Oriental, express

I really love Gilt (http://www.gilt.com/)! A few weeks ago, there was a sale for Amrita Singh jewelry -  she makes some absolutely  incredible stuff which I always wanted to try but everywhere else it was just too expensive - and I ordered this necklace. Despite the fact that the estimated delivery for it was for the beginning of September, they shipped it almost right away and it turned out to be just awesome, much longer than I thought, much brighter and just so oriental!
Wearing: romper by Costa Blanca, necklace by Amrita Singh, scarf by Oscar de la renta, sandals by Will's Fancy, canvas bag by Saks

Park Avenue sunset

These pics were taken a few days ago, when we decided to take a short walk on the way home. Nothing fancy, but hot summer night, Park Avenue, and the last rays of sun.

Those bows are not as stable as they look, and require additional tieing up every now and then

Wearing: Byblos dress, Lucilla sandals, Saks bag, Rene Caovilla barcelet, random sunglasses

Perfect weekend? Check!

Wearing: dress (that looks slightly like a romper but is a dress nevertheless) Hurley, sandals Isaac Mizrahi, necklace Bolton's, bag Saks, random sunglasses

Unlisted, literally

As I wrote a few days ago, the renovations in our apartments have officially commenced, and it's already a pain. The only good thing about them - f you don't count some potential improvements at some point in time - *heavy sigh* is the fact that in the process of emptying closets, storage boxes etc you suddenly find a lot of things that you totally forgot about. And since you haven't seen them in a while, they almost count as something new.
My most recent find are these plaid wedges from Unlisted. I bought them a few years ago but never wore - until now, and they're surprisingly comfortable and go together with many things in my wardrobe.

Wearing: tunic by Frenzii, cardigan by Victoria Secret, wedges by Unlisted, bag by Saks, random leggings, random sunglasses

Rainy weather

We finally got some rain in the past few days. Normally, rain makes me gloomy but this time, it was quite the opposite: ideeli (www.ideeli.com) finally shipped my rain boots, still from Dav, still on sale and it was a good chance to try them outside.
There were better pictures taken the same night but as I was freeing some space on the memory card, I accidentally deleted them (damn!)

Pair #1, Firebird (or at least I think this might be one)

Wearing: dress by Ocean Splendid, denim jacket by Domino, bag by Saks, rain boots by Dav

Rediscovering my Scottish side

My rain boots collection continues to grow; recently, I got these plaid ones (MIA) from 6pm (they were on sale!) and tried them on today with the Motivi skirt that I bought a long, long time ago but rarely get a chance to wear. Hopefully, now it's going to change - they promise rain for the next few days and I have all my weekend already booked up.
Wanna find a matching plaid umbrella!!!
Yeah, I know it's gonna be too much plaidness for one person but I'm allowed to dream, right?
Wearing: rain boots by MIA, skirt by Motivi, leather jacket by Pasha & Jo, tote by Saks

Endless temptations

It's amazing: every time I decide to go frugal (happens about a few times a month) there inevitably going to be yet another sale with some of my favourite designers and I will yield in again - inevitably so. Even if I do my best and avoid walking past Saks, Bergdorf, or down Madison Avenue in general one or two of those places (or more) will inevitably reach me through e-mail (which I cannot not check) still offering coupons, discounts and other stuff a gal just can't resist.
Today, it was theoutnet's turn to try to trick me into swaying away from the path of frugality. And they sell Brian Atwood shoes for whom I have very tender feelings.

I can proudly say that so far, all I have been doing is windowshopping. But the sale is for a whole week...

Transparency is the key

Just as goverments all around the world warn banks and other hedge funds to be more transparent and hide less, designers seem to be getting on that wagon just as well adopting increased transparency as a new hot trend for this summer. I guess I already said that before... I guess it was just yesterday. Still, today I've lined up a few more of those shoes that I'm sure would meet even the most strickt requirements for transparency. Well, at least these definitely would.
Christian Louboutin, Jeannette spiked sandals

Zhora pump

These are, actually, quite out there, as well. Shawnita pump

Fetilo mesh & patent leather pump

Candy stud pumps (kinky!)

And for those of us who have the Big Day planned for the upcoming spring/summer - Fetilo peep-toe pumps

All merchandise found at Saks (www.saksfifthavenue.com)

Got anything to hide?

It seems like another new/old trend is poised to do quite well this upcoming season, namely see-through shoes. I know they have been around for a while but who knew that this spring and summer, they're going to be just everywhere? A new twist is observed, though: if before it was either a trasparent heel or can't- hide- nothing front, now we can easily have both - combined in one shoe. Here are my favourites.
Prada, be per-plexed
Plex sandals

Studded plex clogs

Jeweled plex sandals

Plex thongs

Plex mary jane pumps

Plex slides

But if you don't feel like being out there that much, there are also more descrete models available. They knew to leave nobody out!
Brian Atwood, studded mesh ankle boots

Candela

Christian Louboutin (you didn't really think he would just disregard this trend, did yeah?) Madame tall boots

And finalmente, my personal favourite - Christian Louboutin, Mamimo Rete lace-up ankle boots.

All merchandise found at Saks (http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/).