Category Archives: Shoes

December 17, 2012 · 12:05 am

The New Basic: Hidden Wedge Sneakers

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Hidden wedge sneakers have been around for a few seasons now originally thanks to the genius of Isabel Marant. Lately though, this new trend is catching on in a big way and pretty much every designer/brand/store is coming out with their own take on the wedge sneaker. Now, when you’re 5’3″ like me, these sneakers are appealing for more than just their fun color and pattern options. It’s a casual, sporty chic look perfect for everyday wear but you don’t have to sacrifice giving your legs just a bit of a lift. My legs are big fans!

Here are my picks (in a variety of price ranges) for some of the best wedge sneakers out there right now.

For even more great and affordable wedge sneaker options, also check out the shoes and accessories website, Call It Spring.

1. Hailey Jeans Co. Lace-up Wedge - $32

2. Ash Bea Wedge - $265

3. Nike “Dunk Sky High Liberty” - $135

4. Isabel Marant “Beckett” Suede – $640

5. Call It Spring Luxenee Wedge – $60

6. Xhilaration Kahsha Wedge - $34.99

7. Isabel Marant “Betty” Leather and Suede – $665

8. Nike “Dunk Sky Hi” Wedge – $125

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November 15, 2012 · 8:00 am

Animals and Ankle Boots

Yesterday I designed my entire outfit around my awesome new animal print Dolce Vita ankle boots. I figured since I’m such a big fan of animal prints on other parts of my clothing, why not my feet too? No, my friends, I did not get these foxy new shoes from playing FoxyBingo.com. (But wouldn’t it have been cool if I did?) They actually came from Nordstrom and were purchased during the annual holiday my mother and I celebrate called the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale. Scored them for a fantastic price and they are definitely going to get alot of wear this winter. Looks like the sale must have cleared them out at Nordstrom, but you can still buy a pair over at Urban Outfitters. Or, Madewell also has some great option s I’ve got my eye on…because clearly one pair of animal print ankle boots is never enough!

{Trouve silk and lace top (similar here) / Madewell Denim Midi shorts / Spanx black tights / Madewell fedora (similar here or here) / Cambridge Satchel Company bag / DV by Dolce Vita ankle boots}

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Tagged as Animal print, Ankle, Boot, Clothing, Footwear, Madewell, Nordstrom, Shopping, Urban Outfitters

September 19, 2012 · 8:00 am

Splurge/Steal (ish)

{Proenza Schouler Colorblock Cap Toe Pumps - $595}

I am absolutely loving these Proenza Schouler Colorblock Cap Top Pumps. They’re an odd choice for me because I’m typically not a pointy toe, pump loving kind of gal. I typically go for wedges, rounded toes, boots, etc. Buuuttt perhaps times are changing. Or, perhaps, these Proenza shoes are JUST THAT GOOD. While I weirdly don’t think $595 is terribly price tag heavy for these beauties, here’s a great option from Elizabeth and James which are a touch lower in price (thus the -ish in the title) but still get you that cap toe colorblock look.

{Elizabeth and James Sash Pump - $325}

{Elizabeth and James Sash Pump - $325}

Perhaps one day we’ll all live in a world where we just can buy all 3….

oh, dreams.

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May 3, 2012 · 8:00 am

Converse

Took this photo of the Converse store window in Santa Monica on the 3rd Street Promenade last Saturday. I have a long, undying love with Converse and I’m thinking I should invest in some white high tops this summer. Partially because of this picture and partially because I saw a girl in them on my way to the gym the other day and she looked super cute. At which point I wondered why I don’t own a pair. However, I do currently own a pair of black high tops, a pair of black low tops, a light blue pair with dark blue ink writing on them (in the fabric, I didn’t write on them), and a white low top pair. It’s not enough, I say!

Click on the links below to score your own Classic Chucks!

{Regular Converse high tops and check out these cool studded ones!}

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April 26, 2012 · 8:00 am

Shoes for Spring

Excited to break out these spring/summer shoes in the next few weeks. Warm weather means sandal time and sandal time means…it’s pedicure season! (eek!) My well worn flower Prada sandals are troopers and still hanging in there. I really don’t get enough wear out of these black Trouve sandals so I’m going to attempt to fix that this spring/summer. And these BCBG Max Azria sandals are some of my favorite favorite shoes. I lusted after them for a while (they may or may not have been in a collage hung up in my closet) and was so happy when I finally bought them. They remind of a great pair of Dries Van Noten sandals I was also in love with. Time to stock up on cute spring polish too!