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Marie Antoinette's Invite 2008-07-07 14:23:00 Luxurious fabrics of silks & satins with details of gilded gold is shamelessly romantic. Remember Sophia Coppola's version of MarieAntoinette
, the entire movie reminded me of sweet cotton candy embellished with intricate details of magic. I began thinking if I were to go back in time & attend a ball in Versailles as the guest of Marie Antoinette
what would I wear, well considering I wear Read more:Invite
Wimbledon Has A New Champion & So Have I 2008-07-06 16:01:48 In the midst of watching Nadal & Federer battle for the Wimbledon
Championship a new champion from England has made it into my shoe diary & hopefully soon my collection. Shoe designer "Nicholas Kirkwood" is a genius when it comes to engineering the most eclectic shoes. These shoes are bewitchingly unforgettable wondrous sculptures of delight that are too sumptuous to pass up. I don't know
Time for A Change, Shoe Change That Is 2008-07-05 15:12:27 Yesterday I was celebrating America's Independence and today I'm blogging about a Revolution, a Shoe
Revolutionary Concept. Imagine a shoe that can go from day to night in the blink of an eye with the simple change of a strap from any shoe in the Joie et Nuit collection by innovative designer "Hilary Chan Latos". It's all about the clasp, an aero - space engineering company creates this super str Read more:Change
Baubles on the 4th of July 2008-07-04 17:23:21 Today is a day of fun, sun, friends,fireworks & comfortable shoes.So I've decided to wear a pair of sandals that I purchased in the beginning of the Spring because they were too hot to pass up. Normally I don't buy flats but some occasions do require them, one being the annual clam bake I will be attending this evening. This is the event where havaianas seem to take over in varieties of styles
These Boots Were Made For More Than Walking 2008-07-02 19:00:21 I have been in search of thigh boots and finally I have found a wonderful pair to add to my must have list. French shoe & boot designer Jean Gaborit creates these sexy thigh high zippered boots in 9 colors in a smooth calfskin, yet if you want them in nubuck or a varnished leather you can choose from 4 colors.This is the Los Angelos style which retails for slightly under $1000 .
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Stylish Eco-Friendly Shoes 2008-07-02 17:02:06 I had this nightmare that I donated my shoe collection because I became a Vegan & decided to wear only eco-friendly shoes. Abruptly I opened my eyes and stumbled into my closet & clicked on the light switch, whew it was a nightmare. I began to wonder what if I did become a vegan would there be any stylish peeps for me to wear, so I began my research for the stylish eco -friendly shoe.Beyon Read more:Friendly
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Shoe Safari Fall 2008 2008-06-30 20:12:49 I had this wonderful dream that I went on an African Safari
. I saw Leopards, Cheetahs, Zebras, Elephants & Giraffes. This morning as I reached for my leopard stilettos by Padovan , I realized there was an animal missing in my collection of shoes.To my dismay I discovered there was no giraffe so began my adventure, I was on the prowl for a pair of heels in a giraffe print and guess what I found Read more:Shoe
Gorgeous Shoes Fall/Winter/Holiday2008 2008-06-28 21:06:26 You will love designer Angeleigh Anastasio shoes. These shoes are created in the finest leathers and fabrics , I've already chosen my favorite 4 from his Fall/Winter/Holiday
Collection'08.#1: The Stacy Shoe "black pony hair'. - $ 645 and it peeps. Woohoo!#2 : The killer sleek & sexy "Trisha" boot is black & silver with laser cut patent leather and a nickel heel. - $1
A Taste of Italy 2008-06-26 14:27:43 How sweet it is to savor the smell of the softest leather in a country where shoe designers create works of art. Gianibattista Valli of Rome is a designer who must be in my closet and not because he's in Victoria Beckham's closet. Certain shoes I buy now & budget later like these I got on salefor $472 plus tax, s&h considering they were 50% off, need I say more? I have no idea where I will Read more:Italy
