Monday, May 30, 2011

A Shoe for All Seasons

I did a post on beautiful shoes a few days ago, but today I thought I would do a more practical post on what shoes are essential for each season.

Fall/Winter

Cowboy Boots
-Cowboy boots are perfect for fall and early spring. They can be paired with jeans, leggings, and dresses. Many girls rock their cowboy boots to football games. I usually go with wedges or cute sandals to football games, but I think either option works depending on your style! Cowboy boots were never really popular in the Northern Virginia area but at UVA they are!
Fyre is famous for their cowboy boots although any major department store will have plenty of less expensive options. 


Riding Boots
-A classic pair of brown or black leather riding boots will last for years if you have them polished. They look fabulous with everything from skinny jeans to leggings to skirts. You can wear them to class, meetings, and even with dark jeans and a cute top to bars. I have black and brown pairs from Ralph Lauren that I wear October through March nonstop!

Kate knows that boots can be dressed up or down!

Flats and Loafers
-Flats and loafers can be worn all year long but tend to be worn the most in fall and winter. Flats look great with just about everything and are perfect for class. I tend to wear flats in the fall and early winter. Once it gets too cold my feet are always in boots! Glittery or lace flats are perfect for a night out as well. 
Classic Tory Burch Flats-perfect for Spring and Summer too!

A timeless classic 


Target! Perfect for a night out. 


Daytime Pumps
-A classic pair of  black leather or suede pumps  are perfect for daytime fall and winter occasions like family holidays or rush. This is an area to splurge as they never go out of style. 

The classic leather Louboutin (my 21st birthday request!)

Jimmy Choo Mary Jane heels 

Steve Madden Suede Heel
Spring/Summer
Sandals
Sandals can be used to dress up or down any outfit. I wear them all spring and summer long. Splurge on a pair that never goes out of style and is indestructible like Jack Rogers and then save on trendier pairs. 

Jack Rogers

I've had this Steve Madden pair for two years now and I receive so many compliments! 

I love Steve Madden for trendier looks

Flip flops
Every girl needs comfortable flip flips for the beach! A lot of designers make fun flip flops that aren't overly expensive. 

Tory Burch 

Vineyard Vines

Wedges and Espadrilles
Wedges and espadrilles are great for dressing up a skirt, dress, or white jeans during the summer. Here is an area to splurge on as a good pair can last you quite awhile. 

I love JCrew wedges!

A more glamorous pair by Lilly 

Daytime Pumps
-For spring and summer I love a classic nude daytime pump.


Evening 

Evening shoes should be fun and glamourous. Every girl should have a pair in silver, black, and gold. A few fun pairs don't hurt either!

Kate Spade

Kate Spade-I'm in love!




Basics
Hunter rain boots for rain or snow

New Balance sneakers
Rainbow flip flops

Comfy 

Uggs

Glamourous slippers 




























Happy Memorial Day

Even though we all get to relax today and have a day off, it's important to remember the meaning of Memorial Day. Remember the moment of silence at three to honor our troops or say a prayer for the families of those who have lost loved ones.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Does the slipper fit?

Louboutin
If there is one thing I can't resist it's beautiful shoes. I could just stare at them all day! Today, at Neiman Marcus I was drooling over several gorgeous pairs.
Valentino 

Fendi

Valentino

Sergio Rossi

Louboutin









Saturday, May 28, 2011

Bermuda Part 2


Bermuda's charming capital Hamilton


Love the preppy Bermuda style!


The Bermuda aquarium-filled with Bermuda's amazing sea critters!


What a cutie!


















Royal Naval Dockyard