Patent Sandals!

Hey there lovebugs!
I'm back from my family vacation! Thank you so much to my fabulous guest bloggers: Erika, Autumn, Sarah, Ashley, and Marisa! I loved your posts and I can't thank you enough!

Today I thought we'd get right back into things, with a summer sandal option I'm loving right now: patent leather.  Nothing terribly frightening about this look but I think the sheen of the leather really dresses up the sandal.

Steve Madden, Sheilaa, $28

I LOVE the tiny wedge and the gold hardware on this shoe.  Perfect for jeans, shorts, or a sundress.

Cole Haan, Air Tali, $50

These are like a glass of lemonade.  I like them because they go with black or brown.  Also could be fun for colorblocking with an outfit.

Sam Edelman, Hamilton Sandal, $63

These are a lighter take on gladiator. More like a shallow end jump into the pool instead of going off the diving board.

Nine West, Makai Sandals, $29

The only way to describe these shoes are fun.  I love them. 

What do you think? Of course you can go a little more expensive but when I'm buying a flat sandal I like to stay under $60.

Be fabulous today!

Shiny and Sassy

It's Thursday! Thank goodness.  I know it's been a short week because of the holiday but, whew! Bring on the weekend!

Today I want to talk about one of my favorite mediums in fashion: patent leather.  Patent leather has a shiny quality that makes people do a double take.  It gives your outfit spark and flare.  It dresses up jeans and it makes any suit more professional.  It is super versatile and it comes in a variety of colors.  Let's take a look:

Steve Madden, Trouser, $70

Hello elegance with a touch of masculine! Ooo la la.

Target, Mossimo front zip style croco weekender, $40

I love this bag.  I love it disguised as a gym bag that you wear to work, I love it for weekends away, and I love it for a do it all errand day bag.

Kmart, Eden red, $30

These heels are so interesting.  I love the fade on them.  Also liking the slightly rounded pointy toe.

J Crew, Superskinny patent belt, $15

I love this blush color for a belt, and I love the price!

As you can see, patent leather doesn't always look cheap or even trashy.  Pick good pieces that mix well into your wardrobe.  If you're preppy, try a patent belt around you cardigan, if you're more rocker, try a patent oxford flat with rolled up jeans.  The choices are endless.

Be fabulous today!