Wedding shoes ideas for NOT old-fashion brides

One thing that requires significant attention from a bride is her shoes. Usually, the bride shops for her wedding shoes after she has decided or ordered her wedding dress. However, deciding for which shoes to wear doesn't have to always come last. It has to be incorporated in deciding for the theme of the wedding.

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Are you planning for a traditional wedding? White wedding gown, ground touching old-fashioned veil and a pair of old-fashioned white shoes? I say nay! Not because you are having a traditional church wedding you always have to be ultra-traditional with our shoes. You may go for a pair of white shoes but the style can be edgy.

Or, if you are dare you be a bit modern bride, you can even choose to go for a pair of red shoes [or yellow, purple, pink etc.].You just have to remember to match your bouquet with your colored shoes.

photo credit: Jacquelyn Phillips and weddingwire

A bride myself, I'm hunting for colored wedding shoes. 

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Killer Boots from my archives

"If I were to choose between a lovely dress and a fabulous pair of shoes, I'd take the shoes. Oh, how I love shoes!" My facebook private profile boldly screams this line. But hey, if I were to choose between an equally adorable pairs of evening shoes and boots, I'd take the boots. Of course, I would gladly take both. But if I can only get away with one, I'm leaning more for the killer boots.

Tonight, the shoeholic side of me is itching to come out. I decided to ease it by blogging about some of the boots that I found from my archives.

I wanted to give credit for this photo but I just can't remember the source.

I can just dream to buy all the boots that I fancy. I read tonight that 50% of your income can be spent for your needs, 20% for your savings and a whooping 30% for your wants. The latter percent is through the principle of "awarding yourself" first. In my case, I might as well award myself a pair of shoes every time I get my paycheck. But I'm VERY frugal. So go figure.

The good thing about fashion blogging is, I don't really have to buy all the boots that I fancy. I can just feed my eyes and when I'm done, share them to my readers.

So, my dear girls, are there any particular boots you're fancying right now?

Ugly Shoes alternatives for Halloween costumes

If you are planning to go edgy on your footwear this Halloween, there are some designers shoes that you might want to check. These footwear happened to be the most creative creations ever done in the name of shoes, in fact, almost beyond the imagination of stereotype, unoriginal  people who only go for style that are socially acceptable. These shoes exceeded the definition of "beautiful" that they are dubbed "ugly shoes".

With the help of any of these shoes, the creative side of you might just come up with a stylish, extra-ordinary Halloween costume.

Rick Owens hidden sandals

Why is this ugly? Because I think that it's made for some middle aged, stylish Dracula.

Alexander McQueen "armadillo" heels

I really respect Alexander and I was devastated with the news of his death last year. He was such a loss. But while I adored his vision for style, I just can't handle these armadillo. They're too beautiful for me that they'd make me ugly. I'm speaking about pairing them with any of my dresses, but if you've some special outfit for this season, why not?

Vibram FiveFingers Sprint

I can't bear with the thought of walking around mingling with humanity while my tendons are exposed. Not when I walk around in a dress, but maybe, when I'm farming?

Opening Ceremony faux fur platform boot

This shoe would make a good trivia question. Are those hair of human or of sheep? If it's human hair then I'll applaud the designer for his reusing and recycling technique. But if those of sheep, then I'd like to be rest assured that their souls are at peace.

Nina Ricci heel-less heels

When I first saw this shoe I felt more scared than impressed. It's a kind that I'd see in scary movies. I wonder what's with the concave-like platform? The suspended heels are exceptional BUT seeing such beauty being useless just causes me contradictions on myself. Can it be that the floating platform is cool? Or is it just flat ugly?

You might want to see more ugly shoes for Halloween. Visit the slide of ugliest shoes at Shine. 

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Sale, how I love Thee! Designers Shoes went crazy sale!

Yes, you heard me right, girls. Tons of designers shoes are now sold at crazy discount prices. From 40% to 70% discount, shoes are flying off the rack - for the most pretty shoes at least. The last time I checked, two of my favorites were sold out. Sigh! But still, here's the set of designer shoes that I am eying. ;)

1) Marc Jacobs Suede raffia sandals, 2) Rupert Sanderson Jupiter suede shoe boots, 3) Jimmy Choo Jazz leopard-print pumps, 4) Jimmy Choo Reese suede cutout boots, 5) Beatrix Ong Petal cutout suede sandals, 6) Giuseppe Zanotti Leather platform sandals 7) Christian Louboutin Brigette 140 python shoe boots, 8)Jil Sander Asymmetric suede sandals,9) Christian Louboutin Piros 120 suede boots, 10) Brian Atwood Jamie suede boots

Sale, how I love Thee! Shoes, how I adore Thee!

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The story behind my stylish calf-length cuff boots

This is the story untold at my entry to Every Shoe Tells a Story contest by Clarks. Yes, I did join a shoe photo contest. Please do check my entry and if you like what you see, please vote for my shoes. I can use some votes to win.

