tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43520593065631948492024-03-13T22:15:18.884-07:00Aw-MusedMy Aw-musing hodgepodge of thoughts, finds, inspirations, and wants!Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-17612173920161770112012-12-17T21:27:00.000-08:002013-02-08T10:21:06.515-08:00Sketching on a post it<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">
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Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-8758703950827596212011-09-19T19:39:00.000-07:002011-09-19T19:39:26.397-07:00ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0put0_a--Ng?fs=1" width="480"></iframe></div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-13209465047647770052011-09-16T10:41:00.000-07:002011-09-17T18:17:41.392-07:00Sallie Hansen - Salon Effects in Lace<div style="text-align: center;">I wore these for the first time to my good friend's wedding.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sally Hansen's Salon Effects in "Laced Up"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VGnCQjV9zT0/TnOKEWsXkoI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/nz-Ydt2Jiwg/s1600/sallie-hansen_lace-flash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VGnCQjV9zT0/TnOKEWsXkoI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/nz-Ydt2Jiwg/s320/sallie-hansen_lace-flash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LqAhlCOWy-w/TnOKEOsCnrI/AAAAAAAAB4U/H8_LQTyRIgM/s1600/sallie-hansen_lace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LqAhlCOWy-w/TnOKEOsCnrI/AAAAAAAAB4U/H8_LQTyRIgM/s320/sallie-hansen_lace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got several compliments while wearing this over the weekend! Most people thought it was done professionally in a salon. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not too difficult to put on, and they did a good job of not chipping for the 5 days I wore them (I had to take them off before starting my clinical rotations). It has a very slight "nail polish" smell to them when you first remove the clear protective layer on each strip (because it's made with real nail polish), but that fades fast. I cut mine in half so that I get 2 uses out of one box. I heard that OPI has a nail prep (usually for acrylics) you can brush on before applying the strips to help it stick better... I'll try it next time! Also, when removing these things, I literally had to soak a cotton ball for EACH fingernail... I guess that goes to show how well it sticks to your nails. </div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-15193087071278786322011-09-16T10:14:00.001-07:002012-03-25T13:46:42.999-07:00Trending boots 2011<div style="text-align: center;">It's mid-September! That means all the retailers are beginning to push out the fall trend: boots!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://us.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/emails/110912/110916email-graphic.jpg" width="203" /></a><a href="http://www.delias.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="249" src="http://shopimages-pe.delias.com/splash/ltfall11_shoes_main.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakersshoes.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="191" src="http://images.bakersshoes.com/images/templates/1_368_A.jpg?456" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks like harness, riding, flat, tall, and chunky-heeled boots/booties in black and shades of browns will be popular for this coming season. Straps, buckles, and laces are also still popular as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm currently obsessed with Jeffrey Campbell's Lita (which I believe are "inspired by" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 22px;"><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Charles Anastase Dungeon Boots)</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>However</i>, at this point in my life, I wouldn't be able to wear them anywhere! :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0HlpJbulm8k/TnODswQlenI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/MbNEceskqAQ/s400/jc_lita.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr. Campbell has come a long way in establishing a great shoe line since I learned about him <a href="http://awmused.blogspot.com/2010/08/obsessed.html">last year</a> and was obsessing over the line. Well done!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-74215211382279623222011-09-12T17:59:00.001-07:002012-01-27T04:47:02.782-08:00Sam Edelman Novato - Bridesmaid shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TH651S_pRHw/Tm6qqeoPDeI/AAAAAAAAB4M/wHL-ol4sLVI/s640/sam-edelman_novato.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a peak into the wedding I was a bridesmaid for. <br />
Here we are wearing Edelman's Novato.</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-29211012269458674832011-09-11T22:52:00.000-07:002011-09-11T22:52:04.538-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wulLuKsOd7Q/Tm2dvvPSgpI/AAAAAAAAB4I/yvhg7K4j-Rg/s640/IMG_0962.jpg" width="425" /><br />
