summer shoes

Remember my favorite summer shoes from last year? I almost bought these in December because they were 75% off, but they were super high and I didn't think I could ever walk a block in them.

This new version is lower and looks much more wearable.

(Stuart Weitzman "Alexlo" Espadrilles)

moccasin sandals: part 2

Remember my obsession with moccasin sandals in 2008 and 2009?
(see here and here)
I found a pair of Minnetonka's with fringe and beads at TjMaxx last weekend for $20.00.

I can't help myself...

I added baby moccasins at the last second to my basket on endless.com, along with a new pair of fit flops. I figure brown will be cute for a boy or girl.

Patent Leather and Pearls

My very talented cousin has a new blog and I highly recommend reading it because she has a unique/classic/fashion forward/wearable sense of style. (I blogged about her here) And she now has me obsessed with these Steve Madden Roady boots. I can't decide which color I like best.

Reese

Although I love Reese Witherspoon's red carpet style, what I really like is her every day look. She appears to wear most often a variety of 2 outfits:

• a dress/skirt and cardigan/jacket

or

• jeans and a cardigan/jacket/t-shirt

And her color palette is very basic (black, grey, brown, blue) with a few colors mixed in with accessories. The most important feature I like about her style (besides the Jcrew/Gap/Anthropologie vibe) is that she actually looks comfortable.

This is my favorite look:
t-shirt dress, cardigan, hat, long necklace, and neutral sandals with fringe (remember the moccasin sandals?)

sequin shoes

My heart skipped a beat when I opened up an email featuring this sequin covered shoe.

I also heart this pair. Goldenmeans reviewed the Genny pair here.

wish list

Steve Madden Tayla pump (15% off at SteveMadden.com)

Camilla Skovgaard

Stuart Weitzman Alex espadrille
(they remind me of my favorite Stella McCartney straw shoes)

fit flop

I guess it was not a good idea to wear my flip flops on my walk to (and from) Millennium Park last week. It was around 4 miles total and my feet still hurt. After seeing the fit flop on numerous women walking around the city and a raving review from superfantasticgirl, I am considering getting a pair.

favorite shoes

My favorite new shoes for this summer recently went on sale at Nordstrom. And hence the picture of them on my feet. I love the glow of hot pink.

Summer Wedding / Class Reunion

I have my cousin's wedding and my husband's class reunion to attend this summer. I am hoping to finding one dress to wear to both events. I am envisioning a classic/modern dress with a pair of adorable/funky shoes or the other way around (classic shoes and a funky dress).

Should I pick a more relaxed summer dress or something more fancy?

jcrew dresses

kate spade

nordstrom

And some shoes:

flip flop

the perfect flip flop:

brown and black
comfortable
wedge heel

Marathon Training

I thought I would post an email that I sent to my husband's cousin about my marathon training tips. She is a new runner and considering doing her first marathon in Chicago this October. And if you are in Chicago, now is the time to decide and sign up for the marathon. (since it will fill up) Here is my advice:

Hi Natalie! Sorry for the delay in emailing... I just got back from a run and remembered our conversation. My sister and I have followed Hal Higdon's running guides for a 10k, 1/2 marathon, 25k, and marathons. (so, in my experience, I highly recommend his books)

"Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide"
http://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Ultimate-Training-Hal-Higdon/dp/1594861994/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234562714&sr=8-1

and

"Hal Higdon's How to Train ..."
http://www.amazon.com/Hal-Higdons-How-Train-Schedules/dp/0875963528/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234562714&sr=8-4

You also might want to check out Jeff Galloway's walk-run method. (I think you run for 8 minutes and walk for 1 minute for the entire marathon)
I have "Marathon, You Can Do It" by Jeff Galloway.
http://www.amazon.com/Marathon-You-Can-Jeff-Galloway/dp/0936070250/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234563046&sr=1-2

Other helpful hints:
buy good socks and shoes (go to a running store)

put aquaphor on your feet and other areas (nipples, etc) before a long run

Superfeet insoles are great

Do a practice run - On one of your last long runs, wear the same outfit/socks/shoes that you plan on wearing for the race. Also, eat what you would the night before and the morning of the marathon. And trim your toe nails. I know this might sound weird, but then you at least know if something is going to bother you during the actual marathon. (I have never lost a toe nail or had a blister :) )

I hope all of this info is helpful!
Good Luck!!

Lindsay

nude shoes

Stuart Weitzman's Sashay peep-toe shoes

Spring/Summer Wish List

urban renewal dress from Urban Outfitters (made out of vintage fabrics)

something yellow, like this bracelet from Jcrew

white jeans

Gap platform sandals


and
Current Elliott boyfriend jeans

Miu Miu vs. Gap

$175.00 Miu Miu sandals on ebay

Gap platform sandals

(these remind me of the gap platform sandals from last year)

The perfect pair...

black and brown, strappy sandals

my new shoes should be arriving soon....

Perfect city boots

Tory Burch winnie jockey boots

waterproof

stylish

two-toned

on sale

ankle boots anyone?

A few days ago at work, a few colleagues and I were discussing ankle boots.

(see this post from one of my favorite blogs frugalfashionista)

Boot shapers

Last winter, I finally updated my tall black boots that I had for over 7 years. I took it a step further and purchased brown tall boots too. (I now have 2 black and 2 brown - 1 high heel and 1 short heel of each) I heard about this boot shaper in a magazine and set out to find them at the end of winter. (not a good idea because they were sold out at the container store) I went to BBB and and bought the last pair. Fast forward to now: I found 3 more at BBB and used a $10.00 of coupon ($9.99 per pair - so I got one for free) I hope to make my boots last for as long as possible!