I had no plan at all to buy another new pair of shoes that Christmas, the same Christmas when I got engaged, but instead, I wanted to buy a new dress to wear to a dinner date with my fiancé. While shopping at a mall, my boyfriend grabbed some t-shirts for him and asked me to go to the counter to pay them. On my way to the counter, a shoe rack no longer crowded with shoes grabbed my attention. There were several pairs of shoes but only one pair hooked my eyes and it’s all I saw. Gasped, as if magnetized, my legs quickly brought me to the rack, my hands feeling the shoes’ texture, my eyes admiring.

Firstly, I love boots. These darlings were actually calf-length boots, embodying the cuff of those Maison Martin Margiela shoes famously worn by Rachel Gibson that I so dream to buy, only better. Not long after being hooked by my new found beauties, I found myself admiring my reflection on the mirror with the shoes on, just to be startled by a familiar voice, “Honey! I’ve been looking for you.” But seeing what had took me long, he studied my complete look and simply said, “Get them.”

It’s very easy to fall in love with the shoes. The meticulous details on the sides are met and sewed together by a piece of well-cut animal skin, probably snake or crocodile, starting from the base where the heels anchor it and up to the top. The heels are pointed about three inches high. Being cuffed allows my toes to breath in a sexy manner. A happy New Year's Gift shows more more photos of these shoes.

Extremely high heeled shoe with chopped outer sole

I was window shopping when I saw this pair of Lyn shoes. They looked adorable and definitely stylish to me. I tried them on and checked if they're possible to navigate around, they seemed fine. It was a season of crazy sale for most big malls in the city therefore seeing the shoe available at 70 percent off was not very surprising. I thought and thought, should I get them? It seemed ages before I made up my mind. Of course, I brought them home.

When the time came that they had to say hello! to the world, I paired them up with a fabulous polka dots mini dress. Unfortunately, these babies were not as easy to navigate as they were in the shop. I was losing balance every after few steps, very humiliating. The heels are 4 inches long and my feet are only size 5. You can imagine. But I don't blame the difficulty of walking to the heels, no, but to those tiny outer sole at the front. Take a look at it carefully. These partial outer soles make navigation of high heels extremely difficult because the shoes barely able to balance the weight they carry.

My little sis, a potential shoe designer

I remembered that not a long time back Chictopia was calling for entries for their shoe design competition. They asked their members to submit their most creative shoe design and who knows? that most creative might turn out to be the best pick and get reproduced - a very promising dream come true for any shoe designer wannabe.

I considered making my own shoe design. Since I too am blessed with the arts side, perhaps I could use it for shoe designing. After all, I love shoes a lot. But time and work did not allow me to come up with a good entry. Or perhaps, it simply wasn't a priority.

But then it amazed me, that thousands of miles away across the pacific lives my little sis who loves art. She is clearly a shoe lover but her frail legs not fully develop deprive her of wearing the fabulous shoes that she so covet. She always google for the best shoes she'd love to wear, post them at her facebook profile, but she knows that she never would be able to give them justice through her own feet. Sure she can walk, but high heels are just beyond considerations.

And then I discovered that she chanel this love of shoes into drawing. Seeing upon her designs, I believe she has potentials.

The little shoe designer is Dashiki and she happened to be my youngest sibling.

Fashion Vs. Billionaires

I read today that the secret of most billionaires in accumulating wealth is frugality. Several noted billionaires downsize their expenses preferring to take public transportation over limousines driven by chauffeurs; or if possible, choosing to walk. Most of them buy their clothes over racks when in fact they can afford to buy all designers clothes. Some of them refuse to buy plenty of shoes reasoning that you can only wear one pair of shoes at a time. And for every shoes they buy, they make sure that they wear them down to the ground. Read the 7 Spending tips from frugal Billionaires.

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That made me think. I'm no billionaire but I aim of buying designer clothes and collecting lots of shoes. Just take a look at these pair of boots that I covet. I love to see my bank account increase its notes each month, but I love to see the number of my shoes increase as well. I'm sure you girls understand this crisis I face? :)

Fashion tips: Covert flirt outfits

“I’m a flirt!” Some gutsy women’s tees scream these very texts. They’re daring, they’ve made up their mind and they’re comfortable with it. However, not that I’m not daring, but that I’ve decided I’ll never wear clothes with texts printed on it that challenge my personality so that I’ve included it in my Fashion Don’t list [here, it’s first in the list and that’s thanks to LiLo]. But then, does it mean that I’m anti-flirty? Of course not! I actually recommend it to girls. Be flirty but be skilled on it. When you’ve harnessed that skill, people won’t notice – at least right away – that you are indeed flirting. Haha! Sometimes, it’s not the most beautiful girl that captures the heart of Mr. Right. Sometimes, it’s the best flirt.

So how to we flirt in the most covert way? One way that I recommend is of course, through fashion but not with the use of cheap texts, instead, with the use of bows.

