shoes

Out with the Old, In with the New

by a stylized hysteria on October 17, 2011

in Shopping

I finally replaced one of my favorite pairs of shoes: my black ankle boots. It’s bittersweet because um, hi, they are awesome looking. However, they barely survived two years (and that includes multiple repairs). I feel like boots should last way longer than two years- am I asking too much (ahem, Jeffrey Campbell)?

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However, the newest members to my show family are just as awesome looking, more comfortable, and were on sale at Shopbop. Pretty much haven’t stopped wearing them since I got them.

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Sam Edelman “Parley” Boots

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My Feet Want to Purr, Take 2

by a stylized hysteria on August 24, 2011

in Random,Shopping

A little while back, I asked for your help in deciding between two leopard print shoes. Nearly everyone agreed that the heels rather than the sandals were a better choice. Well people, you were WRONG. These shoes hurt in a way that I have not experienced before. I’m still halfheartedly trying to break them in, but my itching for animal print hasn’t been properly satisfied yet. So, I bring you two more options that I need help deciding between.

 

Option 1: Kensie Girl Sila

They are very affordable (due to being faux leather). The shape looks pretty comfortable, but with the heel coming in at 4 inches, there’s definitely a potential for pain. What can I say? My feet are pussies. Hence finding cat print shoes (zing!).

 

 

Option 2: Matisse Nugent

 

First of all, named after Ted Nugent? Cool points have been awarded. The low wedge heel and ankle support of a bootie pretty much guarantee comfort. The pattern isn’t leopard per se, but it’s definitely some sort of animal of the cat family. These are by far the most expensive option, however.

So, what say ye? Don’t lead me wrong this time, internet. Otherwise I’m changing this blog to a poetry site dedicated to David Hasselhoff and Chuck Norris.

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Blogger Meet-Up at 28 Degrees

by a stylized hysteria on August 1, 2011

in Fun in Boston,outfits

I am so far behind on my blogging! Since my folks are out of town, I wish I could say it’s because I’ve been living it up and partying. But really, I’ve been doing exactly what I do when they’re home- work, gym, dinner, cat snuggling, and now watering their plants. Which I mention only because it takes about 45 minutes to water all of their plants. I feel like this is kind of absurd, right? Right.

These pictures are from last Wednesday. Kinsey M. took on the impressive task of organizing a blogger get-together just because. It was a great time, filled with wonderfully dressed women (and men). My only regret was not meeting some of the bloggers there I didn’t recognize. Actually, no. My regrets were:

  • Wearing brand new shoes with breaking them in (more on that)
  • Not eating every single piece of food that 28 Degrees provided because it was deeeelicious
  • Not taking more photos of the lovely crowd

I wore a dress from Complex Geometries that was a big crowd-pleaser. Complex Geometries specializes in dresses and tanks in thick jersey that are made to be wrapped, twisted, and artfully thrown over your body. One dress can be worn in a dozen different ways just by draping it differently. The belt is a random find at H&M. I gave in to my leopard desires and got the heels from Steve Madden. About an hour before the meet-up. I sized up, thinking room for an insole was smarter than squeezing my tired feet into new shoes. I was wrong, even with an insole and 2 pairs of heel grips the shoes were a little too big. Oh, and they made my feet go numb. I had to give up and put on my flat sandals after 20 minutes. However, like a squirrel faced with a closed garbage bin, I am nothing if not persistent. I will break these shoes in. Or break my feet trying. They’re so pretty!

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That’s the lovely Marissa from The Well-Appointed Catwalk on my left, and Holly from Covetous Creatures on my right.

 

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The shoe aftermath.

 

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Melissa from Crunches for Cupcakes and Natalie from Wishful Nals. Aren’t they adorable?

 

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Michele from Michele’s Musings, Shanna from Shanna’s Eye View, and Kristen from The Boston Fashionista. All hilarious, smart, and wildly entertaining!

 

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Naomi and Lani from Mon Petit Chou Chou. They are both putting me to shame with their tans (and awesome makeup).

 

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Shoes from the end of the night (and my flats!) Julie from Orchid Grey was wearing the most intensely pink sandals ever. it was love at first sight. Clockwise from Julie is Holly, myself, Amy from The Swapaholics, and Marissa.

 

I promise, loads more posts coming up this week!

 

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My Feet Want to Purr

by a stylized hysteria on July 18, 2011

in Shopping

In a relatively short period time, I’ve gone from loathing animal print to embracing it to (now) lusting for it. It started with a simple cardigan 2 years ago (thanks J.Crew). Then I got a blouse that I wear entirely too often. And now, my feet want to get in on the action. I’m looking at two different pairs, both from Steve Madden.

Should I go low?

Or should I go high?

Help me decide!

 

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I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up

by a stylized hysteria on March 12, 2010

in outfits

Life and work have once again managed to collide to keep me from blogging for longer than I would like. On the plus side, I’ve actually been out and about and having fun. There might be a cute boy involved. There is definitely lobster mac and cheese involved.

I’ve also been digging up old shoes from under my bed and celebrating the warmer weather. Is anyone else a little scared/shocked when you see all of your shoes in one place?

silver feet

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vest- forever21
shirt- h&m
pants- gap
shoes- unknown
 
 
Listening to… “LES Artistes” by Santogold

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