A princess's dream come true.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats, Sas! Love you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Limited edition Hello Kitty Vans are now available from Nordstrom now...$49.95<br />
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<img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zN6xiimWD8U/Tfl-VjkWs9I/AAAAAAAABuU/IephIs9hgjc/s400/hk_vans.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vans-hello-kitty-slip-on-sneaker-women-limited-edition/3172230?origin=related-3172230-0-0-1-1" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmnImNVx3bY/Tfl-4nEwMvI/AAAAAAAABuY/M9lu0oNEC2E/s400/hk_vans2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--gRjB3Kcpf0/TeBQNKUXh2I/AAAAAAAABto/FSSXuc0-ywI/s1600/lookingdown2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="429" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--gRjB3Kcpf0/TeBQNKUXh2I/AAAAAAAABto/FSSXuc0-ywI/s640/lookingdown2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's my 2 1/2 year old Pomeranian. She's a bit of a camera hog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSEj6rBoMTE/TeBQyBhFOZI/AAAAAAAABts/gJk5uB-T_a0/s1600/classified_jojo_wedge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSEj6rBoMTE/TeBQyBhFOZI/AAAAAAAABts/gJk5uB-T_a0/s640/classified_jojo_wedge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">City Classified - Jojo wedges (super comfy and perfect fit @ 5.5! yay!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Navy shorts - American Eagle Outfitters</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top - made by my mother (cotton & lace)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nailpolish - Nicole by OPI "Peas and Qs"</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-58721575987514180472011-05-26T13:37:00.000-07:002011-05-27T18:39:23.631-07:00Peep toe sling back stilettoThese are not the newest shoes out there, but I have a wedding coming up and this is what the bride requested the bridesmaids shoes look like:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3DCJmsQrHgk/Td60nfqPtSI/AAAAAAAABs8/3OYBkdcAE0A/s1600/sling_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3DCJmsQrHgk/Td60nfqPtSI/AAAAAAAABs8/3OYBkdcAE0A/s640/sling_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Left to Right:<br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sergio-rossi-cachet-patent-leather-platform-pump/3142840?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=200" target="_blank">Sergio Rossi - Cachet $695.00</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-novato-slingback-pump/3116160?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=200" target="_blank">Sam Edelman - Novato $99.95</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=52732&CID=cj_3252109" target="_blank">Steve Madden - Laineyy $89.95</a> (on sale as of 5/26/11 for $53.95)<br />
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Since they've been out for awhile, I had trouble finding my size in stores. I was able to order the <b>Steve Madden Laineyy</b> (black satin, 5" heel w/o the insole, 1.25" platform--these are higher than what's stated on their website) online for the sale price. They don't make these in 5.5, so I ordered the 6 because sometimes I've had luck with them running small. Sadly, after getting them in the mail and trying them on, they were too big. They made a huge error in the length of the straps in the back and they were far too loose. Back to the store these will go. For the <i>sale</i> price point, I would not at all have minded keeping these.<br />
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SO, because I <i>had</i> to have this style (and I'm not about to fork out $700), I ordered the <b>Sam Edelman Novato</b> from Nordstrom.com (no where else could I find this shoe being carried in 5.5!). These are patent black leather, 5" heel (including the insole), 1.5" platform. I can't find these in suede (they don't make in satin) anywhere in my size. I got these just today and they fit! What a difference in quality too. The stitching at the keyhole peep-toe is much cleaner and neater, and you're getting much better quality in workmanship and materials (leather sole, patent leather outer). I'm not even going to go into the Sergio Rossi shoes because that goes above and beyond what I could ever afford. Oh, P.S. these are really, surprisingly comfy to walk in! Must be that extra high platform.<br />