A Palette of Shoes via the UK 2008-06-25 12:45:00 I discovered a few shoe designers I have never of heard before in the UK , so I emailed my friendSarah who lives in London to see if she could do some shopping for me. It seems some of the designers don't exactly ship to the USA so thank goodness for Sarah. I have fallen in love with these shoes by designer Terry de Havilland of London. This shoe designer has been around for years but is still goi
London Bridge may be Falling but Shoe Designers like Georgina Goodman isn't! 2008-06-25 12:41:19 I recently was introduced to a pair of spectacular shoes by a friend who lives in London England.Normally I won't purchase the same anything that a friend may have but in this case I couldnot resist, forgive me Sarah. The designer Georgina Goodman
is one of those shoe designerswho many people haven't heard of at least I haven't but to my discover thanks to Sarah, Ms.Goodman is now on my list for m Read more:Designers
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Desperately Seeking Mary Jane 2008-07-21 12:35:17 Talk about reminiscing just put on a pair of Mary Jane
shoes and you're immediately reliving your childhood, well at least I am. I remember having a of Mary Janes from Buster Brown in black, brown, red & navy, the classic shoe for a kid. Even Fergie of the Black Eye Peas sings about Mary Janes, one verse is:"When I wear my Mary Janes I'm just like a child on the bruise. From my heart and to my Read more:Seeking
Eye Witness To New Shoe Detail 2008-07-20 22:00:40 Unfortunately the heat of mosquito bites has given me the necessary fuel to embark upon a thrill ride in search of a cool shoe designer. I am always on the outlook for something different in a shoe, not just its style but fabric & detail. Of course there are designers who are very popular and instantly we recognize their names but there are those who we really haven't heard of & these are Read more:Detail
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Boots Conquer All 2008-07-20 11:02:24 Oh my gosh, I'm itching like crazy - thanks to those nasty little bloodsuckers, mosquitoes, yuck.Today I had lunch by the lake and while I was feasting on mussels the buzzing little monsters were feasting on my legs. I have 5 bites on my left leg & 7 bites on my right leg. My legs are completely covered in calamine lotion as I type this blog. All of this scratching has me thinking about leg ar Read more:Boots
Love Awaits In A Shoe 2008-07-18 18:38:55 Today I received a bouquet of Orange Roses from someone I've known for a couple of years, the card read Just thinking of you, how sweet I thought as I trimmed the stems & placed them into a vase. This invigorating fragrance of a unique citrus began to grasp my senses, hmm I know yellow roses mean friendship & red roses mean love, so what happens when you mix the two together & come up Read more:Shoe
A Shoe the Color Of Royalty 2008-07-17 20:13:06 It stormed terribly last night and I have this fear of thunder & lightening so I couldn't sleep a wink. I decided to pull out my favorite book of poems, & read, read, read because it calms my nerves. I came across one of my favorite poems by Frank Gelett Burgess, "The Purple Cow" remember:"I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than Read more:Color
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Shoes Beyond the Rainbow 2008-07-16 15:00:24 Six continents away, there exists the smallest of all seven. Some where down under where kangaroos hop like frogs & koala bears munch on eucalyptus leaves, there are three Australian designers I've heard of, Tristan Blair & the team of Joanna Preston & Petr Zly of the line, Preston Zly, these designers make visions of beautiful shoes come true. Tonight I'll wish upon a star that I will Read more:Rainbow
A Shoe Designer's Hit 2008-07-15 13:23:27 Last night I watched the Home Run Derby& oh boy did Josh Hamilton wow the audience with 28 home runs, Geez. Naturally, my brain went into shoe mode & began striking away at shoe designers who could beat Hamilton's record & Whoo hoo! I got lucky. Canadian born London based shoe designer, Tracey Neuls has beaten Hamilton's record by 1 home run giving her 29, yes she has scored the TN_29 Read more:Designer
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Merry Christmas 2008-07-14 14:05:59 It's Christmas
in July & here I am stuck between mid-summer & fall. I really want to buy some shoes for now yet I know cool weather in the Mid-West is right around the corner so it might be a waste to invest in summer shoes. Uhm, what the heck, who knows I may get lucky & pay a visit to Ibiza, the temps are usually in the mid 70's - lower 80's during the Fall/Winter so why not dive int Read more:Merry
