It's Raining Shoes

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! I spent it on a last-minute Vegas trip--as did half the SoCal population--and found a little treat inside the Wynn:

Manolo Blahnik shoes galore! You can even spot the Carrie engagement shoe hanging on the top right. This gorgeous display stopped every woman that passed by right in her tracks! If only beautiful shoes really did fall out of the sky for us little girls to enjoy. Thanks for teasing us, Manolo.

Pump Up That Color

This year, one of the things I've been trying to more consciously do is incorporate color into my work wardrobe. Before I reach for a cute black top, I make sure now to see whether the colored versions would be a better choice. It's been a slightly difficult feat, however, given that black, grey, and white are superfluous choices in the business casual section. Black looks soooo good on though, how can I really resist despite how absolutely boring 5 days of black can be?

Maybe it's time to take a different route: colorful shoes!

Let's take some pointers from one of our favorite fashionistas: Carrie Bradshaw. When Carrie finally got her man at the end of the SATC movie, we couldn't help but have a little faith in the fact that maybe all the craziness of her 7 year struggle with Big was finally worth it... and most of us were squealing at that beautiful closet he built for her beloved shoe collection. In the end, she got her lover and her fabulous shoes. Her Something Blue Satin Manolo's were her chosen pair for her wedding. Not only did they serve as a focal point for the movie (who else could propose with a shoe besides the charming Big?), they were the perfect pop of color for the happy bride.

Like Carrie, offsetting the bore of my work clothes (and even LBDs) with colorful shoes looks like the best way to go!

These are my choice for gorgeous blue shoes. Only 30% of the cost of Carrie's Manolo's! Kate Spade shoes are definitely my newest obsession--they're comfortable, well constructed, and pretty darn beautiful. Best of all, there are always sales going on so they are even more lustworthy and suitable for an entry-level corporate slave like me. I would say that based on the conservatism of your work environment, I'd stick with deeper versions just to be safe. Of course, they might not work so well for meetings and such, but for everyday wear, they're a great way to play up your day!

Once You Start, You Just Can't Stop...

I hate that shopping can basically cure all. After feeling a little down lately, I've forgotten how easily a girl can get lost in the excitement of new purchases! I desperately wish I was more immune to this weakness... but alas, once you start swiping that card, it's pretty much never going to stop. My current obsession: SHOES.

While doing a little roaming around in SF this past weekend, I stumbled upon these Michael Kors 'Berkley' sandals... on sale for $98 from $128!!

I've been looking for some "trendier" shoes to add my embarrassingly nonexistent collection of shoes and these were perfect! I love that they're simple, but offer a little more with the zipper detail. The SF Nordie's didn't have my size, but I was able to pick up a pair today in LA on the way home from work. They are amazingly comfortable and will be a quick and easy way to dress up a pair of skinny jeans. I'm also looking forward to throwing these on with a mini skirt and tank top for those nights out. These will have to do before I can afford anything like the hot Manolo's that my friend picked up this weekend. :)

I did some more browsing around while killing time before my Bar Method class (more on this in a later post) and quickly fell in love with the kate spade 'felice' flats!

I haven't found a pair of flats that I've really liked in forever and these are not only the perfect combo of cute and girly, but are SO comfortable. The price tag of $195 was a little too steep for me at the moment, but Fate works in mysterious ways. Although I had doubts, I scoured the internet in search of these cuties on sale and somehow, THEY WERE ON SALE. At 40% off on Nordstrom.com, my fingers did some clicking and by this time next week, I will have some adorable new flats to wear for the fall. I'm certain that these beautiful flats will quickly replace my black patent Revas as my go-to pair since the nude color will serve as a great pairing for any outfit.

Two great shopping excitements in one day made for a great Monday. As the fall season is finally starting to set upon LA, I'm looking forward to adding to my cold season wardrobe as well! Let's hope for some exciting new looks in the weeks to come.