Sexy Shoe Sunday: Valentino

Happy Sunday, lovelies. Did you miss Sexy Shoe Sunday? I did too, actually, but I try to only feature shoes I actually buy, though I'm thinking I should just share anything uber fabulous. And, I've been on a break from buying shoes because nothing's really tickled my fancy. Until now. Well, I did pick up some super fabulous black pumps and a pair of strappy shoes for this TV appearance a few weeks ago. I need to show you those. But for now.... These!

I try not to obsess over material things. But sometimes a girl's just gotta cave into the crush and follow her heart's content.

I saw these a while back, loved them, but knew they were too trendy for my taste. Haven't studs been in for 5 years? And won't they only last for maybe 2 more? That's why I looked (and drooled), tried them on, and walked out empty-handed, feeling great.

But then I got a call I've been waiting on for years and the shoes came to mind. I fought that frugal, practical side and pondered them again.

It took all of two days to decide on them. I deserved them. This was the one case (and hopefully the last) where timeless style didn't matter. I just went for it.

And, I'm so glad I did. I'm in love. I haven't crushed on a pair of shoes like this in a long time. Especially trendy shoes.

These beauties are sexy, screaming my name and just classy. I just pray these studs don't become passé anytime soon. And even if they do, I'll be rocking them 'til I'm well in my 60s! The lovely and over-the-top friends at Nordstrom assured me I'd be fine. Plus they went overboard in finding them for me.... because, this color in my size was sold out.

Enjoy.

Valentino Rockstar Stud T-strap in Rubino 

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Zara's Navy & Black Cut-Out

Love, love these. The colors combo, something's that's taken me some time to wrap my style mind around. But the cutout and lace is something I'm attracted to and can't enough of. Remember these lovely L.A.M.B's I wore for NY's Fashion Week in Fall 2012? Those are 4 years old but I find them so timeless and just won't part. They're chocolate and go with just about everything. And of course, they're sexy.

L.A.M.B

These new stilettos from Zara are calling my name. I've tried them on twice but am on the fence for some reason. Only because I'm trying to break the habit of having more than two similarly styled shoes, unless of course they're Louboutin, in which case, even four shoes of the same style would be just fine.

What do you think of these? Yay or nay?

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Brian Atwood 'Fontanne'

Oh, please forgive the sock imprint on my legs!

Green reflection of grass on heel is just that.

Sexiest heel ever.

Is this not the perfect brown pump? Ever? The color. The supple leather. And to make it all sexier... the gold leaf crackled, bamboo-embossed heel. I mean, hello! Baddest heel I've owned. Oh yes, and they're 6".

A girlfriend and I were just comparing our older heels, of 3" (hec, even 4) -- which at the time seemed so perfectly high -- to our 5 and 6" option these days. We wondered if we'll ever reduce ourselves to such low levels of height. After all, walking in towering shoes is so tragic for our backs. And hips. And posture. And spine. No matter their sexy and appropriateness for the times we live in, they're just not the healthiest fashion decision.

But for now, we'll just relish in all their fabulousness and deal with those ramifications when the time comes. Though, admittedly, I've started storing those 2-4" heels for my more wise years, as surely I won't sustain a 2 hour dinner without secretly kicking my shoes off under the table, otherwise.

These are my most delicious new acquisition even though it's been two months since. But I finally wore them a few weeks ago and they simply kicked butt.

Wearing heels should always be this sexy.

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Brian Atwood 'Fontanne' via Neiman Marcus.


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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Snowboarding Boots

(Boot and bindings via my Instagram)

(L-R: 32 Boa boot; Madison Rome binding, heel (top) buckle (bottom))

(L-R:Boot and binding; boot lacing detail)

Yes, I'm talking snowboarding boots today. I've not done a Sexy Shoe Sunday post in a while because quite honestly, I've not had anything super fabulous to scream about. I've bought a few amazing pairs, but nothing I've worn yet to show you how excited I am. Wait, now I'm lying... as I type, I'm looking at one of my shoe shelves and see 3 boxes of recent purchases... some Rachel Zoes, Brian Atwoods, and L.A.M.B.s... Oh yes, those are fabulous, but I've not taken a few minutes to share. Wait for it, though. The next four Sundays will be delicious!

For now, let's address these right here. Not a "shoe" I'd ever share as part of this SSS series but everything about them is so right, I had to. So, I'm going snowboarding for the first time in 9 or 10 years this coming weekend. Before I moved to Atlanta, my siblings and I would go often enough where I had some appropriate gear... you know, the basics and essentials -- except for the board and my own boots.

Three of my four siblings started taking annual snowboarding trips and the recounts have always left me jelly. Now that I'm back in D.C. and near them, I'm back! I bought an advantage pass to Ski Liberty Mountain last year but never got to use it. But in the spirit of the Olympics and the already planned annual sibling trip, I decided to join them. How could I not?!

After hitting the gym today, sis and I went boot shopping, only anticipating sizing me so that one of my brothers could let me borrow his wife's set up -- she's got a few boards and bindings.

Sizing turned into intrigue, into inquiry, into modeling, into debating, into checking out. With these.

After much mix and match with boots and bindings -- all in search of the perfect black and yellow combination -- I put these two together. And, oh joy am I happy!

And for the first time, I was able to engage my sister in helping me make a fashionable decision. But I also alerted her that snowboarding can and should be sexy. Hence these bad, just bad black and gold bindings with the chicest brushed gold hardware. They are screaming. They are just so right. So sexy.

