Closet finds

Renovations are still going on, and I'm still diggin' out new old stuff or would-be-vintage things that due to my forgetfulness, have spent the past few years indoors (aka in the closet). But what a few years to a skirt, right? As long as it isn't falling apart, and because of lack of interraction with the coati, the things that I find are all in very good condition.Last weekend, my finds happened to be two skirts (both dating back to 2005) and a top (dating even earlier).

Wearing: skirt Max Studio, random top, sandals Will's fancy, headband Laila Rowe, bag Chloe

Wearing: skirt Polecci, same random top, sandals Vigotti, headband Laila Rowe, bag Chloe

My floral obsession

As it turns out, I love florals. In fact, it has been one of my favourite obsessions lately, and this skirt - the result of a recent trip to Bolton's - is a vivid proof to that.

Oasis in the middle of Manhattan

The background is not exactly glamorous (we only noticed it when downloading the pictures on the computer) but that's what the city looks like after a long and busy day. But don't worry, it will be fresh and clean again in the morning!

Wearing: skirt Bolton's, top Le Chateau, flats Materia Prima, bag Chloe, sunglasses Spy Optics, headband Laila Rowe

In the streets of Manhattan

More precisely, Manhattan's midtown, Park Avenue, where a lot of banks have their headquarters. It was fun wearing something totally casual, almost country-side-like although I do like business casual style as well and wear it whenever I have a chance.

Wearing: skirt by Confess, top by Express, flats by Cordani, bag by Chloe

The power of red (shoes)

A few days ago, I was reading  this blog  and one of the articles there really got me thinking. The author quotes Mimi Pond who in her book Shoes Never Lie states that out of the vast universe of footwear, red shoes are the ones with magical power. Yes, that's right, magical power that turns the red shoes wearer into this super-sexy, super-seductive and what's more super-mysterious femme fatale that leaves men around her profoundly struck as she walks proudly by. In red shoes. It doesn't say what happens when she takes'em off and who turns into a pumpkin but that's not the point here. The point is: is it really so? Is this magical power real (yes, I'm aware of the oxymoron) or is it just an illusion, a popular belief, a (urban) fairy tale that has been going around for years and years and by now has gained its fair share of supporters?
Well, if all my years as a devoted shoesaholic count for anything then my answer would be hell, yeah! Sitting in front of my computer with a glass of wine and a goofy smile on my face, numerous shoe boxes that has been arriving since the first signs of pre-, Christmas and post-Christmas sales scattered around, I remembered quite a few stories when red shoes had acted as a pass to places my friends and I couldn't've got otherwise, an endless source of compliments and all in all, a great self-confidence booster on a rainy day. Come to think of it, they do make you feel different, walk different and even kick up your mysteriousness level a few notches up (the last part was further confirmed by my friends who agreed to participate in a quick poll at 2am on a Saturday night).
So that said, red shoes are indeed magical. And even if it's just an illusion,  it's a damn good one.

Valentino

Chloe

Jimmy Choo Quiet

Christian Louboutin Altadama

Miu Miu

Shoe of the week: January, 31

The weather forecast didn't lie - finally, it's getting warmer, the sun is shining and if you concentrate hard enough you could even get a feel of spring somewhere in the air. Yesss!!!
However, it's still advisable to bundle up before venturing outside; on the bright side, though, if you're not planning on taking your pet to the park for a few hours your outfit for today can easily lose one sweater and that thick five feet long scarf that was an absolute must just a couple of days ago.
In terms of footwear, I'd say a pair of tall boots (knee-high or even higher) would do just fine. And if they can fit in a moderatly thin sock, that would be even better.
So, the boot du jour for today is Chloe braid-trimmed knee-high boots. I particularly like the color: it's sand with just a hint of beige and it's very easy to combine with other things. My best find this week!