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This is a <u>very</u> rare occasion where I had both the (affordable) shoes at the same time to do a comparison, so please enjoy the photos below!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iBnBPjSJp44/Td64XLPzpBI/AAAAAAAABtA/kGPPX409SyM/s1600/sam_madden_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iBnBPjSJp44/Td64XLPzpBI/AAAAAAAABtA/kGPPX409SyM/s400/sam_madden_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Satin (SM, left) - Patent (SE, right)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G7QrGVBNUP8/Td64Xs4EuUI/AAAAAAAABtE/9IC-WYzSbZ8/s1600/sam_madden_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G7QrGVBNUP8/Td64Xs4EuUI/AAAAAAAABtE/9IC-WYzSbZ8/s400/sam_madden_02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Satin (SM, front) - Patent (SE, back)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ODeobs5nMd0/Td64YDjr54I/AAAAAAAABtI/PXllbEfw7kI/s1600/sam_madden_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ODeobs5nMd0/Td64YDjr54I/AAAAAAAABtI/PXllbEfw7kI/s400/sam_madden_03.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Notice the difference in the toe box. Sam Edelman are slightly longer in the toe and the keyholes are different.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LE2WepcCaes/Td64YXAxLrI/AAAAAAAABtM/oJGButEpF7k/s1600/sam_madden_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LE2WepcCaes/Td64YXAxLrI/AAAAAAAABtM/oJGButEpF7k/s400/sam_madden_04.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitching. The people at SM could've done better with trimming those extra threads.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--qNOQ_R7H1w/Td64YyGgy5I/AAAAAAAABtQ/DjGCSArGS0c/s1600/sam_madden_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--qNOQ_R7H1w/Td64YyGgy5I/AAAAAAAABtQ/DjGCSArGS0c/s400/sam_madden_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Toe to toe (SE with a slightly higher platform)<br />
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Heel to heel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrdMj0EfXQI/Td64ZShG9rI/AAAAAAAABtU/g15Qo_jpY-o/s1600/sam_madden_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrdMj0EfXQI/Td64ZShG9rI/AAAAAAAABtU/g15Qo_jpY-o/s400/sam_madden_06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> SM with a slightly higher "heel" because of the insole (adds about an extra .25")</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0k7ba62jqVs/Td65bLHsmII/AAAAAAAABtg/NVFADhKJYXE/s1600/steve-madden-laineyy-black-satin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0k7ba62jqVs/Td65bLHsmII/AAAAAAAABtg/NVFADhKJYXE/s400/steve-madden-laineyy-black-satin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Steve Madden - Laineyy on both feet (notice loose, long, hangy straps)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s8ZIXcYlPpw/Td64ZvIYeaI/AAAAAAAABtY/XQ_YIRAyw6Y/s1600/sam-edelman-novato-black-patent_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s8ZIXcYlPpw/Td64ZvIYeaI/AAAAAAAABtY/XQ_YIRAyw6Y/s400/sam-edelman-novato-black-patent_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sam Edelman Novato on both feet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S_6kg6Q-mPc/Td64aGyJKdI/AAAAAAAABtc/YU70V9-I2JU/s1600/sam-edelman-novato-black-patent_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S_6kg6Q-mPc/Td64aGyJKdI/AAAAAAAABtc/YU70V9-I2JU/s400/sam-edelman-novato-black-patent_02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And walking on the ceiling with the keepers - Sam Edelman Novato</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-54224220334592945982011-05-20T03:06:00.001-07:002012-03-25T13:48:31.383-07:00Ribbit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_VbNMgxhv-4/TdY9Awot1NI/AAAAAAAABs4/QR85TZMHOao/s1600/contact-case.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_VbNMgxhv-4/TdY9Awot1NI/AAAAAAAABs4/QR85TZMHOao/s400/contact-case.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo of one of my contact lens cases. One of the 1st pictures I took with my DSLR.</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-964928217996641822011-05-14T20:38:00.001-07:002012-03-25T13:48:59.201-07:00art projects?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I call this one: "Here"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--nQhkBbcTWM/Tc9Ks2Wcp7I/AAAAAAAABss/S-nyv46mNIc/s400/here-2.jpg" width="308" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Giraffe Boy?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6oEKlNoXz4/Tc9YBjvizEI/AAAAAAAABs0/1hIBnxyl2EU/s1600/giraffe-boy-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6oEKlNoXz4/Tc9YBjvizEI/AAAAAAAABs0/1hIBnxyl2EU/s400/giraffe-boy-2.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-88855436014690762082011-05-10T16:09:00.000-07:002011-05-10T16:11:49.135-07:00Tsk, tskLooks like some designers have been getting lazy, or hoping to get away with copying a design, or both! I would've thought better H for Halston for Bakers, but as I was browsing the heels, a pair caught my eye. I thought, cute color! (the coral and the turquoise/blue) And then, cute style! And then... I frowned. It looked cute because it looked familiar.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0ntHIXmiVeM/TcnE9T9pA7I/AAAAAAAABsg/hrhOWW-X8jc/s1600/h-halston_miranda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0ntHIXmiVeM/TcnE9T9pA7I/AAAAAAAABsg/hrhOWW-X8jc/s320/h-halston_miranda.