Stripe Club

The photo doesn’t pick up the color very well, but these platform stilettos from Pour le Victoire are actually a light pink sherbet color with thin black stripes. The height of the platform makes them truly stunning and they work with any color.  Certainly a good choice for New Year's Eve, if you are one of those people can bounce back from a little cocktail splash. If you are a neat freak though, I’d stick to a black shoe on this rowdy night. 

Comfy, Cozy, Merry, and Warm

Well Merry Christmas all! Over the last few days I’ve gotten in the habit of doing absolutely nothing so I’ve forgotten to update. So, the snow has been coming down around this area. Yes, it was a good storm, but come on; I grew up in Rochester and went to school in Oswego. This was nothing…like, literally nothing compared to that. However, when I try to tell people this, I always end up sounding like a crotchety elderly person— “When I was your age, I used to march uphill in snow higher than my head, with wind whipping, to get to class.”

The sad thing about this statement is that it’s true—very true. Nonetheless, these cites don’t have the infrastructure to support this much snowfall at once, so it does end up completely debilitating any transportation.

Lucky for me, I’m off work until after the New Year so I’m slipping my feet into these babies. I asked for one present this year from my dear Kenny and that was slippers. We are working on moving, and planning a wedding, and since he gave me the most beautiful diamond ring this year, we weren’t really going big on presents, so I asked for slippers, and he went above and beyond and got me these beautiful Uggs sheepskin slippers for my pretty little feet to rest themselves after a long day in heels.

Or in the case of this week, long days where you don’t have to go outside and put any shoes on at all.

Rosebud

I love these pretty rosy high gloss platform heels from Pour le Victoire. Such a beautiful shade that works well when you would otherwise wear a nude colored heel. Also, these are for spring obviously but I tend to think that these can be worn year round as this mature pink shade would look great with black as well.

It’s overall just a pretty shoe that can be worn morning, noon, and night. It isn’t meant to shock, but just add a touch of femininity to any look. 

Shopping and Champagne Do Mix!

Though it sounds like it could be a complete disaster, drinking and shopping do often mix well for me! Though there have been a few mishaps, it usually has to do more with the amount spent than the item selected.

After all, last week a few cocktails landed me with these pair of amazing shoes from Furla. After spending at hour or so at a party with my future mother in law and the High Rise Hostess at La Perla, we ventured down Fifth Avenue to go see Susan at Furla. Between the fantastic discount and the prosecco, we each bought shoes, bags, and accessories. It’s always fun to shop at private events long after the store has closed with a cocktail in hand. This brown animal print bootie is such a great shade of brown with chocolate details that it actually pairs perfectly well with both brown and black. The best part was waking up kind of hazy the next morning, actually forgetting that I had bought them. It was like waking up to Christmas presents left by Santa! I was so excited and put them on and enjoyed my morning coffee in my pajamas with Kathie Lee, and Hoda while wearing these amazing shoes.

Then Kenny reminded me that we had to go meet our wedding officiant. Still a bit hazy (hungover), I quickly showered, threw the shoes back on and I was out the door. Thank god I have a future husband who remembers wedding planning when I forget, and doesn’t mind my love of Champagne and shoes—and never tried to limit my consumption of either. 

Sole Scents

How fun is this!? It’s looks like a stiletto but it’s actually a new perfume from Nicole Amy Fragrances. The heel comes off to reveal the sprayer, and the scent is a musky undertone with hints of vanilla bean and sandalwood. I love the gold tone studs on the black heel and how the shoe bottle comes in a delicately wrapped in a velvet black box. These studded pumps are definitely not for the back of your closet but to put on display for your girlfriends. You’ll want to wear this scent like you wear your favorite pair. 

Sneaker Glam

Good morning! It’s freezing out there so I’ve reduced myself to a sweater dress. Not a look that I love but today is all about survival, in so many ways. Good thing is that my Rachel Zoe fur head wrap arrived last night just in time for these brisk temperatures.

I went to the Target Spring press preview this morning. It’s always fun to see which designers they have coming in for the new collections, and to check out the cheap stuff for those bum around clothes and shoes that you always need. I love the shiny black Converse sneaks! I wish they were out right now because I am in desperate need something without a heel on it, but I’ll have to wait until March. The mini black sequins sewn on in opposite directions create a cute checker pattern and with these my jeans and white t-shirt outfits will look a lot more fun. The pair is photographed below with some other things coming out at Target this Spring, I’m liking that blue bag a lot.

