I was just lamenting the other day that I couldn't find any good flats. Loeffler Randall used to be my go to source but they don't have any for sale for spring. So I was very excited when my friends and I decided to stop into Pretty Ballerinas after my birthday lunch at JG Melon. Ballerina flats can be tricky because not all of them are comfortable but the Pretty Ballerinas felt comfortable the minute I slipped them on. They also offer what seems like a million different styles! I loved some of the snakeskin options but they were out of them in my size so I settled on the Marilyn in grosgrain ribbon above (they look better in person!). Pretty Ballerinas have been popular in Europe but just opened their first store in the US in New York. I highly recommend that you check them out. Your feet will thank you for it!
Wovens! By far the strongest trend I saw, woven fabrics - especially in their natural color - are everywhere for spring! I especially love how they've been combined with some more sexy or luxe accents for a little personality. *clockwise: chanel, jimmy choo, missoni, bottega veneta, d&g
High Shine Metallics: Metallics have been the new neturals forever, but taken up a notch this spring, these high gloss heels take center stage. *clockwise: roger vivier, louboutin, devi kroel, dvf, aperlai
Bold Shapes + Deco Influence: Black and white is going no where but up my dears - despite the throngs of color! Expect to see bolder contrasts and deco-inspired shapes everywhere! *clockwise: kirkwood, armani, trussardi, tom binns
Blushing Nudes: If you don't already have a pair of nude heels - get them now. Trust me, they will go with everything you own, all summer long. A blush of pink or peach is even better! I bought a pair of peach ones years ago and still have them around. *clockwise: viktor & rolf, balmain (love love love), fendi, mcqueen and prada bag
I see a faux or recycled pair of fur ponpons in my future! And perhaps a little felted wool cuff added to a current pair of boots too?
Jack Rogers has officially launched their new website and just in time for the upcoming high season in Palm Beach! If Jackie were alive today, I just bet she'd be buying her sandals online too! Happy Shopping!
It was hot today in New York. Like Africa hot. But for me it's too little too late. I'm over summer and have moved onto pre-fall. The new clothes are in the stores here and I've already been picking out what I want to buy for New York and my trip to Paris. There are so many great things to chose from but these are a few of my favorites! Starting with the photo of model Lisa Taylor that was taken by photographer Arthur Elgort for Vogue in 1976 that embodies that feeling of when the weather is still sunny but starts to turn a little chilly.
Before the weather gets cold enough for a real coat, I wear blazers over little tops with jeans and also over dresses. I love this grey flannel schoolboy jacket from J. Crew and especially the gold buttons that dress it up. There is also something about it that makes me want to sharpen pencils.
I am so not a skinny jeans kind of girl but since all the girls in Paris are wearing them, I thought I should try to find a slim pair. J. Crew calls the matchstick jeans "ultra flattering" and I have to agree. I tried them on and actually thought they looked pretty good. Probably not quite as good as they do on the model in the photo but then again, she's probably a foot taller than me. The best part is that they aren't so tight that they cut off your circulation. Well, at least not until you start eating macaroons!
I will also need some shoes to go with my new slim jeans and these Christian Louboutin patent ballerina flats might just be the ones. I originally saw them in grey but now I am loving them in taupe. Truth be told, I actually own this style in gold and they are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've ever worn. And comfort will be key in Paris when I am trying to walk off all the macaroons!
This Davina bag by Derek Lam is my wish list favorite item. I swear I hear angels sing whenever I look at it. It's ridiculously beautiful and also ridiculously expensive. But it never hurts to dream. Le sigh.
I already received my advance copy of Jacques Grange Interiors and have been pouring over it! His style is unique to each project and the details are amazing! His own personal apartment in the Palais Royal was once owned by Collete and is of course the most unique. I debated trying to stalk him in Paris until I remembered that my French isn't that good if he calls the police so I think I'll stick with the book!
There are only so many French movies I can watch before I need a break and I can't wait until the second season of Gossip Girl is released on DVD August 18th! They have been filming in my neighborhood this summer and I hear that Ed Westwick was spotted at West Elm buying furniture after Chace moved out. Ed, if you need a decorator, call me!
After a few months in the sun, in addition to bi-monthly highlights and daily blow drying, my hair needs a little TLC so I've already switched back to Technician Color Care by Frederic Fekkai. It makes my hair super soft but not limp and the Color Protecting Glaze makes it shiny but never greasy. They really are fantastic products. Now if I could just get my colorist to stop making me so blonde, I'd be all set!
I am very loyal to my nail polish colors but Estee Lauder's new Black Amethyst polish might give them a run for their money. It actually looks darker in person than it does in this photo and will look great with grey and black clothing for fall. It's actually a limited edition color so I guess my regular polish will come back into rotation after it's gone. Or maybe I should stock up in case I really like it! Bon shopping!
I want to thank everyone who emailed me and left comments today! I really appreciate your support! I've been running around all day and am too exhausted to write a big post tonight so check back tomorrow for our regularly scheduled programming!
I know my posts this week have been short and I apologize. I was joking with friends tonight that I was going to hang a sign on the blog that said Gone Shoppin' since I've been taking advantage of many of the great sales going on in the city this week. Hence the new Roger Vivier sandals. (Sorry Stefan!) I've also been running around for work and enjoying the beautiful sunny weather. I promise that things will be back to normal next week and possibly better since I have a great announcement and some fabulous people, places and things to profile! Bon Weekend!
You could rock these all day. And all night. And then do it all over again. (Yes, I'm having a shoe fantasy... please don't interrupt...)