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A Flash Of Nightlife 2008-07-13 21:27:31 I like to listen to the disco song, " I love the Night Life" by Alicia Bridges when I 'm about to go out on the town. It puts me in this frame of mind that I'm this famous celebrity that will be stalked by the Paparazzi as soon as I slide out of my limo , flashes take over & all of a sudden my feet are the first to be snapped.I can hear voices in the background echoing what beautiful shoes she Read more:Flash
Objects Of Art 2008-07-12 16:06:29 I had a dream I was in Paris & I skipped the Louvre for the Musee Galliera, no way was I going to pass up Zoraide. Who ? Sorry let me introduce you to Paola Bay, Italian shoe designer of the most incredible masterpieces you can slip your feet into. Talk about seductive & elegant who wouldn't want to own these limited editions & seriously they are just that, they even come with a certif
Walking In Tuscany 2008-07-12 07:29:41 It's vacation time! Lucky for some but not for me , oh well at least I can pretend I'm going on a holiday.I think I'll go to Southern Tuscany
. Why not! I'll rent a villa like Diane Lane did in the movie, "Under the Tuscan Sun " oh excuse me, I forget she bought a villa. On with the itinerary, lets see I'll need a pair of sexy comfortable shoes for my visit to the Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggior Read more:Walking
Objects of Beauty 2008-07-10 19:37:47 Stuck in a traffic jam this morning I had plenty of time to feed my mind with some brain candy(junk food ) for thought. I asked myself the question, "Why do I like shoes ?" Answer:Philosophically speaking, they are not only aesthetic but also metaphysically pleasing to the eye. I like a designer who gives birth to a shoe that has the characteristics of style, form & beauty combined, like "Cami Read more:Beauty
Soley Cinderella 2008-07-09 11:01:03 Once upon a time there lived a ... no how about today there lives a young woman who needs a special pair of evening shoes to wear to the President's Inaugural Ball. Alas her Fairy Shoe Father,"Rene Caovilla" appears before her & waves his hands into the air creating enchanting shoes with trimmings of swarovski crystals. "What beautiful shoes to choose from", she sighs as she marvels over the m Read more:Cinderella
Beauty & the Buckle 2008-07-08 13:04:40 While having my usual venti carmel macchiato @ Starbucks I was shoe watching when my eyes made contact with these gawky looking shoes with ugly buckles, Eeewh! I knew somewhere out there was a sexy shoe with a buckle or two or more. Voila I searched no further thanks to Kurt Geiger's KG line, I discovered the "Asteroid " a sassy satin & leather evening shoe & the "Boheme" a sexy black pate Read more:Beauty
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Get The Party Started With Funky Shoes 2008-08-06 20:10:25 Most people aren't so excited when the mail carrier delivers the mail because of the usual bills and junk mail, however, I'm like a kid, I love to receive mail especially invites. Yea, yea! I got an invitation from a friend I don't get to see on a daily basis, it reads: Get decked out for a Girls Night OutSaturday, August 30th 20087:30pmChez Gabrielle LaVigneR.s.v.p. to Gabby*** - ****I luv hangin Read more:Funky
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A Shoe Tale Comes True 2008-08-05 20:09:42 Baby sitting is not my thing but with the help of the Grimm brothers I can conquer any two year old. I volunteered to entertain my god-daughter and her terrible twos for a hour today, that's a total of 60 minutes which equals 3600 seconds, way too long. I remembered her mom said she enjoyed being read to, so as soon as I laid eyes on her I grabbed her little hand and the giant book of Grimm fairy Read more:Shoe
Indian Summer Shoes 2008-08-04 18:55:38 For the past couple of days I've been blogging about Autumn but what happens when warm weather returns in the Northern hemisphere between late October & early November, usually after the first frost. Hmmm, it's really awkward because you don't want to wear summer sandals but your feet insist on not being confined to closed toe shoes, so what's a girl to do? Well if you're like me you'll go wh Read more:Summer
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