Friday Favorites: Shoe Love

Other than dishes, there is probably nothing I love more than SHOES......heels, flats, flip flops, boots.....you name it.  I guess you could say I'm head over heels for shoes.

There's just something about slipping on a great pair of shoes that makes you feel better, that touches your sole soul......something magical about it.  After all, it was Dorothy's ruby red slippers that got her where she wanted to go & Cinderella's glass slipper that helped her to move up in life & be united with her prince charming. 

Okay, so maybe shoes don't have quite that much power in real life, but I do think that sometimes the right shoes can just help you feel better......prettier, more feminine, more comfortable.

Since this week is "National Shoe Week," I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite shoes with all of you shoe-lovers out there.  I have to admit, there is no tiptoeing around it......I have a lot of shoes!  Come on now, don't be a goody two-shoes..... I know I'm not the only one! 
{You wouldn't want me to give you the boot, would you?}

So whether you share the same shoe-love & have "walked in my shoes" or whether "the shoe's on the other foot" for you, I hope you take a couple minutes to put up your feet & enjoy the show.
{I promise I'm done with the puns now!}

I love a great pair of heels for church or those special occasions.....

 This pair by LifeStride is one of my FAVORITE pairs for spring & summer! 
Don't you just love the cute beaded dragonfly?

And these heels by Liz Claiborne {seen in my recent Pink Queen of Sole tablescape} are great just about any time of the year
{well, maybe not if it's below 50*, but anytime other than that!}

 

So what about those days that are below 50*?  Well, there's always boots!
These ankle boots by Antonio Melani are so much fun.

But I have to be honest, as much as I love the look of heels & boots, they are not always the most comfortable.  So I also have a large collection of flats that I wear to work quite often.....

I love the tone-on-tone sequins of these Steve Madden flats.....

And these zebra print flats by Yellow Box are to die for!  As if they wouldn't be cute just with the zebra print, one large clear rhinestone adorns the top!

These leopard print flats by Gianni Bini are not only adorable, but they are some of my most comfortable shoes! {The buckle is what sold me on them!}

Of course, why pay for an expensive pedi if you're just gonna hide your toes?
Sometimes, you just gotta show 'em off......

These fun flats by Naught Monkey are adorned with multiple colored rhinestones, making them easily paired with a variety of outfits.

What?  Not enough toe showing? 

Well, check out these sparkly sandals from the B2 by Bernardo collection.

Still too much shoe?  Well how about these CL by Laundry sandals? 
Wouldn't they be so much fun for a garden party?

And these cute leopard print sandals with the red rhinestone buckle {by Vaneli} are great for Spring, Summer, or Fall!

 I love the color combo of the brown leather & turquoise rhinestones on this Yellow Box pair!

{Guess by now you're learning that I love me some animal print & a little bling!}

But I have to say, if I had my choice, I'd wear flip flops ALL the time.

A little bling dresses up this pair by New York & Co.....

.....while these flip flops by SO are great for a more casual look.

But then there's these {again by Yellow Box}.....my most comfortable pair of shoes EVER!

But what about those rainy days?

I love a great pair of rainboots......I have to admit, even though I already have 2 pairs, I'm always seeing cute rainboots that I'd love to have!

And then there's those snow days {which, although only a handful of days each year, can be pretty crazy in Oklahoma}......gotta have a great pair of snow boots!
The band of fur on the top of these Coach snow boots definitely helps keep you warm!

Okay, just one more......a great pair of houseshoes {yet another pair by Yellow Box} are not only soothing on a tired feet, but their bright pink color & bling just put a smile on your face!

Believe it or not, this is just a small sampling of my shoes!  {I plan to do a post on shoe storage in the near future, so you'll get to see a few more!}  But I have to admit, while it might look like I spend a lot of money on shoes, I love a good bargain & the majority of these (with the obvious exception of the Coach boots) were less than $30 a pair! 

