a step up

I find that I often lust after high platforms, but I rarely wear them, if ever.

There's a good reason for this. I live on a hilly campus, and I have to practically hike home after class every day. I lack the grace required to not look like an awkward flamingo when stepping out in anything higher than flip-flops. And I'm afraid of getting bunions when I get old.

Maybe I'll make an exception for these. It doesn't hurt to look, right?


I left my Marnis at home, and I know they feel neglected.

My New Year's resolution will be to wear more heels.

photo from Urban Outfitters

weather or not

The forecast said LA would be experiencing at least some showers today. I only felt three raindrops the whole day, so I felt kind of silly in my rainboots.






abercrombie sweater, Hollister dress, H&M knit tights, Chooka rainboots

If and when the rain comes, I hope it doesn't delay my flight home for Thanksgiving! I'm totally ready to pig out.

dreaming

If only they were leather. And I had $1395.

photo from Net-A-Porter

something new

I'm trying out some different photography styles in this post. I really liked how the first photo (accidentally) turned out, so I decided to document my whole outfit this way.

I know people make counterfeit designer goods, but who copies American Apparel stuff? Apparently, Kirra does. I've seen the slim denim skirt and double U-neck dress at H&M, too. I'm not complaining.

Abercrombie & Fitch tank, Kirra skirt, Nine West flats

I warmed up this outfit for the evening with black tights and a big white scarf.

I bought these flats a while ago as a birthday present for myself... I couldn't decide whether I should keep them or not, but the thirty day return period passed and now I'm stuck with them. I'm glad, though. They're actually really comfortable, like little pillows are under my feet! They're gentle on my sad, beat-up heels, too.

design on a dime

I know there have been lots of posts about Jonathan Saunders for Target on the blog circuit lately. I'm just as excited for the Dries-esque printed shirt and jacket as the next person, but it was more than just the clothing in the press photographs that caught my eye.


Look at those shoes! The low quality makes them a little hard to make out, so squint your eyes if you have to. They're essentially the Chloe boot before it got into a fight with a Bedazzler! And they're going to be a fraction of the price, for sure. I'm juiced.


I really really hope that the boots are actually going to be sold at Target and aren't some fancy label picked out by the stylist.

photos from Nylon and Barney's New York

new and improved

I actually got my Marc flats back a couple days ago, but I haven't been able to put up pictures until now.

The guy did an amazing job! The original leather soles are now protected by a layer of rubber. The rubber adds a teensy bit more height, but the eighth of an inch is practically unnoticeable. Now I won't be fazed by wet sidewalks and bumpy cobblestones.

I think it was worth the $31.90 to save these shoes. I may go back and get a couple pairs of vintage sandals rubbered up.

H&M slub cotton tee, Forever 21 shorts, Marc by Marc Jacobs flats

tortured sole

I haven't grown in basically any dimension since seventh grade, so pretty much everything I used to wear could still fit if I wanted it to. Shoes, pants, dresses... Everything is still the same size. I suppose I fill certain pieces out a bit more, but I'm basically the same stick I have been for the past six years. Thus, there are very few things that I must add to my wardrobe. I get really excited when I can make a justifiable purchase.

What I need is a pair of shoes that will last. Though my school has a relatively small campus, my shoes get worn out very quickly by just walking to and from class. Take for example my poor Marc by Marc Jacobs flats.



They're the best flats known to man. Not a single blister from these. Unfortunately, after less than ten outings, the poor soles are wearing out!



Do notice the most significant damage, on the right heel. The sole has ground down all the way to the wooden part of the heel, and some of the black paint is wearing off. I suppose part of this may be due to my walking pattern, but still! I haven't worn these shoes in three months because I don't want them to get too worn out.

The only shoes that have been good to me are my Rainbows. They're super comfortable, but they make it difficult for me to appear stylish. I feel like I'm constantly just throwing on the college student uniform. Also, my dad thinks they look absolutely disgusting. But they don't smell, promise.



Tomorrow I'm getting the Marcs resoled. I've never been to this place before, but they've got an average five-star rating on Yelp. They specialize in cowboy boots!

creepy

While I was at school in Los Angeles, I purchased tons of new clothes without restraint. A lot of the articles I bought there have become my new favorite things to wear, and I've been neglecting old treasures I left at home. Half of the stuff in my home closet has become useless to me. I'm in the process of sorting out donations and things I will be handing down to my cousins. I came across across these shoes under my bed.

Creepers. They date back to sophomore year, when psychobilly was my favorite genre on my iPod and a prominent fashion inspiration. I saved a Vogue article featuring Horrorpops, in fact. I rarely wore the shoes back then, and though they are still rather impractical, I hate that they've been collecting dust. I decided to try to work the shoes into some of the stuff I have now.

Nordstrom men's V neck, secondhand Esprit wool skirt, Mom's socks, Anarchic creepers

I suppose I didn't try very hard, and my legs look quite short, but I might wear this out. Not now, though; it's definitely too hot for a wool skirt and socks! I'd like to try to incorporate the shoes as seen on Nathan Jenden's runway.

photos from Nathan Jenden and In Step Shoe Store