I figured since it's my first time out on powder in almost a decade, I might as well fall in style... because you already know that's going to happen!

I'll be sharing all kinds of pictures and videos via Instagram from Jackson Hole. It will be epic. I hope you follow along. Anything to stay fit while resurfacing old sills and I'm in.

But really, tho, aren't these sexy?? ;)

Boots: 32 STW Boa, 2014; Bindings: Madison Rome SDS 

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Louboutin Pleated Bootie

I'm still lushing, crushing, envying, and everything in between for a pair of Loubs. I just can't in my right mind, justify dishing out $1k for a pair of shoes. My instinct on fiscal responsibility and social awareness won't let me. That could be a good thing because if I had no care in the world, I'd buy these with my eyes closed, stat. Without thinking twice about it.

I mean, look at these! They every bit of sexy.

Every.Bit.

Okay, carry on.

Christian Louboutin Amor-Chevron Pleat Platform via Neiman Marcus.

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Casadei

I had to have these. Just had to. Plus, it was my birthday gift to self. An annual tradition of treating myself to something totally unnecessary. Just because. And these were it. The color. The texture. The heel. The design. The price.

Dope deal.

And they're mine. Perfect for fall. Forever.

Happy Sunday!

SHOW ME YOUR FAVORITE FALL SHOE LUST!

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* of note: my camera, a Nikon D5000, is seeing its last days. At least the lens. It's acting super quirky and my all my pictures of late are coming out quite off. So pardon the less than perfect picture as I work this out! 

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Orange is the new Black

I had to have these the minute I saw them. I tried to convince myself at one point that an all black or monochromatic wardrobe best fit my style... but not so much. I live a very vibrant life and colors just make me happy! And I'm feeling orange more and more.

These patent LAMB 'Jocelyn's spoke to me... The heel is fabulous and the contrast in shades adds more sass than expected. They look great with boyfriend style jeans which is how I rocked them earlier this week for the first time. I'll back with a full look sometime next week.

For now, how awesome are they! I'm telling you, Nordstrom Rack is one dangerous place. Period. But I'll be back.

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: LAMB 'Jazmyn'

Lusting over these ultra sexy L.A.M.B 'Jazmyn' pumps I bought at Nordstrom Rack to wear with a flowy off-the-shoulder dress with accordian pleated skirt. I bought them to wear to a flamenco show in Spain during the wedding I mentioned in my last post, but I went all casual and rocked jeans instead.

 I've shied away from very scantily designed heels, you know the ones with super little snug and support and very open, but these match everything I could wear this summer and fall. Plus, a black and white pump pretty much goes with everything.  Let's not even talk about the attractive supple perforated leader heel covering juxtaposed against a curvaceous patent heel. The are particularly easy to dress up or down. Loving the idea of a skinny jean, too.

I love them. Debating returning them b/c I was only able to find a 7.5 and I'm a solid 8. I fit them well but wondering if the 1/2 size will eventually catch up to me.

What do you think? Yay or Nay?

I mean, they are pretty sexy. 6" and classy.

This is my Sexy Shoe Sunday. I hope to tell you later this week I either found an 8 or crammed into a 7.5 which I'll pay for later! Ha.

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Sexy Sunday Shoe: Brian Atwood

After 12 days of playing some serious catch and being sick with a fabulous spring bug, I'm back to indulge in the beauties of the season.

I'm brining Sexy Sunday Shoe back to the scene with this wildly perfect snakeskin pump. Its awesome color and classic ankle strap design are dreamy and cause bags full of envy. I've not owned a purple pair of shoes since HS. These could break the streak.

Brian Atwood 'Evie' $1,195 via Saks 5th Avenue

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Green Oxs

You know I don't wear flats all like that, right? It's not because I'm only 5'1" and feel the need to be taller... no, not at all. At my core, I am a heel. It's natural and I just can't imagine being one of those girls that can't handle all day.  I love a sexy 6" heel in any color, skinny, wedge or platform anytime of day. Barring the necessary running shoe, rain boot or flip flops, there are the rarest of moments when I find an irresistible flat which leaves me second-guessing my tastes and loyalty to the fabulous heel.

I had such a moment a few weeks ago at Nordstrom Rack. I was there looking for some Hunter's when I accidentally came across the most beautiful oxford I've ever laid my eyes on. I literally dropped everything I had in my hands and grabbed the tattered box. I tried them on, walked around, Instagrammed a pic to gauge opinion, and decided they were meant to be. But I'm not a compulsive buyer so I ran to customer service and put them on hold.  They were perfect in every way, even having a green sole, but I had to make sure I was okay dropping $130 on a boldly colored FLAT!

I went back and snatched them. And now they're mine. All mine.

I'm thinking they'll make their way with me on my next international hop... to the Virgin Islands. The perfect excuse to give the stilettos a break.

These lovelies are by Cole Haan, my first ever.

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Sexy Shoe Sunday: Aldo Does Tapestry

I'm starting to think I need to beg my niece to work at Aldo. Every time I fall in love with a shoe on my foot, it just happens to be a pair from the Canadian store.

I can't seem to shake them off my shoedar! I was in one of their stores in late November looking for some winter boots when I came across these super throwback-style tapestry booties. I've worn them 3x already and already looking forward to the next outfit.

Even if you're not into a "couch-looking" patterns (as my brothers put it) that take you back to sitting in Grandma's living room, there's something awesomely chic about a pretty metallic print on a 6" wood heel.

Maxi skirt, skinny jeans, a dress or a mini skirt -- all options work with this perfect bootie.

Me loves it!

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