Truly, Truly, Truly Outrageous

YRU Jem

I mean really, do I even need to talk about these? Truly Outrageous Boots.
I happened to be quite the Jem fan back in the day. Yeah, I'm kinda old. It's a thing.
Just for shiggles, I looked the show up on Wikipedia, here's what they say about the best part of the whole show:

The Holograms have two rival bands: "The Misfits" and "The Stingers". The Misfits are composed of petulant rich girl Pizzazz (real name Phyllis Gabor) and her cohorts: no-nonsense guitarist Roxy (Roxanne Pelligrini) and kind-hearted, sensitive keytar player Stormer (Mary Phillips). They are joined later by the manipulative British saxophonist Jetta (Sheila Burns).

...and kind-hearted, sensitive keytar player... Amazing. 'hey, what do you want to be when you grow up?' 'a kind-hearted, sensitive keytar player, DUH!'

Back to the boots. The linked image above is for YRU's site, buuuuuut I found them cheaper (although not in my size) on The Moon Cult. Who wants to start a band? I call shotgun on these boots and the keytar.

Cruelty Free Summer Sandals

It's officially time for summer sandals here in the Nation's Capital. Today was so humid outside, as I walked across the mall from Smithsonian Affiliations in L'Enfant Plaza to a meeting at The National Museum of the American Indian my hair curled. Literally. The humidity curled my hair in a 15 minute walk. Fun times. 

Not only did my walk end in curly hair, it also ended in swollen, sticky feet. Gross, I know, but swampy humidity is a fact of life here in DC. Fear not my fashion forward friends! That just means it's time for NEW SHOES! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Something with a little more room to breeeeeath. All nine of these sandals are from ModCloth and best of all they are all Cruelty Free!! Long live sweet baby cows!

From Top to Toe Flat  |  Walk Around the Colorblock Sandal  |  Twist It Up Flat
Dreaming on the Dock Sandal  |  Boardwalk Lemonade Sandal  |  Prancing Through the Petals Sandal
Oh Strappy Day Flat  |  Prance in the Park Flat  |  Impromptu Date Sandal

Do you like any of these? Which is your favorite? Tweet at me and let me know! 

Cruelty Free Haul - Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal gets me every time. Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend they offered an additional 50% off already reduced prices. A sale on a sale (GAH!), how could I resist? Here's what I snagged and it's all Cruelty free! 

• Shoe Cult Dixie Platform Wedge (sold out)
• NYX Eye Shadow Brush
• NYX Brow Brush (sold out at Nasty Gal and NYX Cosmetics)
• NYX Cover Up Brush
• NYX Foundation Brush
• NYX Eyeliner Brush

Nasty Gal does a really good job labeling the content of all their items, which is hugely appreciated by consumers like me. Both pairs of shoes are all synthetic materials and the brushes are synthetic as well. I'm still struggling to find cosmetic brushes I love since going cruelty free. I'll keep you posted on how I feel about this set in a few weeks. 

Did you guys partake in any holiday sales? What'd you get?? Tweet at me and share your super awesome finds!

T.U.K. Velvet Creepers

Burgundy, Blue, and Emerald T.U.K. Velvet Creepers via Pixie Kitsune

WHY!? WHY T.U.K.!? Why did you have to make these awesome (vegan) velvet creepers in THREE colors I have to have? You know I ain't gots no money. We've talked about it. But you still made Burgundy, Blue, aaaaaaaaand Emerald. Not very nice.

Must needs all deeeees.

ASOS Medley pointed flat shoes

ASOS Medley Pointed Flat Shoes
 

If I were an elf, I would wear these shoes every day. I'm not, so if I did get them, I'd only wear them on occasion. You know, so no one thinks I'm an elf...

Charlotte Olympia Shoes

It's Friday's Fancies on Sunday! See the original post HERE

Friday's Fancies by today-i-want featuring high heel platform shoes

I love spring.
I love shoes.
I love Charlotte Olympia.

Spring Sandals

Yes, it's still winter. Yes, the federal government was closed due to snow yesterday. Yes, I am dreaming of warm, sunshine-y, springtime-y days. Days perfect for these flirty, open-toed platform sandals...

Ilise Sandal by Alice and Olivia 

Kona Sandal by Hinge 

Emma Wedge Sandal by sole society 

Ladan Sandal by Kate Spade NY 

all via Nordstrom.com

I think I like the Emma Wedge best, but the Kona Sandals are so versitile! 

Which is your favorite pair?

Bright Idea Wedge

Bright Idea Wedge in Turquoise - Bright Idea Wedge in Clay - Bright Idea Wedge in Yellow

Don't you just love when something you really like comes in more than one color? I do, obviously, I've talked about it several times in the past: here, here, and here for example. Well you can imagine my glee when I realized this super cute wedge by BC Footwear which I first spotted in the clay/peach combo was also available in a nice bright blue and lemony yellow. So great.