In case you're wondering, here'a a quick run down of where I got 'em:

{Keep in mind, I purchased most of these at least a year ago & some as much as 5 or 6 years ago!}

Dragonfly Heels - Famous Footwear on sale

Leopard Heels - Steinmart on sale plus a coupon

Leopard Boots - Dillards on the clearance rack

Steve Madden Flats - Ross (enough said)

Zebra Flats - 1/2 off at a little shoe store in Marlow, OK

Leopard flats - Dillards on sale

Naughty Monkey Peep Toe Flats - Ebay (about 1/2 the regular cost, but still new)

Green Sandal by Bernardo - Westies on sale

Rose Sandal - Ross

Leopard Sandal with Red Buckle - 1/2 off at The Webb (a little store in Norman, OK)

Brown/Turquoise Sandal - on sale at Shoetopia (another little store in Norman)

Pink Flip Flops - New York & Co on sale & with coupon

Animal Print Flip Flips - Steinmart (likely on sale or coupon)

Yellow Box Flip Flops - Shoe Warehouse on sale

Rainboots - Steinmart on sale

Coach Snow Boots - Ebay (about 1/2 the regular price, but still brand new)

House shoes - Hallmark!

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you again soon!

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Wildcard Wednesday: Color & Couture Fashion Show

This past Friday I had the privilege of attending the IIDA (International Interior Design Association) OKC 3rd annual "Color & Couture Fashion Show."  This fashion show is unlike any other. 

{Actually, I haven't been to too many other fashion shows, but I can bet that they're not like this one!}

Interior designers & architects from across Oklahoma come together for this amazing event, with the main purpose of raising funds for Positive Tomorrows.  Divided into groups of about 5-7, they are assigned both a color and a material, such as carpet, tile, wallcovering, etc.  They then have to design a dress using their assigned material & color!  Some of the designs are absolutely unbelievable!

So how did I hear about this fantastic event, you might ask?  Well, my sister is an interior designer & she has participated for the past two years (and her dresses have been amazing, I might add).  After attending last year's show, I was so excited when this one rolled around!

To get started, here's a few of my favorites, strutting their stuff on the runway. 

The models are members of the group, not actual models, but they even get to participate in a modeling class beforehand!

{You'll have to forgive all the heads in the way!}

{Yes, she was about to come out of her dress!}

And now here's a few close ups of all the teams with their description:

Team 1

Burgandy

Product: Carpet

{The tulle skirt was removeable, giving the dress a couple of options.}

{Can you believe carpet was used for the majority of this dress?!}

Team 2

Purple Passage

Product: Vinyl Wallcovering

{This one won for best use of materials!  Although, I have to tell you, the material just about didn't cover a few crucial places!  It's hard to see her hair in this pic, but if you look at the last runway pic above, you can get bet a better idea!}

Team 3

Indigo Batik

Product: Tile & Rubber Base

 

Team 4

Alchemy

Product: Carpet

Team 5

Exuberant Pink

Product: Upholstery Fabric

Team 6

Peppercorn

Product: Tile

Team 7

Breaktime

Product: Vinyl Wallcovering

{I thought this one looked like something you could really buy at a boutique!}

Team 8

Chivalry Copper

Product: Chair Fabric

Team 9

Sapphire

Product: Vinyl Flooring

Team 10

Parakeet

Product: Carpet

{This one is my sister's design!  Yes, there is a real parakeet in there!}

Here's a close up of CC the parakeet. 

{She's since been renamed "Twitter" because she was given up for adoption after the show.} 

And here's my sister's team!  {She's the one in the middle.}

Team 11

Steely Gray

Product: Plastic Laminate

{This one won designer's choice, which is kind of like Ms. Congeniality!}

Team 12

Garden Grove

Product: Vinyl Flooring

Team 13

Habanero Chile

Product: Upholstery Fabric

{You can't see the back of this one, but it had a long train with hearts all the way down it, in honor of one of the sponsors, "Love's Country Store."  Very clever!}

 Team 14

Synergy

Product: Tile

{You can't really tell in the pic, but the wings had LED lights all lit up!  Amazing!  It won viewer's choice & best showmanship! }

How would you like to wear some of those dresses? I bet some were super heavy!!!

Hope you enjoyed the show!

Which is your favorite?

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