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakersshoes.com/p-195178-MIRANDA.aspx" target="_blank">H by Halston - Miranda</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my own Bakers shoes I got on clearance last year:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ho0KOHSviIc/TcnFFdrK7II/AAAAAAAABsk/zSCLwFzuMcw/s1600/bakers_brown_med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ho0KOHSviIc/TcnFFdrK7II/AAAAAAAABsk/zSCLwFzuMcw/s640/bakers_brown_med.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, different colors, materials, mine have perforations and not as highly stacked platform (layered in H's), but it has the same cutouts and criss-crossing style!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shame for a brand that prices its shoes a little above Bakers normal prices would use the same Bakers design.</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-79187321831855103352011-05-10T15:27:00.000-07:002011-10-15T14:42:19.599-07:00Classic wedgeI saw Jennifer Aniston wearing these last year. These wedges will be a classic look for spring/summer, but they come at a hefty price--as celebrities are used to and where prices really mean nothing for them.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pwcdf_Fhs-k/Tcm360EemCI/AAAAAAAABsE/PlDEwhz_p04/s400/stuart_weitzman_Alex.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stuart Weitzman - Alex</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-alex-swamp-crochet" target="_blank">$365.00 at Zappos.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">These are a natural espadrille wedge sandal in the color "swamp" crochet. I really like this taupey-nude color because it can go with pretty much any outfit for spring/summer--dressed up or down. The ivory color is nice too. Dresses, shorts, cropped pants, bikinis (for you whose bodies are poolside/beach ready! mine is not right now)... you name it! You won't expect these to go out of fashion season-to-season. It's not too much on a "trendy train" with bright, fluorescent colors, or floral prints, or strange shapes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">There are <u>a lot</u> of "inspired by" shoes out there... For example, the regular go-to brands:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-af5GHSs7A/Tcm5MlKxQsI/AAAAAAAABsI/n_ezhRfYT18/s400/steve-madden_fantastik.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Steve Madden - Fantastik</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-fantasik-khaki-fabric?zlfid=111" target="_blank">$79.95</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bakers - Midtown</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakersshoes.com/p-212073-MIDTOWN.aspx?c=396" target="_blank">$62.00</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Bakers (by N.Y.L.A.) - Colbie<br />
<a href="http://www.bakersshoes.com/p-212957-COLBIE.aspx" target="_blank">$62.00</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vKszjNGdAwc/Tcm6YcZMCoI/AAAAAAAABsQ/-GE7bfEZ8AY/s320/aldo_connally.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aldo - Connally</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/sandals/wedges/83000304-connally/37&flagid=wespadrilles">$50.00</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(slightly lower heel height)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<i>And the slightly more budget friendly:</i><br />
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from Ami Clubwear<br />
<a href="http://www.amiclubwear.com/shoes-wedges-el-konya-40knittaupe.html#" target="_blank">$27.99</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QF-48PTg8M/Tcm_H3w73LI/AAAAAAAABsc/bh9AmpcYK0A/s320/classified_jojo.jpg" width="320" /></div>City Classified - Jojo<br />
<a href="http://www.tillys.com/tillys/variants.aspx?prod=177340422&ctlg=020_Girls&cid=1087&source=2" target="_blank">$26.99</a></div></div></div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-53559476198179107092011-05-07T13:55:00.000-07:002011-05-07T13:55:00.084-07:00Strangely attracted<div style="text-align: center;">For some reason I am strangely attracted to these wedges by L.A.M.B. Maybe it's the combination of textures of smooth leather, canvas, and wood...and the obvious, fat stitch tacks. And I strangely like the grey-nude combination of colors... Is that a velco strap??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QA3SZkT_Wdo/TcWw4AqLVmI/AAAAAAAABr8/14be2OaycEc/s1600/LAMB_Kapono_nude-grey2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QA3SZkT_Wdo/TcWw4AqLVmI/AAAAAAAABr8/14be2OaycEc/s640/LAMB_Kapono_nude-grey2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">L.A.M.B. - Kapono</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MSRP $325.00 (<a href="http://www.6pm.com/l-a-m-b-kapono-nude-grey" target="_blank">Currently on sale for $260.00</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-3341379788576592352011-05-07T13:46:00.001-07:002011-05-07T13:48:52.845-07:00Sweets & Flowers<div style="text-align: center;">This looks so cute and romantic!<br />