Clog Revival

If you like clogs, you are in for a treat this spring. Clogs of all shapes, sizes and price points will be the shoe of the season, which will fit right along with the revival of the ’70s look—think, bellbottoms, flowing skirts, and lacy shirts.

Now, I love me some ‘70s, don’t get me wrong, but I’m more into the Studio 54 late night glam ’70s than the flower child, earth tone look, but I like the shiny stud details on the heel of this Jean-Michel Cazabat pair.

Just Like Heaven

If this picture makes you think that I’m reporting live from heaven, I’m not. I’m still alive and kicking. This is just SAKS shoe floor, silly! GO THERE NOW. There are TONS of sales on Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti, Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, basically everything. The sales aren’t as good as sample sale prices, but if you’re prepared to drop a few hundred on a style that’s still fresh for winter then get there immediately.

Best of all, everything is divided into sizes and it’s hands on so no waiting for the salesperson to check and see if they have your size, just walk right up and try them on. I was there this morning and just cuddled up on the couch and looked at all the shoes from afar. My feet were killing me from a really intense morning full of a lot of walking so I needed to relax and go through some emails. I think I even dozed off. I never sleep but for some reason just being around all of these shoes made me feel comfy and snuggly and secure. As if I knew that all these pairs were safe on this huge floor, and that the women that were buying them were going to take great care of them. It was heavenly—it was divine. 

Missoni Gone Mad

Well, this is just all sorts of crazy. Beyond the Missoni fabric being used on shoe, I think it’s that chuck of a red heel that makes them ridiculous to me. Though, I shouldn’t expect much seeing that this comes from the same collection as the company’s “Coochie” necklace.

However, I can’t say I wouldn’t wear them. I’m imagining a plain-colored jersey sundress and an outdoor event where I’d tie those longer straps around my calves and rock them. I mean, they are very, very noticeable Missoni so some fashion lovers will appreciate them, as will Italians. 

Red Wedgie

A red Louboutin is irresistible no matter what form it comes in—and this time it’s a super high wedge. If you happen to be going to warmer climates for the holidays, this is the perfect little red accessory to bring along with you. If not, I say that all the fashion rules go out the window over the holidays so eat a lot, drink a lot and wear peep toes and wedges in the cold!

The red sole is like a hidden little surprise on this pair because it lies flat so not everyone can see it. So don’t be afraid to cross your legs and let everyone have a peek at the bottom—and your bottom if your saucy little Christmas dress is a bit shorter than usual.

It's Bananas!

As we head into the dark doldrums of winter, I am surrounded by shoes and clothes from spring. These yellow pieces of wonder from Prada are incredibly crazy and eye catching. Can’t promise you that they are going to hold up if you are planning to do any serious walking, or be in a crowded room, but for a more low key evening, you should be able to keep these dangling beads and crystals in tact. Eat your heart out Big Bird. 

December Rain

 Despite the torrential downpour, I couldn’t bear to wear rain boots today. They are heavy and make my leg circumference look smaller than it already is. Kind of the reason why I don’t like UGGS. Yes, I understand that UGGS are comfy and people think they are cute, but they are not sexy—and when you are starting off your day at a lunch with a bunch of classic French men, one of whom is Chef Daniel Boulud, you wear heels—and you wear stockings, preferably with the crease up the back. And you wear nice lingerie even though he will never see it…just because he is THAT French that you know he will just be able to tell.

I’m not saying that you always have to look sexy in life, but you do have to show that you take care of yourself. And quite frankly with the French, you have to be aesthetically pleasing. The fact that you are an American already puts you at a disadvantage; you have to win them back by wearing Chanel and drinking a lot of wine at lunch and acting like it’s having absolutely no affect on you.

So it’s not that I mind that my feet get wet, it’s that I forgot that New York is not actually all that flat, and when it comes to crossing the streets those curbs and gutters get pretty deep with water on a day like today. Don’t worry, I didn’t allow my skin to touch the actual run off, but I did have to walk many blocks out of the way to find a street that was elevated enough to cross so that by red shoes (in honor of World AIDS Day) didn't get wet—all while narrowly missing the cars trying to splash me on Park Avenue. I could have sat with Daniel all day long…he actually said very matter of factly to me, “I am the best French chef in America.” I agreed, naturally…as the waiter poured me more water and wine.