Kate Spade: Fall 2011

With just a glimpse of Kate Spade's newest collection, its easy to see her inspiration. I see a little Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jackie-O. I love this classic take on her dresses, bags, and especially the shoes. What do you think?

via @ FabSugar

via @ FabSugar

via @ FabSugar

via @ FabSugar

Wedding Flats

I have the privilege of serving as the Maid of Honor for one of my best friend's wedding this summer. While she has had this wedding planning thing down pat, I did have the chance to help her pick out her attire for the big day. I'd say I have been a pretty good wedding stylist so far, but my next task is to find some flats for her to wear for her reception. Obviously they need to be comfortable, but also something that she will be able to wear again. Here is what I found:

No, that is not her dress, but the Badgley Mischka pumps you see there are the ones she will be wearing when she says, "I Do." Aren't they lovely?

Wedding Flats by soledmate 

Juicy Couture Studded Ballerina Flat, $101
Badgley Mischka Women's Xolani Pump, $120
Kate Spade - Flash - Gold Sequin Ballet Flat at Footnotesonline..., $125
Steve Madden Kinnetic - Gold Fabric, $60
Steve Madden Women's Kobbe Ballet Flat, $38
Unlisted Women's Hello Hello Flat, $49
JCrew Factory rainy day ballet flats in metallic silver, $40

Trend: Polka Dots

I'm not sure if this will a trend I will catch onto, but I have been surprised by how many designers are incorporating polka dots into their shoes. Here are just a few:

Clockwise from top left:  Christian Louboutin, Kate Spade, Marni, Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino, KG by Kurt Geiger, Christian Louboutin, Dolce Gabbana, KG by Kurt Geiger

Trend: Prints

It's not too common to find non-animal printed shoes, but they are starting to pop up more and more.

Clockwise from top-left:  Cynthia Vincent, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, J Crew, Ruche, Jimmy Choo, Brian Atwood, Urban Outfitters, Kate Spade, Anthropologie, TOMS

Love Shoes

It's almost Valentine's Day, and who wouldn't like some shoes that spread the love?

Love by soledmate

VALENTINO GARAVANI - Pumps with open toe Women - Shoes Women on..., $695
Lady Dragon Pearl White Heart Shoes, 120 GBP
KITTY Nude Embellished Heart Pumps, $90
Luichiny Knot Me - Beige Satin, $90
Carlos by Carlos Santana Prestige - Red, $90
Melissa | Melissa Cute Bow Flip Flops at ASOS, $52
Qupid Figure-39X Ruffle Bootie Ankle Boot, $28
Kate Spade Lourdes, $285

Trend: Bows

We saw lots of bows at the Golden Globes, but they aren't just for dresses and presents. Sport some bows on your shoes.

Clockwise from top-left:  Kate Spade, Ruche, Badgley Mischka, Max Studio, Prada, Valentino, Rock and Repbulic, Melissa, DV by Dolce Vita, Steve Madden, Prada, Valentino

Sunday Slippers

It's Sunday. For me, that means a day to relax, sleep in, maybe stay in PJs all day (so far so good). How about a nice pair of slippers to go along with all that?

They don't look like slippers do they? I know. Aren't they gorgeous? I think I can lounge around on a lazy Sunday in these puppies.


*Thanks Pretty Little Things