It may be springtime in L.A., but what we call "June Gloom," a layer of marine fog that settles over the city in the summer, came early this year. As a result, the mornings are unseasonably chilly and damp, but by afternoon, it's clear-blue. This means that dressing has been a ...read more
I've never been one of those women who like to spend a leisurely weekend morning, draped in my guy's shirt, while curled up in a chair with coffee and a crossword puzzle. But the other day, while scrambling to cover myself to answer the front door, I grabbed the closest thing I ...read more
As soon as the weather starts to turn balmy, I reach for breezy white dresses and colorful flats. It's a surefire combination that works season after season and is as easy as it is cheerful. When I first spotted these Lanvin Pom Pom Espadrilles, I was smitten with the bright ...read more
In my book, flat sandals always get a bad reputation. They're usually boring, uncomfortable and terribly unflattering. Regardless, I've decided to give them a second chance since there are times when you just can't be propped up on 4 inch heels for an extended period of time. ...read more
There's something I find oddly relaxing about shopping on Friday evenings. While most people are hurriedly getting ready for their nights out, the malls are left empty for wandering souls like myself. Yesterday was no exception, and in an attempt to limit my unnecessary ...read more
I don't downplay the fact that I have a slight obsession with ruffles. Though they typically trim the bottoms of my dresses and make my necklines a touch sweeter, I never realized how they could truly transform a pair of otherwise plain sandals. Loeffler Randall's Metallic ...read more
Maybe it's the stubborn Taurus in me, but I hate doing simply the expected, and prefer taking an extreme route in most everything I do. This same 'all or nothing' attitude also applies when it comes to shoes. Typically, I'm either in flats, or 5" heels, rarely sporting anything ...read more
Urban Outfitters has long been my dependable source for vintage-inspired clothing, long before I became obsessed with flea markets. Up until recently, I had no idea that the store was also an incredible resource for shoes. Besides the pages of boots and ballet flats online, I was ...read more
In my book, Steve Madden is very hot and cold - sometimes he gets it right, and sometimes he gets it very wrong. His Casting sandal, a braided, leather flat, is perfection. They channel those little shoes that you see on cobble stone streets in South America, but with fetching ...read more
Toe rings turned tacky and unacceptable in my book around sophomore year in college, but up until then, I had always found the adornment to be provocative. Giuseppe Zanotti'sFlat Crystal Ring Sandals captures that beguiling look, with a crystal embellished ring that wraps around ...read more
I'm not sure if I've ever even been on a true picnic, with a basket in hand and seated a top a plaid blanket. Nonetheless, picnics are synonymous with nice weather, which is why Kate Spade's 'Cabana' wicker heels are the exact shoes I'd wear to an outdoor lunch. The combination ...read more