[fall shoes]

My favorite season is fall, because of the colors, the fashion, and the weather. Unfortunately, I live in a place where I get none of those things, so I have to create a faux fall to enjoy for myself. This fall, I'm looking forward to new shoes (shocker, I know.) Since I can't wear tall boots, I've chosen ankle boots and warmer materials to add texture and a more 'fall' feel. Here's a peek at what I have in my virtual shopping cart at one of my favorite shoe stores, Aldo.

[boots: grey | olive | beige]

[flats: leopard d'orsay | black d'orsay | leopard]

[heels: grey | leopard | red]

"if your hair is done properly and you're wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything."

- iris apfel

[heels in the real world]

I love shoes. I love shoe shopping. One of the perks of growing up and getting a 'real job,' I thought, would be wearing awesome clothes and beautiful shoes. Of course, that dream was shattered when I realized how uncomfortable walking about a mile every day in high heels really can be. So suddenly, shoe shopping became difficult. You try finding comfortable shoes with more than a kitten heel that actually look decently cute! Not the easiest task. So, while I'd rather buy those gorgeous stilettos I saw at the store, I'm really wearing 'comfort' heels. Here are some suggestions on comfortable, work appropriate, and pretty heels that'll pull you through.

I own these and they're pretty comfortable and walkable! And they also come in nude, navy and red!

 I own these too! They are super comfortable (Life Stride is a comfort brand) and also come in black.

A coworker of mine has these and finds these very comfortable. They're a bit out of my price range and run a bit narrow for my foot, but still worth a try!

Another coworker of mine has these. She really likes them and they also come in black! 

[first pair][second][third][fourth]

There's something incredibly powerful about wearing heels versus flats in the workplace, so I try not to sacrifice that for more comfort. But i'm also reasonable in knowing that I walk about a mile in my heels daily and my feet are not made of the gel material in insoles. So, I have to try a bit harder to find the right shoes.

Hope these helped!

Have a wonderful week!

"I did everything he did, but backwards and in high heels."

- ginger rogers

[on my radar: tanks]

I am loving tanks right now. Maybe it's the heat, but anything loose fitting and sleeveless is right up my alley. Sometimes that means a muscle tank with distressed boyfriend jeans, or a nicer, studded tank with a leather skater skirt for nighttime. Day or night, tanks are my thing right now. Here a few that popped on my radar recently (from really odd places, I might add.)

[1] [2] [3] [4] 

Have a great Friday and happy weekend!

"it takes courage to grow up and be who you really are."

- e.e. cummings

[on my radar]

With the newness of summer come new ideas, new cravings, and mostly new things [on my radar]. I'm going to do a post or two per month with things that are currently on my mind, or that i'm loving for that time. This month: maxi dresses.

I've always been uneasy about maxi dresses; since I'm short and stumpy they tend to make me look shorter and stumpier. Fortunately, I've lost some weight (these are still going to be plus size dresses), and so they are beginning to look better on me. Here are a few that i'm loving for summer!

from Forever 21

from Forever 21

from Torrid

from Macy's

[teal] [coral tribal] [blues chevron] [colorblock] 

I don't own any of these yet but am really looking forward to getting some and incorporating them into my new summer wardrobe!!!

What's on your radar these days?

"summer is the time to shed your old skin and be reborn into something new."

- anonymous

[summer fashion]

It may sound odd considering I live in Miami, but I'm so excited for summer to be here. Despite the year-round warmth, we try to still dress for the season here. So now that it's finally spring and summer is just around the corner, I can already feel the inner hippie coming out.

I don't go crazy Coachella style, but I'd like to think I become a little conservative boho. Here are a few picks I've either bought already or are on my to-do list.

beaded tank

grey tank

roll up shorts

slim boyfriend capris

tribal print dress

tank dress

green vest

booties

HOW I STYLE THE VEST AND BOOTIES

"people will stare. make it worth their while."

-harry winston

[springing for shoes]

So spring time means fresh pedicures, light clothing and sandals. The funny thing is that it's always hot here anyway, but we don't really wear sandals and wedges until spring comes around. In the spirit of the season [and of a new wardrobe!!!] I went shoe shopping the other day. I DIED with how many things I found [and couldn't afford]. But still. And of course, my forever faithful Nordstrom Rack had some great choices [that I will be back for].

I didn't take any home, but here are my top choices for spring and the beginning of summer!

What shoes will you be buying this spring???

"shoes are a girl's best friend."

-anonymous

[it is sooooo hump day]

Today feels like the most hump day-ish of hump days. I'm so over this week and basically just need my two days off. I have SO MUCH TO DO. Plus I hate how irregular my workout schedule has been. PLUS: there is a candy conference happening at my work and I've been snacking on jelly beans and Twix all week [believe me, I hate myself for it].

SO. As some inspiration for myself, I'm going to online shop for workout clothes. Here are some picks I may have to pick up for myself.

[from Old Navy]

[from JC Penney]

[from Forever21]

[from Forever21]

[from Old Navy]






"who says you can't look good while you're sweating?"
 - a friend.