I was too late...

to buy these spectacular shoes!

After purchasing my new suede dress, I went on a mission to find the perfect suede booties to match it.  After hours of questing, I found them!

Crafted by Stuart Weitzman for The Cool People, these shoes are are a cut above.  The suede may be great, and the rivet detail on the zipper is adorable, but the wooden heel and platform are what truly set these apart.  The dark, almost mahogany looking stain, makes these booties look so much more refined when compared to the traditional materials (rubber, suede, unnaturally stained wood, leather).

So I have to have them, right?  Right.  Problem is, they are ENTIRELY sold out of my size, AND even with my online shopping prowess, I can't find them anywhere other than Zappos!

In the words of Journey, I'm living on a prayer.  

I signed up to get notified if they come back in stock.

...and I may or not be chatting up Zappos' staff on a daily basis just in case there is a return in process...

The Hiatus is Over!

After taking some accidental time off, I purchased something so fantastic that I HAVE to share!

I'm now the proud owner of the aMAzing Theory Arlinda dress in Suede, available at Saks.

I tried it on, but didn't buy it.  Then, after over a week of obsessing, I couldn't resist!

They didn't have it in my size on the site (or any site, for that matter) so I chatted to an associate via the website and had him search the inventory.  Lo and behold, he was able to locate one nearby and have it shipped to me!

Divine intervention, right?

Now if only it would arrive a little sooner...

Are Wellingtons Just for Rain?

Not Anymore!

These delightful black wellies are a shift from the bright colors and shiny rubber. The matte pvc outer and bow detailing make this acceptable even when you're not splashing through puddles. Follow the link to find them at Nordstroms!

RED Valentino Bow Trim Waterproof Rain Boot | Nordstrom:

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Who knew it was possible to love an entire line?

Not Me.  Until now!

This dress is just one example of the perfection that is the Theyskens' Theory collection!  Obsessed yet?  Check out Theory's site to see more!

There's No Place Like Home...

there's no place like home...there's no place like home!

Which is exactly why I need these delightfully sequined shoes!

Only catch is that they're $650.00.  :(

But just think:  After only 2 trips home to Cincy from Seattle I'll have saved money over flying!  AND it's soooooooooo much more time efficient.  Perfectly logical.

Oh, and ignore that they're not red.  I'm pretty sure it's the sequins that make the magic happen anyway.

Flight of the Monarch

Minus the feathers at the top of the dress... this is just so amazing!

I was walking around with the bf in Seattle, and spotting this in a window!  I am absolutely in love, which is new to me since I'm normally not particularly adventurous when it comes to...well...anything?  The dress isn't on her website, so I just googled "luly yang monarch," and, tada!  If you want to check out the rest of her collection, bop by her website.

I Normally Reserve Ruffles for Bed Skirts...

But I'm making an exception!

This Marchesa dress is beyond pretty!  Bright pumps or black skyscraper heels will help make this dress pop.