Closet full of clothes. One thousand pairs of shoes. The same dilemma everyday: there's nothing to wear. Do you have days like these? I have them quite often. (The cranky weather in Europe doesn't help much.)
What to do when experiencing such days? My solution: a dress and CRAZY shoes. No fuss ... and it works every time!
Speaking from experience, an attempt to pull off an extraordinary outfit turns out NOT RIGHT 99% of the time. With a dress and eye-catching shoes, you're always on the safe side. These Elevator Fs might seem business up front, but they sure are party in the back!! :D Love the curved block heel and the pony fur! I have never been the classic chic type of gal, so I am definitely loving this fun twist to the little black pump!
To say that the nautical/sailor trend is on this spring is not quite right—it never went off. Every spring I see a new tweak to and cool variations of this style. As soon as I received these Jeffrey Campbell Ping Pongs, I couldn't help myself ... I had to create my own version.
Anchor shirt, check. Sailor hat, check. Nautical wedges, CHECK! I just had to add a pretty blazer and my version was done. I thought red was a pretty obvious jacket choice, so I chose coral because it compliments these rad, wickery platforms. (You have to give it to Jeffrey Campbell when it comes to lovely shoe surprises.)
Now all I need is a yacht to chill in and a tank of Cuba Libres, and I am good to go! Anchors aweigh!
—Anjelica Lorenz of Mode Junkie reporting from Germany.
Snick: The Clog Alternative by Anjelica of Mode Junkie
So what does a shoe addict in Germany do when her Jeffrey Campbell Snick Studs finally arrive from Lori's Shoes? SHE SHOUTS LIKE MAD. So mad the boyfriend thinks something happened to our son. Unfortunately he sometimes over-reacts like that. ;)
Seriously, how sick are these platform sandals? As I unpacked the shoes (read: destroying the box and ripping off the tape which holds the box together like there's no tomorrow), I immediately pictured outfits that would go with these babies. That was a bit hard since the shoes are pretty much goes-well-with-everything kinda shoes. But the thought of my leather shorts with my military parka and THESE shoes? I just pictured the most perfect fall outfit.
Maybe I'd throw on some tights if it gets a bit chilly or a pair of ruffled, white socks (I love socks with sandals and am totally in to this trend; please don't hate me!).
I can't stop wearing my Snicks with my dresses, my skirts, my chinos! As I said, they go well with everything. The olive suede is even a perfect match to my taupe colored nails! (Yes, I plan the colors of my fingernails according to what type of shoes I am wearing!)
In my opinion, the Jeffrey Campbell Snick Stud is the best alternative for people who hate clogs (not me of course; I am a shoe addict, remember). They are comfortable and they don't look too cloggy (if there were such a word). Know what I mean? I LOVE these shoes and since Jeffrey Campbell is not available in Germany these shoes will definitely be cherished and positioned top shelf in the new shoe closet.
Do you get the shakes when a you see a shoe sale? (Test: Lori's sale is up to 50% off right now!) Can't go even one day without scanning our New Arrivals? Do shoes just keep whispering your name, softly and seductively? Well, my dear, you may be a shoe addict. No need to stress! We can help. As a veteran supplier to shoe addicts everywhere, we thought it only appropriate to help you identify the symptoms.
You slip the word into your professional qualifications: "Lori Andre, Phd., Wedges"
Imelda Marcos is still your idol ... even if you were born post-1986! You secretly wish her 3,000 pairs of shoes had been exiled to your closet.
Hoarding: one color per style isn't enough. I mean, who knows what which event will call for?
You prefer shoe shopping over ... well, everything.
You prefer your paycheck be deposited directly into our merchant account.
You need a closet strictly for shoes ... maybe another for boots. And it's not like your other accessories wouldn't benefit from one as well.
Your email pops up first in our customer service email auto-complete.
Is this you? If you answered "yes" or "maybe" or "hey, back off" to four or more of the above, you are addicted. Congratulations! Enjoy the soundtrack to your new life:
You know deep in your heart there is no cure. We've enlisted the help of a panel of experts to guide you through the rough patches. They'll ensure your addiction is controlled through cost-conscious, discerning savoir-faire.
Meet, Kitty from Geisha Pearl - a shoe addict and lover of all things vintage. (We featured her last week.) Kitty loves styling with an ardour that impresses even us. We're excited to see what advice she can offer our legions of devoted fans.
Anjelica from Mode Junkie - our international addict, Mom and fashionista. In her early twenties, she's done more than most thirty-somethings we know, including some wicked styling in foreign locales. Her global perspective will give your addiction an air of worldliness.
Carrie from My barestyle – an addict in the know. She began her career like the rest of us, deperately blogging to feed an addiction. Not finding the finds she wanted, she took matters into her own hands. Her online store, shopseventhdoor.com, carries the brands Carrie wanted to see. We're excited for her perspective from both sides of the register.
As our guest blogg– erm, counselors, are here to assist you weekly and shape your addiction. Consider them your shoe sponsors. The first step to recognizing your addiction is to admit it. The next steps are to let us indoctrinate you with fabulous taste and irresistible shoe finds. Don't fight the urge. We cannot be resisted. Especially with these great guest bloggers swelling our ranks. We get started next week!
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