Sparkle On! Blingiest Shoes of the Season

Tis the season... for glitter! Seriously, the Holiday season is a great time of year to let out your inner disco ball and not be afraid to shine, sparkle and stand out in the crowd! A top Holiday season 2010 trend we just love? Sparkling, glittering shoes that would make Dorothy from Oz proud!

Fashion Warning: Just don't wear too much glitter at once! Pair one of these glistening choices with an all lace or even velour look and you're ready for that Holiday party.

Clockwise from Left: Giuseppe Zanotti Glitter Sandals $795 at ShopBop, Report Signature Parker Crystal Leopard Shoes $250 at ShopBop, Miu Miu Glitter Leather Loefer Pump $695 at Net-a-Porter , Steve Madden Caryssa Glitter Platform Pumps $125 at Bloomingdales

Shoe Lust Continued: Malin A. in Miu Miu

If you follow our blog at all you know that we have been having a love affair with Miu Miu's caged pumps for Spring in this nude/blush color. We spotted them on actress Malin Ackerman at the premiere of her new movie this week and obvi just had to share the pic!

Malin pairs the pumps with an all Miu Miu look - a neutral graphic dress with gold and bronze crystal detailing and a burnt orange clutch. We do love the pumps with this look but would also have liked to see them on her with a more a girly tube dress. We hear via Style.com she is trying to be the next Miu Miu girl which would explain her stepping out in the designer from head to toe...

What do you think of her look? We still are really lovin' these pumps!

Fashionably Yours,

H

FAB FIND! Rosegold Marni Pumps

RoseGold Marni Leather Pump in Cream

Remember those awesome Miu Miu Flesh-Tone caged pumps we were obessed with? Well we never actually purchased them (sad face) because we didnt feel like spending the $600 it would take to bring them home and they were sold out in our size. Well people, I know alot of you loved them as much as I did so this will come as some great news! Rosegold, a really fab yet slightly lower price point line, has almost the EXACT looking shoe in cream and black and at $158- a fraction of the price of the Miu Mius!! (don't you just LOVE a deal sometimes?)

Now lets take a look at the side-by-side. Sorry Miu Miu, my mind is made up I'm DEF getting these pumps!

You can scoop yours up at luxury online shoe destination (and a favorite of store of mine being the Long Island native that I am) Jildor.com

Fashionably Yours,

H

Shoe Lust! Miu Miu Caged Platform Pumps

One of my favorite beauty editors was lusting over these Miu Miu shoes for Spring and I totally caught her obsession. The Miu Miu Caged Platform Pumps are available at SaksFifthAvenue.com and I am just thinking that I may have to pool all my gift cards and buy them for my upcoming trip to LA!

I'm going to LA for work in two weeks and am already trying to figure out what to pack. I am thinking these Miu Miu pumps may just pull all my outfits together. I HATE overpacking and having one pair of shoes to take me from a shoot to meetings to business dinners and drinks may be the trick to simplifying my life! The good news is I have the perfect new bone/blushy bag I got at a Marc Jacobs sample sale this fall that will go with these FABULOUSLY so I won't have to change bags.

I've put together three inspiration looks that should get my through my 2 1/2 days in La-La Land.

Look 1: Blazer and Rock-n-Roll Ripped Jeans

• Free People Linen Long Seem Detailed Blazer, Bloomingdales.com
• Joe's Jeans Chelsea Girl Skinny Jeans, ShopBop.com

Look 2: California Laid Back Mini Dress

• Rory Becca Trapeze Dress, Shopbop.com

Look 3: Girly Chic Evening Look

• Theory Stay Rosy Ruffle Tank Top
• Hani Y Ruched Taffetta Skirt

What do you think - should I take the plunge and invest in my "perfect" pumps?? I'll keep you posted on if I do!

Fashionably Yours,

H

Spring Neutrals Decoded

We have been hearing a lot about the neutral, monochromatic trend for Spring. We are seeing the high-end and affordable stores showing a lot of blushes, khakis, lights grays and metallics layered together. As we divert from our basic winter black I thought I'd help decode how to wear these monochromatic looks without looking too matchy-matchy or too clashy-clashy. When done right, you will be looking nifty in neutral for Spring!

Look 1: Golds and Khakis

The key to complementing a simple khaki shift is with touches of white and gold. We've brought this simple Ann Taylor loft dress to life with gold embellishments and a feminine necklace that makes this outfit the perfect updated work look.

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Miu Miu

Necklace: J. Crew

Bracelets: Kendra Scott

Bag: J. Crew

Look 2: Greys and Silvers

Grey is still an it color for Spring but instead of your winter charcoals it’s a lighter, airy version of itself. White contrasts beautifully against this light grey shade and silver gives the look a punch. Love this for birthday lunch with a group of girlfriends or at a more casual, creative work environment.

Blazer and Tee Shirt: BopBasics, ShopBop.com

Pants: Tibi

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

Bag: Botkier

Shoes: Rachel Rachel Roy

Look 3: Blush and Nude

Blush is my absolute favorite color for Spring. It’s a cooler version of pink, feminine yet not girly, this dusty shade looks relaxed and pretty. I love the idea of matching this silk blush top with casual denim shorts and scarf and dressing it up with a pair of sexy pumps and small clutch to take the look into evening.

Top: J. Crew

Shorts: J. Crew

Scarf: J. Crew

Earrings (remember these?): J. Crew

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Marc Jacobs

Fashionably Yours,

H