christian louboutin & saks fifth avenue...

painting nyc red...for the opening of the new boutique on eighth...

step out in some sparkle...

what better time then news years eve to put a little sparkle in your step...although...truth be told...personally...i think a little sparkle all year round is necessary...

shoes & sparkle...here are some beauties to inspire you...

jimmy choo
crystal-heel suede pumps
saks fifth avenue

marc by marc jacobs
zappos

miu miu glitter open toe platform pump
nordstrom

michael antonio anderson glitter
zappos

jimmy choo whirl glitter-toe suede ballerina
neiman marcus

pretty in pink...

here we are...almost half way through the month of october...i don't know where the time is going...and of course...since the first...i've been meaning to do a post on october being national breast cancer awareness month...

wanted to share a few brands that are helping in contributing funds through their sales...to benefit organizations that are searching for a cure...

exclusively at saks: elie tahari "key to the cure" tee for $35...see pic below with the lovely jennifer hudson...a soft cotton tee with a key-filled heart...and "where there's love, there's life" printed on the front...the best part...100% of the sales of this tee go directly to breast cancer research...

photo source

and we have ralph lauren...where a portion of the proceeds from the sale of all pink pony products supports worldwide initiatives for cancer care and prevention...

if you have some favorite brands that have specific items picked out for national breast cancer month...please feel free to add them to the comments...

and most importantly...be sure to get your regular exam done ladies... =)

introducing the flatform...

so what do you get when you mesh a platform and a flat? drumroll please...the flatform...as was widely seen on the spring 2011 runways...one of the hottest spring trends is this...um...interesting shoe...

i like the idea of it...i mean...who doesn't want height...and yet...still feel like you are wearing your flats? if i had to choose a favorite...the two below definately have my vote...but the verdict is still out as to whether i love them enough...to get a pair for myself...

what about you? are you loving the flatform?

chloe wrap-around canvas espadrilles
saks fifth avenue


derek lam stacked wedge platform pumps
saks fifth avenue

you had me at hello: down to there...

so what could stop me dead in my tracks? an awesome pair of shoes...a stylish handbag...throw in some vintage...or...some nice long dangling earrings...down to there...les sigh...

as i was perusing my april issue (yes...i'm behind) of california style...after all...i am a california girl through and through...this page...stopped me dead in my tracks...i mean really...how can you choose just one??

my favorite is the top right...after all diamonds are a girl's best friend...bulgari high jewelry earrings...i can tell you right now...without knowing the price...i know they are out of my budget...but a girl can dream...right?

second choice...the bottom right...ca & lou earrings...at saks fifth avenue
and third...for my running around town pair...i'm loving the bottom left...david yurman earrings...

scanned by moi

love affair with shoes...

to say i love shoes...well...to be perfectly blunt...would be an understatement...like the beautiful ones listed below...can you stand it? and in red! be still my beating heart...

my beautiful & fabulous friend dominique got a little segment on the today show...to talk about...what else? shoes...i think she loves shoes as much as i do...be sure to check out her blog...she actually has shoe give-aways...i know...crazy! you can find her at princess dominique - the epitome of all things beautiful...

and be sure to check out the video below...see dominique chatting about shoes...and her "extra" bedroom for just her shoes...yep...i'm not kidding...

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lady peep patent leather platform pumps
christian louboutin
saks fifth ave

be still my heart...

have you heard? instyle magazine...to celebrate the new year & their launch of stylefind.com...is giving away...not one...not two...but 52 pairs of designer shoes from saks fifth avenue...worth over $20,000...les sigh...

i'm thinking i should keep this to myself...but i had to share...maybe if you win...you will let me have a pair? haha...just kidding...well...maybe a little...but go ahead...what have you got to lose? shoes are shoes...and i know that i can always use some new pairs to add to my collection...all you have to do is click on the link above...and sign up...easy...

good luck!

jimmy choo & cheese cookies...

last week i attended a lovely soiree at saks fifth avenue..."wine, women and shoes" the event title alone got my attention...the event was to feature the new choo 24:7 collection by jimmy choo...

this was no ordinary shopping experience...

first...and foremost...some of the proceeds of the sale were going to benefit children of shelters...

second...i would be surrounded by lovely shoes...

third... i would discover the fine art of wine and shoe pairing with the “shoemmeliers” from wine, women & shoes...

sounds like a win win win...no?

so...did i learn how the sauvignon blanc is paired with jimmy choo sling-backs? or why pinot gris is the perfect match for jimmy choo patent platforms? uh...no...not really...i was in utter awe of the shoes...

here are the clever little "cheese" cookies that made me swoon...



i met chad and john...their primary job was to walk around the room holding up silver trays of beautiful jimmy choo's...yes...i cannot tell a lie...



a charity event is not complete without a raffle or some sort of give-away...so there was this little bowl of keys...$20 got you one key...and of course...the proceeds go to charity...win win! there was one key...that would unlock the box...to...your very own pair of jimmy choo's...



i scoped the room...finding my two favorite pairs...here they are in all their glory...



and...


but...alas...my key did not work...and i left empty handed...with only thoughts of my two favorite jimmy choo's...and a tummy full of "cheese" cookies...

and a fun nite...meeting some lovely "jimmy choo loving women"

guest post: fashion for all ages...

guest blogger: the fabulous dana lynch

visit her over at "www.elementsofimage.com"

Just within the last week, I’ve heard the comment, “I’m not a teenager anymore, but I don’t want to dress like my grandmother, either–I can’t find any clothes,” several times. I can understand how women, between the ages of 23 and 97, don’t think there’s anything out there for them, but really you have the largest number of chic, wardrobe options.

Here are a few tips to follow for finding stylish clothing that feels appropriate for your age and image.

• Extremes in styles tend to be the trendiest. You may feel more comfortable in classic styles in modern shapes.

• If you prefer to look a touch trendy, choose one trendy piece to be the star of the outfit, and then the rest of the garments should be more basic, supporting the star.

• Fit is more important than ever. No matter what your body type or size, it’s important to show your shape. Covering everything up from head to toes in baggy clothing only makes you look larger than you are, and ultimately matronly. And that’s not a flattering description even if you’re 97!

• Steer clear of juvenile prints. If you’re looking for whimsy, do it with accessories and color.

• Avoid old fashioned, “grandmotherly” florals.

• Go for quality, luxurious fabrics in modern or even trendy styles.

• Keep current—go through your closet regularly scouting for clothing that may be outdated. Nothing will age you faster than wearing clothes from a past decade.

Where to shop? Almost anywhere, avoiding the Junior department and departments clearly for elderly women. Here in Denver, I’m partial to J.Crew, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Garbarini, and Moxie.

sale: saks fifth avenue...

ok fabulous fashionistas...

friends and family sale at saks fifth avenue...
25 % off (woo-hoo) or use code friends3 for online checkout...

don't say i didn't warn yah =)