Making Mondrian Proud

Piet Mondrian was an important contributor to the art world and is best known for his grid paintings, only using the three primary colors - red, blue and yellow. Very simple and minimalistic, his works have impacted those across all industries, including the shoe world. This is loosely represented in the Giuseppe Zanotti Crystallized Colorblock Platform Pump:

I say loosely because these gorgeous gam accessories are purple (not blue) red and yellow. Buuuuuut, red and blue make purple so it works for me! These colorblock sensations are phenomenal. With tone-on-tone Swarovski crystals, peep-toe and over 4 inches of yellow heel, these heels are sure to make a statement. You can pair them with an equally colorful outfit, or go a little more conservative with a monochromatic outfit and colorful jewelery. Either way, the colorblocking at your toes would make Mondrian and his art-disciples proud. Work it!

Blood Python

There are those that pride themselves on their pet snakes. The second you walk in their door they are bringing out their scaly friends and forcing them over your shoulders, reassuring you that it's completely safe. Your knees are shaking and you're repeating in your head over and over again, "Please don't bite me, please don't bite meeeeeeeee." They make you watch them eat a mouse, and you sit politely, attempting not to recoil at mother nature staring you in the face. To each his own, right? My own preference is footwear, and my own version of this is snake-skinned heels - more specifically the Casadei Python-Embossed Platform Pump.

In my house, I bring you to my closet and force you to look at all of my 'pets', my shoes. I promise you that they won't hurt when you put them on and wear them for the night and I show you where they live, in uniform clear plastic boxes with pictures on the front. In my dream closet I'd have these hot, biting heels ready for your viewing pleasure. They'd be a favorite with a gorgeous almond toe and 6 inch heel, coming in two colors - sand and flame red. Added bonus? They don't eat mice.

My Favorite Constellation - The Jimmy Choo

In high school astronomy class, constellations were defined as a pattern of prominent stars viewable from earth. There's the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Draco, and Orion (MIB anyone? Anyone? Bueller?). That's all well and good, but I've got my eye on a more fashionable constellation - the Jimmy Choo Crystal Beaded Mesh Pump.

The beading on these sheer pumps are expertly placed and appear as beautiful constellations of crystals on your feet. This classic pump style, with 4.5 inch heel, is modernized with a light, pleated mesh and delightfully dainty crystals. Obviously more of an evening shoe, you'll dazzle at a dinner party with these lovelies. The Great Bear ain't got nothin' on you!

Not Your Father's Tassle Shoes

Like father, like daughter. He lovingly passed on his temper, hair and toes to me (At least the first three toes. The other two, the crooked ones, are my mom's.) - and possibly my shoe issue? I grew up seeing my dad wear these tassled shoes with those terrible socks, you know the argyle with the mismatched colors? The colors that don't even go together? Yeah, those. Well, while perusing the amazingness that is the Neiman Marcus website, I happened upon these beauties - the Christian Louboutin Tasseled Platform Pumps.

How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The color is right on trend and will remain timeless as the years come. The exaggerated tassels give an added flair for fashion while remaining on the conservative side. And, last but not least, the heel is hot at a towering 5.5 inches. These reinvented beauties are just what Fall ordered. I can see it now - a crisp white oxford, a warmly colored, high-waisted skirt and these babies on my feet at the office. Suspenders optional.

She's a Maaaaaaniac!

When I shop and I find something that I just LOVE, I get one in every color - this mostly applies to shirts and lingerie. You know what I mean? You find something that just FITS. When the designer was sketching the piece, it was your face and body on the pad - that kind of fit, perfection. So, what's stopping me from purchasing the Brian Atwood Manic Pump in every color???

 

 

 

 

                  Aren't    they    AMAZING?

 

                

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No clue. Who woudn't want to take this fun heel home with them in fun shades of lime green, orange white? Or, if you're feeling super fun and flirty, you can choose the cotton eyelet white version (square toe). Yup, that's right, cotton eyelet white. Like a spring dress on your feet. That's just heavenly. It's a classic heel with a modern twist. The pointed toe is not too pointy, the high heel is not too high and the bright colors aren't too ostentatious. You just have to pick a color - or get all of them! Starting at $560, it's definitely not an impulse purchase, but it's definitely something to consider!

Better Than a Spring Picnic

Spring is here - well, at least it is down here in Florida (it feels like Summer actually, but I don't want to brag). I laid out today with a friend in the bright, shiny sun and felt super fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. I was thinking about how lovely it would be to have a picnic soon and enjoy the outdoors with all of our friends. Then, while doing what my generation does best, browsing the internet, I happened upon this pair of Spring-infused heels - the Gressimo Gingham Knot Pump:

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Not that I would give up an incredibly fun afternoon with my phenomenal group of friends (no chance in hell). However, if this magically amazing day were to ever happen and we were to all get together for a delicious Spring picnic and enjoy camaraderie that would inevitably turn into drunken debauchery, I'd want (NEED) to be wearing these shoes. With over a 5" heel and a classic  Gingham print, there are just the right amount of good-girl, bad-girl chic. Not too cheesy, and not too full of themselves they are the perfect Spring shoe - fun and flirty. I would just hope not to get apple pie on them.