blame it on the girl

2010-05-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

I haven't updated in ages. I was actually thinking about changing the whole blog, and to make it a bit more personal, but haven't had the time to do proper planning. But, I had a quick visit to my favourite shoe site, and obviously I felt the need to share...

ProenzaSchouler - what else??

ProenzaSchouler

Topshop

Atlanta Weller - conversation pieces

Atlanta Weller

Alaia

Alexander Wang

Diane von Furstenburg

2010-05-14T21:55:00.000-07:00

Shakuhachi

I just stumbled upon this Australian label, and I must say; there are a couple of things I won't mind having in my closet. It isn't very expensive, and they ship worldwide!

I love this dress. Draping is always so flattering...

I have been looking for pants like these for ages!

Reminds me of Burberry...

Once again; love the pants

www.shakuhachi.net.au

2010-05-02T08:16:00.000-07:00

I'M LIKE A BIRD...

Since I saw these the first time (I think it was in a HOUSE&LEISURE magazine), I just thought they were amazing! They definitely speak to my inner child, and I would love to own one of them! Imagine having a little nest to escape to when you have the need to be alone, or just need some place to read a book or reflect on the week that was, or the one ahead of you. This is most probably the coolest treehouses ever..plus you have something that blends in with nature perfectly. (I can't help but wonder if some ambitious but lazy bird will try to get his wife to fall for this as one of his own creations??)

2010-04-24T02:50:00.000-07:00

MORE SHOES...

I just can't help myself! When I open a magazine and see images like these, I just have to share them!

Louis Vuitton (love the heels!)

Pierre Hardy

Balenciaga

(images from INSTYLE March 2010)

I just love these MIUMIU clogs! (Yes, I know I said that I wouldn't wear them, but hey, these are very wearable!!)

2010-04-23T22:33:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

(not so crazy about Kim K's outfit, but have to love her taste in shoes!)

Still love these Balmains!

Topshop

I would love to wear these Balenciagas!

These look almost the same as the Balmains, so, gotta love them!

(all images awomanandhershoes)

2010-04-19T02:15:00.000-07:00

YES! AGAIN!

Maybe I should just dedicate my whole blog to Nicholas G! While I was looking for images of his pre-fall collection, I stumbled upon the newest offerings from Balenciaga. I love the way this designer can come up with new ideas, but still make it wearable and recognisable - you just know as soon as you see it that it is Balenciaga.

I LOVE the colors in this collection!

(the man himself!)

2010-04-19T02:07:00.000-07:00

BALENCIAGA (YES, AGAIN!)

Pre-fall 2010. Once again Nicholas Ghesquiere made me sit up and look at what his brilliant mind can come up with... This collection is once again modern, but very wearable!

(the bonus will have to be that I love the shoes in this collection as well!)

2010-04-10T23:06:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

Once again; LANVIN...

2010-04-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

PARIS FASHION WEEK

I am sure that it must be amazing to visit any of the fashion weeks, but since I believe that I was French in my previous life, I chose Paris fashion week to show the newest creations from the very creative top designers who show their collections at this event.

I must admit that there are a lot of collections that I really like, but my favorites are still Balmain, Balenciaga, Chloe, Stella McCartney and Lanvin. These designers can do very little wrong in my eyes. They almost always come up with something that looks new and modern, but are still easy to translate into everyday wear. They are the trendsetters.

2010-04-03T00:08:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

Only GIVENCHY can make a white shoe look this good!

(images awomanandhershoes)

2010-04-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

MARCHESA EVENING WEAR

I think Georgina Chapman and her team makes dreamy evening wear...

(all images InStyle)

2010-04-02T23:44:00.000-07:00

BALMAIN SS 2010

This is without a doubt one of my very very favorite collections. I love the sexy, dishevelled look. I love the way the pants fit (obviously you have to be built like a model to really be able to pull off the look), and I love the colors. I love everything about it!

Look at this dress!!

Love the jackets..

The pants...

Amazing Demi Moore - who better to wear this dress?

2010-03-27T23:55:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

So many shoes, so little time...

Love these from the FENDI collection

Emma Cook cowboy booties

Guiseppe Zanotti - gorgeous!

(obviously Leighton Meester thinks so too!)

Versace - I really like the shoes in this collection

Burberry Prorsum - wow...

(all images awomanandhershoes)

2010-03-27T04:47:00.000-07:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

I did mention in one of my previous blogs (about TOM FORD), that I haven't been inspired by GUCCI since Tom has left ; but I do think that they are back on my fashion radar! Look at these boots!! I would LOVE to own a pair!

These canvas khaki boots from BALMAIN are also very high on my wishlist! (At this stage BALMAIN can do no wrong in my eyes!)

(images scanned from UK Vogue April 2010)

2010-03-24T10:27:00.000-07:00

WHOWHATWEAR!

I have been so busy the last couple of weeks, and didn't even have time for my favorite activity; my blog! I really do love my job, but I also love finding new things to look at and to wear, and to discover new and exciting websites. One of those is WHOWHATWEAR.COM. It is like a magazine, with lots of inspiration, but with the added bonus that they interpret everything into wearable things, with the necessary links to the relevant websites, to buy the stuff you see online! So, lots of celebrity sightings, and suggested substitutes, and you can even ask them what a certain celebrity wore in a certain picture, and they will try to find out all the details!

This is my kind of website, I will most certainly be a regular visitor.

2010-03-15T10:19:00.000-07:00

TO CLOG OR NOT TO CLOG...

