Fashion & Style

This past weekend we went to an outdoor concert, and my friend, Kris shows up in these Sanuk Donna slip-on? shoes. They are so uncharacteristic of her, as she is nomally the one that wears something with a heel? that makes her look dressed up. When I asked her about them, she told me she got them in LA. while visiting her daughter. She said the salesman kept saying “They aren’t shoes, they are sandals”. She said they are the most comfortable shoes sandals she has ever owned. I tried them on and agree they are comfortable, but so are slippers. The description says “reduced height on vamp lends a? feminine side”… not sure I’m convinced.?  You don’t need to go to LA to get them yourself… they are available from Zappos.com with Free Overnight Shipping.

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Earlier today Onyx Leshelle, the talented designer of Maitreya,? sent me some of her newest shoes. When she did, SL was still all wacky and the shoes would not rez, or even attach. That’s one of the most annoying messages you can get “an attachment is pending for this spot” blergh! So I just had to come back now, before I leave for RL work, to try them on… and blog them, because they are adorable. These scultped wedges come in totally girly texture combinations that make them great for combining with all kinds of outfits. This is a quick post as I do have to run now, but anyway.. here they are!!!!

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From my weekend thrifting trip, I also got this mod black and white dress by LAUNDRY by Shelli Segal:

Slightly modernized with a wide, patent-leather, white belt and ankle booties

Just boots - I err on the side of simplicity

Ankle Booties: Anne Klein NY
Wide, White, Patent-Leather Belt: bebe
Tall Boots: Banana Republic

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Remember those stacking rings from when you were still in diapers? Well just because you grew up doesn’t mean you have to give up one of your first learned skills! Whether you choose a simple cluster of pearls or some serious stacks of gold and gems, we highly recommend layering ‘em on, especially if you just can’t decide what to wear.  With their eclectic mix of colors and textures and metals, you’re sure to find the right combination for any outfit.

Where In The Hive: tag/rings

#1 Stacker Slides by Disa Allsopp

I love the delicate surface and bold size of this Disa Alsopp Ring!  It looks great against textured fabrics and dark colors.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/195149

#2 Spiral Collection by Daniela Dobesova

These sweet silver rings look great alone or in clusters.  Put two on a hand and string the third on a silver chain for a matching pendant!

Where In The Hive: bookmark/173198

#3 Isabelle Posillico Metalsmithing

The look-at-me jewel tones and chunky settings on this stacked-style ring make it a perfect gift for your prima donna of a friend.  Pair it with a knobby gold necklace for evening looks.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/203181

#4 Lori Bonn Triple Stack Ring Set

This versatile and beautiful ring set is on sale at Nordstrom right now!  We think it’s perfect for everyday wear.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/186003

#5 New Pevsner Rings by Alan Vallis

This ring is just one of an evolving series from London’s Goldsmiths Fair in 2004.  Their layered metals and buttress settings are a refreshing change from ordinary claw settings.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/96061

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There is such a thing as too much choice.  I like to pick and choose from a conveyor belt instead of having a big fat main course.  Some people have THAT dress for every party occasion that they can fall back.  I prefer piecing together separates as opposed to relying on the sole power of a dress.  More to the point, I don’t have the luxury of having one stunner of a dress.  For the On/Off party tomorrow night I have devised outfits that will hopefully

a) Not make me look like a fool

b) Not make me feel like a fool

Quite a simple objective really as I’m in no danger of falling into trap b).  a) might be a little trickier to conquer so I have some strategies…

"Girls just wanna have fun" - A whole lotta pink that is hopefully more sharp than sickly seeing as I’ve paired the vintage shirt and PVC flared skirt with some inky black tights and vintage bustier top.  The cape also takes the heat off the skirt as well…. 

"Gwyneth-chic millennium" - Got the phrase from the pilot episode of that show Popular (was I the only one who watched that bit of naffness?  The Roland Mouret dress would look a little ‘corporate lunch’ were it not for the leggings and the Zara boots were a 0.99p eBay find

"Casual Sunshine" - This really is like a beach outfit shot with some literal sunshine yellow.  The Unconditional skirt is about the dressiest thing about the outfit even though it’s really quite casual and plus, I should get more wear out of these perspex wedges.   

"Caught in a Net" - I was unsure about the Ann Sofie Back fishnet body stocking but when worn over things, it works.  For some reason, my legs are reminding me of Gwen Stefan circa ‘What you waiting for’.  Not sure whether that is a good thing or not. 

"I made this myself" - Not sure if I want to be parading around my botched up DIY projects but here is a black trench I customised with an old gold lame dress worn over a H&M brocade dress. 

Me personally?  I’m veering towards having fun (my choice) or being caught in a net (the boyf’s choice) but you may think otherwise.  There’s about 9 hours before I leave the house again and I have never implored for comments on the blog before but for a better mathematical accuracy, the more votes the better!  Of course, you could just turn around and say ‘Ick’ to all of them…..

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