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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Fall is Here!

This weekend we officially went from summer to autumn.  (It even feels like autumn, doesn’t it?)  And autumn means… boots!  Tall boots, short boots, boots boots boots! 



The Melissa Riding Boots by Frye is just too gorgeous.  The rich brown color, the little silver dangle, but mostly the embossed design on the outside.  Oh, I’m in love.  Also available in black but it doesn’t hold a candle to the cognac; find them at Bloomingdales for $418.



The Can’t Stand the Heat by Seychelles combines a boot with one of the hot fall trends: military.  The suede upper has loops of scalloped trim, and eight brass beads hold ties in figure eights.  A zipper up the back lets you in; find them at DSW for $100.



The Mixie Tall Dress Boots by Bandolino is such a lovely fall color, isn’t it?  And it feels so delicate: the thin straps around the ankle, the dainty studs around the top, the slender three-inch heel.  Also available in black suede and white leather, though I have to say the white leather version is a little reminiscent of 1960s go-go boots.  Yours for $169 from Macy’s.



The Theodora by MIA is the classic two-tone riding boot, with black faux leather on the bottom and brown faux leather at the top.  It has a 1.5-inch heel and buckle detailing around the back of the calf, and can be yours for $45 from 6pm.



Over the knee boots are still in, and the South Bay by Chinese Laundry fits the bill!  The leather upper goes over the knee, but there’s a little stretch panel in the back to help you fold it down below the knee if you want to wear it that way.  And it comes in three colors!  The black, a light brown, and a dark brown—all leather, and all for $100 from Nordstrom.


So grab your boots and enjoy the fall, ladies!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Awesome Fest

It’s summer, and you know what that means: it’s time for outdoor movies!  Grab a blanket, chair, friend, and snack, and curl up for a night with one of your favorites movies.  And good news: this year, The Awesome Fest (bringing you over 50 events this summer) is concentrating on the best movies from the ‘80s!  Like The Princess Bride:


You’ll have fun storming the castle in this pair of boots by Ellieshoes befitting the Dread Pirate Roberts!  These faux leather boots have a fold-over cuff, tall but solid heel, fancy stitching, and ribbons laced up the side.  (In the photo they’re black, but the description says they may be red… it’ll be a surprise!)  Whole sizes only; yours for $40 from PartyBell.



The Engineer 8R by Frye are reminiscent of Indy’s boots, no?  They look like they’ve been to hell and back (or at least to Nepal), but they’re brand-new leather topped with buckles.  Plus they have Goodyear welt construction, a thirteen-inch circumference, and six-inch shaft—tall enough to help keep out the snakes.  (Why’d it have to be snakes?!)  Available in six other color options as well; your choice for $248 on Zappos.

Or Who Framed Roger Rabbit—because you’re not bad; you’re just drawn that way. 



I know this heel is slightly terrifying, but just look at the curve of Jessica Rabbit’s red pumps—the Dagger by Pleaser is about as close as you’ll get to the real thing.  Pointy toe, sky high heel (that’s 5.5 inches with no platform to help you!), and sexy attitude to spare.  Just, er, be careful in these, okay?  Lounge singing only; no running about.  Find them on Amazon for $77.

Plus there’s a ton of other movies too if these three aren’t your favorites—then again, that’s inconceivable! 


The Awesome Fest runs from this Friday (June 14) through August 17. The Princess Bride is on June 21.  Who Framed Roger Rabbit is on June 29, and the voice of Roger Rabbit will be in attendance!  Raiders of the Lost Ark will be on August 10.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Dead Sea Scrolls


The current exhibition at the Franklin Institute is the blockbuster Dead Sea Scrolls.  Considered the most significant archaeological find of the last century, these scrolls include the earliest known surviving copies of biblical and extra-biblical documents.  In honor of their historical awesomeness, here are some sandals inspired by the ancient world to get you in the mood!


I love these!  The Kaelynne by Guess has a twisted glittery upper, ankle and heel straps, and just exudes elegance.  Also available in silver, which is nice but not as warm as the gold!  Find them at Macy’s for $44.


The Lizzie WP is almost fit for a gladiator.  It has snakeskin, studs, chains… and a zipper up the back to let you in.  Also available in tan and black for $45 from Bakers.


The Zentry Level is a gold snakeskin sandal with a 2.25-inch braided wedge.  I love how the straps make diamonds up the front!  There are three straps at the ankle and a zipper at the heel.  Also available in bronze and black; yours for $79 from Aerosoles.


The Madison by Frye has an elaborately braided upper, in tan and gold.  (Or black and silver.  Or red and tan.  Or tan and seafoam.  Or four other color combos!)  Find them at Zappos for $148.


The Emeline by Merona has a braided upper, looped through the toe and into the heel strap.  So Grecian, right?  Wear it under a flowy maxi dress!  Find them at your local Target for $15.

The Dead Sea Scrolls will be at the Franklin through October 14.  They’re also having a lecture series!  And my favorite part: they offer reduced admission for $12 less than usual if you go Thursday through Sunday after 5:00 pm.  Go get dinner afterwards!  Maybe Zahav?