I cannot believe that I am even writing this. I cannot believe that I am even contemplating the idea. But I am. Yes, I am. I didn't think that the clog (it isn't even an elegant name!!), would ever again be considered the 'it' item of the fashion world. But that just goes to show how the influence of one of the greatest fashion designers (EVER!), MR. KARL LAGERFELD, can change things around. One thing must be made very clear though, I still hate the LOUIS VUITTON kind of clog thingy shoe. I still think that it is plain ugly with all the fluffy bits flying around!!

It seems that some of the designers decided to follow the farm trend, and yes, we will follow! Especially when my absolute favorite it-girl of the moment wears it on the cover of VOGUE!

If one of the stylish Olsen twins can carry it off...

Maybe it is the heels that are making it more acceptable?

The farm trend

Alexa Chung

2010-03-13T03:17:00.000-08:00

FOR THE LOVE OF VOGUE..

I cannot seem to help myself when it comes to magazines. I am totally addicted, and usually go into withdrawl at the end of the month when I am waiting for the newest British/US VOGUE. Why do I love it so much? I can't really say, but I do know that I get transformed into another more glamorous world, the minute I open the magazine. I love seeing the new ads, and I love the beginning of a new season. All of a sudden you see the newest interpretation by each designer of what should be worn. I take in all the detail of all the new ads; the dress/top/trousers, the shoes, the hair, the bags, even the setting, everything.
I love reading about new designers, about new ideas, new trends, and I love seeing how they manage to put a new spin on something that has been around for ages. Here are some of my favorites from British Vogue (March)...

MICHAEL KORS - manages to capture a lifestyle (and I LOVE the dress!)

DONNA KARAN - flattering the female form

BALENCIAGA AND BALMAIN - supercool...

2010-03-12T21:53:00.000-08:00

FOR EVERYONE'S ENTERTAINMENT

I have said this before; I really enjoy music. I do not feel the need to make a statement with the music I listen to; I listen to things I like because it makes me feel good! And at this particular stage in my life, ADAM LAMBERT's For Your Entertainment album, is doing just that. Yes, I know, it is commercial, and some of the lyrics are quite funny, but it just puts a smile on my face whenever I listen to it! And you have to crank up the volume when you do!! (you can get it at AMAZON!)

2010-03-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

WOW, WOW, WOW!

I just had to do a quick post when I saw these on Sea of shoes! I do understand why these are one of Jane Aldridge's favorite pairs...

(Chanel shoes)

2010-03-05T19:44:00.000-08:00

SNAKESKIN LOVE

I think snakeskin is one of the most amazing textures. There is just no way to look bad while wearing snakeskin anything!

2010-03-03T07:17:00.000-08:00

DAILY SHOE FIX...

Pierre Hardy - once again making it difficult for me to concentrate on anything else! Love the Spring 2010 collection. Go have a look at pierre hardy for the rest of the collection.

2010-02-27T08:12:00.000-08:00

I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE...

And it wasn't even difficult or painful or the least bit challenging! I was minding my own business, trying to read my book (John Irving), with TRACE music channel in the background, when the new ALICIA KEYS song - Try sleeping with a broken heart - came up. I like her a lot, so I wanted to see the video, and my oh my, that is when I saw THE JACKET. Unfortunately I can get obsessed like this, I had to put down my book immediately (sorry John!) to try and find out what jacket she was wearing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have loved biker jackets since forever, and this blinged up version was right up my alley!

But when I found out it was a Catherine Malandrino (thank you Wouri Vice - stylist), I had to go and have a look at Catherine Malandrino's other stuff, and that was when I felt the warm loving feeling! I can't believe that I haven't taken her more seriously in my fashion mind. Well, that will never happen again!! Love your work Catherine (and you are quite beautiful as well!)

One of Catherine's favorites from her new collection..

How funky is this...
This can look seriously sexy..

Love this

And this..

The instigator..(click for larger, better image!)

2010-02-26T22:11:00.000-08:00

THE HEART OF THE HOME

I do love spending time in my kitchen. I love my kitchen. And I really believe that it is the heart of the home. Whether you like to cook or not, a kitchen is always a welcoming place - or should be! I love cooking, and find it therapeutic, but even if you just use your your kitchen to take the take aways out of the boxes, it should still be a good experience. I love the smell of a cake baking in the oven, or of onions and garlic frying in a pan, or fresh vanilla pods being sliced open. It doesn't really matter if you have a modern kitchen or a country kitchen, just make sure that people want to spend time there...

DAILY SHOE FIX...

I am not quite sure about these (yet), but they do make me think of KESHA's TIK TOK video. Maybe they will still grow on me...

Isabel Marant

Trust BEYONCE to always have the coolest shoes! I love these Brian Atwoods.

(all images awomanandhershoes)

2010-02-22T02:33:00.000-08:00

(QUICK!) DAILY SHOE FIX...

Just a quick post; I REALLY wasn't online looking for shoes (REALLY!!), but came across these interesting ones, and thought I had to share it. I am wondering if these are comfortable (the ones with the funny heels), or if they are difficult to walk in. Whatever the case may be, I can assure you that people will notice your shoes! They are from the ACNE SS 2010 collection.

2010-02-21T11:29:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK - 3.1 PHILLIP LIM

I was so busy the last couple of weeks, that I didn't even have the energy to follow New York Fashion week!! I just took a quick peek at some of the shows today, and the shoes at 3.1 Phillip Lim seemed like fun! I will hopefully be taking a closer look this week, and be able to have some more interesting posts....

It seems like the shoe boot is here to stay - at least for now. And I am happy about it! I like the shoe boot for all different kinds of reasons which I won't bore you with now...