A few months ago I had been trying to find a reasonably priced, “lace up” heel and when I finally found (and bought) the shoe, I could BARELY walk in them…Barely is an understatement. I walked like a 5-year-old wearing her mom’s 6-inch, leather stilettos. Yeah, that image is not so cute when you’re 24. I was about to give up the hunt until I eyed a pair at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. I was skeptical, but when I tried them on they were not only easy to walk in, the sole was like a little, squishy, down pillow (like the ones you want to steal from a fancy hotel)! Now you get me? After I made my happy purchase, I started rifling through my closet for some styling inspiration. Just kidding, I stalked Kim Kardashian’s instagram; she wears these types of shoes like a normal person wears sneakers. In the end, I feel pretty good, confident and (for once) sexy when I wear this fun duo. That’s what style is all about, outward expression. If you look good, you feel good♥. Remember (***) for items from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Scroll down↓ for more info.
The {Details}
Shoes- ***Joie ‘Quinn’ Sandal
Blazer- Crepe Blazer
Dress- Caramel Cotton Tube Dress (See Note)
Necklace: Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Note: I bought the black tube dress back in 2010, from French Connection, so I listed a few alternatives/similar items below. Honestly, any plain black dress would go well with this.
Close Up of these Sexy Mamas, I mean Sandals
↔Other Suggestions & Twists↵
Blazer
Splash of Color– Fresher Than Ever Blazer
Great $teals- ***Slouchy Boyfriend Blazer & Oversized Open-Front Blazer
Dress
Almost Identical– Bandeau Dress
DaRiNg– Plunge Dress
Designer- Strapless Heart Dress(50% Off)
Great $teal- Heartless Knit Dress
Necklace
EDGY♠- The Court Bib or Obsidian Mixed Metal Links
Great $teal- Layered Faux Pearl Necklace
♦Jeweled♦- Sea Glass Anemone Bib
〈When your phone dies and takes forever to turn back on…〉
〈Selfie with the Big-Boy camera〉
Where to Wear and MORE
Where: Lunch/Dinner Date, Broadway Musical or Play, Office Party, Just Because
Purse: Keep it simple- Black Clutch or Small Shoulder Bag (Examples)
Earrings: I wouldn’t, just do a necklace
Hair: Sophisticated- Bun, Ponytail or Straight (Pic Below↓)
Makeup: Nothing too crazy, your every day should be fine(↓)
{Hair} & {Makeup}
More Photos
Poor pup, he’s making such a pitiful face.
Tman -Just take me to the dog park Mom. Dad, help me out a little.
Now he’s just pissed.
Tman– I’m done. No park, no smile.
(…)
Tman– Seriously, done.
KINGsley– I see food. I think…Ehhh, I’ll still eat it.
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Love,
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