then I found this beautifully simple dress -- the same silhouette as below, just in brown.

{Fashion Doll Guide}

And so of course I had to shop for shoes. And stumbled across these beauties that have nothing to do with the wedding.

Modern Vintage, Elisha

Brian Atwood, Vita

Guillaume Hinfray, Dix Hut

Nina, Paladin

Man, if I actually had (Barbie's) dress above, I'd totally go for those black d'orsays! A-hem, sorry, right, back on topic:

For my brown dress... I'm hoping for some blue fancies to summer-fy the dress...

Nina, Elke

But I bought a coordinating gold belt + will probably spring for some gorgeous goldies. Like...

Cole Haan Huarache + Air Eliana + Air Eliana
Caparros Frances, Annie Ester, LAUREN Ralph Lauren Aela

Nina Gita, Caparros Gorgeous
Nina Culver, Badgley Mischka Chaz
BCBG Max Azria Mirna, Pierre Dumas Excelent

Juicy Couture Ice

Ooh, but check out this green!

miumiu

And okay, this isn't a shoe, but look at this necklace! Love the dainty details..

Ann Taylor Loft

Oh, who am I kidding. I've been shopping all week, and have already scrapped the gold belt I mentioned above, made another belt, discovered I can re-purpose my ivory robe sash + add pearls for an uber-classic look, re-discovered a fabulous pair of 1"-heeled bronze-and-gold-beaded/sequined shoes (the pointy kind, I swear they're fabulous and not the least bit tacky)... and still I have no idea what I'm going to do.

If I were super productive, I'd take photos of each of these outfits. But I have to admit -- I am a smidge stressed with work, this never-ending shopping trip, and prepping for guests coming into town for the wedding! Cross your fingers for me that all this works out (which of course it will, but this is the fun kind of stress :)!)