Flower cakes & cupcakes by Ann Warren</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBm_1TLWGUc/TcWvmmNnNoI/AAAAAAAABr0/Ojd75sRaojU/s640/flower-cupcake.jpg" width="513" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Imagine the amount of time it must have taken to detail all these flowers!</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-75957678444709552442011-05-06T09:25:00.000-07:002011-05-09T19:03:06.034-07:00Summer neutrals - 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Love, want, can't have.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LklLSSfHP0Q/TcQfNcrW6fI/AAAAAAAABrk/J23NF65RfII/s1600/aldo_marum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LklLSSfHP0Q/TcQfNcrW6fI/AAAAAAAABrk/J23NF65RfII/s320/aldo_marum.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/sandals/platforms/84077901-marum/38" target="_blank">Aldo - Marum</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$100.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/sale/women/sale-sandals/83850982-trentinara/28" target="_blank">Aldo - Trentinara</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">$100.00 (Sale til Sunday $74.98)<br />
*These are reminiscent of the Jeffrey Campbell wedges I <a href="http://awmused.blogspot.com/2010/08/obsessed.html">blogged way back when</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakersshoes.com/p-198693-RAYNE-WP.aspx" target="_blank">Bakers - Rayne</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">$80.00 (currently on sale for $39.99) - only 8.5 left :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sheQp6v5dMo/TcQincHMfPI/AAAAAAAABrw/0Ah-ISKo400/s1600/HOH_Nita_praline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sheQp6v5dMo/TcQincHMfPI/AAAAAAAABrw/0Ah-ISKo400/s400/HOH_Nita_praline.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">House of Harlow 1960 - Nita</div><div style="text-align: center;">$240.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And Bakers has a few sandals on sale I've been eyeing for awhile...but, it really isn't practical for me to be buying them :(<span id="goog_1361530771"></span><span id="goog_1361530772"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-18586920278771663982011-05-04T21:06:00.000-07:002011-05-04T21:06:28.510-07:00Quick sketch<div style="text-align: center;">Back to basics... pencil & paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="372" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hAGnQC8ae4s/TcIiL7kNviI/AAAAAAAABrg/5JKv1goRCHI/s640/2011-05-04_sketch.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">How I've missed this...</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-31042727797950939632011-04-26T09:47:00.001-07:002011-04-26T09:47:55.158-07:00WantingI've been <i>dying</i> for a new pair of wedges. But which ones?? And when would I ever wear them? :(Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-49573517548176420872011-04-22T18:07:00.001-07:002011-04-22T18:08:11.660-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1xRARmrorGU" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-44952281090349136942011-04-22T17:48:00.000-07:002011-04-22T18:08:00.818-07:00Strangers, again<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tSdELZxEnHY" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><br />
This video reminds us that most relationships are bound for 1 of 2 outcomes: <br />
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1) get married<br />
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2) break up<br />
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Never take what you have for granted<br />
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</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-7650495162451361772011-04-14T00:21:00.000-07:002011-04-14T00:21:30.911-07:00Soap Flakes<div style="text-align: center;">Brilliant!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">No sharing germs :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hN5O_Gi2tLk/TaagQ67ePHI/AAAAAAAABrY/cn_G77hkzi0/s400/soap_flakes1.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y--LLgX5-S0/TaagR5owYZI/AAAAAAAABrc/yiC7iwFgDuY/s400/soap_flakes2.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://www.nathaliestaempfli.com/index.php?/graduation/soap-flakes/" target="_blank">http://www.nathaliestaempfli.com/index.php?/graduation/soap-flakes/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535625875672235725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352059306563194849.post-55727881249571669202011-03-25T11:01:00.002-07:002012-03-25T13:52:24.523-07:00Romantic chicI'm digging the colors of Forever 21's new line, love21 contemporary...<br />
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So classy & romantic!<br />
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No $ for new clothes though... wait 'til I get out of school! Everything's going! Well, almost.<br />
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