au natural

I'm seeing and feeling, as most are, a 2011 shift. I don't know if it has something to do with the horoscope change or the end of the mayan calendar, but there is a definite shift in perception. in focus. even in, color!?!? despite Winter, we are moving from black and into a chocolate-y brown. the most obvious of this trend shift is in the natural colored heels that have hit the spring 2011 market. make sure to invest an incredible durable pair and wear your nude with pride!

dr. fabulous

my doctor is quite fashionable. I can't read if he is gay or just...well, fashionable. I'm guessing the latter. I went in for a visit last week and he was wearing the most fabulous pair of laceless shoes I've seen on a man in a long time. I asked for a cell phone shot as I was so moved by the doc's duds. while he did inform me that he bought three pairs because he loved them so much, he wasn't keen on being photographed amongst cotton swabs and bad fluorescent lighting. unfortunately, I was denied the pic request. I snuck online instead and found it to share with you. it's john varvatos, of course. and it's faaaaavulous.

how many licks...?

I'm a high heel lover. I love my very high heels. I've got over 50 pairs of Loubies, Manolo's, Valentino's, Steve Madden's, Aldo and Jessica Simpson's that fill up my shoe rack. This lifestyle choice is not conducive to comfy feet. Especially in New York City where I walk more than five miles a day and especially in the Winter. Enter FootzyRolls. The flat with the funny name has saved my feet. A quick dash to the Subway and back now comes accompanied by these roll-up glam flats that I stash in my oversized purse before and after the big meeting. They are easy. breezy, have cute styles like snakeskin and glitter as not to take away from a girls love of g'lamour and they are available in most department stores, making them available to you. Perfect for Bridesmaids and Girls Nights Out. And of course, the dreaded winter walk to the 77th Street Subway.

luxury for less

a few posts back I commented on the studded shoe that is rocking right now. jimmy choo has a collab with ugg on a black boot studded out in gold and silver grommets. they retail at $800. after a quick pop in to the harlem costco today (I buy their two dozen roses for $15 that last a month!?), I peeped these pictured above kirkland brand ugg-inspired boots for $35 and decided I am absolutely going to stud them out proper for winter. so what if kirkland makes everything from tequila to toilet paper to tires. I do not discriminate. bedazzle party anyone?

dirty little style secret

I have a secret. I know one must follow certain fashion etiquette and invest in quality pieces however I have found something so ridiculously trendy and disposable, I can't stay away. conway on 34th and 7th ave in nyc is my secret spot. everything is "inspired" by what's in major stores yet nothing is over $20. my spring flats which are strappy gold with silver rockstar studs were $4.99!??!? let's not mention it again. that said, if you're in nyc and need a new wardrobe or a quick fashion pick me up, conway is a must see.