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

how to get the holiday blues...

...the "right" kind of holiday blues...

whether you start small...like a little sparkle on your nails...

sephora midnight mambo by opi
sephora

or make it so that everyone is noticing your shoes...

nine west frederika
zappos

being blue...but still being warm...

st. john collection sequined cardigan & sleeveless shell
neiman marcus

dazzle in a dress...

aidan mattox bloused cold shoulder sequin dress
nordstrom

or go back in time...for my vintage lovers...check out this lovely (the lovely cherie posted 3 blue beauties...be sure to check them all out here...

1950s blue dot silk taffeta dance dress
shrimpton couture

the christmas blues never seemed so inviting...

in search of the perfect espadrille...

...you would think it wouldn't be so difficult...as we are in the right season...and many stores are offering espadrilles...but...alas...i can't seem to find quite the right pair...i know what i want...i'm thinking a bright yellow or red for my first choice would be fabulous...just haven't found any that speak to me... =) but if not a bright color...then i may just stick to a nice neutral...here are some top contenders...

jimmy choo cage espadrille
neiman marcus


chloe espadrille
nordstrom


seychelles 'arden'
nordstrom

and of course...i only want one pair...but then i'm thinking...how cute would a flat espadrille be for the summer this year? les sigh...decisions decisions...

missoni flat espadrille
zappos

kate spade new york 'lido' espadrille flat
nordstrom

summer sandals "gigi" style...

the thong style sandal seems to be all the rage...i've been eyeing the sam edelman "gigi"...it comes in SO many fabulous colors...beautiful fun solid summer colors...sure to brighten up any casual summer outfit...of course...my eye tends to land on the zebra print...although the leopard print is a good choice...or maybe the silver?

have any of my readers tried these? the description touts a "padded" insole...i'm thinking that would be needed...check out the gorgeous colors...which would you choose? sam edelman "gigi" on zappos...