W.I.N. (Want it Now!) - Embroidered Heels

Lately I've been falling in love with embroidered heels. They are ornate and decadent. They go perfectly with a simple cocktail dress or they can be the hidden gem under long dark-denim jeans and a casual top. I love how detailed embroidered shoes are but because of the details, they tend to be very pricey. If I were to ever own one, the pair would be the star of my shoe collection.

Mary Norton Desire : $148.50
Gold on black is so classic. This pair is GORGEOUS!



Dior Paraiso Embroidered Slingback $750.00
Raffia is an unusual embroidery choice, but this sandal is anything but ordinary.

Plenty by Tracy Reese for Keds : $80.00
Tracy Reese brings sophistication to the sneaker brand Keds with a stunning embroidered wedge. If only they got rid of the Keds label on the side.

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Ankle Strap Shoes : $420.00
I bet these would go amazing with a Balmain blazer.

Sergio Rossi : $385.25
If shoes could kill, I would be knocked dead with one of these. Champagne colored leather, elaborate floral embroidery, and a sprinkling of crystal equal one luxurious shoe.

Sergio Rossi : $280.00
I saw these on Gilt Final Sale for $78.00 and wanted one badly, but they were in someone's cart for the longest time until it finally sold out. The design reminds me of organic art nouveau prints, but these much better because I can wear them on my feet.

Jessica Bennett Havana Embroidered Pump : $49.94
A.k.a. - Sergio Rossi Knockoffs



Christian Louboutin Pink 'Let's Go' D'orsay Pumps : $1,223.99
These are one pair of Louboutins that won't go unnoticed. Girly and decadent, these are definitely in my top 10 Louboutin list.

Fashion Fuckit List

The article on Fuckit List in the NY Mag had me ROFL. The Fuckit list is basically...

the opposite of a Bucket List: a list of things you don't care about doing before you die instead of things you do want to do.

Readers posted things like:
-learning another language
-running daily
-being less snarky
-cut back on coffee
-not turning into my mother
-reading directions
-being a vegetarian
I can ditto all of those things to be honest.

Since others have covered most things I would put on my fuckit list, I decided to type down my fashion fuckit list. Things that I just don't give a....
-Owning crocs or birkenstocks to be 'comfortable' (those ugly shoes are not touching my feet)
-Not wearing white after Labor Day (who cares anyway?)
-Buying a pair of Louboutins (I know I lust after them daily on this blog, but $700+ red soles are too pricey for me)
-Tailoring my clothes (because it's expensive and I'm lazy)
-Budgeting: Not buying things that I want but don't need (especially when they are deeply discounted)



What would be on your fashion fuckit list?

Oscars Dresses 2009: The Rerun

I wasn't able to watch the Oscars on Sunday and make mental notes on the dresses that graced the red carpet. Thankfully, the internet has provided great photos of the Oscar dresses for my viewing pleasure a day later. I must say, the dresses are fantastic this year.


Natalie Portman glows in Rodarte. I'm glad not too many dresses were in black.


This Armani Prive dress is absolutely stunning. It shows Anne Hathaway's curves in all the right ways. My pick for best dressed.


I love when stars go for something unconventional, and Marion Cotillard does the best in this Dior Couture dress. I still love her fish scale Gaultier dress from last year better. That dress really took guts to wear but it fit her splendidly.


Instead it's Miley Cyrus that wore a dress reminiscent of fish scales this year. It looks so expensive, like there are thousands of diamonds encrusted on the dress!


Evan Rachel Wood looks amazing again! Not as awe-inspiring as her Elie Saab dress from the Acadamy Awards, but it's very close. She evokes such a timeless sophistication that makes her a joy to see on the red carpet.


Marisa Tomei wears a jaw-droppingly intricate Versace gown. Words can't express how much I love it.


Sex and the City has certainly endowed SJP major style. The bodice is intricately beaded and perfectly cinched on this princess gown.


My Ideal Oscar Dress


Most stars wear carpet-grazing gowns, but this intricate cocktail dress by Carmen Valvo is much more youthful. I paired it with the same hue Louboutin heels and dazzling Erickson Beamon earrings.

Zip Me Up, Lover

3.1 Phillip Lim Zipper Dress, Bebe Asymmetrical Zipper Dress, Christian Louboutin Zip-Detail Clutch, and Sergio Rossi Black Patent Leather Zipper Pump



Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Look 3, Forzieri Women's Cream Leather Bomber Jacket, Alexander Wang Donna Denim Washed Hobo, and Secco Rissarossi Brooch

New Banner, Hooray!

I finally got around to changing the cookie cutter banner that was provided by Blogger. The new one is fun and spontaneous, and features a gorgeous blue evening shoe by one of my favorite shoe designers, Christian Louboutin. To celebrate, I'm posting lots of those red-soled shoes I love so much (found on style.com).