Fashion forward yet feminine.
Featuring Moshi's signature "Whitney Bow" printing, this ruffle-embellished tank dress creates divine feminity with sprinkles of flirty look.

Feeling tickled pink? Yes, that phrase is so overdone and I wonder if the I am Fashion girls were the originals of it or if they only just picked it somewhere for the title of one of their lastest posts before they bade farewell, but hey! wearing pink is actually being girly. And with that, we need not debate the motion "This house believes that a man's greatest need is a woman." It goes to the government side with a trashed margin. Such a motion would be the debate, when that pink top comes with a bow.

Who says you shouldn't date a colleague? I did and I actually wrote an article about "Why shouldn't you?" but highlighting the cons - which is uderstandable - because during that time I was trying hard to pen down what I learned from my failed relationship, if you could call so, with a colleague. But there are also many successful relationships and marraige which bloosomed from work. Again, I take the same stance. It isn't wrong to go flirty at work as long as it isn't vulgar so that the entire workplace watches.

Do not be afraid to go flirty through fashion at work. This Striped Bow Trim Knit Top would make your version of covert flirt and it might make a difference for your love life.

What a statement from Valentino. Thin strap across the toes and black bowdetails. Magnificent? You may dare to color your toenails with black, or the seductive red, however, I'd prefer mine natural. I'd rather leave the flirting to my shoes.

How to get the best look with ankle boots

Depending on which part of the world you are living right now, you may be enjoying the bliss of sunshine or the bountiful showers of rain; there is one type of footwear that is indispensable – ankle boots.

There are many ways you can wear ankle boots and the choices to look great with them are enormous, however, I would like to speak about the best way to wear ankle boots should the weather allows. Should I say summer?

To get the best look with ankle boots is to wear them bare legged. No tights, no hose, just plain skin whether it’s tan or not. And when I say bare legged, I meant really leggy.

♥Ankle boots: Go bare legged with mini dress
When it comes to dress, the best for ankle boots is mini dress. Baring more skin gives full attention to your boots. The mini-dress gives a good proportion for your entire look.

photo: sretsis

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♥Ankle boots: Go bare legged with mini-skirt
Another way to go leggy is with mini-skirt. Notice how the girl in this photo sportted her ankle boots for her simple carefree abandon.

photo: lookbook

♥Ankle boots: Go bare legged with denim shorts
This is my favorite way of wearing ankle boots - going leggy with denim shorts. A chic look for any casual day. The length of your shorts depends on your preference.

photo: dailymail.co.uk

Summer Outfits Essentials

Just around the corner in every woman's mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her. ~Wilhela Cushman

Wilhela is incredibly right. We girls have it always in mind the thoughts of outfits that would recreate us. That said, we don't have to explain why the need to recreate our style with summer outfits essential for this season.

From Coachella we received tons of suggested must haves for summer outfits.

♥M Missoni Bias Stripe Romper, ♥Ash Ivy Open Toe Studded Booties, ♥Something Else
Slouchy Shoulder Bag, ♥Blank Denim Stud Shorts, and ♥Diane von Furstenberg Zora Dress,

Etsy Finds what I love across Europe

Who does not love Etsy? Even before this blog was born I was already Etsy hunting. I even considered joining the hunters by becoming an Etsy retailer so that I would have the reason to hunt for what I'd love and then sell whatever is beyond the budget. Ha! Things became too hectic that spare time only allows me to manage this passion blog. But my weekly, if not daily, etsy watch is on going. It is never idle. The shop recently has turned its eyes at every angle across Europe leaving nothing unexamined by its lense.

"Etsy is taking a trip through Europe, with Etsy sellers from eleven different European countries. Take a look for yourself with our Shop Local feature — you'll find shops across borders near and far. Are you already on your way to Berlin for the grand opening party on April 1 at their new Etsy office? Get going! You only have a week left. RSVP for the party here."

I wanted to join the party but I was too late. The hall was fully booked. Therefore I contented myself checking all the finds - Etsy Finds: Across the Pond, Etsy Finds: Go Euro, Etsy Finds: Early Bird or Night Owl?, Etsy Finds Decor: Romantic Curiosities.

Did you girls get those notices too? From women's fashion, to home decors, to paintings, to photography and everything in between. You bet, I satisfied my thirst first with what's I'm more into. Thusm here are my picks:

♥ SPRING SALE (S-M) Lace-Up Leg Warmers in Purple - READY TO SHIP
Style Tip: Wear them pulled up over your heels, scrunched down around your ankles, or peeking out of your boots for three completely different looks.
♥ Vintage Shoes- Gold and Silver Rose Lace Pumps size 7
♥ Grace Couture - Brown Ostrich Feather Purse with Swarovski Crystal Trim -ONE OF A KIND
♥ Nuno felted wrist arm warmers - Growing Spring on my skin OOAK
♥ Lily Pad Brooch in Pastel Tones
♥ Custom tea dress - a rare vintage vera print, fifties inspired
♥ Tournoyer - Silver Copper and Oxidized Silver Ring