I still like the Clay color best, I feel as though I would get a ton of use out of it. 

Which is your favorite color?

Free Shoes? Yes Please!

Remember way back when I was gushing over a selection of badass black booties? No? Well give a little click to jog your memory. Those DMSX Ginger boots are divine. You know what else is divine? wait for it.... wait for it.....

FREE SHOES!

(I'm not an all caps kinda gal, but seriously, free shoes deserve to be in all caps.)

My friends over at Donald J Pliner are having a Solemate Sweepstakes where you have not one, not two, but three chances to win! What do you have to do? Not much, just hop on over to the sweepstakes on their facebook page, give them a "like" and enter your info. Plus you only have to enter once! If you aren't selected your info rolls over to the next weeks drawing. Easy Breezy. 

If I were selected (fingers crossed) I would pick:

BONITA - Calf Leather Pump

KYLE - Crocco Print Leather Satchel

TYLER - DMSX Printed Leather Platform Pump

What would you pick if you were the lucky winner?

Dear Santa,

charlotte olympia by today-i-want featuring platform high heels

Nine West Bleaker Booties

I love Nine West Shoes. It's as if they took a mold of my long skinny foot and made shoes exactly for me. I'm never disappointed in the fit, comfort, or quality. Case in point, the Bleaker Booties I just got on sale at Macy's. I was a bit unsure how I would feel about them (I purchased online) because they are a little on the country side. Luckily, when I received them, not only did they fit like a custom made glove, they are the perfect balance of style. You could definitely wear them Texas two steppin, but if that's not the look you're going for, they will happily morph to your needs. They are the perfect addition to my 80's-mod-rocker style. So much so that I just bought them in grey as well. They are available on Nine West's website in black too, and I'm kind of tempted to go for the trifecta I like them so much. 

Do you buy multiples of one shoe when you find a perfect fit?

Black Booties

I am fascinated with fashion's continued expedition into the world of badass chicks. As someone who wore combat boots, platform boots, and creepers and cut up my clothes to reconstruct them with spikes studs and safety pins for a good portion of my life, I sometimes feel as though I am in some parallel universe. Stud covered booties at Nordstrom? Bondage strap boots at Bloomingdale's? Sooooo surreal. But hey, the more the merrier says the mature adult me (the not so mature me says "Get off my lawn you lame-ass posers! I had to order those from the UK when I was your age. Ah, kids these days...") 

Bondage straps, buckles, chains and spikes. Here are some of my favorites right now: 

Maurie and Eve Clik Biker Boot via Solestruck

Spikes Peak Wedge via ModCloth

Grey City 'Jennie' Wedge Bootie via Nordstrom

Pour La Victoire Bissit via Piperlime

My Fave:

Ginger DMSX Vintage Leather Bootie via Donald J Pliner

I love that these have a thick chain underneath the arch. It's completely tough, but also subtle enough to make these black booties completely versatile. Goth all grown up shall we say.

Fergie 'Latta' Boot via Nordstrom

Burberry Ankle Boots - Brogue Daleside Lace Up Platform via Bloomingdale's

Sam Edelman Zoe Boot via Nasty Gal

Dolce Vita Booties - Jyll via Bloomingdale's

Cat Sweater

This is dedicated to all the crazy cat ladies out there. I won't call you out... Just kidding, I'm totally calling you out: @_michsi_ @glam__slam @kristennichols @tulleandboots @glennavonhenna

I am kind of freaking out over the Pick Up the Cent bank, the Cat Ears Ring, and (obviously!) the Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidery Loafers. If you can't afford the hef-hef-hefty price tag on Charlotte's loafers, the black pair is a knock off for 1/25th the price. That's quite the discount! I can't speak on their quality, but it looks as though all the reviews are positive.

Are you a #crazycatlady? Follow me on instagram! Let's be crazy cat lady bff's!

ASOS Cat Jumper (Sweater)
Get in Fe-line Mug - Great for herbal, white, or green teas that need to steep covered.
A Wear Cat Jacquard cardigan
Pick Up the Cent Bank (My Fave!)
Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidered Loafers
ASOS Cat Ears Ring
Paris Black Suedette Cat Face Ballet Shoes

Adventures in Dressing Rooms - Off Broadway Shoes

Browsing at Off Broadway Shoes is one of my favorite things to do on a weekday off. It's generally quiet, I very much enjoy taking my time and trying on shoes just for the fun of it. 

I'm a sucker for a T-strap. Loved these adorable "Colt" flats by Blowfish.

