Sea of Shoes

GIFT SHOPPING!

My sister and my mom are in Wales this week, giving me a small window of time to sneak in some Christmas shopping. We are really terrible at keeping secrets from each other and I am pretty sure they both know what they are getting, but I want to get a few surprises in there too. I did it all yesterday and I can't wait to put them under the tree. Now is definitely the time to get those Christmas orders in, I feel like the post office is backed up three weeks late already!!

Here are some fail-safe options for the people on your 'nice' list, and maybe you too! :)

1. Madewell Kitty portrait scarf

2. Illesteva sunglasses

3. Shourouk bracelet

4. NARS New Wave eyeshadow pallette

5. Belle by Sigerson Morrison

6. Eberjey Anouk Underwire bra

7. Madewell Charade blazer

8. Rebecca Minkoff embossed Kiss Kiss bag

9. Mini Diana lomo & flash camera set

10. Alexander Wang nude heels

11. Dolce & Gabanna necklace

12. Madewell checked flannel boyshirt

13. Madewell camera bag (darn, looks like it sold out last night! Marc Jacobs makes a cute one too)

14. Marc by Marc Jacobs french bulldog iPhone case

15. Kenneth Jay Lane double strand bow necklace

16. The Selby Is In Your Place

17. Cactus tealight candle set

18. Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

19. Gorjana alphabet coin bracelet

 

P.S. I have had a lot of questions about where to get the Golden Goose superstar sneakers, they are available in red and silver here!

OUTFIT FORMULAS

Sweater: Maison Scotch Rib Knit Sweater with elbow patches

Cut-offs: One Teaspoon Bonitas shorts in Fiasco

Ankle boots: Marais USA ankle boots

Bra: Eberjay India Lace Retro bralette

Scarf: Haider Ackermann caped sheer scarf

Bag: Alexander Wang Diego bucket bag in Oyster

 

Sweater: Kimberly Ovitz chunky cropped turtleneck

Skirt: Rag & Bone raw edge leather skirt

Tote bag: Rochas Borsa tote

Heels: Givenchy sandals (pretty much sold out, but you can get them in leopard and nude)

 

 

Shirt: Maison Scotch chambray pocket shirt

Vest: Theory shearling vest

Jeans: R13 moto jeans

Boots: Givenchy 'Podium' bootie

Bag: Alexander Wang Lia sling bag

Belt: Madewell perfect leather belt

Also shown: Caudalie beauty elixir and Smith's Rosebud Salve

 

Holiday Gifts and Shoes, big Shopbop sale!

The Shopbop Big Event sale has just three days left! Definitely a good time to get Christmas shopping done. Here are some under $100 gift ideas for the special people on your list ;) Just use the code BIGEVENT12 at checkout! This beats braving the Black Friday crowds today.

1. La Mer Collections Vintage Watch

2. Adia Kibur gold collar necklace

3. Juicy Couture striped sleep shirt

4. Shopbop Gift Boutique travel jewelry box

5. Monserat de Lucca rose bracelet

6. Minnetonka lace up knee high boots

7. Vanessa Mooney evil eye bracelet

8. Belle Noel beaded cross bracelet set

9. Marc by Marc Jacobs bunny iPad case

10. Jonathan Adler 'Eve' candle holder

11. The Kate Moss Book

 

Shopbop does amazing shoe buying too, here are some of my picks!

1. Rag & Bone tapestry boots

2. Boutique 9 Justine pumps

3. Opening Ceremony polka dot calfhair ankle boots

4. McQ Alexander McQueen brogue booties

5. Nicholas 'Jasmina' snake sandals

6. Ash studded engineer boots

7. Joie Day Dreaming smoking flats

8. Luxury Rebel 'Deulyn' booties

9. House of Harlowe Zenith beaded flats

10. Alice & Olivia Donnie calfhair booties

Happy shopping :)

Bulletproof Wardrobe

 

The best way to do things is the easiest way...especially when it comes to dressing yourself. You could combine these items any which way and it would be a cute look. I'm using this as a recipe sheet for myself next time I'm out of outfit ideas. And yes, I'm all about sweatpants right now. Check my Pinterest for evidence.

