loving my new hugh hefner slippers...

i have been wanting my very own pair of hugh hefner like slippers for quite some time now...wasn't sure what i wanted...stripes?  solid color?  leopard print (my neutral)...decisions decisions...what i did know...was that when i saw them...i would know...

so while shopping at nordstrom's last week...my search ended...so loving my new hugh hefner slippers...especially the unexpected gold toe...les sigh...today was their first day out...

christian louboutin & saks fifth avenue...

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

cole haan + nike air...

to me...this has got to be one of THE best collaborations...ever!  and while these shoes have been in existence for quite some time...i am still amazed when i bring them up...and people haven't heard...just the other day...i was wearing one of my pairs...for many many hours...and some of the women remarked "how can you stand in those all day"...and i said..."because of nike air..."  all i got were blank stares...so i am now sharing with all of you...some may already know...but for those that don't...

you need to know!  the collaboration started when cole haan shoes were made with the comfort of nike shoes...cole haan has every heel height...with this hidden nike air technology...pure genius...

so next time you are shopping for some "high-heeled" shoes...check out all the wonderful styles that cole haan offers...and then look for the "nike air"...i have several pairs in different heights...and i tell you...i feel like i am walking on pillows...so so comfortable...the nike air padding is concealed inside the platform portion of the shoe under the ball of the foot and in the heels...and while i show a pic of a cute summer sandal...it doesn't stop there...you can find cole haan nike air in dressy shoes too...

have you tried cole haan with nike air technology?

cole haan 'paley' wedge sandal
nordstrom

fashion funnies: a shoe sale...

enjoy the weekend!

fashion funnies: a good pair of shoes...

"cinderella teaches girls the wrong message:  no real woman would leave behind one of her good shoes at a party..."

sorry for the sporadic posts this week...or lack there of...been busy with the accessories trunk show...there is still time for you bay area peeps to stop on by...follow us on facebook or the website to get details...show continues today (april 26 10am to 3pm) and ends tomorrow (april 27 10am to 3pm)...grab a friend or two and come on by to get some great one of a kind accessories...

and most importantly...enjoy your weekend!

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put a little"spring" in your step...

been craving a new spring shoe...so while perusing the j crew site for some spring yumminess...i came across a few that would be a perfect fit for spring...are you thinking of adding a little "spring" to your step?  

when it comes to spring shoes...do you expand on color and/or pattern?

etta pumps
j crew

seville stripe espadrilles
j crew

lillian low suede wedges
j crew

tybee metallic slide sandal
j crew

som

furry shoes...

if you have been a long time reader...one thing you probably picked up on...is my love for shoes...will i ever have enough?  most likely no...because there will always be another that is just that much different from what i already own...that will warrant the need to "have"...

that being said...it is very very rare that i come across a shoe that i definitely know that i will not want to own it...no matter the price...or the designer...with all the fashion magazines i go through each month...one ad...just has me baffled...

may i present to you...the fur shoe...uh yeah...no thank you...anyone out there interested in owning this shoe?  i just don't get it...but thought i would share with all of you...there is this pump...

angular fur bi-color pump
celine

and for those that prefer a flat...how about going for a lovely birkenstock look...in fur of course...

boxy flat strap sandal
celine

now while i can usually appreciate all fashion...whether it be my style or not...these...well...i just don't get...

fashion funnies: dazzling shoes...

enjoy the weekend...and wear some dazzling shoes!

shiny ponies...

the beautiful jenna lyons of j crew talks about...shoes!  there are shiny ponies & ugly dollies...i could watch this over and over...wanting several of the shoes...and just loving how adoringly she speaks of each of them...



want to see more j crew video's?  there was a series done back in 2011 - click on the links below...

about a shoe

about a tread count

about a print

kitten heels...

while putting together the trends for spring 2013...i decided to stop and take a peruse through my closet for one of the items on the list...kitten heels...now don't get me wrong...i love my heels...but once in a while...a kitten heel is a nice touch...

now granted...my shoe selection is pretty vast...as i love shoes!  so i was pleased that i could "shop in my closet" to find that i've got a nice selection for the upcoming season...

a nice bright color...

a leopard print (my neutral)

and a nice metallic...

ladies...the kitten heel is back...and the best part?  you can wear this low-heeled pointy-toed pump with your slouchy shorts or rolled up jeans...want to go dressy?  pair them with your new leather sheath dress or skirt...

fashion funnies: i thought you were done...

to continue with last weeks fashion funnies post...i had to add one more to the subject of our furry friends eating up our shoes...don't you just want to squish this fur ball to pieces?  poor baby...

enjoy your weekend...and give your furry friends an extra hug or two...

men's corner: the art of shoe shining...

while i am always harping on how shoes can make or break an outfit...i have to take it one step further...while you may be sporting a great pair of shoes...if they are scuffed...and dull...that great pair of shoes...doesn't look so great...

