Dress Up Dolls

When I was in New York I went to Barneys and was really excited when I saw this. Hand made rag dolls dressed in couture inspired outfits!

The dolls were so beautiful and the dresses were really like miniature versions of the real deal. Hand made with beautiful fabrics and all with unique hand painted faces.

 The McQueen ones were some of my favorites. I love the floral gown... so pretty.

 This one reminds me of Gaga

The original Nina Ricci dress that inspired the doll

So cool. Check out the artist's website for more info if you want. He even makes custom dolls if you've got the casholla!

I'm a big fan of dolls. I think I played with my Barbies until I was 13 or 14, secretly of course. I collect and customize Blythe dolls which I don't think I've ever blogged about, but if you check out my Flickr, you'll see my girls on there. :)

Here is one of my favorites. I cut her hair and changed her eyelashes and re-shaped her lips by carving them. I also painted her makeup and her eyes and changed her clothes.

I LOVE SALES!!!!!

I just want to share some of my favorite shoes on sale right now! I'm so excited about how many great shoes there are for 40% off! AHHHH!

Barneys:

This is a great everyday sexy basic and at this price would be a great first pair of Louboutins. $509 from $855

I saw these on a girl running around in New York and they looked amazing on her. They aren't really my style but I like them a lot. By Prada for $409 from $690

Again, not technically my style but they look great on Jane from Sea of Shoes so I back them. By Prada at $449 from $750

These are great- I love the crepe sole and the open/closed style. By Prada for $359 from $595

So high and sexy! These Fendi's are $469 from $779

These are the same as mine and VB's but in a really pretty snake. Fendi's at $449 from $750

I love these YSL T-straps. Especially at $539 from $895!

And these boots are really testing me right now. I can't get them but boy do I want to! They were sold out within the company (ysl) so I don't know how they are on sale! Get them while they last! They're $839 from $1395

If you're looking for a real statement shoe I don't think you get much better than this. Still a lot at $1049 but a deal from $1750!

I have these Bottega Veneta shoes and love them. They are super cute and girly while being comfortable. Bonus! Now $409 from $690

For you sluts out there these boots are perfect! Haha! Now at $959 from $1595. I still love them!

So these are definitely a love them or hate them kind of boot, but if you love them, they're now $409 from $690

Posh Spice Made Me Do It!

So those of you who follow me on Twitter know that I ran into the glamorous alien known as miss Victoria Beckham at Barneys yesterday. Well, the bitch looked hot and her Fendi shoes were TO DIE for.

Obviously I had to have them.

They are SO high and so sexy. I love them.

She was there to return a pair of Christian Louboutins. I peeked in the box to see which pair but I can't find a picture of them online anywhere. They were not cute... A camel colored leather pump with a thin gold t-strap. No wonder she returned them. ;)

Here she is with my sales guy Steve. Hey Steve!! Haha.

And here is a better shot of the shoes...

You can get them HERE, or call and ask Steve to send them to you. They didn't have my size so they're being sent. Yay!

(images x-17 online)

My Argument for Pure Stupidity.

Ok, so I'm sure that when you see this Lanvin flat you're not like- OH! I have to have it! It's so different and special! But... I'm here to make an argument for it's case.

I'm not the kinda girl you'll see in a pair of flip flops unless I've just come from getting a pedi. In California, they're worn all year long, all over. Not just to the beach, but to dinner and even bars. I hate them and I think they look sloppy and very "un-shoe girl". Please don't get me wrong, I know many, if not most of you live in your flip flops. I'm just saying that they are not for me. My alternative? The simple black flat. Not just any flat, the softest most comfortable flat I've ever owned.

They are overpriced. I know this. It took me a few months to decide to go for them. I even bought them once and returned them thinking to myself, "I can't spend THAT on a plain ass leather flat!" But finally, I did. How much? Well, $530 from Barney's. Yea, yikes. But I honestly think they were a great buy. I wear them almost every day when I'm running around and I don't want to be in heels. They are super comfy and I love the hidden wedge in the back. It's a little 3/4" height boost ;) I love them so much that I think I'll get a second pair in a sexy nude color.

(originally posted 4/5/08)

**ADDITION**

I still love these and wear them often. They look and feel even better after almost 2 years of wear :)

OTK!! OMG!

So it's no newsflash that over the knee boots are the SHIT this fall, but I just wanted to share a few of my favorites with you from every price! :)

This super chic (and surprisingly cheap) version from Chinese Laundry was an instant hit when worn on Gossip Girl last year! They sold out practically the day after the episode aired. At under $100, I'm not surprised. There are tons of look-alikes on sites like zappos and heels.com

Jane of Sea of Shoes has been wearing these CO-OP boots lately and I really dig them! They'll cost you about $750 which is a good chunk of change, but a great investment. Their style is on trend but also pretty timeless.

I really love my Chloe OTK's. They make me all warm and fuzzy. I can not for the life of me find them on line but THESE are very similar in shape, (same heel and toe shape) but are in suede and have a little more detail on the top back. These are about $1200

Now these Stella McCartney boots are for professionals only ladies and gents. No, I don't mean ladies of the night... These are seriously serious boots. They are way passed over the knee- these babies are thigh-mother-effing-high. Don't mess around. Especially at $1595...

The downside is of course, Stella's aversion to using animal carcass as fashion.

Meaning? Well, meaning that these are going to make you sweat like a whore in church. But, if stanky thighs are your thing... do it! I'll sit here being jealous.

YSL kills it every season. This is no exception. I DIE for this boot and wish I could get them, but at $1700 they're over my price range. Amazing though, right? What a sexy little demi-wedge shape and simple clean silhouette. I love the little flair on the back too. Yum yum yum.

Now you know my buddy Christian was going to come out with an over the top over the knee, right? Well these amazing boots are the most expensive on my list but are so beautiful... they're worth it. That is, if you can afford it.

Que drool.

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Ah Louboutin. You sure know how to dress a lady's feet. Next time I have an extra $1995 to spare, I'll be seeing you.

YAY! A Sale!

So Barneys just started a big ol sale today... her are my top shoe picks. Get um while they last!!!

Louboutin Pump (70's chic)

Lanvin Studded Flat (i still love these)

Fendi overtheknee Boot (sluts only) haha

Proenza Schouler sandal (as seen in SATC movie)

Marc by Marc Jacobs mid-boot (good basic)

Chloe Motorcycle Boot (I WANT!!!)

YSL Tribute Sandal (I cant believe it's only $400something!)

Lanvin Flat (my favorite flat of all time!)

You're welcome ;)

For Those Who Haven't Heard...

The man himself will be at Barney's in Beverly Hills this Wednesday!!! 

If you haven't met him yet, I highly recommend it. He's super sweet and will either sign your shoes or if you ask really nicely, make a one of a kind drawing on your shoe box!! I have one he did for me a couple of years ago framed and hung up in my office. It's super amazing.

Anyway- go meet him. You'll be glad you did. ;)