These days I just hate wearing pants. Don't panic, you won't catch me running around in my undies, I just prefer wearing dresses. I've always been a chronic wearer of jeans, and have opted for ballet flats, pumps and boots. Suddenly, I'm a new me. I am down to ONE pair of jeans. One! Pure insanity, I know. I'm wearing skirts and dresses all the time, and while sandals and flats may be easy for summer, I'm getting bored. I dream of a cool weather wardrobe, overflowing with loose fitting dresses with cinched waists, tailored jackets, tights (see you next year legs!), and a cornucopia of richly colored leather accessories. Shoes should be the easy part, but I always find it hard to choose just the right pair. I've got a few things in mind, but as usual, my eyes are bigger than my wallet. A girl can dream though, right? Here's some of what I've got my eye on.
How about these booties from Chloé:
I love the crinkled leather. The shoe looks like a pump with a jacket on, not your typical bootie. To me, these look incredibly modern. That strap over the front of the ankle gives the shoe a little interesting detail without going overboard. Great design, not too fussy, eye-catching but not an eyesore. Sigh...
Next up are these shoes by Marsèll:
You know how sometimes you want something so badly, that you feel a bit sick? That's how I feel about these shoes. I look at them, and I get a weird tingly feeling in my throat, almost like a feeling of panic! My mind races, desperately thinking of ways to justify spending $750 on a pair of shoes. Then, reality sets in, and a wave of despair washes over me... "I just can't have nice things!" I will cry. This inevitably leads to a mental stock-taking of the value of things my husband has vs. the value of things that I have, as if by some logic he should sell his beloved guitar, or his XBox so that I may have these shoes. The thought of seeking out a sugar daddy flits across my mind, but that's just not my style. So, I mope a bit and eventually get over it, (but not really).
So, when in despair with fortune and... well just fortune, one can always opt for a cathartic shop-a-thon at one of the budget friendly chain stores that favor knocking off high-end designs. I'm kinda digging these shoes from Forever 21:
Have I seen these before somewhere? Ha! Who cares, they're like, $30. A little preppy, a little cheeky... just what I was looking for! If they only last one season, no big deal. They look like Kiddie Kobbler shoes for grown ups. With the money I would save buying these instead of one of the more expensive shoes I covet, I could buy any number of exciting things. While I am all about quality over quantity, I think something over nothing is usually a good bet. In the meantime, I'll be saving and saving. After all, we haven't talked about bags yet!
I love the crinkled leather. The shoe looks like a pump with a jacket on, not your typical bootie. To me, these look incredibly modern. That strap over the front of the ankle gives the shoe a little interesting detail without going overboard. Great design, not too fussy, eye-catching but not an eyesore. Sigh...
You know how sometimes you want something so badly, that you feel a bit sick? That's how I feel about these shoes. I look at them, and I get a weird tingly feeling in my throat, almost like a feeling of panic! My mind races, desperately thinking of ways to justify spending $750 on a pair of shoes. Then, reality sets in, and a wave of despair washes over me... "I just can't have nice things!" I will cry. This inevitably leads to a mental stock-taking of the value of things my husband has vs. the value of things that I have, as if by some logic he should sell his beloved guitar, or his XBox so that I may have these shoes. The thought of seeking out a sugar daddy flits across my mind, but that's just not my style. So, I mope a bit and eventually get over it, (but not really).
Have I seen these before somewhere? Ha! Who cares, they're like, $30. A little preppy, a little cheeky... just what I was looking for! If they only last one season, no big deal. They look like Kiddie Kobbler shoes for grown ups. With the money I would save buying these instead of one of the more expensive shoes I covet, I could buy any number of exciting things. While I am all about quality over quantity, I think something over nothing is usually a good bet. In the meantime, I'll be saving and saving. After all, we haven't talked about bags yet!
Next, line the eyes with a light colored pencil. I use Cargo's The Reverse Lipliner. So what if it's made for your lips, it's the perfect shade for brightening eyes!
Curl your lashes, apply mascara, and you're good to go. Bright eyed and bushy tailed. Of course, always drink lots of water, it makes a huge difference!
