GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT/3.1 phillip lim ora over-the-knee boot

Fell in love with these boots the second I saw them on the Phillip Lim F/W 2013 runway.  I stalked them for months once they hit the stores and lucky for me, I was able to snag them during the holiday sales.  May I always be so patient. 

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3.1 phillip lim ora over-the-knee boot

juicy couture tee

thrifted jacket

express mini skirt

vintage necklaces

gucci sunglasses

CONSERVATION OF NATURE/prada lug sole zip sandals

I apologize for the blogging hiatus.  After our trip to Japan, I just never snapped back into the swing of things.  But...I'm back now to show off these new beauties.

I was so excited for Thanksgiving...not because of the holiday, but because of all the sales that follow.  I had a Black Friday checklist and lucky for me, I was able to get everything on it.  Here's the first pair from my checklist...stay tuned for the others.  

P.S. I purchased these tights in Kyoto.  They are too cute!  They even say "Conservation of nature" on them, which was a cute little detail that I noticed after I purchased them.  I'm not usually one for white tights, as they usually make me feel like I'm 5 again, but these are specially adorned with rabbits, deer and sheep so I don't feel so bad.  

prada lug sole zip sandals

tutuanna tights

BLACK SOCK REVIVAL/prada black snakeskin bow platform sandals

I borrowed these little footies for my recent trip to Portland.  They seemed like a good idea to wear with my sneakers to prevent blisters, but they didn't work out as well as I thought they would.  They would actually slip off my foot within a few steps...something about the sneaker/footie combination  just didn't work.

I decided to try them out in another way before giving up on footies forever.  This time with the thought of the Prada S/S 2009 runway show in mind.  Remember that show?  The models wore little footies with their sandals and it looked divine.  I actually have a pair of those runway sandals and I had been meaning to try the footie + sandal combo for a while now.  

 The result?  I love it!  It gives my sandals a completely different look.  Now I just wonder if these footies can breathe new life into some of my other sandals.  Stay tuned...

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prada black snakeskin bow platform sandals

WITH SOCKS/oscar de la renta barry leather trimmed pvc sandals

I ordered these shoes in my regular size.  Based on the online reviews, I was sure that they were going to be too small.  Most reviews insisted on sizing up one full size...but when I saw that The Outnet did not have a full size larger, I decided to take a shot and order my normal size.  Luckily for me, the pink seems to run more true-to-size than the other colors. 

I really wanted to wear these little cuties with socks.  I whipped out a white pair that I bought in Argentina.  The white socks are cute, but I want to get something a bit more unexpected.  I love the S/S 2012 runway show that shows these pink beauties with little neon socks.  Stay tuned for more sock experimentation.   

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oscar de la renta barry leather trimmed pvc sandals

SECRET HUNGER/spring 2013 runway shoes

 

 

 

Ok, I think I'm finally done.  I have finally chosen my Spring 2013 shoes.  Now the stress begins.  Sure I have taken all the necessary steps; I have called my shoe guy, tracked down their availability and even put my name on a waiting list, but I know that it is still possible to fail, even with such preparation.  Shoe buying is so competitive!  Even sharing my shoe choices with you seems like a risk, but I know that in order for us all to really become friends, we need to build some trust and share some secrets.  So...without further ado, here are my shoe picks for S/S 2013.

fendi spring 2013

3.1 phillip lim spring 2013

alexander wang spring 2013

all pictures via style.com

ALL EARS/ear cuffs

 

I can safely say that I do not buy a lot of earrings.  I actually can't even remember the last time I spent money on earrings.  In fact, most of my earring collection is made up of vintage earrings that I found in my mom's basement.  But Spring 2013 has me singing a different tune.  I fell in love with some of the ear wear that I saw on the runways for the upcoming season... and when I say ear wear, I mean ear cuffs.  I have ordered several ear pieces these past few weeks...and although they have not yet arrived, I wanted to create a post to get you warmed up for their debut.  Here are some of my favorite ears from Spring 2013.

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jason wu spring 2013, collaboration with brvtvs (photo via style.com)

rodarte spring 2013 (photo via style.com)

katie gallagher spring 2013 nimue ear cuff, collaboration with megan isaacs (photo via katiebykatiegallagher.com)

MODERATELY INVISIBLE/maison martin margiela for h&m brown leather boots with invisible heel

I'm sure everyone is as excited as me about the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection.  Yes, the collection is absolutely flawless...and you almost wonder if they skimped at all on production costs.  It's perfect, right?  I thought so.  And so...I decided to purchase a few items.  

Here's a couple of my purchases from the collection...

In the spirit of Margiela, check out Digital Vacancy's use of the Margiela for H&M garment bag at SEE/homme.

maison martin margiela for h&m synthetic hair pendant necklace

maison martin margiela for h&m brown leather boots with invisible heel

vintage contempo casuals mini

surface to air top

marc by marc jacobs key necklace

voodoo doll key chain purchased in new orleans

vintage fur stole

gucci sunnies