If the Shoe Fits?

*DISCLAIMER: Two of my friends and I, we call ourselves "The Lady Three," are reading Tina Fey's Bossypants so I'm in an incredibly witty and "trying-to-be-funny mood." Sorry if this post is like bad standup. 

A few days ago, I was having a fun browsing spree on the Neiman Marcus website. Like any girl, I have a dream. A dream of having a Carrie Bradshaw shoe collection. I'm talking Manolos- though I am more of a Louboutin girl-Dolce &Gabbana , Brian Atwood,  Jimmy Choo: THE WORKS. Shoes, like any other accessory, should be full of risk and really show off your personal style. But I have to ask myself, and you beautiful people who read this blog, where do we draw the line? 

Exhibit A: Brian Atwood's Tie-Up Feather Sandal

(Photo Cred)

Though Brian Atwood makes incredible shoes, I was kind of afraid of these. Call me a Vegas Showgirl, but I love the glitz and glamour side of fashion. The more the merrier, right? Not when it's in the form of a leopard/bow/feather shoe. This, ladies and the four gents who actually read my blog- I told you this would be bad standup-is way too much. Even if this was paired with a little black dress or a menswear inspired suit, it'd be wouldn't be proportionate. After comparing this shoe to the Ostrich Feather Bootie- which I do quite like- I think I've found the reason this shoe is a little intimidating: the cut outs. Yes, the feathers make me feel like my feet would be attacked by creepy-crawlers; however, I think it'd be a bit more bearable without the sexy cut out. Picture this as a bootie. A little bit better, right?

Exhibit B: Diego Dolcini Fur-Ankle T Strap Sandal

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I suppose this isn't that out of the question, but I always question a prominent ankle strap in fear that I may have a sad case of cankle-itis. And this reminds me too much of a crazy rich housewife, Muffy, who plays squash at the local Country Club and is mean to her servants: did I mention the Lady Three book club also read The Help? But on a serious- well, fashion serious- note, I think I find these boundary pushing because of the randomness of the fur. The  Fanned Zip Back Sandal  is more of a fashion-forward piece; however, it isn't all over the place, like Brian Atwood's crazy cut out, but is cohesive. My Dear Diego, this shoe would've been sexy without the fur; now it just look like you're trying too hard.

Exhibit C: The Shoes Christian Louboutin Designed for the English National Ballet 

The following is what I call "Love Letters to Mr. Louboutin"(Photo Cred)

Christian, My Love,
I love your shoes more than a fat kid loves cake, cliche but true. While I understand that these shoes were created for  fundraiser and although they are incredibly beautiful, my legs temporary go numb and my feet ache when I look at this picture. These shoes are art, but  "ow".
Forever,
Kelsey

I think that sums my feelings for this shoe up enough!

After reviewing these shoes, however, I do have to ask myself if I'm just being a weenie when it comes to extravagant shoes? Am I not the Vegas Showgirl I thought I was? Or is there truly a limit? When it comes to fashion, I do think that most things can be awesome with proper styling. And I guess I should take a page out of Bieber's- WHAT BIEBER? Yes, Bieber-book:

xx

The Weekly: To Perfume and Makeup, From Ribbons and Curls

So this week was PARENTS WEEKEND at college which means eating some great food and $hopping. It was lovely to see the good 'ol folks; we got to see some of Boston's lovely fall!

Gorgeous, right?

In terms of shopping, I got some basic shirts and this cardigan I'm obsessing over. The one thing I felt like I was seriously lacking in my wardrobe was a black cardigan. But would you rather have a plain black cardigan or one with a little something special on it? Like some jewels? The jewels, duh!

ONTO THE WEEKLY!

• Kristen Stewart at the Welcome to the Rileys screening (Valentino and Brian Atwood): I don't really like Kristen Stewart; I personally think that both Jacob and Edward could do better but she actually looks really well dressed here. She threw away those stinking Converses and decided to dress like a lady. Beige and black is so cool and I love how the dress isn't just one laced pattern: she's switched it up and kept some of her funk in this dress. The one shoulder is genius, otherwise it would be so boring. The red lip, paired with the black pump, just really makes it classy: which is something  she hasn't pulled off with such grace until now. Props, Kristen Stewart, props.
• Scarlett Johansson at MANGO in Spain: LOVE. If she didn't pull this off with the perfect amount of accessories and grace, I would not be a fan. But I just love the necklace she's wearing which spices up the dress but doesn't over-do the look. And the chunky black shoes? AWESOME. She rarely looks unkept, she's Scarlett Johansson! I think her messy up-do created such a cool sense of indifference with this look. LOVING IT.
• Blake Lively at Vertu Launch Party (Dior):  This outfit is such a  cool going out look. I love jackets of all kinds, but this leather blazer-esque one is to die for. The fuchsia looks incredible on her and she's finally covering up her cleavage (it was seriously starting to get old). Some people are not fans of the black tights, but I really like them. In the Autumn/ Winter season, I wear tights like it was my job. If she didn't wear tights, the fuchsia would look too summer-ish, I believe.  But anyways, top job, Blake!

xx