Archive for September, 2011

Sometimes I love to wear slide on heels. They are perfect for when I’m in a rush, feeling lazy or just don’t have the courage to wear flats. I’m a firm believer that heels make your legs look longer so I wear them pretty much 24/7.

The Alexander McQueen Faithful Heels made my mouth drop. Not only are they gorgeous, but they’re a fun, edgy heel too. They reminded me of my favorite bag my Alexander McQueen, the “Faithful” clutch so that’s probably why I fell in love with them. As I always mention, I love the color combination of black leather and gold hardware and it looks perfect on these slides.

These are slides that you can wear with just about anything. They would especially look cute with a skirt, shorts, jeans, or even capri’s. I love that the shoe features a hanging skull on it which is, if you know fashion, a dead giveaway that they are by Alexander McQueen.

Best part about these beauties, is that they are on sale! Get a pair before they are gone!

You can purchase the Alexander McQueen Faithful Heels at Zappos on sale for $492.25.

I love anything that is black and white or black and cream, so it comes as no surprise that I fell in love with the McQ – Alexander McQueen “Safety Pin” Scarf. It’s not ideal for extreme cold weather conditions but it looks pretty fabulous and not to mention stylish.

When it comes to fashion, for some odd reason, when a designer incorporates safety pins in a stylish manner to their designs I’m always a fan! For instance, in the past year I’ve absolutely loved safety pin earrings especially when they feature crystals on them. I’m not a fan when someone purchases a pack of safety pins from the store and starts making necklaces and bracelets by linking them together. To me, that just seems dangerous! However, I am a fan when a designer creates unique designs with them!

This is the type of scarf I would wear when it’s cool outside. In Florida, it’s very rare that it gets extremely cold but we do see a fair share of slightly cool weather. This scarf matches my wardrobe well and protects my throat. I also love that it’s unique looking! It’s not everyday you see a scarf with safety pins all over it. Great idea McQueen team!

You can purchase the McQ-Alexander McQueen “Safety Pin” Scarf at Shop Bop for $172.

So what if Fall is just around the corner! Nothing makes me smile more than visions of the beach! So, I thought, why not bring the beach to me? I saw this Yves Saint Laurent Large Arty Ovale Cuff today and I thought I might do just that! But this cuff is more “under the sea” than “at the beach”. Check it out! I love the look of coral layered over a textured background. The wavy lines remind me of moving water or ridges in the sand. The piece is accented with a blue glass embellishment that resembles sea glass. The color is so deep and the gold leaf sprinkled throughout is simply gorgeous. The look and feel of this cuff is so raw, yet enchanting at the same time. It’s a magical piece that is sure to compliment just about any look, even as summer continues to fade away.

Find the Yves Saint Laurent Large Arty Ovale Cuff at ssense!

Michael Antonio is one of my favorite shoe designers. Mostly because his shoes are stylish and affordable! I currently own two pairs of Michael Antonio heels and I love them to pieces. Also, let’s face it high heels aren’t always the most comfortable shoes after walking in them for awhile, but with my experience with Michael Antonio his shoes never hurt my feet! Now that’s a major plus!

I currently love the Michael Antonio “Arizona” Wedges. They might be a little flashy but they would look amazing with a stylish evening outfit. Obviously, they aren’t ideal for a dress or skirt but I could totally envision someone rocking these with a fierce pair of skinny jeans. The rhinestone and mirror details will really make these shoes sparkle at night. It’s always fun to add a little bling to our feet right? We dress up our bodies so why not our feet too?

These shoes are absolutely gorgeous and for the price you can’t go wrong! Sparkly and affordable, my kind of shoe! A+!

You can purchase the Michael Antonio “Arizona” Wedges at Zappos for $130.

I have an absolute obsession with boots especially black ones! I think boots are sexy and can go with anything! You can wear boots with a dress, skirt, shorts, leggings or even jeans and they’ll go with the outfit perfectly!

At the moment, I’m drooling over the L.A.M.B. “Barrett” Boots. They’re gorgeous, fierce and would look amazing with a pair of jeans. The pleated detail really catches your eye and gives the boots more of an edgier look.

Another feature I really like on the “Barrett” is the back zipper. A lot of the boots I’ve fallen in love with lately, have absolutely no zipper at all. It’s always a struggle to get the boots on and off so anytime a boot has any kind of zipper that’s always a major plus for me! It’s never cute to have to get someone else to try to help you pull your boot off! I’ve been in that situation many times, and it’s not fun!

Overall, the “Barrett” is a gorgeous boot that will look amazing this Fall or Winter with just about any outfit! I love them!

You can purchase the L.A.M.B. “Barrett” Boots at Zappos for $525.

I went to Junior High at a Private Catholic School and one thing we were forced to wear was penny loafers. At the time, I remember hating every bit of it because they would not let me get them with heels! Everyone was way taller than me and I never won the batter till I was in high school to be able to wear high heeled penny loafers.

Now that I’m not in school, I’m obsessed with penny loafers, ones with heels of course. They just scream classy and sophisticated to me. I guess I also love them, because you never really see anyone wear them these days. Perhaps because they are old school and not really in style anyone that women neglect to wear them? Trendy or not, I love them to death!

The Pour La Victoire “Larkin” Penny Loafer Pumps are definitely ones I dreamed of wearing in Junior High. They are your typical old school penny loafers just with an amazing heel, in a beautiful color and are a lot more stylish. I adore these and I think you will too! Of course, I give them an A+! How do you feel about them?

You can purchase the Pour La Victoire “Larkin” Penny Loafer Pumps at Shop Bop for $274.

I love heels but boy do I love wedges more. Usually heels make my feet hurt within a few hours of being on them but with wedges they never hurt! I guess because a wedge is more like a platform and there is more support in them. So when I see a beautiful wedge, I can definitely appreciate it and want it!

Rachel Zoe gets a round of applause from me for designing the “Eva” Platform Wedge Pumps. I’m so in love with these babies that I may even dream about them tonight. I do have an obsession with black shoes, I have tons of them, but these are special. When I love about the “Eva” is the height! These platforms are almost six inches tall, so for shorties like me these give us some height!

I personally, would love to wear these with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings. Maybe even a skirt! These stunning pumps would look amazing with any outfit and will catch many people’s eyes because not only are they tall but they are super fashionable! I’m in love! Bravo Rachel Zoe, you keep impressing me every week! Iconic designer in the making, I can feel it!

You can purchase the Rachel Zoe “Eva” Platform Wedge Pumps at Shop Bop for $395.

A superhero just isn’t a superhero without a nifty ring with his or her logo on it! You know, something they can use to make their mark on an enemy with a power punch to the forehead! Okay, so they busted that myth on a certain television show I happen to enjoy (I’m such a nerd!). But the idea is still fun nonetheless! It was this idea that drew me in when I saw the Alexander McQueen Riding Ring. I am definitely hooked! This unusual, yet very lovely, silver tone ring features a raised skull engraving framed within a circular insert. Only available in a size 9, this ring would most likely be worn on your middle finger. Big and bold, there would be no missing this ring! It may not be a real superhero ring, but wearing it would definitely make you feel like one! So bring out your inner superhero… if you dare!

Discover the Alexander McQueen Riding Ring at ssense!