found this wonderful video by the wonderful mr. porter...so remember men...make sure your shoes are shined...

slippers hugh hefner style...

while hugh hefner is known mostly for things i could really care less about...one thing that stands out...is his lounge look...silk robes and those slippers...call them smoking slippers...loafers...they are coming out with some great choices...studs...stripes...embellishments...while they have been out for a while now...i am still out hunting for the right pair...for me...

have you tried them yet?  are they part of your every day wear?  i know for sure i want a leopard print pair...which you would think would be easy...but i haven't spotted (no pun intended) any that speak to me...yet...

while perusing the internets...i came across this lovely pair...what a great addition to a spring wardrobe...don't you think?  i may just have to snag me a pair...while i was only planning on getting me one pair of hugh hefner like slippers...i just may change the number to two...or maybe three...

darby printed loafer
j crew

men's corner: shine them shoes...

it happened again the other day...not the first time...and unfortunately...i'm sure it won't be the last time...there i was...in the elevator...the door opened up...and this man walks in...impeccably dressed...i mean...perfection...that is...until i looked at his shoes...they were dull......unpolished...and scuffed...

this is travesty!  ok...maybe a slight exaggeration there...but seriously...shoes can make or break the outfit...and although this is directed to the men today...it applies to all of us...women included...one of the easiest things to do...have your shoes polished...you may think they are on the bottom...covered by your pant leg...but believe me...people notice...and when they notice...they forget how the rest of you is impeccably dressed...

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rev up your shoe choices this christmas season...

when it comes to shoes...sometimes...the shoe alone can make the outfit...wearing all black...or all ivory...pick any neutral...and spicing up the outfit with some colorful shoes...well...a whole new way of looking at creating outfits...

the christmas season is a time to step out of the box a bit...after all...it is a festive time...so here are some examples of revving up that plain ole outfit...all taken from the fabulous finds consignment boutique...as you can see from the examples...all heel heights apply...it is about a pop of color...think vibrant red...or a beautiful jewel tone...

does this spark a memory of a pair of shoes hidden somewhere in the back of your closet...go ahead...pull them out...give them new life...and if one of the ones listed below strikes your fancy...click on the link...and check out if it is your size and a perfect fit...

nina

paolo lantorno

beverly feldman

bcbg

anne klein

carmen marc valvo

steve madden

academia design london

nordstrom

holiday golden shoes...

so what could be better then dipping your feet in a little bit of gold for the holiday season?  now of course...i think that gold should be worn other times as well...but for sure during this festive time...so as i have been showing off some of the lovelies in the fabulous finds consignment boutique this week...today we feature all that is gold...in the shoe department...

whether you are a high-heeled gal...or prefer something a bit closer to the ground...try on some gold this season...for a party or two...they go great with the dressiest of outfits...to complimenting a lovely pair of jeans...

and if you see something below that catches your eye...just click on the link below the pic...it will take you straight to that item...happy shopping!

marc jacobs

bcbg

charles david

stuart weitzman

bcbg max azria

banana republic

steve madden

men's corner: to brogue or not to brogue...

there was a time where brogues were worn by the men on wall street...and it was usually the older distinguished gentlemen...at least that is how i remember it...but brogues have come a long way baby!  such a great way to pull together some great casual looks...

if you are looking for brogues to go with your jeans...for example...step out of the box a bit...go for something a little more...well...not expected...maybe not your usual black or dark brown that you gravitate to...there are some interesting colors out there...brogues that already have the "worn in" look...and some neutrals that are great to enhance your shoe closet...

here are some fabulous choices...different tones of brown...how about a nice olive green touch?  or even a nice grey suede...these are sure to enhance any of your casual looks...

original penguin brogue wt
zappo's

hush puppies 1958 - brogue lug
zappo's

john varvatos richards wing tip
zappo's

calvin klein faxon
zappo's

inspiration: life is always better...

enjoy the weekend

the smoking slipper...

most famously known as what hef wears...while lounging around in his robe...with tons of women surrounding him...the smoking slipper is hot hot hot this season...and not just for men...scanned this number (pic below) from elle magazine december issue...there are a few i am coveting...

you can go classic...daring...sweet...whatever look you are going for...there is sure to be a smoking slipper that will fit your style...with embellishments...velvet...studs...so many choices...how can you just pick one?

scanned by moi

dipping your toes in gold...

at least that is what i think of when i see these gorgeous shoes...to say that i have been obsessed...would be an understatement...for sure!  i need want a pair of pumps...just like the ones listed below...the black & gold combo is so stunning...and who doesn't want their toes...dipped in gold?

black patent bow embellished pump
giuseppe zanotti
stylebob.com

contrast toe cap pump
mango

sasha suede pumps
j crew

with my pulled tendons in my right ankle...i am going on two months without wearing heels...while i love wearing my flats...i am missing the heels...so what better way to get better...then to buy a new pair...right?