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Needing Navy

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Shoe Daydreams

Have you ever noticed how mind-numbingly boring navy pumps are? Especially ones that are work-appropriate. I have navy glitter heels. Satin mary janes with cats and bright blue heels with crystal embellishments but no plain navy!

Geeze!

I searched on ShopStyle for ages and was basically asleep when I finally stumbled upon these cuties from Nine West, the Demtra pump.

They have a cute shape with a curvy heel, a not-too-tight mary jane strap and a comfortable round toe. I love the vintage-shape and I’m not bored by them!

So I snapped them up and wore them the next day to a work meeting. They’re comfortable and cushioned and I feel a bit sassy. The perfect navy shoe.. and they come in a bunch of colors too.

They do run a bit small. I usually wear a 5 and got a six, because that was all they had, and they aren’t swimming on me. So be advised.

If you need a good, safe navy heel for work, I say go for it!

Midnight Blues

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Shoe Daydreams

I think I have a bit of an addiction to blue shoes lately. I went through a grey suede phase and now all I can see are blue shoes of all shades.

I love the deep dark shiny blue of these lillybee pumps. Wouldn’t these look great with some bright or patterned (especially some black lace) tights for fall????

Hillary by lillybee at Simply Soles – $195

Back to School

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Shoe Daydreams

School Supplies by Mon Solo

I’m not sure what it is about school supplies and the back to school time period that I like so much. I was in Target tonight and they were just starting to put out all of the school supplies and I had to take a run down the aisles. I know it’s kind of dorky but I just love all the paper, folders, pens and notebooks. I have way way way too many notebooks.

But I also love the prep school/school uniform look. I’m pretty fond of plaid. I think nine years in a parochial school will do that to you. Now I when I see plaid skirts or school boy jackets I just can’t resist.

I just got two blazers that I found on sale for 50% off. I wasn’t familiar with the BB Dakota line but they’re awfully cute. When I did a search to get some images, I saw my cute blazer was in WWD.

It was the Beetlejuice–iness of the stripes that made me jump on it. B&W graphic stripes. Yes please!

There were not a lot of images on the site I bought it from so when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised by all of the detail on the jacket. It’s a little long in the sleeves but that is pretty typical for me. It’s also a bit loose in the torso but I think I can always get it taken in, or even corset up the back with some ribbon.

I also got this jacket for 50% off and it’s also by BB Dakota. This one is navy with white edges.

Here’s my favorite surprise detail – both jackets have these giant safety pins at the cuff rather than buttons. Gah! Adorable!

I got both jackets for less than $100 bucks. Quite the bargain! I’m sooo pleased.