Blobfest!

I have to say, Blobfest is one of my favorite times of year.  I love that a ridiculous classic “horror” movie was made in our backyard.  I love that some of the buildings from that movie are still around.  I love the old Colonial Theatre, and I love that every year they celebrate that ridiculous movie.

Blobfest!!

Yes, Blobfest is this weekend.  And what better way to show your support than with a pair of red jelly shoes? It looks like the Blob is slowly eating your feet… but in a stylish fashion.

The Couture Bow Jelly Flat by Valentino is something fun and summery from the esteemed fashion house.  This jelly thong has an elaborate, many-layered bow at the toe—it’s just a whorl of exuberant joy, isn’t it?  Oh, and that vibrant red—that’s one of Valentino’s hallmarks!  Find them at Bergdorf Goodman for $295.

The little spikes on the Doris by Melissa Shoes will be helpful if you want to try to fight back against the Blob!  (Not really.  Once the Blob gets on you, you’re done for.)  It has a comfy suede footbed, and it smells like tutti-frutti!  Yours from Neiman Marcus for $99.

The Flat Lattice Jelly Sandal is a woven lattice of jelly material, finished with a peep toe and a half-inch heel.  It somehow feels covered and open at the same time!  Also available in ten (ten!) other colors (one with glitter!); your choice for $24 from American Apparel. 

I heart Blobfest.

This red jelly heel is the Raspberry by Mel by Melissa.  It’s so Barbie-tastic I can barely stand it!  Doesn’t it remind you a little of Barbie shoes?  It has a 4.5-inch heel and a hidden one-inch platform, cushioned footbed, and is topped with a pink jelly heart.  Also available in black with red and white with red; your choice for $46 from 6pm.

Blobfest is this weekend!  Check out the Colonial’s website for all events.

Princess Grace

Just opened at the Michener Museum is a new exhibit all about the life and times of Philly gal Grace Kelly.  From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly Beyond the Icon traces the unique path Grace Kelly took from Philadelphia to Monaco, inviting viewers to discover the life of Grace Kelly (1929-1982) beyond the fairy tale. This exhibition brings us up close to the stage and screen legend, fashion icon, princess, United Nations advocate for children, and international spokesperson for arts and culture.

Did I mention fashion icon?  Because she didn’t mess around, fashion-wise.  “Romantic simplicity” is a term I’ve heard used for her style, so in her honor here are some shoes she might have enjoyed:

Romantic and simple!  The Malika2 by B Brian Atwood is a pointed toe pump of nude leather overlain with black floral lace.  The 3.25-inch heel is solid black—nice contrast, I think!  Yours for $325 from Bloomingdale’s.

The Jewelery Couture Bow d’Orsay by Valentino uses the same nude and black palette as the Malika2, but in a very different way.  The body is covered with black satin, and the peep toe is adorned with a gold and crystal bow.  The heel is 4.25 inches tall, and there’s a half-inch platform as well.  Also available in all gold; your choice for $995 from Nordstrom.

The Davida by Badgley Mischka is a vision in blue.  (Or black, or white, or gold, or silver.)  The satin outer finishes in little folds above the peep toe, bound on either side by beautiful jewels.  The finishing touch is the 3.75-inch heel.  Love!  Find them at Macy’s for $225.

If the Zenadia Soir Jeweled Velvet Cutout Pumps by Paul Andrew isn’t fit for a princess, I don’t know what is.  The red velvet outer is meticulously crafted (look at the pointy shaping!) and decked out with rhinestones and sequins… these are just too beautiful.  Find them at Saks for $1295.

From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly Beyond the Icon runs from now until January 26.  Tickets are $18 for adults ($16 for college students with ID) and include admission to the rest of the Michener.