If you're a long time reader, you've seen these before. These ballet flats by AK Sport are my favorite shoes ever. I used to live in them until recently, I haven't been able to find them in my size! They are perfectly reminiscent of an actual ballet shoe from the criss-crossed elastic straps to the super soft leather. So if any of you happen to be at an Off Broadway Shoes and see these babies in a 10.5, buy them for me! I will pay you back and reward you with a little bonus too! 

This is what I meant when I said I try on shoes just for the fun of it. I have a feeling that skinny strap would tear up my ankle or conversely snap off entirely. Hard to say. Regardless, these "Obsession" wedges by Iron Fist are effervescent! Very reminiscent of Betsey Johnson. It immediately brought to mind one of my blogger BFF's Gwynne. She would ROCK these!

Snakeskin appears to be all the rage this fall. These Jeffrey Tyler "Topaz" wedges are neutral enough to pair with lots of different outfits yet chic enough to stand out as well. They would look fab with a burgundy pencil skirt at the office or with some rolled up cuff boyfriend jeans. It's all about versatility!

Dontcha just love a nude patent heel? I am a big fan of the subtle color blocking on these BCBG Paris "Penie" heels. Just enough detail to be not your average nude heel. Sadly for me the 10's were just a smidge too tight in the toe box. If the nude isn't for you, they come in a range of colors, see below.

The top two shoes in this set were shoes I wanted to try on but they didn't have any sizes I could even squeeze into. Sad for me! Maybe you'll find your size though:

Penny Loves Ken "Niley" in Black and White Stripe

Mia "Gilly" in Black

Full Color range of BCBG Paris "Penie"

So which are your favorites? Do you have a shoe you swear by and can't live without? 

Inquiring minds want to know!

Hive & Honey via Piperlime

You know I love Piperlime. They're my go to website for everything. One of the reasons? Hive & Honey. Always on trend, always affordable. Perfection. 

Here's what I'm pining over at the moment. I just may have to buy the Yvonna shoe in all three colors. Irresistible. 

Hive & Honey Arrow Drop Earring

Hive & Honey Triangle Stud Earring

Hive & Honey Circle Chain Drop Earring

Hive & Honey Cascading Crescent Necklace

Hive & Honey Hammered Necklace

Hive & Honey Etched Metal Collar Necklace

Hive & Honey Yvonna in Cognac

Hive & Honey Yvonna in Red Fabric

Hive & Honey Yvonna in Black

Target Shoes - Adventures in Dressing Rooms!

I went to Target to buy frozen Lean Cuisines for lunch, but somehow ended up in the shoe section. Go figure. Here's what I tried, they've got some really cute styles right now!

Teresa Espadrille Wedge

Winifred Braided Flat

Washi Wedge Sandal

Pollie Strappy Espadrille

Edith Heeled Sandal

Wankika Heel

Petene Sandal

Pinky Sandal

You know me, I'm the queen of COLOR, so it's a bit ironic that my favs of the bunch were both tan. I didn't buy any when I was trying them on in the shop, but as I was typing up this post and linking the photos back to Target so you can see the item details, a wonderful thing happened... Buy One Get One Sale!!! It's via target.com for 50% off your second pair of shoes or handbag and only runs through May 26, so best get moving if you want to take advantage. I bought the Washi Wedge Sandal in Tan AND the Pollie Strappy Espadrille in Tan. They are so versatile I think they are gonna get lots of use this summer!

So which are YOUR favorites?? Are you going to take advantage of the sale? Let me know what you get if you do!

9 Picks from Piperlime

Nine perfectly good reasons why I'm thinking of breaking my marital vows and marrying Piperlime instead:

Chinese Laundry Go Getter

Fossil Carson Flap Crossbody

See by Chloe T-Strap Flat

SUPER Lucia in Light Green

Pour La Victoire Verona Satchel

SUPER Lucia in Light Pink

KensieGirl Galia

Mar Y Sol Opal Applique Clutch

Qupid Finder-33

This week in photos

 

 

This weeks flowers - Breakfast in bed - Margaritas at my fav tex mex joint

Packing way more jewelry than I'll ever need for the IFB conference

 

 

Fabulous shoes at the IFB conference

Alexandra of She is Red

Accordion Pleats + Gold Lame = Most amazing skirt ever.

All done up for the IFB conference (it was COLD in NYC!)

This dude was just hanging out at my hotel... seriously...

What I wore to the CapFabb meetup this week. See a better image over at Go Kate Shoot

 

 

Rad punk rock show in DC. Her ombre hair was AWEsome!

Okay guys, heres the scoop. School is all consuming! At first a full time job, full time school, and a daily blog seemed like it would be no big thing. Boy was I mistaken! I'm having a rough time keeping a fair balance between what I want to do and what I need to do. Please accept my apologies for not keeping up with my "regular" posting schedule. Thanks for understanding!!