Shoes MAKE the Day

Shoes can make or break a day.  If they are uncomfortable, they can ruin even the greatest of moments.  If they are drab, they can make your fabulous outfit wilt.  And if they are comfy, detailed, amazing, interesting, and wonderful, they can make a grey day sunny, a frozen pizza taste like brick oven, and everything in your path sparkly.

After our fall and spring trunk shows, I usually buy myself a treat.  This year, it was a pair of Cole Haan Electric Yellow Oxfords.  (Are you sensing an electric yellow theme?)  I have been wanting a pair of oxfords, because they are oh-so on trend, and when I saw these with the yellow details, I knew they had to be mine.  It was not a matter or chance, but merely a matter of time.  

So, you may not want to come into the shoppe today, because you will probably want to make out with me, because these shoes are so hot.  Seriously.  Ridiculously stylish.  And electric yellow.  Don't come in.  No really.

I Want That: J. Crew

I pretty much want this whole outfit. The flame colored cashmere sweater is perfect for fall. Bright and colorful, but warm and cozy. The shoes and clutch pair nicely as well. But what I am drooling over are those pants! Oh, those pants. Wool cafe capris in bright dahlia. Hello Luva! I think you must be mine. Must... sell... more... jewelry... Need... hot pink... pants...

This outfit is a great example of the color blocking trend you are seeing everywhere. I like this trend, because you can do it with pieces in your existing wardrobe. (Especially, once those pants are in my wardrobe...) Be bold. Pair things you would never have paired before. And you can color block too. Do it. You know you want to.

I want that: J. Crew, color blocking, and THOSE PANTS!