 

Leather jacket: IRO Anabela Leather Moto Jacket (similar for less here) 

Faux Fur: DKNY Faux Fur Cropped Jacket (see me wearing it here)

Cardigan: Vanessa Bruno Athé Chunky Cardigan (similar for less here)

Sweater: Madewell

Tie Dye: Raquel Allegra Tie Dyed Sweatshirt

Tee: Current/Elliot V Neck

Grey Skinnies: Citizens of Humanity Avedon Jean

Leather pants: Current/Elliot The Multi Zip leather pants (sold out in most sizes, similar here)

Sweatpants: T by Alexander Wang (mostly sold out, see similar at bottom of post)

Ankle boots: Pamela Love for Nine West

Sneakers: Golden Goose (mostly sold out, more cute sneaks at the bottom of the post)

Pumps: Elizabeth & James Saucy Ankle Cuff Pumps

Leopard bag: Jerome Dreyfuss 'Carlos' Satchel

Sunnies: Yves Saint Laurent D-Frame Sunglasses (see me wearing them here)

Scarf: Chan Luu silk and cashmere blend scarf

 

Above are some of the images that inspired this post. Love Kate :) Photos from Pop Sugar, Garance Dore, and Us Weekly.

Since the sweatpants and sneakers were mostly sold out, here are some other ideas!

 

SPOOKY FEET

These House of Harlowe 1960 beaded skull loafers are the stuff dreams are made of! I am dying for them, and they remind me so much of my sister, so I hope she sees this!

LIKE THE ICONS

Like Anna Karina!

Sweater: Madewell soft stitch sweater in Warm Caramel
Jeans: KORAL cropped cigarette jeans
Hat: Rag & Bone floppy brim fedora
Shoes: Madewell patent skimmers
Book: The Little Black Dress


Like Brigitte Bardot!

Cashmere long sleeve tee: J. Crew
Skirt: By Malene Birger wool-felt A-line skirt
Faux fur stole: Topshop
Velvet headband: Brooks Brothers
Shoes: Loeffler Randal Tamsin studded pumps
(Eyeliner from Topshop and big hair courtesy of Sachajuan Volume Powder are the finishing touches!)

Like Francoise Hardy!

Coat: Madewell Promenade Coat
Turtleneck: J Crew
Skirt: Thakoon Addition plaid mini skirt
Boots: Madewell Zipcode boot in Rustic Brick
Sunglasses: Alexander Wang square frame white sunglasses

FOUR INGREDIENTS

Turtleneck: Rag & Bone
Ribbed Skirt: Vince
Leather Tote: Alexander Wang
Sneakers: Nike

I must be turning into a sneaker junkie, I am dying for these Nikes! They're on sale now, might have to get them.

I got into New York yesterday. Last night I went to the Jimmy Choo and Rob Pruitt collection party, it was amazing! Can't wait to share pics!

3 FALL OUTFIT FORMULAS

Grey T-shirt: IRO Jassa tee shirt
Blazer: A.P.C. wool blend blazer
Cardigan: J. Crew cashmere cardigan
Camouflage pants: TEXTILE Elizabeth & James Cooper Camo jeans
Shoes: Manolo Bahnik Carolyne slingbacks
Sunglasses: Madewell Super Basic Black sunglasses
Purse: Alexander Wang 'Rockie' duffel bag

 

Striped button down: A.P.C. (out of stock, similar here)
Men's watch: Tissot
Turtleneck: Nili Lotan Boyfriend sweater, available at JCrew.com
Jacket: Thakoon Addition plaid peacoat
Skirt: T by Alexander Wang
Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim Paige loafer flats
Purse: Marni leather tote
Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples Emelita sunglasses

Scarf: Maiyet boucle scarf
Sweatshirt: A.P.C. cotton-terry and faux leather sweatshirt
Jeans: Acne Hex jeans
Coat: Rebecca Taylor hooded coat with leather trim
Shoes: Alexander Wang Carmen heels
Leather cuff: Givenchy black shark lock bracelet
Purse: Jerome Dreyfuss leather printed calfhair purse